The Atlas Lions of Morocco, on Wednesday night, defeated Nigeria’s Supper Eagles in a penalty shootout to qualify for the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a goalless semi-final that stretched into extra time. The match, which was played under intense atmosphere at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, ended 0–0 after…
The Plateau state chapter of the Christian Association (CAN), heads of churches and Muslim leaders in the state, on Monday staged a peaceful protest to Government House, Rayfield- Jos, against Christmas eve killings by terrorists in Mangu, Barkin-Ladi and Bokkos LGAs of the state on Christmas eve. The religious groups presented a 10-point agenda to…
The New Year 2025 promises to be full of conflicts, most of them avoidable. The hottest spot might be in the Middle East where fierce proxy conflicts are going on with Israel at the centre. Only the naïve would think that the wars Israel has been involved are entirely fought by it, whereas that country…
At least 28 people have been killed in an attack on Malagum 1 and Sokwong communities of Kagoro Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna state. It was learnt that among those killed, were a man, his wife and son. Several others were said to be missing while many houses were reportedly burnt. A community…
Plateau state governor-elect, Caleb Mutfwang, has said that his administration will build a “new Plateau” with equal opportunities, children, regardless of their background can achieve their dreams. Mutfwang stated this on Saturday in a message to mark the 2023 Children’s Day in Jos, the state capital. The statement signed by Bere Gyang, Special Assistant to the…
The Taraba State Commissioner for Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Habu Phillip, has condemned Monday’s attack on travellers along Wukari-Tsokundu roadTiv militia. Habu, who is the political leader of the Tiv in Taraba State, said the incident is reprehensible. According to him, those behind the attack are criminals and agents of destabilization who do not have…
