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Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 0-0 draw by the Amavubi of Rwanda in their African Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite coming off a dominant 3-0 win against Benin Republic on Saturday, Austin Eguavoen’s team struggled to convert their chances against a resilient Rwandan side. The Super Eagles were frustrated by missed opportunities and the exceptional performance of Rwanda’s goalkeeper. With this result, Nigeria has now accumulated four points from their first two games in the qualifying round. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration and security agencies to focus their efforts on tackling violence and insecurity, rather than intimidating civil society and organized labor. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Atiku criticized the arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the raid on the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) office in Abuja. He described these actions as part of a growing pattern of repression under Tinubu’s administration, which he said exceeds even the most…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the devastating floods in Maiduguri, Borno State, and has called for the immediate evacuation of residents from the affected communities. The President directed government agencies to expedite rescue efforts as the situation worsens, impacting thousands of residents and government facilities, including a post office, the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and even a cemetery and zoo. In a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended his condolences to the affected families and pledged federal support. He highlighted the disaster triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam, stating that…

Piers Morgan has taken a fresh swipe at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, calling him a “complete idiot” and questioning his ability to lead the club to success. Morgan, a longtime supporter of Cristiano Ronaldo, also reiterated his belief that Ten Hag’s management style is ill-suited for handling top-tier talent, including Ronaldo. In an interview with talkSPORT, Morgan criticized Ten Hag’s approach to managing star players, mentioning that the Dutch manager has struggled with figures like Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford. He contrasted this with Ten Hag’s ability to manage players from Ajax or those less experienced on…

Valentine Obienyem, media aide to Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, has refuted claims that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Obi and his wife, Margaret. In a statement on Tuesday, Obienyem clarified that the reports were baseless, stating that the rumors began on Saturday but were quickly debunked. Obienyem noted that Obi was not in Anambra State during the alleged incident but was instead attending engagements in Rwanda. Obi has since returned to Nigeria and is currently in Edo State, engaged in political and national activities. “There was no DSS operation at his residence, and no arrest was…

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected with 94.65 percent of the vote, according to the country’s electoral authority, ANIE. Over 5.3 million people cast their vote for Tebboune, securing his second five-year term. His competitors, moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani and socialist Youcef Aouchiche, received 3.17 percent and 2.16 percent of the vote, respectively. Tebboune’s focus during the election was on increasing voter turnout, as the previous election in 2019 saw over 60 percent abstention following mass protests. However, ANIE did not disclose the total voter turnout in this recent election. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google…

Huawei, on Tuesday, introduced the Mate XT, claimed to be the world’s first trifold smartphone, just hours after Apple unveiled its AI-focused iPhone 16. The Mate XT, showcased by Huawei executive Richard Yu at the company’s Shenzhen headquarters, features a distinctive red and gold design and will be available for purchase starting September 20, with prices beginning at 19,999 yuan ($2,800). The Huawei Mate XT features three modules, offering a versatile display experience that can be used as a single-screen, dual-screen, or fully unfolded triple-screen device. When fully opened, the phone’s thickness is reduced to just 3.6mm (on the non-camera…

The Palace of Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, and other parts of Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, were heavily flooded. Reports indicate that the Shehu has taken refuge at the Government House due to the severity of the flooding. Residents from affected areas, including Lagos Street, Modugari, Post Office, and Gwange, are struggling to save their properties and ensure their safety. Usman Babagana, a local, mentioned that while there were early warnings about the flood, many residents didn’t take them seriously due to a lack of alternative accommodations. Buba Jibril, a pedestrian caught in the flood near the Post Office,…

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A court in Vietnam has sentenced journalist and political activist Nguyen Vu Binh to seven years in prison on charges of producing propaganda against the state, as reported by his sister. Binh, who previously served almost five years in jail in the early 2000s, had written about sensitive topics like corruption, land rights, and the environment. Despite claiming his innocence and asserting his right to freedom of speech during the trial in Hanoi, the 55-year-old was handed the prison sentence in a country known for its strict control on dissent. Vietnam is ranked as the world’s third-largest jailer of journalists…