Senegal Clinch Second AFCON Title After Dramatic Extra-time Win Over Morocco Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the second time on Sunday night after edging hosts Morocco in a pulsating, controversy-laden final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Rabat City Stadium. The decisive moment came almost immediately after the start…
260 Escape Death as Qatar Airways Plane Makes Emergency Return to Lagos No fewer than 260 passengers and crew members narrowly escaped death on Friday when a Qatar Airways aircraft operating from Lagos to Doha made an emergency return to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following a technical fault mid-air. The aircraft, identified…
Super Eagles Clinch Bronze in Penalty Shoot-Out Drama Nigeria secured third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday after a tense 0-0 draw with Egypt at the Stade Mohammed V, prevailing 4-2 on penalties to claim the bronze medal in dramatic fashion. In a match marked by tactical caution and limited clear-cut…
Two Police Officers Killed as Gunmen Attack Patrol Team in Enugu Two police officers have been confirmed dead following an attack on a Police Distress Response Squad (DRS) team along Agbani Road, Enugu, on the night of January 15, 2026, the Enugu State Police Command has said. In a statement issued on Friday, by the…
Two Police Officers Killed as Gunmen Attack Patrol Team in Enugu Two police officers have been confirmed dead following an attack on a Police Distress Response Squad (DRS) team along Agbani Road, Enugu, on the night of January 15, 2026, the Enugu State Police Command has said. In a statement issued on Friday, by the…
Morocco Edge Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final Hosts Morocco booked a place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after edging Nigeria 4–2 in a tense penalty shootout, following a goalless draw after regulation and extra times. In a fiercely contested semi-final played under intense atmosphere, both sides…
NPF Unveils New Police Division in Enugu, Reaffirms Commitment to Community Policing The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday commissioned the newly constructed Affa Police Division in Affa Community, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, as part of ongoing efforts to expand police presence and strengthen community-oriented policing across the country….
NPTF Begins Construction of Police Quarters in Enugu, Targets Improved Welfare, Security Efficiency The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) has commenced the construction of a six-man new rank-and-file police accommodation in Ozalla, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, as part of efforts to enhance the welfare, morale and operational effectiveness of personnel of…
Police Commence Nationwide Training of Personnel as Mechanics, Technicians In a bid to entrench a sustainable maintenance culture and boost operational efficiency, the Nigeria Police Force has commenced a nationwide training programme for its personnel as mechanics and technicians, to enable them take up maintenance responsibilities of police assets across commands and formations in the…
Uzo-Uwani LG Mourns Pioneer PDP Chairman, Chief Simon Nwabueze The Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State has announced the death of Chief Hon. Simon Nwabueze, the pioneer chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the local government area and Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman of the council. In an official statement…
