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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria beat Egypt via penalty shoot-outs to finish third in the just-concluded 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Aliyu Zubairu’s lads conceded very early, but they bounced back pretty well. However, they had to wait until two minutes into the second half to get the equalizer courtesy of Bidemi Amole. The Flying Eagles created a lot of chances, but they failed to convert. Eventually, the game dragged into penalties. That gave Nigeria’s third-choice goalkeeper Abubakar Rufai the opportunity to shine, as he saved two of the kicks he faced to help the Flying Eagles claim…

Three people were rescued and others trapped after a one-storey building under construction collapsed on Sunday off Ishaga Road in the Mushin area of Lagos. The incident left residents in confusion as many people were feared trapped beneath the rubble. The Guardian gathered that the incident occurred at about 3:40 p.m. directly opposite the Idi Araba Central Mosque, sending shockwaves through the densely populated community. Alarmed residents and bystanders rushed to the scene, attempting to rescue those buried in the debris. Confirming the collapse, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, said: “We received…

The member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, Kano, in the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has said that he has no ambition to contest the 2027 general election. Jibrin made this known in a statement on Sunday, saying: “I am compelled for the umpteenth time to state clearly, for clarification’s sake, that I am neither interested in contesting for the Kano South Senatorial seat nor in the Kano governorship position in 2027. “However, it is not surprising that my name always comes up in discussions like these, and over the years, I have learned to take it as a compliment and…

Nottingham Forest head coach, Nuno Espirito Santo, has admitted that Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, was a key factor in his side’s 2-1 win over West Ham United today, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes in spite of the Nigerian’s absence from the team as he’s still recovering from a surgical operation on a ruptured intestine. An injury he sustained in Forest’s game against Leicester City last out out. Nottingham Forest captain, Morgan Gibbs-White revealed the team fought extra-hard to ensure Awoniyi’s sacrifice didn’t go down in vain, and now, the club’s coach shares the same conviction. Nuno Espirito Santo, Nottingham Forest…

Idowu Abdullahi From several hospital visits with scarce resources and support to fundraising in unlikely places to access costly treatments, IDOWU ABDULLAHI writes on the tortuous journey of parents whose children were diagnosed with early hearing loss, and the uphill task of securing life-changing treatment  Curious about the world around him, Naseer asked his mother why he was different from other children and why he needed so much support alongside a never-ending doctor’s visit so he could hear. The question, which he asked often, always shook the core of his mother. She grieved, but only for a moment as there was no time to crumble…

Nottingham Forest captain, Morgan Gibbs-White, dedicated his goal against West Ham United to teammate and Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, revealing the Nigerian inspired the rest of the team, Soccernet.ng reports. Awoniyi suffered a nasty collision with the woodwork in Forest’s 2-2 draw against Leicester City and continued the game while in intense pain. After the game, the 27-year-old was wheeled to a hospital following a ruptured intestine. Things got serious very quickly when the ex-Union Berlin striker had an emergency surgery and the aftermath saw him placed into an induced coma for the operation to be successful. Forest show…

Security operatives have reportedly arrested a notorious bandit, ‘Yahaya Zango’, at the Hajj Camp in Abuja while he attempted to disguise as a pilgrim preparing for this year’s pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Zango, who has been on the wanted list of security agencies for alleged involvement in banditry and kidnapping across northern Nigeria, was apprehended during routine screening of intending pilgrims. A reliable security source hinted Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency media expert on Sunday that the suspect was intercepted while trying to board a bus alongside other pilgrims headed for the airport. The source disclosed that the…

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have claimed the bronze medal at the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating hosts Egypt 4-1 via penalty shoot-outs, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria lost out to South Africa in the semifinal of the tournament on Thursday in arguably their best game of the tournament. That set them up for a date with hosts Egypt, who lost to Morocco. Egypt had the advantage as hosts, and it seemed like it would count for a lot, as they got in front after just three minutes, courtesy of a strike from Omar Osama. Nonetheless, coach Aliyu Zubairu’s…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe  Senior health professionals have raised concerns over an impending spike in vector-borne and waterborne diseases, warning that poor environmental hygiene and inadequate preventive measures could lead to widespread outbreaks. They noted that the combination of poor sanitation, stagnant water, blocked drainage, and unregulated waste disposal in many urban and rural communities is setting the stage for outbreaks of cholera, malaria, typhoid fever, and other infectious diseases. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, the physicians stressed that unless urgent steps are taken by individuals, communities and government agencies, Nigeria may witness a widespread public health crisis in the coming weeks. Prof…

A political group, operating under the banner of Nigeria Youths Awareness Group Makinde 2027 (NYAG Makinde 2027), has announced its support for Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as a presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Kano during a media briefing, the group’s National Secretary, Alhaji Lawal Abdullahi, said the decision to support Makinde followed a series of consultations among various youth organisations and political stakeholders. “We have met as different groups and agreed to unite behind Seyi Makinde for President in 2027,” Abdullahi said. “We are a moving train, and nothing can stop us until…