Player-Centred Narrative & Emotional Arc A Night of Grit, Gaps and Cruel Margins NIGERIA’S AFCON 2025 journey ended in Rabat with a familiar ache — not collapse, but a slow-burning defeat shaped by fine margins and missed moments. Morocco, backed by a roaring home crowd, controlled the game with confidence and clarity. Nigeria rarely escaped […]
By MELVIN KOFFA ATFER more than 16 years of stalled negotiations, industrial disputes and repeated strikes, the Federal Government has approved a 40 per cent salary increase for academic staff in federal universities, marking a major breakthrough in its long-running standoff with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The agreement, unveiled in Abuja by […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Analytical Match Context NIGERIA’S Super Eagles will take on Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as both teams seek a consolation finish to their campaigns. Nigeria’s semi-final hopes were ended by host nation Morocco, who capitalised on home support to edge past the […]
“Anger in the Stands and Online” NIGERIAN football fans have erupted in anger following the Super Eagles’ dramatic semi-final exit at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, directing much of their frustration at Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea, whom they accuse of inconsistent and biased officiating. Nigeria bowed out after losing 4–2 on penalties to host […]
EVERY January 15, Nigeria pauses—at least symbolically—to honour the men and women who paid the ultimate price in defence of our nation. Wreaths are laid, trumpets are sounded, and the flame of the unknown soldier flickers as a reminder of sacrifices etched permanently into our national memory. But once the ceremonies end, once the cameras […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Tactical Battle & Decisive Moment SENEGAL advanced to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a disciplined semi-final performance capped by a stunning second-half strike from Sadio Mané. The match unfolded as a tense tactical contest, with both teams prioritising structure and balance over attacking risk in the opening […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA’S Super Eagles were eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a painful 4–2 penalty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco in a tense semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The much-anticipated encounter, widely described as a “final before the final,” ended goalless after 90 minutes and […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a minor reshuffle within his cabinet, alongside the appointment of new members to the Governing Council of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka. The reshuffle was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, who said the redeployments […]
A PRINCE LOST TO EMPIRE From Royal Birth to Violent Capture ABDUL-RAHMAN Ibrahima Sori was born into power in the late 18th century in what is now Guinea. As the son of a Fulani ruler, he received an elite education, spoke multiple languages, and was trained in leadership, diplomacy, and warfare. His life trajectory was […]
Legal Accuracy and Public Misconception Change or Correction? Understanding the Difference EVERY day, people spend unnecessary money and lose valuable time because of a basic legal misunderstanding: not every name mismatch requires a change of name affidavit. When the name on your BVN does not match your bank or official records, it does not automatically […]