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Pres. Tinubu Confers National Honours on Soyinka, Falana, Kukah, Kudirat Abiola, Nwosu, 60 Others

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on 64 individuals, including Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, and Catholic...

NNPC Ltd Demonstrates Transparency in its April 2025 Monthly Report

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has released its April 2025 Monthly Report, showcasing the company’s operational and financial performance. This move...

NNPCL Warns Public of Scammers Posing as Company Officials

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has issued a warning to the general public about individuals and companies falsely claiming to represent...

Abeokuta to Host Emerging African Athletic Talents

In just 35 days, Nigeria will host the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Junior Athletics Championship. The event...

IFAB Revolutionizes Soccer with Bold New Rules

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has unveiled a series of significant rule changes poised to revolutionize football. A major innovation is the...

Court Rules in Favour of Rev. Akanji, Acquits Him of N620m Fraud Charges

In a significant judgment delivered by Justice J.A. Aina of the FCT High Court in Gwagwalada, Rev. Israel Akanji, former Resident Pastor of...

Media Excellence: Femi Soneye Wins Champion Newspapers’ 2024 Media Manager Award

A wave of pride washes over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as Mr. Olufemi Soneye, its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, secures...

Tackling Insecurity: Ooni of Ife Lauds Tinubu’s Forest Guard Initiative

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, recently voiced his confidence in the Tinubu administration’s approach to tackling insecurity in Nigeria, especially...

Just In: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Hold Crucial Meeting, Quell Feud Rumours

President Bola Tinubu and the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu held a high-level meeting at the President’s private residence in Ikoyi, Lagos on...

AEDC Announces Disruption in Power Supply to Parts of Abuja

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a power outage in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) due to a...

Victor Boniface Jokes About Hanging Up Boots After Underwhelming Performance “The 24-year-old Super Eagles forward made the announcement after Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly match in Moscow on Friday” By Samuel Akpan Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface took to social media to announce his retirement from international football, only to delete the post minutes later and share a meme hinting it was all a joke. The 24-year-old Super Eagles forward made the announcement after Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly match in Moscow on Friday. In his Instagram post, Boniface expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play for his country, saying, “Proud to play for my country and a dream for me also. Really enjoyed every moment, the good and the bad. Thanks a lot. “Thank you all. I don hang boot.” However, fans were not convinced, given his history of social media jokes and lighthearted antics. The international friendly match between Russia and Nigeria ended in a 1-1 draw. Russia took the lead in the 27th minute when Semi Ajayi scored an own goal, deflecting a cross from Danil Krugovoy into the net. Despite dominating the game, Nigeria struggled to find the back of the net until Tolu Arokodare, who replaced Boniface in the 61st minute, scored the equalizer in the 71st minute. Arokodare’s goal was a testament to his impact on the game, and it salvaged a draw for the Super Eagles. Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, also made crucial saves to prevent Russia from scoring further. The draw maintained Eric Chelle’s unbeaten record as Super Eagles coach, with three wins and two draws so far. Boniface’s performance against Russia was another underwhelming display, sparking criticism from fans and pundits. He failed to score or create significant chances, leading to his substitution in favour of Arokodare. Persecondnews notes that the striker has yet to score for the Super Eagles, despite playing 13 games for the national team.

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface took to social media to announce his retirement from international football, only to delete the post minutes later...

Breaking: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Defects to APC

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection...

Pres. Tinubu Inaugurates Lekki Deep Sea Port Road, Flags Off Key Projects

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the tax credit-funded reinforced concrete road leading to the Lekki Deep Sea Port and also flagged off...

Nigeria to Celebrate Olympic Day on June 28 – NOC Scribe

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Sport For All Commission, will organize the Olympic Day celebration on Saturday, June...

NLC Demands Probe into Kano Athletes’ Tragic Deaths 

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a thorough investigation into the tragic deaths of 22 athletes, journalists, and sports administrators from...

African Medical Centre of Excellence Inaugurated in Abuja 

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), Abuja has been Inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in Africa’s healthcare delivery and to stem medical...