Author: Press Room

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face rivals Cameroon in a high-profile international friendly as preparations finally begin in earnest for the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), now scheduled to kick off in Morocco on 5 July 2025, Soccernet.ng reports. The 11-time African champions are aiming to reclaim the title from current holders South Africa, but have endured a less-than-ideal buildup, having not played a match in over six months. Their last outing was a 2-1 defeat to France in December 2023, with Ifeoma Onumonu scoring Nigeria’s only goal in Angers. Nigeria Super Falcons. Photo by IMAGO…

• APGA will continue to govern Anambra progressively, says SoludoAs the Government of Anambra State announced that President Bola Tinubu will be visiting the state on Thursday, May 8, 2025, there are reports of tension in the state between the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the President shall, during the historic visit, commission some projects of the Chukwuma Soludo administration, showcasing the state’s progress and development under his leadership. Mefor added: “In preparation for this high-powered visit, the government anticipates…

Idowu Abdullahi Medical laboratory scientists have advocated the adoption of information technology and digitisation to improve diagnostic efficiency and meet up with the pace of the digital age. Aside from adopting IT, they also urged practitioners to learn, unlearn and relearn through upskilling where necessary to position themselves for the necessary integration of Artificial Intelligence into diagnostic practice. The experts made the submission at the 2025 Annual Scientific Conference of the Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors, Lagos State Branch, held recently. The Head, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Lagos, Prof Kolawole Oyedeji, said it had become imperative for…

A coalition of over 56 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to step aside following the Court of Appeal’s affirmation of the conviction of Prof. Peter Ogban, the returning officer in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election, for manipulating the poll in favour of Akpabio. The appellate court sitting in Calabar, on Wednesday, upheld the three-year prison sentence earlier handed to Ogban, who was found guilty of falsifying election results to benefit the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and then candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a joint statement signed…

British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua is weighing up a potential investment in EFL Championship side Watford FC — the club from his hometown, Soccernet.ng reports. The former unified heavyweight champion, who was born and raised in Watford and still lives in the area, is reportedly exploring an opportunity to take a financial stake in the club. At 35, Joshua has already carved out a highly successful boxing career — Olympic gold in 2012 and multiple world titles in the professional ranks — earning an estimated $110 million in the process. Promoter Frank Warren wants to see an all-British fight…

The recent collapse of the entire Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) political structure in Delta State into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has more to do with strategic positioning and score-settling than coerced or contrived cross-carpeting, LEO SOBECHI reports. Delta is one of the five states where members of the class of 1999 governors are still active players in national politics. The others are Abia (Senator Orji Uzor Kalu); Cross River (Donald Duke); Enugu (Senator Chimaroke Nnamani); Kano (Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso); and Lagos, where the current president remains a dominant factor. But Delta ranks close to Enugu and Lagos,…

Police spokesperson clarifies incident, denies allegationsThe Ojo Police Division and the management of Awori High School, Ojo, are facing accusations of extorting parents following the arrest of 15 students during school hours at the alleged behest of the school authorities. The arrests reportedly stemmed from a brawl among students during the previous term. The school principal was said to have involved the police, leading to the students’ detention from Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to the evening of Thursday, May 1, 2025. The incident has sparked outrage from parents, who claim they were forced to pay for their children’s release. It…

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle is set to arrive in Egypt today, May 5, to observe the Flying Eagles in action as they continue their campaign at the ongoing U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports.  With the Unity Cup in London fast approaching, Chelle is taking proactive steps to identify fresh talent for the Super Eagles. According to a report by ScoreNigeria, Eric Chelle will land in Cairo to join the coach Aliyu Zubairu-led Flying Eagles, who have made a steady start to the tournament. Nigeria Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu.…

Animashaun Salman The Sokoto State Government on Monday, launched three major projects funded by the European Union, aimed at transforming healthcare delivery, social protection, and humanitarian support across the state. The launch event, held at the state capital, was attended by a high-level EU delegation under the “Team Europe” initiative, comprising representatives from nine member states. Speaking at the event, the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmed Sokoto, expressed deep gratitude to the EU for selecting Sokoto as a beneficiary of the three transformative programmes, Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health, Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria, and Support…

Super Eagles and Leicester City midflielder, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi, has blamed himself for his side’s relegation to the EFL Championship from the English top flight, Soccernet.ng reports. The presence of the 28-year-old meant stability for the Foxes, but he was out of action between December and February due to a hamstring problem, missing eleven games for Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s side. In Ndidi’s absence, Leicester won just a game in the English Premier League, which further led to the confirmation of their Championship status ahead of next season. Wilfred Ndidi with Tino Livramento. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get Our Sports News First…