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Former Nigeria Football Association (NFA) Secretary-General Alhaji Sani Toro has issued a stern warning to Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, urging him to remain focused on his core assignment — qualifying Nigeria for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — or risk losing his job, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle, appointed in January, was handed a clear mandate: secure Nigeria’s place at the expanded 48-team World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In addition to this primary task, the Franco-Malian coach is also expected to oversee Nigeria’s youth national teams and the CHAN Eagles. Super…

An 18-year-old bride, Saudat Jibril, has been arrested in the Farawa Quarters, Kano State after she allegedly slit the throat of her husband, Salisu Idris, nine days after they got married. Although the circumstances that led to the deadly end of the marriage have not yet been unravelled, Kano State Police Command told journalists that Jibril has been arrested for an alleged culpable homicide case. In a statement made available to newsmeb, spokesperson of the command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the suspect cut off the throat of 30-year-old Idris with a sharp knife. The statement, “Upon receiving the report, the…

Kenya’s Rising Stars have been urged to go all out for a win against Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in their final Group B clash at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Soccernet.ng reports. The two sides are set to meet on Wednesday, May 7, at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo in what promises to be a decisive encounter for both nations. Nigeria, second in the group with four points, need only a draw to book their place in the quarter-finals, while a victory could send them top and potentially earn a more favourable draw in the knockout stages.…

Ojokoro LCDA aspirant, Ajibola Larinde, emerges youngest candidate among 432A local council chairmanship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Habeeb Anibaba, has assured residents of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of dividends of democracy through improved governance at the grassroots level. This is as the Professionals and Marketers Association (PMA) of Ejigbo assured him of full support. Anibaba, while speaking during his declaration of interest for the chairmanship position of Ejigbo LCDA, emphasised his commitment to serving the people of Ejigbo. He promised to uphold transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in governance, as well as work towards building a…

Ogbonnaya Ikokwu The Wife of the Abia State, Governor Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has called on mothers across the state to ensure that their children receive life-saving immunizations, emphasising that immunisation is crucial to securing the future health and well-being of the next generation. Mrs. Otti made the call during the flag-off ceremony of the National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs), held at the Aba South Local Government Secretariat. The event was organized by the Abia State Primary Health Care Development Agency in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, and the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Women Affairs, and…

Speaker, 21 members, six Reps switch amid growing APC S’South consolidation The entire Delta State House of Assembly and six of the state’s federal lawmakers went down the political oesophagus of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday, in yet another wave of defections threatening to wipe clean the platter of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Speaker of the House, Emomotimi Guwor, and 21 other members officially defected in a significant political realignment that has effectively turned the Delta State House of Assembly into a one-party legislature, as the remaining seven members were already elected on the APC…

A Super Eagles striker could line up for La Liga giants Real Madrid next season if reports from the Spain is anything to go by, Soccernet.ng understands.  Xabi Alonso is drawing up an ambitious transfer wishlist ahead of a potential return to Real Madrid — and one name high on his list is Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface. The Bayer Leverkusen boss is widely tipped to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu next season, with the Italian believed to be taking charge of the Brazilian national team after the 2024/25 campaign. And if appointed, Alonso wants to reinforce Real Madrid’s…

Residents and road users in Mushin have voiced their frustration over the worsening condition of the Idi-Oro section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, popularly known as Agege Road. The road, which has been in poor condition for years, deteriorated further on Saturday after a truck fell into a deep pothole, causing severe traffic congestion. Residents noted that the rains have exacerbated the situation, making the already challenging road a nightmare for motorists. Tomiwa Segun, a minibus driver, expressed his anger and disappointment while speaking to The Guardian. He accused task force officials of exploiting drivers who were forced to use alternative…

In SummaryCurrently, Africa has 22 billionaires with a combined net worth of $105 billion, up from $82.4 billion and 20 billionaires in 2024. Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, with a net worth of $23.9 billion, leads the list for the 14th consecutive year. Johann Rupert ($14 billion), Nicky Oppenheimer ($10.4 billion), Mike Adenuga ($6.8 billion) are other notable billionaires in Africa.Deep dive!!The African billionaire landscape has continued to evolve, reflecting the continent’s dynamic economic transformation and the emergence of new growth frontiers. Despite global economic uncertainties, Africa has witnessed a significant surge in wealth creation, fueled by entrepreneurship, industrial expansion, and increased intra-African trade…

Social Democratic Party (SDP) leader and 2023 presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has called for fair treatment of women in Africa, especially in respect of distribution of leadership positions.  He urged men to go beyond sentiments and platitudes and appreciate the important roles women play in society by assisting them to occupy leadership positions. Adebayo made the call while speaking at the ‘Women in Sustainability Africa Summit and Launch’ in Accra, Ghana. The SDP chieftain, who was a guest speaker at the event, disagreed with the notion that certain jobs are not meant for women.  He noted that some of the stereotypes do not work…