Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Trump, Harris presidential debate is just around the corner Kamala Harris and Donald Trump The showdown between the two candidates, set for Tuesday, will be the first and possibly the only one. The United States presidential race remains a dead heat, with polls showing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump virtually tied just days before their highly anticipated televised debate. Harris, who only jumped into the race after President Biden abruptly quit in July, has rapidly transformed herself from a little-noticed vice president into a serious contender. According to a New York Times/Siena poll released Sunday, Trump leads Harris nationally by…

Nigeria finishes with 7 medals at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Nigeria finishes with 7 medals at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Nigeria has concluded its campaign at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, finishing 40th in the overall medal table with a haul of seven medals. The country’s medal count includes two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. Onyinyechi Mark shattered the Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category, lifting an incredible 145kg. Folashade Oluwafemiayo won gold in the women’s over 86kg powerlifting category. Bose Omolayo secured silver in the women’s up to 79kg Para-powerlifting category with a lift of…

Tebboune, Algeria’s President re-elected Abdelmadjid Tebboune Tebboune, Algeria’s President re-elected into power. Algeria’s incumbent President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has been re-elected with almost 95 per cent of the vote, the country’s electoral authority ANIE said Sunday. 78-year old Tebboune, was secure a second term in the race against moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani, 57, and socialist candidate Youcef Aouchiche, 41. “Out of 5,630,000 voters recorded, 5,320,000 voted for the independent candidate Abdelmadjid Tebboune, accounting for 94.65 per cent of the vote,” ANIE head Mohamed Charfi told reporters in the capital Algiers. “The election was marked by broad transparency” and “reflected the electoral…

IGNITE: Eager for Nigerian Marketing Awards in November As Nigerian Marketing Awards comes up in November, marketing professionals and organizations are invited from across Nigeria to showcase their achievements and gain recognition on a national platform. Nominations for the various award categories will open on 16th September 2024 and close on 18th October 2024. The highly anticipated third edition of the Nigerian Marketing Awards® is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 23rd November 2024, at The Jewel Aeida, Lekki, Lagos. Building on the tremendous success of the inaugural and second editions in 2022 and 2023, this year’s ceremony promises to…

Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project takes off as agreement signed A gas pipeline at the Afam VI power plant in Port Harcourt Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project takes off as agreement signed. A memorandum of understanding on a gas pipeline project linking Nigeria to Morocco, which will also supply West Africa and Europe, was signed on Thursday in Rabat, an official source said. The memorandum on the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project (NMGP) was initialled by the leaders of the National Nigerian Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), the Moroccan Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) and a senior official of the Economic Community of…

Nigeria’s all-time goalscorers list: Victor Osimhen takes third position Victor Osimhen Victor Osimhen, new Galatasaray striker has climbed to third place on Nigeria’s all-time top scorers’ list, leaving behind the legendary Yakubu Aiyegbeni with his 22nd goal for the Super Eagles. His goal doubled Nigeria’s lead after Ademola Lookman had already put the Super Eagles ahead with an excellent strike. Osimhen’s latest strike came during Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match in Uyo on Saturday. The 25-year-old forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, was introduced in the 72nd…

Nigeria’s Top 10 Scorers’ List: Victor Osimhen Takes Third Position Nigeria’s Top 10 Scorers’ List: Victor Osimhen Takes Third Position Nigeria’s Top 10 Scorers’ List: Victor Osimhen Takes Third Position Victor Osimhen, new Galatasaray striker has climbed to third place on Nigeria’s all-time top scorers’ list, surpassing the legendary Yakubu Aiyegbeni with his 22nd goal for the Super Eagles. The 25-year-old forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, was introduced in the 72nd minute, replacing Victor Boniface. Osimhen’s latest success came during Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match in…

Gernot Rohr reacts to Super Eagles victory over the Cheetahs – AFCON 2025 Qualifier Gernot Rohr reacts to Super Eagles victory over the Cheetahs – AFCON 2025 Qualifier The head coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, said that his squad could not stop Ademola Lookman in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Uyo on Saturday. The Atalanta winger scored twice as the Super Eagles defeated the Cheetahs 3-0 on matchday. “I am not surprised by the result as I know the talent and potential of this team,” Rohr said after the match. “They played with confidence and flair,…

U20 Women W’Cup: Falconets run down Venezuela with 4-0 U20 Women W’Cup: Falconets run down Venezuela with 4-0 U20 Women W’Cup: Falconets run down Venezuela with 4-0 Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the last 16 of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after defeating Venezuela 4-0 in their final group at the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero, Colombia on Saturday night. Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish Sebastine all scored in the first half to put Christopher Danjuma’s side in firm control before Joy Igbokwe added more gloss in stoppage time. The victory is the Falconets’ second from three Group D matches,…

Lookman and Osimhen score as Eagles crush Benin Republic in AFCON qualifier This victory keeps Nigeria in a strong position in their AFCON qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in their AFCON qualifier on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, avenging a 2-1 defeat suffered three months ago in a World Cup qualifier. Super Eagles‘ relentless pressure paid off just before halftime, as Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the second minute of added time. Lookman weaved through defenders before curling a shot into the left corner, beating the Benin goalkeeper…