Author: Press Room

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will take on Tunisia in their opening game of the 2025 CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, May 1 at the 30 June Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria have pedigree on the continent, but the fixture looks pretty tight, as both teams have some young, exciting talents. Hence, it might be a bit difficult to predict. While Nigeria coach Aliyu Zubairu has some players on his team who currently ply their trades abroad, some of the Junior Carthage Eagles play their trades in Europe or other top teams in North America. In this piece,…

The Northern Democratic Movement (NDM), on Wednesday, rejected the recent call by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and its leader, Yerima Shettima, for a state of emergency in Zamfara State, describing it as inflammatory, baseless, and an act of political desperation. The NDM alleged that Shettima is being used as a proxy by a former Zamfara governor who “depleted the state’s resources” and failed to address insecurity during his tenure. In a statement, the NDM Convener, Ibrahim Sule Sarki, accused Shettima of seeking political relevance through reckless commentary rather than genuine engagement with the challenges facing Northern Nigeria. Sarki…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, on Wednesday, upheld the conviction of Peter Ogban, a professor jailed in 2021 for rigging a senatorial election for Godswill Akpabio, a senator from Akwa Ibom State. Akpabio, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is the president of the Nigerian Senate. The rigging happened in an election he lost before he contested again in 2023, won the election, and was elected the Senate president. Ogban, a professor of Soil Science at the University of Calabar and a returning officer in the 2019 general elections in Akwa Ibom North-West District, was…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the final squad lists and official jersey numbers for the 13 national teams participating in the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, including Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports.  Nigeria will battle it out in Group B alongside Tunisia, Morocco, and Kenya for a place in the quarterfinals. As the team prepares to kick off their campaign against Tunisia on Thursday, CAF has confirmed the squad numbers for the Nigerian players. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles. Photo by IMAGO Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, who has impressed with his performances for Sporting Lagos, has been…

Chima Azubuike The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has launched innovative mobile technologies aimed at combating counterfeit drugs in Nigeria’s North-East region. PUNCH Online reports that at a two-day sensitisation workshop in Gombe, stakeholders from various healthcare sectors were introduced to the “Scan 2 Verify” and “Green Book App” tools designed to authenticate medicines and ensure public safety. Speaking on Wednesday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, who was represented by the Director of Post-Marketing Surveillance, Bitrus Fraden, reassured participants that all drugs registered by NAFDAC are safe and available only through legitimate outlets. Adeyeye further explained…

The South South Zonal chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. At the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over her satirical letter of apology to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, regarding her ordeal in the upper legislative chamber. Natasha was, in March 2025, suspended for six months following her submission of a petition alleging harassment by Akpabio, an accusation which he has firmly denied. Last Sunday, the suspended lawmaker tendered an unreserved apology to the Senate president over the controversial sexual harassment allegation she had levelled against him. In the…

Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ahmed Dangiwa has encouraged continuous dialogue, mutual respect, and the pursuit of shared goals between the leadership of the civil servants’ union and the management of the ministry. Dangiwa stated this when receiving the President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Shehu Mohammed, in his office in Abuja, calling for consistent staff welfare and others to make them a priority in the service. He said, “Together, we can create a work environment that not only meets the aspirations of our workforce but also drives greater productivity, service delivery, and national…

The Police in Lagos on Wednesday brought two men, Paul Yusuf and Reuben Rimamnde, before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing iron rods. The defendants are standing trial before Magistrate Mr Lateef Layeni, on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. They pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on April 21, at the premises of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) located at the Trade Fair complex in Ojo. He alleged that the defendants conspired to steal 200 lengths of 10mm iron rods, valued…

Turkish Super Lig club are plotting a move for Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo during the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Aribo has established himself as an important player for Southampton over the past two seasons. He left Rangers for St. Mary’s three seasons ago, but he struggled to get minutes as the club dropped down to the Championship. However, he grew into the team last season and became a starter. The Super Eagles star featured in 40 games for the Saints in all competitions. And this season, he has featured in 35 of Southampton’s games. Aribo has even had…

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has criticised former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, over a reported statement in which he allegedly expressed regret for serving as running mate to Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 presidential election. Frank, in a statement issued on Wednesday, described the comment—if accurately reported—as disingenuous, claiming Okowa actively lobbied for the vice-presidential slot on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket. While acknowledging the possibility that Okowa may have been misquoted, Frank argued that the former governor’s silence over the report more than 24 hours after it…