Author: Akintayo Adams

Victor Osimhen has made history by scoring his 23rd goal for the Nigeria national team, tying him with the legendary Segun Odegbami on the all-time top scorers’ list. Osimhen achieved this milestone during Nigeria’s recent 1-1 draw against the Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday night. Related: Super Eagles seal AFCON Qualification Here is the updated list of Nigeria’s all-time top goal scorers: Osimhen’s goal came in the 81st minute, rescuing a point for Nigeria after Benin had taken the lead earlier in the match. The Super Eagles now lead Group D with 11…

The Egbeda Community Football Association is set to host its eagerly anticipated end-of-the-year soccer competition, bringing together local teams for a series of thrilling matches. The tournament, which kicks off on Saturday, November 16, 2024, promises to be a highlight in the community’s sports calendar, featuring intense rivalries and showcasing budding talents. Group Stage Draws Teams have been divided into four groups, each battling for supremacy to advance to the knockout stages. The groups are as follows: Group A: Group B: Group C: Group D: Opening Matches The tournament will kick off with a series of exciting matches. On Saturday,…

The Federal Government has approved a N250 billion mortgage refinancing loan to bridge housing deficits in the country. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Wale Edun disclosed this on Thursday, shortly after the Federal Executive Council meeting. The meeting was presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “The Ministry of Finance Real Estate Investment Fund is going to be, in the first instance, a N250 billion fund that will provide low-cost, long-term mortgages to Nigerians that want to acquire houses; it will help to complete or help to fill part of the gaping 22 million housing unit…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu, has approved a proposed budget of N47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, announced this decision after the FEC meeting held at the State House in Abuja. The 2025 budget is part of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2025 to 2027 and aligns with the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007. The framework projects a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 4.6%, an exchange rate of $75 to the Naira, and oil production of 2.06…

The Super Eagles have officially qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following Libya’s victory over Rwanda. The Mediterranean Knights triumphed over the Amavubi with a score of 0-1 in a tense match held at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. With this win, Libya managed to secure their first three points of the qualifying campaign, but it was Nigeria’s earlier awarded 3-0 victory over Libya that sealed their place in the tournament. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had awarded Nigeria the victory after the Super Eagles were stranded at the airport in Libya during their last match in…

he European Union has fined Meta, the parent company of Facebook, nearly 800 million euros ($846 million) for breaching EU antitrust rules. The European Commission accused Meta of engaging in abusive practices with its Facebook Marketplace online classified ads business. The fine was issued due to Meta’s actions that gave its Marketplace service an unfair advantage over competitors by tying it to Facebook and imposing unfair conditions on other classified ads service providers. Meta has stated that it will comply with the Commission’s order to end these practices but also plans to appeal the decision. Get instant and latest news…

AS Roma has announced the return of veteran manager Claudio Ranieri for a third spell in charge of the club. The 73-year-old coach, who previously managed Roma from 2009 to 2011 and briefly in 2019, has come out of retirement to take over from the recently sacked Ivan Juric. Ranieri will initially serve as the head coach for the remainder of the season, with a transition to a senior executive role as an advisor on sporting matters planned for the end of the season. His appointment has been warmly welcomed by Roma fans, who see him as a symbol of…

Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Globe Soccer Awards. The announcement was made on Thursday, recognizing Lookman’s outstanding performance for both his club, Atalanta, and the Nigerian national team. He is nominated for the Best Men’s Player award, alongside football legends Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland. Full List of Nominees for Best Men’s Player Award The full list of nominees for the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards Best Men’s Player award includes: The 15th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards will take place on December 27, 2024, in Dubai, alongside the 19th…

9mobile, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications companies, continues to grapple with significant subscriber losses. In September 2024, the company lost over 7,000 subscribers, a trend that has persisted for several months. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), 9mobile accounted for 90% of the 7,886 outgoing porting recorded in that month. This continuous outflow of subscribers has reduced 9mobile’s active user base to 3.6 million, far behind its competitors. The company is facing stiff competition from other telecom operators like MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, which are aggressively expanding their services and customer base. Despite efforts to enhance service delivery and…

MultiChoice Nigeria, the leading satellite television provider, has disclosed a notable decline in its subscriber base. Between April and September 2024, the company lost 243,000 subscribers from its DStv and GOtv services. This decline is largely attributed to Nigeria’s soaring inflation rate, which has climbed above 30%. The rising costs of essential goods such as food, electricity, and fuel have strained household budgets, leading many customers to reevaluate their spending on non-essential services like satellite television. Additionally, MultiChoice has faced challenges from currency instability and intense competition from streaming services. The convenience and affordability of these services have increasingly drawn…