Super Eagles: FIFA clears Wrexham goalkeeper Okonkwo to represent Nigeria
The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has cleared Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to play for the Super Eagles. Okonkwo was born in England to Nigerian parents and is eligible to represent both countries. The former Arsenal shot stopper previously represented England at the youth level. The 24-year-old’s change of eligibility was formally updated on…
FCT: Wike visits site of collapsed hotel, orders arrest of owner, contractor
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday visited the site of the collapsed Ugo West Hotel in Jikwoyi, Abuja, and ordered the immediate arrest of the building’s owner and contractor. Wike, who arrived at the scene following reports of the incident, expressed displeasure over the development, describing the collapse as…
War: I will sacrifice my life
President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed that he is ready to sacrifice his life for Iran. Pezeshkiian made the vow in a post on his official X account. “More than 14 million proud Iranians have so far registered to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran. I too have been, am, and will remain devoted to…
Niger Assembly mourns Kebbi Speaker, Mohammed Usman Ankwai
The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly and Treasurer of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin Daji, has expressed sadness over the passing of the Kebbi State House of Assembly Speaker, Mohammed Usman Ankwai. In a statement issued in Minna on Tuesday by the Acting Head of…
