Category: News
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ARSENAL TAKE CONTROL OF LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINAL AFTER THRILLER AT CHELSEA
Arsenal have one foot in the final! The Gunners edged Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final, moving closer to their first final since 2018. Ben White opened the scoring with a classic Arsenal corner header in the 7th minute, and Viktor Gyokeres made it 2-0 after capitalizing…
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MOROCCO CELEBRATES TEAM SPIRIT AS ATLAS LIONS ROAR INTO AFCON FINAL
Unity, grit, and a hero in goal — Morocco’s Atlas Lions are back in the AFCON 2025 final after a nail-biting 4-2 penalty win over Nigeria in Rabat. Head Coach Walid Regragui lauded his players and fans, calling the victory a collective achievement built on teamwork and sacrifice. “We received very touching messages, and they…
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CHELLE HAILS SUPER EAGLES’ FIGHT AFTER HEARTBREAK AGAINST MOROCCO
Even in defeat, Nigeria’s Super Eagles showed true grit After a tense 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, Head Coach Eric Chelle praised his team for their mental strength and fighting spirit in Rabat. “The match was never easy, but the players showed strong mentality and fought for every ball,”…
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BUA CHAIRMAN SALUTES SUPER EAGLES, CONFIRMS $500K REWARD STILL ON
No matter the result, Nigeria’s Super Eagles remain heroes Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has praised the team for their courageous and spirited display at AFCON 2025, reassuring that the $500,000 reward he pledged after Nigeria’s quarter-final win over Algeria still stands — despite the heartbreak of losing 4-2 on penalties to Morocco…
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HEAD HELD HIGH: FG PATS SUPER EAGLES ON AFCON EFFORTS
Even in heartbreak, Nigeria is proud of its Super Eagles The Federal Government has hailed the Super Eagles for their valiant effort in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, despite losing 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in Rabat. In a statement, Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris praised the team for their character, teamwork, and resilience,…
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MANÉ’S LATE HEROICS SEND SENEGAL INTO AFCON FINAL
When the pressure was at its highest, Sadio Mané stepped up with a moment of class. Senegal booked their place in the AFCON 2025 final after Mané’s 78th-minute goal secured a 1–0 victory over Egypt in a tense semi-final clash on Wednesday at the Stade de Tanger in Tangier. The first half was cagey, with…
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PENALTY PAIN IN RABAT: SUPER EAGLES BOW OUT AS MOROCCO REACH AFCON FINAL
So close, yet so far — Nigeria’s AFCON dream ended the hardest way possible The Super Eagles have crashed out of AFCON 2025 after losing 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in a tense, drama-filled semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Tipped as a “final before the final,” the heavyweight clash lived…
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NEXT UN CHIEF: MEMBER STATES URGED TO ACT EARLY, NOMINATE WOMEN
The United Nations is already looking ahead to its next leader — and the call is for speed and inclusivity. UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has urged Member States to submit qualified candidates early for the next UN Secretary-General, while strongly encouraging the nomination of women to ensure a balanced and inclusive process. Speaking…
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END OF AN ERA: NGE MOURNS JOURNALISM ICONS MOHAMMED, AGBESE
Nigeria’s media space is quieter today with the passing of Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese, two giants of journalism and co-founders of the iconic Newswatch Magazine. In a press release, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) described their deaths as a huge loss to Nigerian journalism, noting that both men were fearless, professional, and deeply…
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TEARS, SACRIFICE, AND RELIEF: 17 MORE ABDUCTED KOGI WORSHIPPERS FINALLY FREED
After weeks of fear, prayers, and painful sacrifices, hope is rising again in Aiyetoro Kiri, Bunu District of Kogi State. Seventeen more worshippers abducted from an ECWA church in the community have finally regained their freedom, thanks to determined efforts by community leaders and the families of the victims who pulled resources together to negotiate…
