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Nigeria became the first African nation to book their place at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup after defeating Senegal on penalties in the quarter-finals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Soccernet.ng reports. Following a tense 0-0 draw after 120 minutes, the Flying Eagles held their nerve to claim a 3-1 shootout victory over the defending champions, sealing their 14th appearance at the U20 World Cup and keeping alive their dream of a first title at this level. The seven-time African champions have twice finished as runners-up — in 1989 and 2005 — and will now aim to…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has frowned at plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone the party’s presidential ticket to the North as it did in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, the former Rivers State Governor warned that it would be counter-productive for the opposition party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the north if they truly want to unseat the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). “Why not, as a party, come out openly and say our presidential candidate will come out from the south?” he asked.…

Idowu Abdullahi As part of activities to mark International Nurses Week, nurses in Lagos State have called on the federal and state governments to appoint qualified nurses to leadership and policymaking roles, including ministerial and state cabinet member positions. The appointments, they argued, would help improve healthcare delivery and welfare within the profession. The nurses said issues bothering on their welfare would continue to be treated with levity with the absence of nurses holding decision-making positions, including the health sector and across several hospitals in the country. The 2024 International Nurses Week, themed Our Nurses. Our Future. The Economic Power…

If there’s anyone who can turn the daily chaos of Lagos into a musical moment, it’s Cobhams Asuquo. The award-winning producer and singer returns with “The Traffic Song,” and if you’ve ever found yourself trapped in a sea of honking cars, this one’s definitely for you. Released alongside a cheeky, well-shot video, the track is a humorous yet honest ode to the madness that is Lagos traffic. With witty lyrics, sharp delivery and an Afropop rhythm, Cobhams captures the sighs, side-eyes and whispered prayers that accompany every go-slow and endless red light. But beneath the laughter lies a clever bit…

Galatasaray supporters have taken to social media in large numbers to urge Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to remain at the club beyond the current season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old moved away from the Diego Maradona Stadium—following a fallout with Napoli representatives—to join Galatasaray on a season-long loan. However, the former LOSC Lille star has adjusted to life easily in Istanbul, scoring goals that have helped the Yellow-Reds sit comfortably at the top of the Super Lig table. Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray during the Turkish Super League match between Besiktas and Galatasaray [Photo credit/Imago]To keep enjoying the services of the Super…

LASIEC begins stakeholder engagement, pledges credible poll The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated an appeal committee to look into the alleged malpractices, manipulation and allegations raised by aspirants and delegates that participated in the primaries in the state. The Guardian had reported that allegations trailed the primaries organised by the party over the weekend. But in a statement yesterday, by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Oluseye Oladejo, the committee is made up of Lawal Pedro (SAN), who is also the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State and Abiodun Olufowobi as Secretary. Other…

• We won’t renege on commitment to assist, says deputy gov Members of the Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) and victims of the January 16, 2024, explosion have lamented government negligence, denying they received any money from the state government. The explosion claimed five lives and destroyed over 77 buildings on Adeyi Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State.The victims and the Chairman of BERA, Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, disclosed during a community meeting at Oba Olagbegi Street, Old Bodija, Ibadan, that members have yet to receive any form of government assistance. “We are complaining because some paid N4 million to rent a…

• Party strengthens BoT with 39 new members, bemoans 85 inactive associates• Wike chides moves, flays Fubara’s lack of temperament for peace• Follow through on your resolutions, Dickson urges PDP govs The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, showed signs of intentions to rebuild the party’s broken walls and form a cohesive force to compete actively in the 2027 general elections.  As a quick follow-up to the setting up of the Wayforward Committee of Seven last Sunday, the party enlarged its Board of Trustees with 39 new members to ensure a proactive trouble-shooting mechanism and dispute resolution.   However, as party leaders…

Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi has revealed the reason behind his decision to represent Germany over Nigeria at international level, Soccernet.ng reports.  Born in Munich to a Nigerian father and Romanian mother, Adeyemi was eligible to play for the Super Eagles but chose to pledge allegiance to Germany. Despite rooted in the Nigerian culture, his choice to play for the Germans  has continued to raise questions among the Nigerian football community, even at home by his father. “It’s a difficult question. I have to answer this to my father a lot of times,” Adeyemi told Oma Sports. “It’s just like this,…

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has promised that all necessary amendments to the Electoral Act would be completed before the 2027 elections. At the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday, Yakubu also debunked the insinuation in some quarters that he had been sacked, insisting that he remains the Chief Electoral Officer for the country. The INEC Chairman spoke while answering questions from newsmen after he joined other guests to witness the inauguration of two National Commissioners by President Bola Tinubu at the State House. According to the electoral umpire, the commission, alongside relevant stakeholders, has reviewed…