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N150bn Loss Rocks Airlines as Debt War Threatens Shutdown

Nigeria’s aviation sector is facing a deepening crisis as the Airline Operators of Nigeria warns that domestic airlines have lost over N150bn in just...

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Nigerian singer, Mike Okri, contracts COVID19 despite fully vaccinated

Veteran musician, Mike Okri, has contracted COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated. Okri disclosed this in facebook live he had on Saturday, AUgust 21. Okri who recently returned home after decades abroad said he caught the virus on Friday, August 20, a day before he was due to travel. He said he felt “devastated” and “funny” and had gone into self-isolation at home for 10 or 14 days. “Hey folks, this is coming to me as a rude shock. I had my Covid test on Friday, hoping to fly today, Saturday and it turned out it was positive. I’m so devastated, which means that I can’t travel for another 10 to 14 days. As I’m speaking now, I’m self-quarantined.I just want to tell...

The Injury Crisis Threatening Super Eagles’ Goalkeeper Spot Ahead of AFCON 2025

The excitement surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has been eclipsed by a worrying wave of injuries that have struck several of Nigeria’s most dependable internationals. The most pressing concern, however, is the fate of first‑choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. If his ankle and hand problems do not resolve in time, the Super Eagles could be forced to start the tournament without the shot‑stopping veteran who guarded the net in the 2024 final. Below we unpack the latest updates from Chippa United’s coaching staff, examine the implications for the national squad, and explore who might step into Nwabali’s coveted gloves should he miss out on the competition. Nwabali’s Current Condition – What We Know Detail Source Status Injuries Chippa United...

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