Sports
WAFCON Opener: Rufai honoured as Morocco, Zambia settle for 2–2 draw
A minute of silence was held in honour of late former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, before the opening match of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Saturday night.
Rufai, a respected figure in Nigerian football history, died earlier this week at the age of 61 in a Lagos hospital. Players from both Morocco and Zambia gathered at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat to pay their respects ahead of kick-off.
After the emotional tribute, fans witnessed an exciting encounter as hosts Morocco and Zambia battled to a thrilling 2–2 draw.
Adesina Meets Tinubu, Says He Is Ready to Contribute to Nigeria’s Development
Uzodimma Warns Imo APC Supporters Against Working With Rainbow Coalition
Man Allegedly Poses as Lawyer for 11 Years, Arrested in Ebonyi
Cameroon Suspends Opposition Party
Tinubu Submits $20.52bn, €1.045bn Borrowing Plan to National Assembly
FG, NLC Agree on N70,000 Monthly Transport Support, 19 Months’ Health Workers’ Arrears
Bago moves to restore neglected UBEC Smart School in Niger State
Alleged Cybercrime: Sowore’s Counsel admits ignorance of evidence act, Court to rule on DSS counsel’s subpoena
Burna Boy Presents Socrates Award to Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka at Ballon d’Or Ceremony
Man, Teenage Girl Swept Away While Attempting Rescue in Aba Flood
FG, NLC Agree on N70,000 Monthly Transport Support, 19 Months’ Health Workers’ Arrears
WHO Says Nigeria Has No Active Ebola Cases After Patient’s Evacuation to Switzerland
NDC Inaugurates New National Secretariat in Abuja Ahead of 2027 Elections
Uba Sani Says APC Will Consider 25% Opposition Vote in Kaduna a Failure
Shettima Says Obi Has Nothing to Offer Nigerians Beyond ‘Dubious Statistics’
Tinubu Submits $20.52bn, €1.045bn Borrowing Plan to National Assembly
Court Orders El-Rufai to Open Defence in Alleged NSA Phone Interception Case
Cameroon Suspends Opposition Party
Burna Boy Presents Socrates Award to Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka at Ballon d’Or Ceremony
Man, Teenage Girl Swept Away While Attempting Rescue in Aba Flood
-
National News2 hours agoFG, NLC Agree on N70,000 Monthly Transport Support, 19 Months’ Health Workers’ Arrears
-
National News1 day agoWHO Says Nigeria Has No Active Ebola Cases After Patient’s Evacuation to Switzerland
-
News1 day agoNDC Inaugurates New National Secretariat in Abuja Ahead of 2027 Elections
-
News1 day agoUba Sani Says APC Will Consider 25% Opposition Vote in Kaduna a Failure
-
News1 day agoShettima Says Obi Has Nothing to Offer Nigerians Beyond ‘Dubious Statistics’
-
National News2 hours agoTinubu Submits $20.52bn, €1.045bn Borrowing Plan to National Assembly
-
News1 day agoCourt Orders El-Rufai to Open Defence in Alleged NSA Phone Interception Case
-
National News2 hours agoCameroon Suspends Opposition Party