AFCON History
10 Feb
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Sunday. Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 34th edition of the continental football showpiece on Wednesday by beating South Africa 4-2 on penalties…
7 Feb
Paul Okoku, a member of Nigeria’s team to the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire has reflected on the team’s journey back in 1984, and has called on the Super Eagles players “to play to instructions” and avoid “trying to be the hero” in Wednesday’s AFCON 2023 semi-final clash against South Africa. The…
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for greater commitment and effective collaboration on emergency management to enhance disaster response capabilities in the country. The Director-General of the agency, Mrs Zubaida Umar, said this on Monday in Abuja at a training workshop aimed at encouraging partners in crisis to organise better emergency responses during…
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Rennes' Ghanaian international Alidu Seidu has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his left knee, the Ligue 1 club confirmed on Monday.The 24-year-old defender came off in tears in the 18th minute of Rennes' 1-0 French league defeat at Lille on Sunday. The club did not say how long he would be out of…
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German federal prosecutors said Monday they had charged four suspected members of Hamas, allegedly tasked with sourcing and storing weapons for the Palestinian militant group in Europe.Two men born in Lebanon, an Egyptian citizen and a Dutch man were suspected of "membership in a foreign terrorist organisation", the federal prosecutor's office said in a statement.…
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Western countries and Russia crossed swords on Monday at a chemical arms control meeting, with a US official saying it was "appalled" by Moscow's alleged use of a banned riot control gas in Ukraine.The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) a week ago said CS riot gas had been discovered in shell and…
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US President Joe Biden on Monday congratulated Uruguay's Yamandu Orsi for winning his country's presidential election, after the left-winger swept to power a day earlier."As President-elect Orsi prepares to take office in March, I am confident our two countries will continue our work together to build more secure and prosperous futures for our people," said Biden in a statement. Orsi, of the Frente…
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The Attorney-General of Ondo, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has asked all unlicensed lottery and gaming operators and agents in the state to regularise their operations or face legal consequences. Ajulo, who is also the Commissioner for Justice, gave the directive on Monday in Akure, while reacting to the Supreme Court ruling which annulled the National Lottery…
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The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated a 720,000-litre-per-day capacity Oxygen Plant to the Yobe State Government to help reduce neonatal mortality rates. Cristian Mundate, UNICEF’s Country Representative in Nigeria, handed over the facility to a representative of the state government on Monday in Damaturu. She emphasised the importance of safeguarding children’s right to healthcare.…
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The Nigerian Navy says the Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), has graduated a total of 100 students with seven first class during its 3rd Convocation Ceremony in Ibusa, Delta. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, on Monday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu said the Chief of Naval Staff,…
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More than 34,000 people have registered as candidates for 881 posts in elections next year that will make Mexico the first country to choose all its judges, at every level, by popular vote, data released on Monday showed. The move has sparked street protests and diplomatic tensions, and prompted eight of the country's 11 Supreme…
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Monday in Abuja reaffirmed its commitment to support Nigeria’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mr Mzwandile Thwala, UNEP Project Manager stated this at an inception workshop for the project, “Abating Greenhouse Gas Emission from Obsolete Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Equipment”. “UNEP will accelerate the adoption of…