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Former Enyimba coach Yemi Olanrewaju has blamed the Super Eagles’ struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on the players’ lack of commitment, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles are in a precarious situation as they risk missing out on the FIFA World Cup for a second consecutive time. Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C of the standings, with seven points after six rounds of games. They are six points behind group leaders South Africa, who have 13. Nigeria have been largely underwhelming, as when the draws were made, they were odds on favourites to top the group and…

Angela Onwuzoo Women using the withdrawal method of family planning can still get pregnant against their wish, an Associate Professor and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu State, Dr. Uche Agu, has said. Agu who described the withdrawal method also known as pull out as ineffective and unreliable, noted that the traditional contraceptive method was associated with a very high failure rate. The maternal health told PUNCH HealthWise that though the method works for some people, it is flawed by inconsistencies and failures. Mayo Clinic says the goal of the withdrawal method is…

West London is set for a carnival of football as Nigeria and Jamaica face off in the grand finale of the 2025 Unity Cup at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford on Saturday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria come into this final with a sense of purpose and quiet resolve. Despite their heartbreak at the 2023 AFCON final and the looming shadow of another potential World Cup miss, the Super Eagles are still seen as one of Africa’s most talented outfits. New boss Eric Chelle, the Franco-Malian tactician, has started his reign brightly — going unbeaten in his first three games…

The traditional ruler in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Emmanuel Omanji, has been abducted by Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. The monarch, otherwise referred to as the Sangarin Dari, was abducted from his Dari residence, headquarters of Kokona LGA, between 11 pm and 11:30 pm on Wednesday. An eyewitness account confirmed that the gunmen invaded the community in large numbers, causing people to scamper for safety, as the assailants fired shots in the air to ward off any security threat before whisking the ruler away. “The kidnappers stormed the palace and fired sporadically to scare people, and took…

Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo has earned a spot in the UEFA Conference League Team of the Season following a standout campaign, as speculation over his international future continues to build, Soccernet.ng reports. The UEFA Technical Observer Group announced its 2024/25 best XI on Friday, with Adarabioyo one of four Chelsea players to make the elite list. He is joined by goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen, midfield orchestrator Enzo Fernández, and final hero Cole Palmer. Nigeria and Chelsea star Tosin Adarabioyo. Photo by IMAGO Despite being left out of the Blues’ emphatic 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the final, Adarabioyo impressed across…

In SummaryThe African remittances market is projected to reach a total transaction value of $75.72 billion by the end of 2025. Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, is expected to receive the largest share of remittance, with diaspora remittances projected to hit $26 billion.The Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of remittance is projected to be 9.96% between 2025 and 2030, leading to a total of $121.73 billion by 2030. The World Bank estimates that remittances to Africa could reach $500 billion by 2035 if transfer costs are reduced. Deep Dive!!Remittance refers to the money individuals send to their home country from abroad. Over time, it…

Wike congratulates Okpebholo, urges Ighodalo to let ‘sleeping dogs lie’ The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State and winner of the election held on September 21, 2024. In a judgment yesterday, a three-member panel of the appellate court unanimously held that the appeal by Asue Ighodalo, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election and his party was unmeritorious and dismissed it. The court held that the appellants failed to show that the election tribunal erred in…

Angela Onwuzoo A Professor of Community Nutrition at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Prof. Wasiu Afolabi, says zinc deficiency in pregnancy could lead to abnormal growth in children. According to him, zinc deficiency affects all age groups but women and children are more vulnerable because of the reproductive responsibility of women and then the nature of children who are growing. Afolabi, the immediate past President of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, says zinc is one of the micronutrients that are required for proper growth of children. Speaking in an interview with PUNCH…

Former Chelsea talent, Malik Mothersille, has been added to the Jamaica roster ahead of their clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions will lock horns with the Reggae Boyz—who defeated Trinidad and Tobago—at the Gtech Stadium on Saturday, having defeated the Black Stars of Ghana in the semi-final of the Unity Cup. Ahead of the clash, the London-born talent, who is eligible to play for England and Jamaica, got confirmation to play for Jamaica, having pledged his allegiance to play for his parents’ country. What Has Mothersille Said? Having been selected…

Urges Rivers people to thank Tinubu for interventionApparently optimistic of his reinstatement, suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has promised to promote peace and protect the collective interests of Rivers people by enthroningreal dividends of democracy and good governance in the state. He also urged his supporters, Rivers’ people and Nigerians to thank President Bola Tinubu for his swift intervention to salvage the state from looming anarchy arising from the festering political crisis. Fubara, in a statement entitled ‘Our Journey: Challenging but Progressive and Impactful’, which he personally signed, yesterday, said he remained steadfast and focused, guided by the oath he took to always…