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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will square off against Senegal on Monday in the quarterfinal of the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.  It will be a battle between the two second-place teams of Group B and Group C. Nigeria finished with five points from Group B after beating Tunisia and drawing against Morocco and Kenya. Meanwhile, Senegal needed to beat DR Congo 2-0 in their final group game－ after drawing against Central African Republic and losing to Ghana in their first two games－ to get a quarterfinal ticket. HIGHLIGHTS: 2-0 Senegal step up with a solid performance to…

The Federal Government has warned that the era of hoarding mineral-rich land without tangible development is over, while urging title holders to either develop their concessions or relinquish them. Director General of the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), Obadiah Simon-Nkom, who gave the warning in an interview with journalists in Abuja, stressed the government’s “use it or lose it” approach to mineral licensing. He announced that the agency recorded over N6.95 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, attributing the milestone to sweeping reforms, digital transformation, and strategic licensing practices. Simon-Nkom disclosed that 152 license modifications were processed…

Africa’s richest man, Alh. Aliko Dangote, on Saturday unveiled a ₦15 billion development plan to accelerate academic growth at the state-owned university named after him, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano. The multi-billion naira development plan, according to the President of Dangote Group, will be entrenched in five years, anchored on five thematic areas targeted to transform the varsity into a world-class center of teaching and learning. Dangote, who spoke at the 5th combined convocation ceremony of ADUSTECH shortly after his investiture as Chancellor, hinted at the plan covering design and construction of a world-class engineering…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has concluded its chairmanship primaries for the June 12 local government elections, but the process was not without controversy. Some aspirants and their agents protested the results in a few areas, expressing dissatisfaction with the outcome. Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Babatunde Ogala, acknowledged the protests and noted that human errors could have occurred during the process. He encouraged aggrieved aspirants to appeal the outcomes through the party’s Appeal Committee, which has the authority to overturn decisions based on valid evidence. Despite the protests, the APC has produced chairmanship candidates for 55…

The CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 quarter-finals serve up a tantalising heavyweight duel as seven-time champions Nigeria lock horns with defending title holders Senegal on Monday in Ismailia, Soccernet.ng reports. It’s a clash that doesn’t just boast history and prestige — it’s loaded with tactical nuance, emerging stars, and a FIFA U-20 World Cup place dangling as the ultimate carrot. For Senegal, it’s a step closer to making history by becoming only the second team after Nigeria to defend the U20 AFCON title successfully. For Nigeria, it’s a golden opportunity to reassert their dominance at youth level…

Janet Ogundepo Despite its potential for protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, the use of female condoms remains low among Nigerian women, reproductive health experts have said. The gynaecologists noted that the lack of awareness about the products, complaints of reduced sexual pleasure from men, and the associated discomfort were some reasons many women avoided its use. The seasoned maternal heath experts further said that the stigma attributed to women seen buying and carrying female condoms discouraged many from using them. In separate interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the experts stated that the female condom was a barrier contraceptive…

No fewer than nine farmers were killed after suspected herdsmen attacked two villages in Benue State on Friday. An eyewitness account reported that the mayhem, which occurred on Friday afternoon in Ayilamo, located in Tombo ward of Logo Local Government Area, and Jato-Acka, Kwande Local Government Area, went on unabated despite the heavy presence of security personnel in the area. Eyewitnesses reported that over 20 armed assailants stormed Jato-Acka in broad daylight, opening fire indiscriminately and killing six residents on the spot. The attackers then proceeded to Ayilamo via the Ikyungwa axis, where they claimed the lives of three more…

Veteran Nigerian goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has voiced his frustration over the Super Eagles’ underwhelming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, drawing a sharp contrast with the progress of South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Soccernet.ng reports. Akpeyi, 38, who has played in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League since 2015 and currently turns out for Marumo Gallants, praised the structure and cohesion within South African football, attributing their strong showing in Group C to those qualities. While South Africa sit top of the group with 13 points from six games — four wins, a draw, and one loss — Nigeria languish in fourth…

The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that millions of people in West and Central Africa are facing record hunger as conflict, displacement, economic hardship and repeated extreme weather push the region towards a major crisis. No fewer than 36 million people are struggling to meet their basic food needs, which is projected to rise to over 52 million during the lean season from June to August, latest analysis reveals. This includes almost three million people facing emergency conditions, and 2,600 people in Mali who are at risk of catastrophic hunger. Although needs are at a historic high, resources…

36-time Italian Serie A Champions, Juventus, have made their intent clear by launching an official bid for Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old forward fell out with the Napoli hierarchy last season in an attempt to force a move away from the club. While his preferred English Premier League move did not happen, he ended up at Galatasaray on a season long-loan. Osimhen’s loan spell in the Turkish Super Lig has seen him achieve enormous success as he’s scored 33 goals and provided seven assists in 37 games for the CimBom Aslan across all…