Author: Akintayo Adams

In the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday against Nigeria at home, Ivory Coast’s great player Sebastien Haller implored his squad to “leave with no regrets” as they look to pull off the most incredible of major tournament comebacks. Despite losing to Equatorial Guinea 4-0 in the group stage, the Elephants became the first host nation to make it to the AFCON final since Egypt in 2006. “We have made a spectacular recovery,” said Haller in an AFP report. “We all went through a difficult time after the Equatorial Guinea defeat, but we don’t have much to lose now.…

A helicopter crash in California on Friday night is said to have claimed the life of Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe. According to a statement from San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department “The scene of the crash was determined to be east of the 15-Freeway, near Halloran Springs Road.” “We are not able to confirm how many people were on board or their names. No survivors have been located.” However, Reports has it that the Finance Mogul was said to have been in the plane when it crashed on Friday near the Nevada border in California, along with his wife, son,…

In anticipation of this year’s Ramadan fasting, Muhammad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has commanded Muslims in Nigeria to search for the crescent of Sha’aban 1445AH after sunset on Saturday, 29th Rajab, 1445AH (February 10, 2024). Professor Salisu Shehu, the Deputy Secretary-General of the NSCIA, made the call on behalf of Abubakar in a statement. “Scientifically, the expected time for the conjunction of the moon is on Friday, February 9, 2024, by 11:59 pm. It is important to note that the moon appears and can be sighted usually long…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has been given instructions by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead a presidential team to the Sunday African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Côte d’Ivoire. Remember that during the thrilling match between the Super Eagles and South Africa in the semifinals, the Vice President had also represented the President. On Sunday, February 11, the Nigerian national team and the host team, Côte d’Ivoire, will square off in an exciting rematch at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. According to a statement by the spokesman of the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha, “Recognizing the unifying power of…

President Bola Tinubu will attend the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, according to Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football Federations (CAF). On Sunday, the Alassanne Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, will host the game between Nigeria and the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire. Motsepe was asked if Africa would ever host the World Cup again at a news conference on Friday at the Palace de la Culture in Trechville, Abidjan. Motsepe replied: “Nigeria must put in a bid. The Nigerian president (Bola Tinubu) is coming to watch the final on Sunday. I will have a conversation…

Sesan Adelabu, popularly called Emirate, a well-known socialite and gas station owner in Akure, the capital of Ondo State has been rumored to kill his wife with a machete. According to reports, Adelabu killed his wife and then killed himself by ingesting an insecticide. We also learned that the event took place on Friday night in the old Akure neighborhood of Alagbaka. The deceased was the proprietor of Akure’s Emirate Filling Stations. It was reported that his wife’s and his corpses had been placed in a morgue.

The Bank of Industry (BoI) has declared that it will support firms and manufacturers across the country by allocating a total of ₦200 billion across three funding categories. The Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme, the FGN MSME Intervention Fund, and the FGN Manufacturing Sector Fund are included in the funds, the development bank said in a statement. To help eligible owners of nano businesses, a ₦50 billion grant program has been approved under the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme. This funding, which aims to benefit at least 1,000 people—especially women and young people—will be split among the Federal Capital Territory’s six council…

Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, described the state’s landmass as a goldmine for investors on Friday, comparing the state to neighboring states, particularly Lagos State. He revealed this information at the launch of Entrepreneur Radio, SEAP FM 89.1, Okeho, a new radio station in the state’s Kajola Local Government Area. Makinde, represented by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, stated that Oyo State has an advantage over Lagos State due to its dry port and landmass of 28,454 square kilometers, which is approximately eight times larger than Lagos. Lagos State, on the other hand, only…

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, an Olympic champion three times, claims she “owes” her family a retirement following the 2024 Games. The 37-year-old, who is thought to be among the all-time great sprinters, took home the 100-meter title in 2008 and 2012. In a stunning comeback following the birth of her son in 2017, Jamaican Fraser-Pryce won three of her ten world titles in addition to the gold medal in the Olympic relay in Tokyo 2020. “I never wake up to go practice and think, ‘I’m over this,'” she said in an interview. “My spouse and I started dating prior to my 2008…

The 9th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2024, and over 81 elite runners who are Gold Label athletes have confirmed their participation. There are 29 gold-label women runners among these over 81 elite runners. All things considered, the Lagos City Marathon’s general manager, Yusuf Ali, believes that the field of runners is extremely deep and elite, and that on February 10 there is a chance to break the course record. Within the elite field of runners who will be competing in the 9th Lagos City Marathon, the United Nations has also confirmed the participation…