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Super Falcons Fall 0-1 to Canada in Friendly Ahead of Olympics
In a recent friendly match held at the La Quinta Football Centre in Malaga, Nigeria’s Super Falcons faced off against Canada, ultimately succumbing to a narrow 1-0 loss.
The Olympic champions from Canada asserted their dominance early, securing the decisive goal in the 18th minute of play.
Despite several opportunities to equalize, the Super Falcons were thwarted by their own shortcomings in front of goal.
Jennifer Echegini, newly signed by Paris Saint-Germain, came agonizingly close to leveling the score, striking the woodwork just seven minutes before the final whistle.
This defeat marks the Super Falcons’ first setback of the year 2024, prompting coach Randy Waldrum’s team to refocus their efforts on their upcoming challenge against Brazil in the 2024 Olympics.
Scheduled as a Group C encounter, this pivotal fixture is set to take place at the Stade Bordeaux next Thursday, where Nigeria will aim to bounce back and assert their prowess on the international stage.
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Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Delta Police Officer Shoots Restrained Suspect
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
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24 Children Abducted from Orphanage in Kogi State
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
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Afia Schwarzenegger Reacts to Xenophobia in South Africa
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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