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  • Igbo abused, called greedy after playing a major role in shaping Lagos, Abuja — Iwuanyanwu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

    Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In this monitored interview, the leader of the Igbo apex socio-cultural organization says he thinks the demolition of properties belonging mainly to Igbo people in Abule Ado area of Lagos State was politically influenced. Iwuanyanwu also speaks on former President Olusegun…

  • Osimhen promises AFCON trophy for World Cup miss

    African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, hopes to turn the suffering of Nigerian supporters into joy with an Africa Cup of Nations title. The Napoli forward beat Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to become the first Nigerian winner of the player award since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.…

  • AFCON 2023: It is going to be tough for champions Senegal, warns Mane

    Senegal captain Sadio Mane predicts that “a really difficult group” lies ahead for the Africa Cup of Nations holders when they face Gambia, Cameroon and Guinea. “The match against Cameroon is going to be very tough and we dare not underestimate our other opponents,” the two-time African Player of the…

  • NTA to transmit AFCON matches

    The Nigerian Television Authority, on Wednesday, announced it would be transmitting all the 52 African Cup of Nations holding between January 13 and February 11 2024 in Ivory Coast. The Africa’s largest TV network made this known on its X handle, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Afro Sports.…

  • Osimhen dreams of AFCON title

    Newly crowned African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, is a star on a mission. He wants to transform the suffering of Nigerian supporters into joy with an Africa Cup of Nations title.The Napoli forward topped the African poll last month to finish ahead of Egyptian Mohamed Salah and Moroccan…

  • Super Eagles will fight to win 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast – Coach Jose Peseiro

    The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be bold in implementing provisions of the Electoral Laws and the Constitution in the conduct of future elections. The SDP National Chairman, Malam Shehu Gabam, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of…

  • Cristiano Ronaldo ends 2023 as world’s top goalscorer

    Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has assured he will “try and do it again” after he sealed his place as the top scorer of 2023 with another goal on Saturday. Ronaldo nicked his 54th goal of this year as they defeated Al Taawoun 4-1 in the Saudi Pro League on…

  • My story as hawker to Africa’s football king – Osimhen

    Newly crowned CAF 2023 African Player of The Year, Victor Osimhen, on Tuesday penned a gratifying message to celebrate his top prize. In an extended message posted on his X account, the Napoli striker told an inspiring story of how he started as a hawker on the streets of Olusosun in…

  • ‘How I Nurtured My Son Living With Down Syndrome To Paralympic Champion’

    Mrs Ibilola Abosede Oshin is the founder and Managing Director (MD) of Treasure Down Syndrome and Persons with Special Needs Foundation, Ibadan, Oyo State. She is the mother of 26-year-old Adeyemi Oshin, a Paralympic basketball champion. She speaks to Daily Trust Saturday on her challenges raising Adeyemi who has Down…

  • QATAR 2022: Davido, Nicki Minaj, others confirmed as FIFA announce launch of World Cup 2022™ first-ever Official Soundtrack

    Launched by Common Arabic Music, Common Music Group, Republic Information, the soundtrack consists of the anthems which have set the tone for the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ within the Center East together with one in every of Nigeria’s finest promoting artistes Davido. The ‘Stand Robust’ crooner was teamed up with Trinidad Cardona and Aisha for…

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