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Odion Ighalo believes Al Wehda’s narrow 1-0 victory over Al Fateh feels like “six points” as the Saudi Pro League side took a significant step towards top-flight safety, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker, who played 68 minutes in Saturday’s tense encounter in Jeddah, praised his side’s grit and resilience as they battled to secure a much-needed win in the relegation dogfight. Al Wehda, who had started the weekend second from bottom, were handed the perfect platform when Abdulaziz Al Noor finished off a quick counter-attack just eight minutes into the game. Nigeria and Al Wehda striker Odion Ighalo. Photo by…

• Lamido predicts mass decamp from APC• Accuses Tinubu govt of pushing Nigeria towards disintegration• Fubara hints at moving on, says ‘my spirit has already left there’ A storm of defections and deepening internal crises has thrown the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into turmoil, with its governors racing against time to rescue the party from a looming collapse. The governors convened a meeting in Abuja last night. Top on the agenda was the urgent need to tackle the party’s internal wrangling, which triggered high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The leaders were expected to deliberate on strategies…

•Demands governor’s resignation over gross incompetence•Action for religious tolerance, economic devt, says Uzodimma•Gov asks LG chairmen to reside within council or resign The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, of allegedly approving the sum of N2.1 billion for the 315 Muslims from Imo, Abia and Bayelsa states, who departed at the weekend during the flag-off of the 2025 Hajj Pilgrimage via Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, among others, had converged on the airport to…

Taiwo Bankole The Institute of Medical Store Administrators of Nigeria has urged its pioneer-inducted members to shun sharp practices and uphold professionalism, integrity, and the ethos of the allied medical profession. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of IMSAN, Mr Akinwunmi Samuel, made this call during the induction ceremony and the inauguration of the institute’s national executive held in Abeokuta on Saturday. Samuel urged the inducted members to contribute significantly to the growth and development of the profession. He noted that the institute plays a pivotal role in promoting excellence in the management of medical stores, ensuring that healthcare facilities…

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are set to battle defending champions Senegal in a quarter-final clash at the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports After a resilient group-stage performance, Nigeria secured their place in the knockout rounds as Group B runners-up, following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Kenya. The seven-time champions will now lock horns with Senegal, who progressed from Group C on goal difference after edging DR Congo to finish second behind Ghana. ! Let’s get to the #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 quarter-finals! pic.twitter.com/d2TJkroc9z — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 9, 2025 Nigeria vs Senegal: When Is The Match Date and Time…

Despite bold efforts by its leaders, hopes that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would deepen its acceptability in the South-East region ahead of the 2027 elections continue to fade due to the inaction of the party, LAWRENCE NJOKU reports. It is becoming clearer by each passing day that unless the South-East region buries its presidential aspiration and supports President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid, the quest by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to improve its electoral fortunes in the zone during the 2027 elections may remain like a whisper in the wind. Investigations by The Guardian show that despite…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the timely completion of the Abuja (Mararaba)-Keffi section of the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi dual carriageway. This commitment was reiterated during an inspection conducted on Saturday, May 10, by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Olufunsho Adebiyi, and other officials. During the inspection, the minister confirmed that the project constitutes Section I of the contract, covering 43.65 kilometres on one side and totalling 87.3 kilometres for both carriageways. This road corridor is a vital segment of the Abuja-Lafia-Makurdi-Enugu-Port Harcourt route, designed to enhance mobility, reduce travel time, and…

Former Leicester City and England midfielder, Lee Andrew Hendrie, has backed Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi, to exit the King Power Stadium when the summer transfer window opens, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old has managed to play 27 league games for Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s side this season despite missing almost two months due to an injury. Ndidi renewed extended his stay with Leicester City last summer, but with their relegation confirmed, it appears the ex-Genk man will try to force a move away from the club this summer. He has a €9m buy-out clause in his current contract. Noussair Mazraoui and…

Angela Onwuzoo Nutrition experts have identified wrong food choices as a major factor fuelling child malnutrition in the country. Although the experts also listed poverty and the harsh economic hardship as other significant contributors, the dieticians, however, noted that the poor knowledge of parents about dietary diversification and the right diet to feed their children was the major problem. According to the experts, affordability may not be the issue with most families with children suffering from malnutrition, but lack of awareness of dietary diversity. They noted that the children of the poor are not the only ones battling malnutrition in…

Marseille forward Amine Gouiri has won the French Ligue 1 Goal of the Season Award ahead of Super Eagles forward Moses Simon, Soccernet.ng reports. The French Ligue 1 held its awards night on Sunday, and Nigerian forward Simon was one of the hopefuls going into the event. The Super Eagles star has had a great season with Nantes, supplying seven goals and nine assists in 31 league appearances. Although he was not nominated for the Player of the Season Award, he made the nominations for the Goal of the Season Award. Simon was nominated alongside Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Amine Gouiri…