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Everton forward Alex Iwobi has penned an emotional message to Nigerians after he was shown red card in the Super Eagles 0-1 loss to Tunisia at the African Cup of Nations. Iwobi who received mixed messages online after Nigeria’s ouster broke his silence in a post on Instagram. “Moments of joy can quickly turn into pain and anguish. As much as it’s a part of football, we came for more,” Alex Iwobi said. “Our fans who shared these moments with us both in Cameroon and across the world deserved more. AFCON 2021: Tunisia knock out Nigeria He added that, “The…

FG working with Cooperatives, others to extend benefit of 300,000 Social Housing units to more Nigerians Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says cooperatives play a strategic role in implementing government’s social investment and interventions programmes and ensuring that a large number of people have access to the programmes. He said this yesterday when he received a delegation from the Cooperative Federation of Nigeria (CFN) led by the President, High Chief Tajudeen Oriyomi Ayeola. Prof. Osinbajo stated that cooperatives are “an important part of our strategy in ensuring that the largest number of Nigerians have access to government programmes. “The partnership of…

Political parties must follow the law or miss out in elections – Lawan The Senate on Tuesday re-amended for a second time, the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2022, to include provisions which clearly define the mode of primaries for political parties. The re-amendment was sequel to a motion on “rescission on clause 84 of the Electoral Act No. 26 2010 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and Committal to the Committee of the Whole.” The motion was sponsored by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North). The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, after the amendment to the electoral bill by the Committee of the…

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) says it may suspend its activities in Lagos following violence that led to the killing of four persons. NURTW president, Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa noted that the transport union is not party to violence and we are condemning killings and ugly incidents in Lagos. “The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) condemns the killings and attacks among members of the union, and the unrest that lead to the death of people yet to be identified at Idumota axis of Lagos last week. The union noted that according to reports and viral videos…

The Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), led by its Commander, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi on Monday arrested Kunle Poly and Sego, two principal NURTW suspects in the constant clashes in Idumota and its environs which has intermittently crippled commercial activities in the area. The RSS said in a terse statement that, “The arrest was effected today at a meeting where the two NURTW members along with some other stakeholders converged. “The latest clash which occurred last week Thursday reportedly led to the death of a victim while commercial activities were paralyzed in the area for some time until a joint team of…

Sammie Okposo, Nigerian gospel writer and singer has apologised for cheating on his wife during a recent visit to the United States. Okposo who is also a music producer, psalmist, and CEO of Zamar Entertainment revealed his escapade on his Instagram account Monday night. He also revealed that he would be suspending himself from ministry work until he attains “full restoration”. “I need to bring a very unfortunate incident to your attention as I am not proud of it but know that this is the right thing to do,” he said in the post. “On my recent trip to the…

Manchester City edging close to completing transfer of River Plate striker Julian Alvarez who has been likened to Sergio Aguero. (BBC) Aston Villa boss and former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is interested in Reds and England defender Joe Gomez, 24. (Football Insider) Manchester United were among the clubs who scouted Colombia winger Luis Diaz playing for Porto over the weekend. Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring the 25-year-old, who has scored 14 goals in 18 Primeira Liga games this season. (O Jogo – in Portuguese) Meanwhile, United have stepped up their search for a new manager, with Paris…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded the federal government’s decision to suspend the removal of subsidy on petroleum products. Commending the decision, the federal government took into consideration the fact that the removal of subsidy at this time will heighten inflation and cause undue hardship on the citizenry. “Programmes and policies of government are meant to) benefit the people. So if the timing of the planned subsidy removal would cause hardship on citizens, then a review was necessary. “We commend President Muhammadu Buhari for always putting the welfare and well being of Nigerians first as he has serially displayed…

Cameroon narrowly beat 10-man Comoros in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations, despite playing against a side with an outfield player in goal. Goals from Karl Toko Ekambi and Vincent Aboubakar gave the Indomitable Lions a 2-1 win after Nadjim Abdou’s early red. But Comoros will take the headlines after giving the hosts a massive scare. Youssouf M’Changama scored a stunning free-kick and Chaker Alhadhur, normally a left-back, produced a brilliant performance as stand-in goalkeeper. Cameroon progress to face The Gambia in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Cameroon handed early advantage Debutants Comoros, ranked 132nd in the world,…

Watford have sacked boss Claudio Ranieri after 14 games and less than four months in charge. The Italian, 70, was appointed on 4 October but managed only seven points from 13 Premier League games. Last Friday’s 3-0 home defeat to Norwich saw Watford drop into the bottom three with 18 matches left and prompted Ranieri’s departure. A club statement said a change was needed to give a new appointment time to lift Watford out of trouble. “The Hornets’ board recognises Claudio as a man of great integrity and honour, who will always be respected here at Vicarage Road for his…