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France’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper and captain, Hugo Lloris, announced his retirement from international football aged 36 on Monday, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family. Lloris made a record 145 appearances for France from 2008-22, captaining the team 121 times, also a record. He made his international debut in 2008, playing at the European Championship in 2012, 2016, and 2020 as well as 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 World Cup tournaments. Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris to miss the rest of 2019 Tottenham Hotspur keeper Lloris led France to victory in the 2018 World Cup before again leading…

Nigerian award-winning filmmaker and video producer Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is dead, according to a statement by her family. The veteran Nigerian filmmaker and founder of the African Movie Academy Awards is credited as the pioneer of screening Nollywood films at international film festivals Anyiam-Osigwe’s death was first announced by her colleague and filmmaker, Obi Emelonye, on Tuesday. Her family described as a “humanitarian, one-of-a-kind creative, and visionary leader in the film and television industry.” “The Emmanuel Onyechere Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe clan in thanksgiving to God and in the belief that God is good and everything He does is good and in accordance…

The President of Igueben Area Customary Court, Mrs. Precious Aigbonoga, was on Monday abducted by gunmen, around the Ugoneki axis, on her way to the Court in Igueben Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo. The Chairman of the Lion Bar, Chief Nosa Edo-Osagie, in a statement by Mr. Festus Usiobaifo, the Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin branch, expressed sadness over the abduction. Edo-Osagie, while condemning the act in strong terms, expressed worry over bandits’ operation in the area and the kidnapping of Aigbonoga, who he described as an easygoing, gentle, and hardworking judicial officer. “Meanwhile, the…

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologized to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of players, politicians, and even the Spanish club. Zidane was one of the favourites to take charge of the national team if Didier Deschamps had stepped down but his contract was extended after he led France to the World Cup final, where they lost to Argentina in Qatar last month. When asked if Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998 and a national icon, would now manage the Brazilian national team instead,…

The Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) Plc also called MINT, Friday, explained why the new Naira notes leave ink when rubbed on plain white surfaces while stressing that best international best practice was followed in their production. The company, also referred to as The MINT, is responsible for producing the naira, Nigeria’s currency. In a statement on Friday, signed by NSPM’s Managing Director, Ahmed Halilu said its attention has been drawn to various clips, skits, concerns, and comments on diverse platforms regarding the quality of the redesigned notes. Addressing some of the popular criticisms of the new naira notes,…

The member representing District 139 in the Texas House of Representatives, Jarvis Johnson, has asked the Federal Government to immediately release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. In a statement released on Monday, Johnson accused the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), the regime of engaging in “genocide and crimes against Biafrans.” He called on the US government to compel the Nigerian government to immediately release the “foremost freedom fighter.” “Mazi Kanu is the foremost Freedom Fighter for the rights of oppressed people in Nigeria. For over 19 months, after he was kidnapped in…

Mr. Chime Asonye, Founder, of Nigerian Mental Health, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the National Mental Health Bill 2021, into law. He urged incoming administrations to prioritize and implement the 2021 bill to boost the country’s healthcare system. Asonye made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. It is a network of leaders and organizations on mental health. According to him, the bill is the first legislative reform adopted in the field since independence and a major milestone in improving support for psychosocial wellbeing. Maintaining child mental health by Samuel Jekeli “The community came together…

The Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has said security operatives have arrested one of the suspected kidnappers involved in the kidnapping of 32 passengers at the Igueben train station, in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. The commissioner disclosed this during a press briefing in Benin City, adding that one out of the 32 persons who were attacked at the train station had escaped from the kidnappers. He said, “After 32 persons were kidnapped, the Police, vigilante, and local hunters swung into action, combing the bushes around the vicinity. One of the kidnapped victims was…

Akpesiri Ojiko, a 36-year-old mother of three whose twin baby was detained for over one month by a private clinic in Warri, Delta State, over an outstanding bill of N383,500, shares her story. You recently reunited with your twin baby five weeks after she was detained by the management of a private clinic in the state. Can you recall the events that led to her detention at the health facility? My name is Akpesiri Ojiko. I am from Warri in Delta State. I am 36 years old. I have three children – a daughter and a set of twins. I…

A goal in stoppage time by striker Tammy Abraham helped AS Roma snatch a 2-2 draw at AC Milan on Sunday as Stefano Pioli’s men’s hopes of catching up to Serie A leaders Napoli suffered a blow. It was a soggy night at the San Siro, creating slippery conditions that affected the play. “It’s a huge pity to emerge from this game with only a point, that’s for sure. After a game like this, we tell the players that we must continue playing like this, but that matches end at the 95th minute, and you have to stay focused throughout,”…