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Agency Report The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted cloudy conditions and thunderstorms across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. NiMet, in its weather outlook released in Abuja, envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds over the northern region, with chances of early morning thunderstorms. It anticipated light rains over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Borno, Taraba and Adamawa states. “Later during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region. “Sunny skies with patches of cloud are anticipated over the North Central region with chances of early morning thunderstorms with…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is set to leave Nottingham Forest for newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Awoniyi joined the Tricky Trees from Union Berlin in 2022 and proved to be a key player during his first two seasons, helping the club avoid relegation. ​However, over the last two seasons, he has struggled to secure a regular starting spot, largely due to consistent injury problems and strong form from fellow strikers Chris Wood and Igor Jesus. Nuno Espirito Santo, Taiwo Awoniyi and Chris Wood at Nottingham Forest. (Photo credit: Imago) ​Entering the summer, the 29-year-old striker…

Strikes killed 19 people in Russia and Ukraine, authorities said Sunday, as waves of drones and missiles pummelled civilian infrastructure on both sides. With fighting at the front at a near standstill and talks frozen, the warring countries have significantly stepped up long-range attacks deep behind each other’s lines, pushing the civilian death toll to its highest levels since the war’s first months in 2022. In Russia, swarms of Ukrainian drones killed five people in a residential area of the southern Rostov region, regional governor Yuri Slusar said. Three more people were killed in the Belgorod, Kursk and Moscow regions,…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali featured for Chippa United as they succumbed to an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at home to South African league champions Orlando Pirates, Soccernet.ng reports. After a long break last season, Nwabali returned to Chippa United in the summer. And he has since regained his starting shirt at the club. He featured in the Chilli Boyz’s first two games of the season against Golden Arrows and Richards Bay which they drew. But with league champions Orlando Pirates visiting the Sisa Dukashe Stadium, they knew that they had a tough task ahead of them. Stanley Nwabali of Nigeria.…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration says the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has signed 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023. The figure, according to the FCT Administration, is 17,575 higher than the 8,697 C-of-Os produced and signed between 2010 and 2023. A statement issued on Sunday by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, disclosed the figures, stating that the achievement was in line with the Renewed Hope Administration of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, as well as to aid the ease of doing business…

By Victor Ayeni A few decades ago, becoming a health professional was regarded as one of the most prestigious and desirable career paths for young Nigerians. For instance, medicine was associated with intelligence, social status, job security and financial stability, while doctors were highly respected within their communities. For many parents, having a child who was a healthcare provider was a source of pride and a symbol of having achieved something significant. The profession was also attractive because doctors, nurses and other health professionals were perceived as having stable careers and relatively comfortable lives, with opportunities to work in government…

Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi continued his impressive start to life at Racing Genk by scoring in his second consecutive league game as his new club came from two goals down to beat Westerlo 3-2 yesterday, Soccernet.ng reports. Durosinmi converted a 41st-minute penalty to pull Genk back into the contest after Westerlo had raced into a 2-0 lead. The goal means the Nigerian has now found the net in each of Genk’s opening two league matches, an encouraging start following his club-record €10.5 million move from Italian side Pisa this summer. It is the kind of beginning Genk would have…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security, harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development, and deepening strategic partnerships anchored on mutual respect and trust. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant, Media and Strategic Communications to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Richard Elesho, quoting the minister, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaye, during an address at the Dinner Night of the Nigerian Diaspora Economic Conference in Toronto, Canada. The minister stated that security remained a major challenge but affirmed that the current administration was “doing everything humanly possible…

Stanley Nwabali has made it clear that a return to the Super Eagles is not his main concern as he starts a new chapter with Chippa United, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old goalkeeper is back with the Eastern Cape club after spending about six months without competitive football. He has already played two matches in the new Betway Premiership season and is preparing for a third when Chippa United face Orlando Pirates at Kings Park Stadium on Monday.Nwabali’s immediate target is to help Chippa United collect points and make a strong start to the season. That approach comes at an important…

A political pressure group, the G-100, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun State as a template for opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging opposition leaders to put aside individual ambitions and unite around a common political objective. In a statement issued on Sunday by Salihu Lukman on behalf of the group, the G-100 congratulated Adeleke and commended the people of Osun State for their determination and courage in the governorship election. The group said the significance of the election went beyond Adeleke’s return to office, arguing that the outcome demonstrated what opposition parties could achieve…