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Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against Equitoria Guinea in their first game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Allassane Ouattara on Sunday.
Coach Jose Peseiro named a strong squad for the Super Eagles on the back of their loss in their last preparatory game. The Portuguese tactician named Stanley Nwabali in goal and featured Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi in defence. Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and Alhassan Yusuf were preferred in the midfield while Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman featured in the attack.
Juan Micha named a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Emilio Nsue featuring in the attack while Jesus Owono was in goal, Jannick Buyla, Jose Machin, Iban Salvador, Frederico Bikoro, Pablo Ganet, Basilio Ndong, Saul Coco, Carlos Akapo and Fenandez were on parade.
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https://friendsnfolks.com/2024/01/14/afcon-nigeria-1-1-equitoria-guinea/

The Elephants started their campaign in the tournament in an impressive manner, by recording a victory over their West African counterpart.

Ivory Coast secured a 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau in the first game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday at Olympic Stadium Ebimpe.

https://friendsnfolks.com/2024/01/13/afcon-2023-ivory-coast-2-0-guinea-bissau/

The Super Eagles have won the competition three times, they will compete for the top prize when the tournament gets underway in Cote D’Ivoire.

Nigeria will be one of the 24 teams that will feature at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled between 13th January to 11th February.
The Super Eagles put their failure to qualify for the 2021World Cup for the first time in more than a decade, behind them and secured a place at this tournament in an impressive manner, winning five games and losing only one to top Group A with six points.

https://friendsnfolks.com/2024/01/12/is-osimhens-nigeria-ready-for-africa-cup-of-nations/

A source, close to Edison Ogerenye Ehie, who resigned as the factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly has spoken concerning rumors of his appointment by Governor Siminalayi Fubara as his Chief of Staff.

Daily Trust reported on Thursday, January 4, that Ehie was set to replace Chidi Amadi, a loyalist of Neysom Wike, as the Chief of Staff to Governor Fubara.

https://friendsnfolks.com/2024/01/04/rumours-of-ehie-appointment-will-lead-to-another-phase-of-war-between-wike-and-fubara/

The elders and leaders in Rivers State have sent a serious warning to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

They warned him against implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight-point resolution.

https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/29/the-resolution-is-a-death-sentence-rivers-elders-to-fubara/

Shortly after the demise of the Ondo State Governor, governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Germany, the deputy governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as the new governor of the Sunshine State.

As the deputy governor, was being sworn in, clapping and cheering was heard in the background, as the audience were rejoicing over the swearing in of the deputy governor.


https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/28/opinion-post-ondo-state-deputy-governor-swearing-in-as-governor/

There has been a rift between Wike, the erstwhile governor of Rivers State and Fubara, the current governor of the State.

Although President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has intervened and proposed an agreement, Wike accused Fubara of not following the resolutions reached, which escalated the crisis.

https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/25/wike-accuses-fubara-of-not-following-the-resolutions-reached/

Former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele has been linked to the enigmatic acquisition of Union Bank and Keystone Bank by the bank’s special investigator, Sam obazee. As a result, the government has now recommended their nationalization.

https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/25/investigator-links-emefiele-to-union-and-keystone-banks/

The full details of this is honestly both shocking and surprising

The youths of Rivers State came out en masse on Friday to protest against the agreement reached by Wike, the erstwhile governor of Rivers State and governor Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State.

They warned the Governor against recalling the commissioners that resigned from his administration and re-presenting the 2024 budget to the House of Assembly

https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/23/rivers-crisis-protest-rocks-rivers-state-video/

One of the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Enemi George, who left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressive Congress, APC,
Ruled out returning to his former Party.

https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/21/rivers-crisis-no-going-back-to-pdp-enemi-george/

On Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, the Rivers State Assembly Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson clarified that the Rivers State Governor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, did not coerce anyone to resign, emphasizing that they did it of their own accord.

https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/18/fubara-vs-wike-those-who-left-did-so-on-their-own-volition-johnson/

Wike addressed the traditional rulers who came to celebrate his birthday at his residence in Port Harcourt.

Recall, Wike and Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State has been embroiled in a dispute, therefore the Chiefs and other members of the traditional institution ensued for peace.

Wike responded: “Don’t pull the ladder that you use in climbing. When you are coming down, the ladder may not be there,” Wike said on Sunday.

https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/17/dont-pull-the-ladder-that-you-use-in-climbing-wike-to-fubara/

The Rivers Government has made it known that its decision to rebuild the Rivers State House of Assembly came as an advice from experts.

Full post here:

https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/14/rivers-government-gives-reasons-for-the-demolition-of-the-state-house-of-assembly/

On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, many were feared dead and others badly injured as armed robbers attacked some commercial banks in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State.


https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/14/many-feared-dead-as-armed-robbers-rob-ekiti-state-banks/


This is so sad

The demolition of the State House of Assembly on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, for reconstruction has commenced.It was reported that the project was being carried out by the Rivers State Government under Governor Siminalayi Fubara

Watch video here
https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/13/3474/

After several infightings amongst the Ondo state governments, with Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu having to intervene.
Akeredolu's health condition left him with no other choice


https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/13/ondo-state-governor-hands-over-power-to-his-deputy/

Today, Monday, December 11, Nigerians woke up to the heartbreaking news of the passing of popular NTA broadcaster Aisha Bello, which sparked reactions on social media.

https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/11/breaking-nta-broadcaster-aisha-bello-passes-on-today/

I saw this recently about pastor Adeboye revealing how he was going to die


https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/12/11/pastor-adeboye-makes-shocking-revelation-on-how-he-will-die/