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Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has undergone a successful surgery. Eguavoen, according to SCORENigeria, underwent the surgery in Belgium. The surgery was postponed several times due to the Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The former defender guided the Super Eagles to qualification for Morocco 2025 in November. Assistant coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has taken charge of the home-based Super Eagles for the 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier against Back Galaxies of Ghana. The Eagles held the Black Galaxies to a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Accra on Sunday. Get instant and latest news updates…

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has insisted that he feels the same frustration as the club’s fans. Amorim said this amid the Red Devils’ recent back-to-back defeats. Amorim’s side have failed to win a game in their last two matches against Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup and Bournemouth in the Premier League. Speaking at his pre-match interview ahead of Man United’s Premier League clash with Wolves on Boxing Day, Amorim said: “I just want to win, I don’t care about Christmas. “I’m really frustrated like the fans, but I know what to do. But then we have to solve…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again reduced its retail price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N965 per litre. Observations at NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja revealed that the state-owned oil firm has adjusted its pump price from N1,040 to N965 per litre. NNPCL filling stations along Kubwa Expressway are now dispensing PMS at the new price of N965 per litre. This represents a price reduction of N75. Earlier last week, the firm had reduced its petrol price to N1,040 per litre. The latest price cut follows a similar move by Dangote Refinery, in partnership with…

A train collided with a car loaded with bags of rice in the Iju-Fagba area of Lagos State on Tuesday. The vehicle, a Sienna, was reportedly stuck on the rail track, and despite efforts by bystanders to push it off, they were unable to move it before the train approached. Fortunately, no casualties have been confirmed so far. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has called on Nigerians to embrace love, peace, and unity during the festive season, urging citizens to remain hopeful about the nation’s future. In his Christmas message released on Tuesday, the President described Christmas as a season of divine prophecy fulfilled, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and the enduring strength of humanity’s shared faith. “Christmas embodies the fulfilment of divine prophecy and symbolizes the triumph of love, peace, and unity. It reminds us that light can emerge even in the darkest times, bringing solace and hope,” Tinubu stated. The President expressed…

A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola; the Chief Executive Officer of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat; and the Principal of Islamic High School, Abdullahi Fasasi, at the Agodi Correctional Centre. The remand order followed their arraignment in connection with last week’s tragic stampede at a Christmas funfair held at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, which claimed the lives of 35 children and left six others injured. The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi, issued the order after the suspects were brought…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has signed the N684 billion 2025 Appropriation Act into law. During the budget signing ceremony held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde highlighted the significant improvements in the state’s annual budget performance, which has increased from 30-35% to over 70%. The 2025 budget, tagged “Budget of Economic Stabilisation,” aims to target 80% budget implementation in 2025. Makinde emphasized that his administration would continue to push for reforms, people-centered policies, and economic stability to enhance the well-being of Oyo State residents. The governor noted that the 2025 budget includes provisions…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has stated that Nigeria is progressing regardless of the critics of his economic policies. During his maiden media chat aired on Monday from Lagos, Tinubu emphasized that the country is recovering despite the economic hardships. Related || I have no regret removing fuel subsidy – Tinúbú Speaking on the 2025 N49.7 trillion budget proposal, Tinubu reiterated that it represents a restoration of hope. He called for understanding and cooperation from Nigerians amid the prevailing economic realities. “Nigeria is moving forward regardless of critics. This is a budget of restoration of hope, and Nigeria…

The Federal Government has announced the rollout of 708 vehicles today, offering a 50% discount on road transport fares for the Yuletide season. This initiative, which runs from December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025, aims to ease the financial burden on Nigerians traveling for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Passengers traveling from major transport hubs such as Abuja, Lagos, Owerri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna will benefit from the scheme. The government has partnered with key transport stakeholders, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), and the Association of…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has made it clear that he has no intention of reducing the size of his cabinet. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Tinúbú emphasized that a large cabinet is necessary to ensure efficient governance and effective delivery of services. Related || Organizers responsible for Stampedes – Tinúbú Tinúbú stated, “I have had a number of criticisms, including the rationale behind the size of my cabinet. If you want efficient, mobile, and resourceful people, we have to give people a load they can carry. “If you combine too many ministries because you want…