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Portugal Claims Second UEFA Nations League Title in Thrilling Shootout Over Spain

By Sam Akpan with agency report In a dramatic conclusion to the UEFA Nations League, Portugal etched their name deeper into football’s history...

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...

Ojude Oba Festival Can Drive Economic Growth, Global Recognition – Gov. Abiodun

Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun has highlighted the crucial role of festivals like the Ojude Oba in boosting the local economy and gaining global...

Lagos Airport Drug Bust: NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Substances Disguised as Green Tea

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted at least 66 parcels of...

Gowon’s Insights: Why Nigeria Went to War with Biafra

Nearly 55 years after the Nigerian Civil War concluded on January 15, 1970, General Yakubu Gowon (retired), who served as the Head of...

Just In: Fire Rips Through Mecca Hotel Housing 480 Nigerian Pilgrims

A fire broke out at the Imaratus Sanan Hotel in Mecca’s Sharamansur area, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, accommodating over 480 Nigerian pilgrims participating...

Coco Gauff Wins First French Open Title in Thrilling Final

By Samuel Akpan with agency report American tennis star Coco Gauff has won her first French Open singles title, coming from behind to...

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...

Nigeria’s Democracy Losing Political Diversity, Ideological Depth, Ozekhome Warns

Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN), a distinguished constitutional lawyer, has articulated profound concerns regarding the erosion of political diversity and ideological coherence within Nigeria’s...

Mike Ejeagha, Legendary Highlife Musician, Dies at 95 After 16-Year Battle With Cancer

Mike Ejeagha, the revered Nigerian highlife musician and folklorist, passed away on Friday night after a prolonged 16-year battle with prostate cancer. His...

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...

Mokwa Flood: NLC Urges Govt to Prioritize Dam, Drainage Maintenance to Avert Future Disasters 

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the government to make maintaining dams and drainage infrastructure a top priority to prevent future...

Akwa Ibom Commissioner resigns following gov’s defection to APC

Ini Ememobong, Akwa Ibom State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy and Special Duties, has resigned following Gov. Umo Eno’s defection to the All...

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...