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NEWSAFCON 2021: Blame Buhari, Okoye – Nigerians react as Super Eagles crash out

  NEWSAFCON 2021: Blame Buhari, Okoye – Nigerians react as Super Eagles crash outPublished on January 23, 2022 By Precious Anigala  Some Nigerians have reacted to the elimination of Super Eagles from the Africa Cup of Nations 2021. Nigeria crashed out of AFCON after a 0-1 loss to the North African side, Tunisia. A goalkeeping error from Maduka Okoye gave the Carthage Eagles the goal a few minutes into the second half. However, some Nigerians have blamed the loss on President Muhammadu Buhari for his video call with the Super Eagles earlier before the match. Others called out Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye for not saving the goal that gave the Tunisians the victory. Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST from Twitter; @Opemidimeji “ This ref is biased, this game is rigged.” @Iamprajzed “ Uzoho is still our best goalkeeper. This fine boy never faced anything but I knew the moment he’s faced with shots, he’ll shrink. Oh yeah. You have it already.” @ToyosiGodwin “ Bu...

JUST IN! EFCC reportedly arrests Actress Regina Daniels’ husband, Ned Nwoko

JUST IN! EFCC reportedly arrests Actress Regina Daniels’ husband, Ned Nwoko              Champs365 January 23, 2022   The Economic Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly arrested Nigerian Billionaire Ned Nwoko, the husband of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. This was disclosed by Instagram blogger Cutie Julls alleging that the security operatives picked Ned Nwoko within the week for questioning.   According to the report, Ned Nwoko was scared that the arrest would be made public hence used the arrest of sex therapist Jaruma to cover up, The blogger added that Ned Nwoko is still in the custody of the EFCC, but the reason for his arrest was not made known. However, there are speculations that the arrest may be connected to the issues of forcefully taking lands and plantations from people in Ogwashi-Ukwu, Delta State. The post reads: Hmm Una know wetin dey sup? So from a 100% confirmed source, EFCC picked up Pa Ned on either Tuesday or Wedn...

2023: Osinbajo is APC’s best for presidency, says Babangida Aliyu

 Babangida Aliyu, former Niger governor, says Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is the best person the All Progressives Congress (APC) can present as a candidate for the 2023 presidential election. Aliyu said this on Tuesday at the 2022 annual lecture of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation held in Kano state. According to Punch, the former governor said “riff-raffs or moneybags” will not get to the highest office in the land, even if they offer money in the 2023 election. “Mr vice-president, do you know you are the best candidate in your party?” he asked, describing Osinbajo as the only candidate that knows the country and has wide acceptance, regardless of tribe and religion. On his part, Sidi Bage, Emir of Lafia, also praised the vice-president and promised that Nasarawa state would give him all the necessary support to enable him to become the next president. “Mr vice-president, wherever you go, we will follow,” he added. Although Osinbajo hasn’t expressed interest in running fo...