Tragic information has struck the corridors of energy with the premature passing of Cairo Ojougboh, a outstanding determine who as soon as served because the Government Director of the Niger Delta Improvement Fee (NDDC). In line with a dependable household supply, Ojougboh reportedly collapsed in his workplace located in Abuja whereas engrossed in watching the extremely anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final conflict between Nigeria and South Africa on a Wednesday night.
President Bola Tinubu, upon studying of Ojougboh’s demise, promptly prolonged his heartfelt condolences to the grieving household of the late NDDC Government Director. By his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu expressed his deepest sympathies and provided prayers for the peaceable repose of the departed soul. Moreover, he supplied phrases of solace and encouragement to Ojougboh’s bereaved relations, urging them to attract energy and solace from their religion within the divine windfall of God Almighty, in addition to from the cherished recollections and enduring legacy left behind by the late stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Notably, Cairo Ojougboh’s contributions to the political panorama prolonged past his tenure on the NDDC. He had beforehand served as a distinguished member of the Home of Representatives from 2003 to 2007 and remained a outstanding chief throughout the ranks of the APC in Delta State.
In a dramatic flip of occasions, the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria emerged triumphant within the gripping semi-final encounter in opposition to South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The deciding second got here throughout a tense penalty shootout in Bouake, the place Kelechi Iheanacho’s precision secured an exhilarating victory for the Nigerian aspect. With the match concluding 1-1 after additional time, the three-time champions now brace themselves to face both hosts Ivory Coast or the Democratic Republic of Congo in what guarantees to be an electrifying remaining showdown scheduled for Sunday.
Each objectives throughout common play have been transformed from penalty kicks, with Nigeria’s captain William Troost-Ekong breaking the impasse within the 67th minute earlier than Teboho Mokoena restored parity for South Africa with a Ninetieth-minute spot-kick, setting the stage for a gripping finale that captivated soccer fans worldwide.
