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Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed why Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze refused to play for the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. Pinnick served as the President of the NFF between October 2014 and October 2022. In that period, Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup in 2022, although they qualified for the 2018 version of the Mundial under Gernot Rohr. Under the 55-year-old, Nigeria saw a rise in the switch of foreign-born talents choosing to play for the Super Eagles. Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Ademola Lookman and Calvin Bassey all switched allegiance during Pinnick’s…

The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko, has announced a free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board  Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration scheme for 1,500 students from the district, following the commencement of the 2026 UTME exercise nationwide. The lawmaker disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday via his official X page, saying the initiative was driven by his belief that “education is the foundation upon which lasting development is built” and that “no qualified student should be denied access to higher education due to financial constraints.” Nwoko said the free registration drive would benefit students across…

Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the political tension between Nyesom Wike and Siminalayi Fubara is outside the party’s jurisdiction. Yilwatda spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. He added that the dispute does not concern the APC leadership because Wike is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while Fubara belongs to the APC. “When it comes to the issue between Wike and Fubara, it’s not within my purview as the national chairman of APC. Wike is in PDP, Fubara is in APC,” he said. Read Also: APC…

Olugbenga Ige Nutrition International has called for the acceleration of the rollout of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements for pregnant women, warning that delays could jeopardise gains made in maternal nutrition. Country Director of Nutrition International, Dr. Osita Okonkwo, stated this on during the 7th Annual Scientific Conference of the National Academy of Science, held at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Development Research and Projects Centre, the event was convened by the dRPC and supported by Sight and Life. Okonkwo said that the organisation’s latest research findings showed that MMS adherence among pregnant…

Kendrick Lamar has etched his name into the record books by becoming the most awarded rapper in Grammy history. At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Lamar secured multiple wins that pushed his career total to 26 Grammy Awards, surpassing Jay-Z’s 25 and Kanye West’s 24. The rapper’s latest triumphs included Best Rap Album for GNX, Best Rap Song for TV Off, and Record of the Year for Luther, his soulful duet with SZA. These victories revealed his dominance in contemporary hip-hop and cemented his reputation as one of…

The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, the first official US military presence on the ground since airstrikes targeted terrorists on Christmas Day 2025. The deployment of Nigeria follows airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump in December 2025 on what he described as “Islamic State targets” in the country. Trump had also indicated that further US military action in Nigeria could follow. Reuters reported that the US had been conducting surveillance flights over Nigeria from neighbouring Ghana since at least late November 2025, providing intelligence support ahead of the December strikes. According to a report…

Leading financial institution, OPay, has been named Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025 at The Sun Awards organised by The Sun Publishing Limited, one of Nigeria’s respected media institutions, on the 31st January 2026 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, marking a historic milestone as this is the first time the category has been introduced since the awards began. According to the statement from OPay on Tuesday, the recognition celebrates OPay’s role in building a reliable, inclusive, and easy-to-use digital financial platform that supports millions of Nigerians every day. The award recognises OPay’s integrated platform, which brings together…

By Johnson Idowu The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday ordered an immediate halt to the demolition of structures in Makoko and adjoining waterfront communities in the Yaba Local Government Area of the state. The directive followed a meeting with representatives of the affected communities held at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium in the Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja. The Chairman of the ad hoc committee set up by the Speaker of the House, Noheem Adams, announced the decision while reading the resolutions reached at the meeting. Adams said the House had resolved that all ministries and agencies responsible for the…

Photo Credit: Ron Kenoly/Instagram The global Christian community has been hit with news of the passing of a legendary figure in gospel music. Dr Ron Kenoly, the “Professor of Praise” whose ministry defined an era of worship, passed away on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, at the age of 81. His longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, shared the news in a statement, confirming that the worship leader passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning. In a moving tribute, Miranda reflected on Kenoly’s unwavering commitment to his calling: This morning, Feb. 3, 2026, we said goodbye to Dr Ron Kenoly… Doc was very…

Ademola Lookman recently joined Spanish LaLiga club Atletico de Madrid from Atalanta BC during the 2026 winter transfer window… Borussia Dortmund could receive an unexpected boost ahead of their Champions League playoff showdown after Ademola Lookman agreed to join Atlético Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward’s move to Spain was announced yesterday after all key aspects of the deal were settled. Multiple reports suggest that Atlético Madrid paid €35 million as a fixed fee, with a further €5 million in achievable add-ons, to end Lookman’s time in Bergamo just days before Atalanta face Dortmund in Europe. Super Eagles and Atalanta…