Author: Austine Akhilomen

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award.In the list announced by France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-old Atalanta of Italy player was shortlisted alongside 29 players for the coveted award.He is the only African player in the list. Eight-time winner and current holder Lionel Messi is not listed for this years’s award as well as five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo.Lookman was in scintillating form as Atalanta won its first-ever European trophy last season, with the Nigerian scoring a hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.He scored scored 17…

Team Nigeria’s para powerlifter Esther Nworgu has won silver in Para powerlifting up to 41kg with a lift of 118kg.She broke the Paralympics record twice.Nworgu set two new Paralympic Records with her last two attempts, lifting 112kg and 118kg respectively.Chinese Cui Zhe got the gold with 119kg lift.It was a close competition but the Chinese had advantage of going after the Nigerian.

By Augustine Akhilomen…Calls For Removal Of Kyari As NNPC DGThe National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has announced that they are embarking on an impending massive shutdown of all major cities in Nigeria, effective September 15, 2024, in protest of the recent hike in fuel prices and the gross incompetence of the NPC Director General, Mele Kyari.In a statement issued and signed by Okunomo Henry Adewumi, President of the Senate (NANS), on Wednesday, the union demanded an immediate reversal of the fuel price hike and the removal of Kyari as the NNPC DG. “We write to notify you of an impending…

—Why Akoko Edo is special to me — Obaseki…. Obaseki, PDP have done well for Akoko-Edo — Omobayo, Akogun…. We ‘ll develop Akoko-Edo mineral resources for good — IghodaloEdo State Governor, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, on Tuesday stormed Akoko-Edo in continuation of his campaign for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state. Obaseki who was accompanied by the party’s candidate,Dr Asue Ighodalo and his running mate Osarodion Ogie Esq, and other top party chieftains, was received by an enthusiastic mammoth crowd at the Igarra Open Field in the oldest local government in Nigeria.The…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing, China. Disclosing this in a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said both leaders announced the elevation of Nigeria-China ties to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership. According to the statement, the duo agreed to build a high-level Nigeria-China community with a shared future.   “This is an important visit for Nigeria and the rest of Africa, as I arrive in my capacity as the Chairman of ECOWAS. I thank you for the high-level of honour accorded to…

Newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina, has expressed her gratitude to Nigerians for their support and love, stating that she will not take it for granted. She made this statement during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri, in Lagos. Adetshina, who was recently crowned Miss Universe Nigeria amidst controversy surrounding her dual citizenship, acknowledged the warm reception she has received from Nigerians. She promised to use her platform to promote Nigerian culture and values globally. During the visit, Dabiri urged Nigerians with dual citizenship to appreciate and utilize their…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the two Mines Resistant Armored Personnel Carriers (MRAPs) shown in a recent video released by terrorists in Zamfara State were deliberately demobilized by troops after getting stuck in a swamp during an operation.The move was to ensure that the terrorists could not make use of the vehicles.The MRAPs became immobilized while troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Zurmi, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, were conducting a fighting patrol on August 29, 2024.The patrol aimed to dislodge a gathering of terrorists at Kwashabawa Village. However,…

By Augustine Akhilomen The Federal government has distance itself from reports circulating in the media that the Ministry of Petroleum directed NNPCL to sell fuel at N1000, above the approved pump price.In a statement issued and signed by Nnemaka Okafor, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Petroleum Resources, she refuted the report, noting that it was concocted and ill-conceived to sow discord and confusion in the oil industry.“The Federal Government is compelled to address the outright falsehoods currently being circulated on social media, which claim that the Honourable Minister for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken…

Dangote Refinery has commenced the rollout of its first Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from its 650,000 barrels per day Lagos-based refinery.The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, disclosed this during a press conference with journalists on Tuesday.He stated that the company’s petrol will substitute import dependence, bring down inflation, and stabilize the Naira against the dollar.According to him, the petrol will hit the Nigerian market as soon as discussions are finalized with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.“The quality will match that of anywhere in the world.“It is a day of celebration. It is a day to give thanks to…

By Augustine Akhilomen The wait is finally over as Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen stormed Istanbul airport today and was welcomed by a mammoth crowd.Tutto Napoli reports that around 50,000 fans gather at the airport around midnight to greet the new signing.Recall that Napoli and Galatasaray have finalised a deal for the 25-year-old, who will join the Turkish club on a dry loan until June 2025.As part of the agreement, Galatasaray will fully cover Osimhen’s salary during his time in Turkey. Before the move, Osimhen’s contract with Napoli will be extended until 2027.This transfer comes after a proposed move to…