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Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Odegbami Receives Special Recognition for Promoting Nigeria

[ad_1] The National Orientation Agency (NOA) awarded him the prestigious "Man of the Week" title for his unwavering patriotism and dedication to Nigeria Former Super Eagles captain Segun Odegbami has been lauded for his efforts in promoting Nigeria during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) awarded him the prestigious "Man of the Week" title for his unwavering patriotism and dedication to Nigeria. Odegbami appeared in a video addressing students in Abidjan, […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

Africa

Africa: World Cancer Day 2024 – WHO Releases Frightening Statistics

[ad_1] In Nigeria, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advocated increased awareness campaigns against cancer. As nations globally mark this year's World Cancer Day, the global health body - the World Health Organisation (WHO) - has released troubling statistics about the disease. WHO, in a statement, said the number of new cancer cases globally will reach 35 million by 2050, 77 per cent higher than the figure in 2022, noting that there were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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Nigeria: Alloy Agu Lauds Nwabali’s Confidence, Composure

[ad_1] A former international and Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Alloy Agu has heaped praises on Nigeria's new number one, Stanley Nwabali for his performances in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. In a chat, Agu said the Chippa United goalkeeper has made a good impression of himself in Ivory Coast. It will be noted that Nwabali has only conceeded a goal while keeping four clean sheets so far. "I have known him from the time he played against Mexico […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Are Winning With Luck – Gara Gombe

[ad_1] The Chairman, Gombe State Athletics Association, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has expressed his reservations about the wins secured by Super Eagles in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. It will be noted that the three-time champions has been on a winning streak after drawing 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their first game. Speaking after the Super Eagles had defeated Angola 1-0 to secure a semi-finals slot, the former chairman of Gombe State Football Association (FA), said he […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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Nigeria: I Was Undecided About Giving Pass, Simon Says

[ad_1] Super Eagles and FC Nantes of France winger, Moses Simon, said he was undecided either to pass the ball to Victor Osimhen or score himself before passing it to Ademola Lookman for the winning goal. Simon provided an assist for Nigeria's 1-0 win over the Palancas Negras of Angola on Friday, in the quarter-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire. The Benue-born player disclosed this at the post-match news conference on Friday in Abidjan. […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

Africa

Africa: A Fourth Afcon Title Loading for Super Eagles

[ad_1] The Super Eagles of Nigeria are suddenly soaring at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire and Nigerians are pleasantly surprised by the unexpected resurgence in the team. At the end of their opening match against Equatorial Guinea, only a few Nigerians believed the Super Eagles would survive the group stage. But today, the story is different as the rejuvenated Eagles didn't only progress from group A but soared high into the semi-finals. The good […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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Africa: Afcon – Williams Is Hero As South Africa Book Semifinal Place Against Nigeria

[ad_1] South Africa captain Williams was the hero, as he saved four of the five penalties to snag their first semifinal place in 24 years. South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties on Saturday at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro to book a semifinal date with Nigeria. Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams was the hero, as he saved four of the five penalties to send South Africa into an AFCON semifinal for the first time in 24 […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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Africa: Nigeria, South Africa to Meet in Repeat of Afcon 2000 Semi-Final

[ad_1] Twenty-four (24) years after Tijani Babangida's brace saw-off South Africa in their last Africa Cup of Nations semi-final appearance, both sides will meet again next Wednesday to decide one of the finalists for this year's AFCON. Babangida's 1st and 34th-minute goals took care of business on that occasion in front of a packed stadium in Surulere, Lagos when Nigeria co-hosted with Ghana. A brilliant penalty shoot-out performance by South Africa's goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams helped South Africa fight off a […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Album Review – Timi Dakolo’s ‘The Chorus Leader’ Strikes Balance Between Love, Societal Commentary

[ad_1] Timi Dakolo's recent offering, The Chorus Leader, is his third album in 13 years. Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo returns with his latest offering, "The Chorus Leader," following the success of his previous albums, 'Beautiful Noise' in 2011 and 'Merry Christmas, Darling' in 2019. In this 17-track album, Dakolo demonstrates his mastery of soulful vocals, diverse musical influences, and reflective songwriting. Initially scheduled for release on 20 January, Mr Dakolo, in an official statement, postponed the release date to 26 […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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