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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will kick off their 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against familiar North African foes Tunisia at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. Historically, Nigeria have enjoyed a solid record against North African sides at the U20 level, and they will be confident of making a strong start in Group A against the Junior Carthage Eagles. A deep dive into the archives shows that while Nigeria have been competing in the U20 AFCON since its inception in the late 1970s, their first encounter with a North African team came in…

Janet Ogundepo As Nigerian workers join millions around the globe to commemorate International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2025 today, the Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State chapter, has called for improved welfare packages for doctors and other healthcare workers in the country to curb japa syndrome. The association warned that if the government at all levels fails to address the root causes of this migration, the survival of the health sector could be in jeopardy. In an exclusive interview with PUNCH Healthwise, the Lagos NMA Chairman, Dr Babajide Saheed, outlined a list of demands in line with stemming the tide…

The National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has commended the Federal Government for approving the establishment of the Textile and Garment Development Board, describing the move as a major step toward re-industrialising Nigeria’s economy. In a statement released Wednesday and signed by Union President John Adaji Peters and General Secretary Issa Aremu Godonu Ali Baba, the union hailed President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what it called a bold initiative to revive the country’s long-neglected textile industry. “It is commendable that the current administration is taking practical steps to re-industrialise the country and restore the labour-intensive…

Court dismisses Fubara-backed suit against Amaewhule, 26 lawmakersThe Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has been criticised for ordering naval personnel to the residence of the suspended Deputy Governor of the state, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and forcibly removing three vehicles.  The Guardian gathered that the naval officers, allegedly acting on the instruction of the Sole Administrator, carried out the operation in a commando-style raid, taking away two Toyota Hilux vehicles and one Toyota Hiace Bus.  The action took place in the early hours of Friday, April 25, and has since sparked condemnation statewide.  Reacting, the Senior Special Adviser on Media to the…

The Edo State government has demolished a residential duplex allegedly linked to kidnapping and organ harvesting in Benin City. The Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Mr Fred Itua, disclosed this in a statement yesterday, revealing that the demolished property was the site of a gruesome crime involving the abduction and killing of a young woman for organ harvesting. He stated that the suspect had been arrested in Lagos and would be extradited to Edo State for prosecution. Itua stressed that the building where the crime was committed belonged to the father of the suspected kidnapper and organ harvester,…

Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce currently leads the race to secure the signature of Super Eagle star, Wilfred Ndidi, ahead of the upcoming summer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Ndidi’s time at Leicester City appears to be winding down as interest in the Super Eagles midfielder heats up following the club’s relegation to the English Championship. Per reports from Africa Foot, the Yellow Canaries have emerged as frontrunners in the race to sign the Nigerian international, who is reportedly keen to continue playing top-flight football next season. Further reports suggest that the player’s summer move is almost certain, with Turkey looking like…

Less than a week after Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was officially welcomed to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), his Akwa Ibom counterpart, Umo Eno, has heightened speculation about following suit, describing the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a “spoilt plane” incapable of reaching his desired political destination in 2027. Speaking at a Town Square meeting for Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency on Tuesday, held at QIC Central School, Ikot Akpankuk, Eno told the crowd, “If you wanted to travel with Ibom Airline, and on the verge of taking off, it developed a fault that won’t enable it to…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned account officers against encouraging internet fraudsters to commit fraud through multiple account creation or alerting their customers that they are under investigation by the EFCC and that their accounts have been flagged. The Acting Zonal Director of EFCC in Rivers State, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Adebayo Adeniyi, stated this while addressing bank compliance officers on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. “In as much as you have to protect the bank, don’t do so at the detriment of the nation. Do not protect the bank and destroy the image of your…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will kick off their campaign at the 2025 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with a crunch clash against familiar foes Tunisia at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Thursday, May 1. The Group B opener is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. local time (15:00 GMT), and fans across the continent can catch the action live on CAF’s official broadcast partners, including SuperSport and AfroSport TV. CAF TV on YouTube may also provide coverage in regions without broadcast access. Of course, Soccernet.ng will be on standby to feed their audience with a minute-by-minute live commentary…

Anozie Egole The Nigeria Customs Service said it intercepted 11 containers carrying unregistered sex drugs, expired foodstuffs, and other contraband worth N921bn at Apapa Ports between January and till date. Addressing journalists while showcasing the seized containers in Apapa on Wednesday, the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated that the 11 containers comprised five 40-foot containers, two 20-foot containers, and four additional seizures of loosely concealed contraband items, “with a total duty paid value of N921bn.” He explained that out of the 11 seized containers, five were carrying sex-enhancement drugs adding that the items constituted a clear danger to…