Tag: Penalty

Super Eagles End AFCON With Penalty Win Over Egypt
January 18, 2026 No Responses

Super Eagles End AFCON With Penalty Win Over Egypt

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged the hero as Nigeria defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties to secure the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca.The third-place playoff ended goalless after regulation time, with tournament rules sending both sides...
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<strong>Oil Theft: Presidential Panel Urges Stiffer Penalties</strong>
February 22, 2023 No Responses

Oil Theft: Presidential Panel Urges Stiffer Penalties

The Federal Government’ Special Investigative Panel on Oil Theft/Losses has called for deliberate conversations to drive legal reforms that would provide stiffer penalties.  The Chairman of the Panel, retired Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu, made the call in his...
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Lafarge Pleads Guilty To Supporting Terror Groups
October 19, 2022 No Responses

Lafarge Pleads Guilty To Supporting Terror Groups

French cement maker Lafarge has pleaded guilty in the US to supporting the Islamic State and other terror groups. According to BBC report, the firm agreed to a $777.8m (£687.2m) penalty for payments it made to keep a factory running...
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Ronaldo Misses Penalty As Juventus Draw Again
December 17, 2020 No Responses

Ronaldo Misses Penalty As Juventus Draw Again

Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty saved as Juventus drew for the sixth time in 12 Serie A games, this time against Atalanta. Federico Chiesa put the champions ahead with a fine strike from outside the box, his first league goal...
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Senate Seeks Death Penalty For Rapists
July 10, 2019 No Responses

Senate Seeks Death Penalty For Rapists

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday canvassed application of death penalty to rapists as part of measures to curb the crime.  Besides resolving on death penalty for offenders, the lawmakers underscored the necessity to review relevant laws as well as open...
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