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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and key player Moses Simon shared their thoughts on the game against Jamaica, slated to be held in London tomorrow, Soccernet.ng reports.  The three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions booked their place in the final of the Unity Cup following a 2-1 victory against their fiercest rivals, Ghana, at the Gtech Community Stadium. Speaking to reporters, Nantes forward, Simon, who is experiencing his first tournament in the United Kingdom, expressed confidence and respect for the opposition. “I feel good. This is my first time playing a tournament like this in the UK, and of…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Friday ruled out unconditional reopeoning of shops sealed during its raids on open drug markets. This as the agency clarified that all charges imposed on traders were federally gazetted and lawful, insisting that only those who follow its laid down guidelines would be able to access their shops and continue operations.  “There is no unconditional opening of any market or shop. NAFDAC is standing strong. We are not caving in. It is time to protect our people,” NAFDAC Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said during a press briefing on…

Photo Credit: Bloody Civilian/Instagram Bloody Civilian is back and ready to get us moving with her latest single, “Ladida.” This sultry track is soaked in emotion, exploring desire, longing and the irresistible pull of love or lust. With its hypnotic rhythm and repeated choruses of “la-di-da-da-da-da,” the song carries a dreamlike quality, capturing the way one person can completely take over your thoughts and senses. “Ladida“ tells the story of being caught up in a rush of feeling, both physically and emotionally. It moves between tension and pleasure, creating a moody, melodic space where love feels all-consuming. Have a listen…

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has admitted that he still has a lot to learn before he reaches Victor Osimhen’s level, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare is coming off a remarkable campaign with Genk that saw him contribute 23 goals and seven assists in 35 appearances across all competitions. Numbers-wise, it is the 24-year-old’s best top-flight campaign. His performances also earned him the Ebony Shoe in the Jupiler League.   Arokodare’s performances earned him a call-up to the Super Eagles squad despite the numerous attacking options available to coach Eric Chelle. However, the Genk star is still a peripheral player when the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 78 individuals suspected of involvement in internet-related fraud across Nasarawa, Abia, and Kano states. The commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued Friday in Abuja. According to him, 43 of the suspects were apprehended in Toto, Nasarawa State on Friday following intelligence that linked them to online fraudulent activities. “Items recovered from them include five motorcycles, 64 mobile phones, four laptop computers, and an iPad,” he said. In a related operation on Thursday, EFCC operatives arrested 30 suspects in Ariam and Ubakala areas of Abia State. Oyewale…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the match schedule for the delayed 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to take place in Morocco from 5 to 26 July 2025, Soccernet.ng reports.  Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Africa’s most successful women’s national team, will begin their campaign on Sunday, 6 July, against Tunisia. The Group C encounter is scheduled to be held at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, with kick-off set for 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT). Nigeria Super Falcons. Photo by IMAGO Justine Madugu’s side will remain in Casablanca throughout the group stage. Their…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn in six new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), filling all vacancies across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The ceremony held at the INEC Conference Room in Abuja was presided over by the Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The newly sworn-in RECs include Dr. Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem who was posted to Cross River State; Mukhtar Umar Gajiram to Taraba State; Dr. Sa’ad Umar Idris to Gombe State; Feyijimi Saseyi Ibiyemi to Ogun State; Chukwuemeka Christopher Ibeziako to Abia State; and Umar Yusuf Garba to Sokoto State. Yakubu noted…

Ido Gutin, Director, Resource of Resource Development at Save A Child’s Heart, in Tel Aviv, Israel, speaks to OBAFEMI OBADARE and other select African journalists on the activities of the NGO and its plans to expand to other African countries What are you doing here at the Save A Child’s Heart? My name is Ido Gutin. I’m the director of resource development at Save A Child’s Heart. Save A Child’s Heart is an Israeli humanitarian organisation with the mission of providing access to cardiac care for children from countries that have a challenge providing the life-saving care for their cardiac…

Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen attacker, Nathan Temitayo Tella, has backed Germany superstar, Florian Richard Wirtz, to make his big move to Liverpool this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old versatile attacker has been improving in leaps and bounds for Die Werkself since making his debut in 2020, becoming the club’s youngest debutant at 17 years and 15 days old, breaking Kai Havertz’s record. Wirtz, alongside Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface, was a part of the Leverkusen team that won the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double last season, whilst going on an invincible domestic run. Bayer 04 Leverkusen Florian Wirtz,…

The spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, has described recent claims that each member of the House now receives N1 billion for constituency projects as deliberate disinformation aimed at misleading the public and stirring unnecessary controversy. Rotimi dismissed the claim on Friday in Abuja at an ongoing media and civil society roundtable on the relevance of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act in promoting electoral transparency and accountability organised by the International Press Centre (IPC). He said the falsehood was being peddled by a former House of Representatives aspirant who failed to secure a seat in the last…