Author: Amina Mohammed

Portugal swept into the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Saturday after comfortably seeing off Turkey 3-0 and guaranteeing first place in Group F. Bernardo Silva’s fine finish in the 21st minute, a comical Samet Akaydin own goal shortly afterwards and Bruno Fernandes’s second-half tap-in gave Portugal a straightforward win in front of swathes of passionate Turkish fans in Dortmund. Portugal looked every inch a team aiming to win their second European Championship after triumphing in 2016, their star-studded line-up easily dealing with Vincenzo Montella’s enthusiastic but limited Turkey team. Cristiano Ronaldo will have at least two more tries to…

The Lagos State Police Command has detained two police officers who went on an illegal duty, in which a civilian lost his life. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Saturday. Hundeyin said that the two officers, whose names and ranks were not given, were members of the State Taskforce. He said that the officers went on the illegal operation on Wednesday, in the company of some civilians. According to Hundeyin, the illegal team came under attack from motorcycle riders, resulting in the death of one of the civilians. “While disciplinary actions have commenced…

The Rivers state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked the chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council, RSTRC and paramount ruler of Emohua local government area, Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse for not putting his (governor) picture and that of his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, in the 2024 calendar. In his stead, the Governor appointed the Paramount Ruler of the Apara Kingdom, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, as the new Chairman of the council. Governor Fubara announced at a special meeting he had with members of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers at the Banquet Hall of Government House in…

Two-time Copa America champions Chile opened their bid for a third title with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Peru in Arlington on Friday. A scrappy encounter at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team saw neither side manage to get on top before a result that boosts Argentina’s hopes of winning Group A. Chile were left ruing a golden missed chance from veteran Inter Milan forward Alexis Sanchez in the 16th minute. Sanchez, one of the heroes of Chile’s back-to-back Copa America victories in 2015 and 2016, was teed up in the six-yard box after a low pass…

The Federal Government has denied the report-making round that the Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan is being held in unsavoury prison conditions in Nigeria, and his health is deteriorating. A statement signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris described the allegation as false and should be ignored. Idris said Gambaryan is being held in lawful detention and has access to quality medical care whenever required. The Minister also added that the Binance Executive has full access to consular services from his home government. “The Federal Government will not do anything to jeopardize his fundamental rights to lawful…

The commencement of the hearing in the case of Nicholas Francis Xavier Giroux, 36, who shot dead a Nigerian boxer, is set for July 17. He is charged with first-and-second-degree murder in the Nigerian, Isaiah Olugbemi’s death. Before his death, Isiah was a neighbour to the accused and was an up-and-coming boxer. Nicolas who is said to have killed Isaiah will be held without bond, an Anne Arundel County judge decided on Thursday. It would be recalled that Olugbemi was found shot multiple times Monday night in the area of Meadowmist Way and Stehlik Drive in Odenton. Despite being rushed…

Austria boosted their hopes of reaching the Euro 2024 knockout rounds on Friday as Marko Arnautovic scored in an impressive 3-1 win over Poland, for whom Robert Lewandowski only managed an ineffective substitute appearance. Ralf Rangnick’s Austria will likely secure qualification for the last 16 if they can avoid defeat in their final Group D game against the Netherlands on Tuesday. Poland can no longer finish in the top two and almost certainly need to defeat France to have any chance of progressing as one of the four best third-placed teams. Gernot Trauner headed Austria into a deserved early lead…

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has removed Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, who was appointed by his estranged predecessor Nyesom Wike as Chairman of the Rivers Traditional Rulers Council. The Governor announced the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, as the new Chairman of Rivers Council of Traditional Rulers accusing Awuse of inactivity and absence of effective leadership of the council under him. Fubara spoke at a special meeting with members of the council at the Banquet Hall of Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS) said Eze Chike…

The General Officer Commanding, GOC 3 Division/Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Major-General Abdulsalam Abubakar has warned criminal elements preventing farming and food production in Plateau State to desist from their acts as anyone caught would be decisively dealt with. The Commander also cautioned against inciteful and hate speeches saying these raise tensions that negatively impact social cohesion and food production. He spoke on Thursday during the Peace Summit organized by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Plateau State in collaboration with Operation Safe Haven for youths in five local government areas of Mangu, Bokkos, Jos South,…

Roman Yaremchuk emerged from the bench to score the winning goal as Ukraine produced a stirring fightback to beat Slovakia 2-1 and kickstart their Euro 2024 campaign on Friday. Slovakia knew victory in Duesseldorf would take them through to the knockout stage with a game to spare and they went ahead on 17 minutes thanks to Ivan Schranz, who netted the winner in the shock victory over Belgium in their opening game. Ukraine came into this match reeling after losing 3-0 to Romania last time out but they dug deep here and equalised through Mykola Shaparenko nine minutes after half-time.…