Author: Prince Ade ADe

Defending champions, Teranga Lions of Senegal booked their place in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with an impressive 3-1 win over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Group C, Friday night. Senegal who thrashed the Gambia 3-0 in their first game got off to a good start as Ismaila Sarr put them in front in the 16th minute before Habib Diallo made it 2-0 midway through the second half. Cameroon fought back valiantly and Jean-Charles Castelletto pulled a goal back for them with a brilliant header seven minutes from full time to set up a…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, disclosed on Friday that the state would be exploring both legal and political avenues to resolve the crisis resulting from the sacking of lawmakers. Last November, the Court of Appeal dismissed 16 members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, along with five members of the House of Representatives and two senators, all contesting on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), due to a pre-election matter. With the state House of Assembly scheduled to resume next week, concerns arise that the remaining eight PDP members may not inaugurate the new members, given the…

In a groundbreaking development for competitive gaming in Nigeria, the E-Sports Mobilization and Reconciliation Committee (MRC) announced on Friday its mandate to collaborate closely with the Federal Ministry of Sports to register electronic sports as a Federation in the country. During a press conference in Abuja, Dr. John Umoren, Chairman of the MRC, outlined the committee’s vision for the future of e-sports. Umoren emphasized that e-sports has become a global phenomenon, offering significant opportunities for wealth creation. He added that the goal is to harness the potential of electronic sports to drive investment, create jobs, and contribute to Nigeria’s GDP.…

The Supreme Court delivered judgments on Friday regarding appeals challenging the outcome of governorship elections in Gombe, Kebbi, Ogun, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Delta states. Last week, the apex court decided the fate of 10 state governors. These include Hyacinth Alia of Benue, Alex Otti of Abia, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, alongside Cross River Governor Bassey Otu, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuff, Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang. In all the decided cases, no governor was removed from office.In the case of…

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic found his groove to cruise through to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday, brushing aside 30th seed Tomas Etcheverry with minimum fuss in his 100th match at the tournament. The 10-time champion needed four sets to progress in each of his first two matches, against Dino Prizmic and Alexei Popyrin, but was never in trouble against the Argentine, cruising to a 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) win. The world number one has been under the weather in Melbourne, regularly blowing his nose during changeovers, and admitted he has not been at his best. But there…

Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, the Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, extends heartfelt congratulations to Governor Dapo Abiodun on his recent triumph at the Supreme Court. As the Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remo Land, Aare Adetola emphasizes that this victory signifies a pivotal milestone, driving the ongoing development in Ogun State. He notes the flourishing commercial and industrial activities, positioning Ogun as a hub renowned for ease of doing business in Nigeria. Highlighting Governor Dapo’s proven leadership, Aare Adetola commends the governor’s achievements in job creation, infrastructural development, economic progress, workers’ welfare, civil service enhancement, and housing and urban…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has ruled out an automatic ticket for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of the November 16th, 2024 governorship poll in Ondo State. APC national spokesman, Felix Morka, made this known while speaking to newsmen on Thursday. According to him, the ruling party is democratic and everyone who desires nomination must earn it. Morka also said he can’t pre-empt whether the governorship ticket would be zoned in Ondo or not. Aiyedatiwa, formerly Ondo deputy governor, was sworn in as the substantive governor of the South-West state on December 27th, 2023, following the painful death of Governor Rotimi…

Steven Gerrard has signed a two-year contract extension to stay as head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq until 2027. The former Aston Villa boss joined the club on a two-year deal last summer. Al-Ettifaq, who finished seventh last term, currently sit eighth in the table, 28 points behind leaders Al-Hilal. The announcement comes after England midfielder Jordan Henderson departed the club to join Dutch giants Ajax. In a statement Gerrard, who is reported to be one of the best-paid managers in the world on a salary of about 15 million pounds, said this is very pleasing for him…

Atletico Madrid avenged their Spanish Super Cup semi final loss to city rivals, Real Madrid by beating them 4-2 in the Copa Del Rey Roynd of 16 on Friday. Samuel Lino pounced from close range to put Atletico Madrid ahead in the 39th minute but goalkeeper Jan Oblak knocked Luka Modric’s free-kick into his own net to hand Real Madrid an equalizer in the 46th minute. Former Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata put Atleti ahead again in the 57th minute but Joselu headed in Jude Bellingham’s cross in the 82nd minute to take the game to extra time. Antoinne Griezmann…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria took a giant step towards qualifying for the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over hosts, the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the battle of the heavyweights in Group A on Thursday. Played at a jampacked Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, the Elephants cheered on by the partizan crowd were seeking to qualify for the knockout stages with a win following their 2-0 triumph over Guinea-Bissau in the opening game while the Eagles who drew with Equatorial Guinea had to avoid defeat to stay in contention. The…