Hakimi gracefully declines the AFCON title, recognizing Senegal as the deserving champions.

The Nigerian news leader

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had initially overturned Senegal's 1–0 victory due to alleged violations of Articles 82 and 84 following a penalty decision dispute during stoppage time. This led to the match being declared a 3–0 forfeit in favor of Morocco.

Hamas: IS PRESIDENT TINUBU ANOTHER FRIEND OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISTS?

By Bosun Emmanuel and Kontein Trinya

Lately, there has been understandable nationwide outcry at the shocking welcome granted by President Tinubu of Nigeria to Hamas, an organization sadly linked with international terrorism. The worrisome Presidential and diplomatic concessions to that group have compelled progressive Nigerians to wonder if terrorism is President Tinubu’s foreign policy, and if the threats portended in such an ominous visit are intended to be the next new dish of unfolding woes in the nation, since about the middle of 2023.

Hard Times: IBB TELLS NIGERIANS TO BE PATIENT, PRAYERFUL AS HE CLOCKS 81

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has urged Nigerians to be patient and prayerful for God to see Nigerians through the current challenges, especially as the country marches towards another election in 2023.

HASN'T BUHARI'S ANTI-CORRUPTION WAR BEEN EPHEMERAL?

By Bola Bolawole

Going through heaps of files, old newspapers and other records in my library a few days ago, I came across pieces of unsolicited advice I had offered mint-new President Muhammadu Buhari on how he could make a success of his tenure as the country’s fourth president circa the Fourth Republic, which started its run in 1999. One of the materials, titled “That Buhari’s anti-corruption war may not become ephemeral”, was published on 25th September, 2015 by The News, PM News, Daily Independent newspapers, among others.

HATING AND LOVING OUR IGBO HEROES.

By Agha Egwu

Whether Nnamdi Kanu is the best person to lead us or not, it is VERY, VERY uncharitable for any Igbo person not to acknowledge his achievements to date, appreciate and say thank you.

HAVE YOU READ THIS BOOK 'LEADERS DON'T COMMAND'?

By Jorge Cuervo

In his insightful book "Leaders Don't Command: Inspire Growth, Ingenuity, and Collaboration," Jorge Cuervo challenges traditional notions of leadership and offers a refreshing perspective on how to foster a culture of engagement, innovation, and collaboration.

HAVE YOU READ THIS BOOK, 'BRAINWASHED: A NEW HISTORY OF THOUGHT CONTROL

By Daniel Pick

'Brainwashed' is a timely and important book. It is a reminder that thought control is a real threat, and that we must all be vigilant in defending our freedom of thought and expression.

HEAVY THRONG AT SENATOR KASHAMU'S BURIAL ON SUNDAY * As Obasanjo, Fayose, Tinubu Throw Brickbaths Over Kashamu

By Josiah Adebutu (Ogun Correspondent, who was at Ijebu Igbo)

A heavy throng of sympathizers and party supporters, on Sunday, stormed the Ijebu Igbo country home of late Senator Buruji Kashamu who died on Saturday at a Lagos hospital from complications arising from corona virus infection to pay their last respect to him. The sympathizers however defied Covid-19 protocols to grace the interment of the remains of the late former senator.

HEAVY THRONG OF SUPPORTERS RECEIVE PETER OBI IN ADAMAWA

By Barnabas Manyam (In Yola, Adamawa State)

Hundreds of enthusiastic spectators received the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi and his Vice, Dr Datti Ahmed, in the ancient town of Numan, Adamawa State.

HELPING LONELY, ASEXUAL OLDER ADULTS IN QUANDARY

By Michael West

One of the shortest routes to a debilitating health condition, depression, and sudden death is loneliness. The condition is exacerbated if the sufferer, in their 50s upward, live asexually for too long due to psychological and emotional aloofness propelled by feelings of forlornity.

HERE ARE THE '7 RULES OF POWER'

By Jeffrey Pfeffer

If you want to "change lives, change organizations, change the world," the Stanford business school’s motto, you need power.

Here's How YouTube Premium Subscribers Can Activate Picture-in-Picture On iPhone

By Chinua Albert Okafor @TheRoboRai Click to Subscribe to his Youtube Channel

A month ago, YouTube announced it was bringing Picture-in-Picture support to iOS. This long-awaited feature appears to finally be available, though possibly for just a limited time and currently only for YouTube Premium subscribers. What you need to do is here.

HIGHLIFE MUSIC MEASTRO, VICTOR UWAIFO, IS DEAD

• * As Veteran Actress, Rachel Oniga, Is Buried

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) and Gertrude Osayame (Lagos State Correspondent)

Renowned highlife musician and 'Guitar Boy' exponent, Sir Victor Uwaifo, is dead.

Uwaifo's death came soon after the demise, on Friday morning, August 27, 2021, of a popular Nollywood actor, singer, and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Prince Ifeanyi Dike, who had suffered kidney disorder in 2011 but had successfully undergone a kidney transplant in India.

HISTORY MADE AS ABA POWER SUPPLIES ELECTRICITY TO ETCHE LGA IN RIVERS STATE

By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Aba)

History has been made in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, as its communities now receive electricity from Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest power distribution company (DisCo) based in Aba, Abia State.

HORROR OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE

* Why You Must Know Your Genotype

There is nothing as painful as living with a disease that can cause sudden episodes of extreme pain, or having a child or a relative that often goes through recurrent bouts of pains.

Hours After Akeredolu's Death: ACTING GOV, LUCKY AIYEDATIWA, SWORN IN AS NEW ONDO GOVERNOR

By Gboyega Agagu (Ondo State Correspondent, in Akure)

Amidst grief and subdued emotion, the acting governor of Ondo State, Chief Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, assumed the mantle leadership as substantive governor following the death of his ailing former boss, Arakunrin Olurotimi Akeredolu, SAN.

HOUSE OF REPS CALLS FOR PROBE OF ALLEGED CREATION OF MILITIA GROUP IN EBONYI STATE

* As Ebonyi Reps Caucus Protest Against Declaration Of Hon Okorie Wanted

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Nigeria's House of Representatives, on Thursday, urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Baba Usman, to investigate the activities of alleged armed militia in Ebonyi State. They also expressed grave concern over the activities of armed group in the State.

HOUSE OF REPS HAILS ICPC ON RECOVERY OF N33.16 BILLION, $1.8 MILLION, NUMEROUS ASSETS ON N2.8 BILLION BUDGET, DEMANDS FUNDING OVERHAUL FOR THE COMMISSION

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The House of Representatives has declared that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is deserving of significantly increased funding and official commendation from the Federal Government.

HOW APPEAL COURT, LAGOS REAFFIRMED ALEX OTTI’S ABIA GOVERNORSHIP VICTORY

By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)

The Appeal Court, Lagos, on Saturday reaffirmed the victory of Dr. Alex Otti, as the duly elected Governor of Abia State.

HOW ATIKU, PDP ENGINEERED MASS POVERTY ON NIGERIANS......BMO

By Chinwendu Agoha (Governance Reporter)

The Buhari Media Organization (BMO) has said that the presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, played a major role in pushing millions of Nigerians into the unemployment market and into poverty when he was Nigeria's Vice President between 1999 and 2007.