The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has disclosed that the Super Eagles have decided to pull out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. OsunDailyNG reports that the Super Eagles had been stranded for 12-hour at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, since their arrival in Libya on Sunday afternoon. The Super Eagles were en route to Benghazi for the crucial qualifier when their chartered aircraft was dangerously diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport typically reserved for hajj operations. In a statement on Monday, the NFF Communications Department explained that the team remained at the airport…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for complaining after rejecting an initial offer to control the party machinery. The PDP stated that it had made several efforts to support the governor, but he failed to rally his fellow governors and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to back him. Ibrahim Abdulahi, the acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, told Tribune Online that when a vacancy for the Rivers State chapter chairman arose, the NWC asked Fubara to submit a nominee. However, he declined, insisting that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of…
This weekend, the Department of State Services (DSS) released two #EndBadGovernance protesters who had been detained in Kaduna. OsunDailyNG reports that despite this, at least 125 protesters remain in custody, including 38 who were remanded by Justice Emeka Nwite in Abuja. Sources revealed to Vanguard that the 38 detained protesters are expected to appear before Justice Nwite for further hearings regarding their bail. These protesters, along with others, have been in detention for over 62 days. Mr. Deji Adeyanju, counsel to the protesters, expressed concerns about the transparency of the judicial process. He highlighted that although the authorities claimed to…
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, has passed away. OsunDailyNG reports that sad news was announced by his longtime friend and ex-international, Segun Odegbami, on Sunday. Odegbami revealed that Fregene died peacefully after a prolonged illness, with his wife, Tina, and two of his children by his side. The football legend, who had been on life support for the past week, finally succumbed to his health challenges, marking the end of an era for Nigerian football. Earlier this year, Odegbami had publicly sought financial assistance for Fregene’s medical care. In a statement issued in March, he shared that the former…
A former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday advised the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar to move on from contesting elections in the country. OsunDailyNG understands that Atiku who was once a Vice President in the country had contested for the office of the president in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023, with three losses occurring at primaries. Fayose while speaking on the crisis in PDP in an interview on Channels TV said, “I am sure at this stage with all due respect to him, he would rather…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were subjected to unprofessional treatment as they arrived in Libya for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against the said country. Recall that Libya were at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, on Friday for the matchday three of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against the Super Eagles. Before the game, the officials of the Libyan national team claimed that the football authorities in Nigeria did not give them a befitting treatment when they touched down in the country. During the game, the Mediterranean Knights frustrated Super Eagles players by using time-wasting tactics to end…
Air Peace Limited has dismissed the allegation of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, and Chief of Finance and Administration, Ejiro Eghagha, who the United States has charged with alleged obstruction of justice. OsunDailyNG reported that both Onyema and Eghagha have been under scrutiny since 2019 for alleged money laundering. The Air Peace CEO is accused of moving over $20 million from Nigeria through U.S. bank accounts using fraudulent documents under the guise of purchasing airplanes. Eghagha is also facing aggravated identity theft charges related to the scheme. Responding to the latest charge of justice obstruction, Air Peace,…
The Italian Serie A club announced Ademola Lookman as the award winner via Atalanta’s official social media account earlier today, October 13. The 26-year-old winger made a significant impact by scoring two goals and providing one assist for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side during the month. Lookman’s notable contributions included a goal and an assist in Atalanta’s 3-2 victory over Fiorentina and another goal in the team’s 3-2 loss to Como. In addition, in the UEFA Champions League, he showcased his skill by scoring one goal and providing one assist in two games. Meanwhile, Galatasaray are eagerly hoping for Victor Osimhen’s…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2024 election, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of some crew members of Supersports TV in a tragic ambush along the Ihiala-Orlu Road, Anambra State. OsunDailyNG reports that a SuperSports crew member and a police officer were fatally shot by unknown gunmen while on their way to cover the Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya. The victims were ambushed on the Ihiala-Orlu Road in Anambra State, on Tuesday, 8th October 2024, while travelling to cover Nigeria vs Libya 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which ended…
South Africa’s ex-finance minister, Tito Mboweni, is dead. OsunDailyNG learnt that the veteran politician died on Saturday evening at age 65. The South African presidency, in a statement, said the former anti-apartheid activist, who won praise for his fiscal prudence and for shaping the country’s labour laws, died due to illness and was surrounded by loved ones. The statement read, “President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the family and friends of Dr Mboweni who passed away following a short illness. “Given his sense of vitality and energetic and affable engagement with fellow South Africans, his passing at 65 comes as…