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The Nigerian Army has mourned two officers killed during a terrorists’ ambush at Wajoriko community in Borno State over the weekend.Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt Col Appolonia Anele, confirmed the incident in a statement. She said that after the gun duel, the troops were led back safely by the Commander, 25 Task Force Brigade, Brig Gen M. Musa, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). According to her, troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade, on routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Council of Borno State, came under sudden and…

Genevieve Nnaji’s sharp response to a controversial tweet advising Igbo men to avoid marrying Igbo women has gone viral, drawing both praise and criticism. While many applauded her for defending Igbo women, others accused her of misinterpreting the post and being insensitive. Nollywood icon Genevieve Nnaji has waded into a heated online debate after a man advised Igbo men to marry women from outside their ethnic group rather than Igbo women. The man’s post, which quickly spread across social media, claimed that Igbo women were prone to making false accusations, including alleging sexual assault against their husbands. He suggested that…

Democratic Republic of Congo defender Noah Sadiki says his side’s dramatic victory over Nigeria in Rabat was built on one key plan: silence Victor Osimhen, and the Super Eagles become a very different team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old Sunderland man offered a candid assessment after DR Congo edged a tense Africa Playoff final 4-3 on penalties to reach the Intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match had finished 1-1 after 120 minutes, with Nigeria delivering a performance that goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has apologised for. Super Eagles Alex Iwobi vs DR Congo. Photo Credit: CAF Comms DR Congo…

Victor Osimhen has been named among the final three nominees for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s nomination caps a resurgent year that has restored the Super Eagles striker to African football’s top table. CAF confirmed the finalists on Sunday on its official X account, trimming the list from the 10-man shortlist originally released in October. The Galatasaray forward will contest the prestigious honour with Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi. () – #CAFAwards2025 pic.twitter.com/C22pZJc3G7 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) November 16, 2025 It is a significant personal comeback for Osimhen, who missed out on…

The Lagos State government has restated the importance of sustainable solutions to climate change, waste management and environmental degradation during the 2025 Environmental Bees Club (EBC) Members and Handlers’ Sensitisation Programme held in Alausa over the weekend. The Permanent Secretary of the Office of Environmental Services, Dr Tajudeen Gaji, emphasised the need for awareness and personal responsibility in tackling environmental challenges. Represented by the Director of the Environmental Education Unit, Mrs Monsurat Banire, he said the sensitisation programme was designed to inspire action and transform mindsets by engaging young people as agents of change in environmental stewardship. A key feature…

The Super Eagles will lock horns with DR Congo today as they look to secure an international World Cup playoffs spot… Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka has warned that the Super Eagles will put in their maximum effort against DR Congo when both teams lock horns in the final of the CAF World Cup playoffs on Sunday evening.  After failing to top their World Cup qualifiers group, the Super Eagles have an opportunity to redeem themselves in the World Cup playoffs, which they sneaked into by virtue of being one of the best second-placed teams in the qualifiers proper. The Super…

The Senator representing Edo North District at the National Assembly, Adams Oshiomhole, has criticised the immediate past administration in the state over what he described as groundbreakings that yielded no meaningful projects, including the failed Gelegele Port and abandoned housing schemes.  The former governor of the state spoke, while fielding questions from journalists at the weekend in Benin, alleges that the EdoBEST programme is “deceptive,” adding that most schools lacked electricity or Wi-Fi to support its digital monitoring claims.  He further accused the past administration of neglecting public schools and drastically reducing the number of teachers. Oshiomhole, who criticised the media for…

Forum decries protest forbidding Mutfwang from joining APC The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and other party bigwigs welcomed decampees at the weekend in Jos. Also present to receive the defectors were the Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio, who represented President Bola Tinubu. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, the immediate past governor of Plateau State and now Senator representing Plateau South, Simon Lalong, Senator Diket Plang, representing Plateau Central in the National Assembly, and many others were on the ground to receive the decampees. Several loyalists from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria fell to a penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in the final of the CAF World Cup playoffs on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. After defeating Gabon 4-1 on Thursday, Nigeria locked horns with DR Congo in the final game of the CAF World Cup playoffs at the Prince Moulay Hassan Staidum in Rabat. Nigeria had the better quality players on paper going into the fixture, but DR Congo defeated Cameroon in their own semifinal fixture and were sure to give the Super Eagles a run for their money. Congo Dr during the Caf Africa Cup of…

• Party leaders insist convention remains valid, binding • S’West PDP hails Makinde; APC says convention a ‘charade’• INEC officials leave venue early over legal uncertainty • Analysts fear prolonged litigation may upend new NWC• Fintiri distances self from expulsion motion • S’South secretary denies expulsion, reaffirms loyalty to Wike The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has plunged deeper into crisis after a factional convention in Ibadan produced a disputed 19-member National Working Committee (NWC) under new National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, despite conflicting court orders that threaten the party’s legality, cohesion and prospects ahead of future elections. Those elected alongside…