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Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has expressed delight at his team’s growing confidence following his team’s victory over Egypt, Soccernet.ng reports. A morale-boosting 2-1 victory over host nation Egypt in a pre-tournament friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday has set up Zubairu’s troops ahead of their first group game. The friendly win comes just 48 hours after the Nigerian U-20 squad landed in the Egyptian capital, and Zubairu believes the result offers the perfect boost ahead of their U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opening match against Tunisia. Get Our Sports News First—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!…

The Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence has commended the former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, and the incumbent governor of the state, Sheriff Oborevwori, for what it called a landmark decision to exit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside House of Assembly members, local government chairmen, party leaders, and supporters. Speaking Tuesday in Abuja, the group urged Arewa governors, who are still undecided, to rise above partisanship and focus on national interest by immediately embracing the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Coordinator, Arewa Youths for Peaceful…

Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis, currently plying his trade at Turkish Süper Lig club Göztepe, is still vying for a move away from the Gürsel Aksel Stadium this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles invitee has earlier emerged as a transfer target for several European clubs, including Leeds United and VfB Stuttgart. The 20-year-old has made a positive impression with his performance, with scouts from Germany, England, and France reportedly monitoring his progress. Dennis, who joined Göztepe from HB Academy Abuja in January 2023, quickly rose through the ranks to become a key player for the club. Yunus Akgun of Galatasaray…

Uthman Salami The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, has cautioned residents against patronising untrained birth attendants. Ogunyemi gave the warning during a medical outreach organised by the Simisola Alabi Foundation, an initiative focused on enhancing maternal and child health across Lagos State. Speaking during the medical outreach held on Saturday in the Obalende area of Lagos, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Kemi Ogunyemi, said, “Maternal deaths happen too often because women avoid hospitals. “Health insurance removes the financial barrier to quality care.” She reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to making…

When was the last time you heard Olamide and Wizkid on a track together? It’s been a minute, right? Since songs like ‘Totori‘ and ‘For Example’ (remember that Kayswitch feature?), the duo has been quiet on the collab front. But they’re back, and they’ve brought the heat with a new track titled ‘Kai!’ ‘Kai!’ is a feel-good, dance-ready tune packed with swagger, nightlife buzz, and cheeky flirtation. It’s all about enjoying the moment, living large, and being completely taken by a woman who has you at a loss for words — all you can say is ‘Kai!’ The lyrics set…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to the commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to uphold the principles of transparency, equity, and service excellence in the discharge of their duties. The Vice President gave the advice in his keynote address at the 2025 retreat for the newly inaugurated members of the RMAFC in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, themed ‘Understanding the Role of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission and Other Stakeholders/Agencies in Nation Building.’ Shettima, represented by his Technical Adviser on Public Debt Management and Revenue Mobilisation, Mr. Ibrahim Natagwandu, reminded the RMAFC commissioners that…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the redeployment of four Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to streamline operations within the Federal Civil Service and ensure continuity in leadership across key ministries. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations, the changes are aimed at strengthening service delivery and aligning civil service functions with the priorities of the current administration. Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe has been redeployed from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to the Ministry of Regional Development, where she is expected to understudy the outgoing Permanent Secretary, who retires…

Environmental experts have sounded the alarm, warning that several coastal communities in Rivers State and the wider Niger Delta region are facing an existential threat if urgent action is not taken to enforce environmental protection laws, saying these communities could disappear by 2050. The dire prediction was made during a workshop in Port Harcourt on conflict in coastal communities, organised by Academic Associates PeaceWorks (AAPW) in Port Harcourt, with funding from the European Union’s C7 project. Speaking at the workshop, Executive Director of AAPW, Dr. Judith Burdin Asuni, stressed the devastating impact of climate change on the Niger Delta, stressing…

Victor Osimhen has paid a touching tribute to Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions Remo Stars by gifting the club a generous sum of N10 million in celebration of their historic league title win, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker, currently enjoying a stellar season on loan at Galatasaray, is said to have split the donation equally between the players and the technical staff. The gesture comes after Remo Stars clinched their first-ever NPFL crown with a gritty 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday. Osimhen, who has established a close relationship with Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede —…

The Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA) has called on the federal government to provide funding for political parties in order to prevent undue influence by wealthy individuals and ensure the sustainability of democracy in Nigeria. The association argues that the current state of political parties is detrimental to the nation’s democracy and that government support could address these challenges. Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara State, NPSA President Professor Hassan Salihu emphasised that political parties are critical to the survival and growth of democracy. He pointed out that if political parties are strengthened, a significant portion of Nigeria’s political challenges could be…