Nigeria defeated Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium, reviving their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Victor Osimhen scored both goals in the first half, netting in the 11th and 45+3rd minutes. The Super Eagles needed the match more than Rwanda and went for it early with former African Best Player, Osimhen combining well with the current African Best Player Ademola Lookman to take Rwanda to the cleaners with two first half goals. Head coach Eric Chelle made some changes later in the second half as Samuel Chukwueze and Ola…
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Once a symbol of abandonment and rated one of the largest slums in Africa, , Governor Charles Soludo’s ongoing urban regeneration drive, has brought Okpoko town in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) from the ashes of hardship to become a case study of the power of intentional transformation. Under Soludo’s administration, this forgotten urban slum has been reborn into what residents now proudly call a “New Heaven.” Soludo’s administration has constructed new roads, with their asphalt gleaming under the sun, and has commissioned the Solution General Hospital—a historic first for the Ogbaru constituency One, and also a new set of…
Alhassan Yusuf arrived at the Super Eagles’ camp at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Kigali on Wednesday morning. With Yusuf’s arrival, head coach Eric Chelle now has the full complement of all 23 invited players in camp. The midfielder, who plays for Major League Soccer (MLS) club New England Revolution, had missed the team’s first training session on Tuesday. The 24-year-old is expected to participate in the Super Eagles’ second training session later tonight. Tuesday’s session marked the Super Eagles’ first training under Malian coach Chelle. The team is preparing for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday five clash…
The Senate on Thursday approved the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State on Tuesday. The decision followed a closed-door session held by lawmakers on Thursday, where they discussed the declaration and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and other elected officials. The closed session was convened after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a letter from the President during plenary. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele moved the motion for the session, citing Senate Order 135. The motion was seconded by Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State with effect from today, 18th March 2025. Read the full broadcast below: Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis.With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought and…
Africa’s foremost Industrialist and President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclose his plan to build in Ogun State, a multi-billion-dollar Seaport, which will be the largest in Nigeria. He also said two new lines with a capacity of 6.0 million metric tons per annum, (Mta), for the cement plant is being constructed at Itori. Addressing the Ogun State Executive Council led by the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun during a courtesy visit, to the governor in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Dangote said he has decided to return and invest in Ogun State because of the Prince Dapo…
A Federal High Court in Lagos ordered Oba Otudeko to appear and take his plea in a case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N30 billion loan fraud. The directive was issued on Monday by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, who emphasized that Otudeko must respond to the charges before the court can hear any application challenging its jurisdiction. The EFCC had earlier filed a 13-count charge against Otudeko and three others in connection with the alleged financial misconduct. The matter has been adjourned to May 8 for further proceedings. Details later
A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, better known as Jandor has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the announcement on Monday during a press conference at his office in Ikeja, weeks after resigning from the PDP. Jandor attributed his decision to persistent internal crises and a lack of discipline within the PDP, particularly criticizing the party’s failure to address anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections. He described his time in the PDP as a challenging experience, working with what he called “perennial political saboteurs.” According…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally begun the process of impeaching Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, accusing them of gross misconduct. In a notice obtained by CHANELS TELEVISION, the lawmakers stated that their action is in line with the Nigerian Constitution. “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), and other relevant laws, we, the undersigned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, hereby forward to you a Notice of Gross Misconduct by the Deputy Governor of Rivers State in the performance of her official…
The operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested popular TikTok influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, for allegedly abusing and mutilating the Naira. Specifically, Kunya was arrested for allegedly spraying Naira notes for fun during her stay in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. The arrest followed her diligent pursuit by EFCC operatives after she jumped an administrative bail granted her by the Commission over one month ago. She was initially arrested in January 2025 for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Act which prohibits the abuse and mutilation…