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A herder, Hamza Sulaiman, was reportedly killed when gunmen opened fire on grazing animals around the Shen community of Jos South local government area of Plateau state. State Chairman of Gan Allah Fulani Development Association (GAFDAN), and Chairman Coalition of Fulani Registered Organizations, Garba Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident, said three cattle and Sheep were also shot dead during the incident. The chairman said the incident occurred when the deceased and other herders were grazing their cattle. Jafar Jibrin Bayero, uncle to the deceased, who condemned the incident, narrated how the deceased was killed while grazing animals in the area.…

Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, are on the brink of securing their eighth FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup appearance as they prepare to face Algeria in the second leg of their final qualification tie on Friday night in Blida, Soccernet.ng reports. With a commanding 4-0 first-leg victory secured at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, the young Nigerians arrive in North Africa full of confidence and poised to finish the job. The Stade Mustapha Tchaker in Blida may offer a chillier climate, but the Flamingos’ ambitions remain warm and unwavering. Nigeria’s Flamingos. Photo Credit X Nigeria are no…

As the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) exercise commences on Thursday, a centre administrator in Ibadan has called for the presence of medical personnel at the examination centres. Mr Ayobami Adesiyan, the Centre Administrator, Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan (DLC UI), made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. Adesiyan called for first aid and medical emergency personnel at the various centres because of the number of students writing the examination. “It will be better if JAMB is proactive by providing a medical emergency response team and not waiting until there…

Agency A medical expert from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Prof. Zubairu Iliyasu, has said more than 11 million people are currently living with diabetes in Nigeria, with many more remaining undiagnosed. Iliyasu cited recent statistics during his keynote address at the 14th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Clinical Endocrinologists of Nigeria, on Thursday, in Kano. The conference, themed “Endocrinology and Public Health”, brought together medical experts from across Nigeria to discuss the increasing prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases in Nigeria and Africa. Iliyasu emphasised the urgent need for widespread public sensitisation on adopting…

Galatasaray have taken a significant step forward in their ambitious bid to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal, as Arsenal and Manchester United reportedly step away from the race for the prolific Nigerian striker, Soccernet.ng reports. The Turkish champions, impressed by Osimhen’s match-winning performances and his growing influence on and off the pitch, are keen to secure the 26-year-old’s future swiftly. Osimhen, who has scored in high-profile games such as the away clash against Fenerbahçe and the Turkish Cup semifinal tie against Konyaspor, has become a fan favourite at Galatasaray. Nigeria and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit X…

Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has called Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) a major development. Uzodinma, Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), stated this while speaking with journalists in Abuja following a closed-door meeting with other Progressive Governors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oborevwori officially joined the APC on Wednesday. “When a governor joins our party, we view it as a significant event and a moment to commend ourselves and thank Almighty God. “That’s exactly our sentiment. The Progressives Governors resolved today to celebrate this…

A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 22-year- old applicant, Samson Kingsley, should be given 12 strokes of the cane for stealing ceiling fans worth N160,000. Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel, who gave order, warned Kingsley to desist from committing crimes. The convict who resides in Kawo in Kaduna, pleaded guilty to trespass and theft. He begged the court to temper justice with mercy stating that his behaviour influenced by peer pressure. Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, told the court that the case was reported at Gabaswa Police Station Kaduna by Rabiu Abubakar, of same address with the convict…

Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwakwanso, and current governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, are set to dump the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a former aide to President Muhammadu Buhari said. Bashir Ahmad, who served as Buhari’s social media aide, made the claim in a post on X. “Our party, the APC in Kano, is making all possible preparations to welcome Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, along with members of his party, the NNPP, including our Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf,” Ahmad said. Ahmad made the claim the same day that Delta State governor Sheriff…

Nine-time English Premier League Champions, Everton, have sent their staff out to secure the services of Super Eagles and FC Nantes forward, Moses Simon, Soccernet.ng reports. The Toffees have battled and survived relegation in the past two seasons. Now, under new owners and the mentorship of David Moyes, the Merseysiders want to change things at the club, with the hopes of making Everton a top-half Premier League club again. In a bid to progress, the five-time FA Cup winners have identified their primary targets ahead of the summer transfer window, and Moses Simon is one of those. Moses SIMON during…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in Abuja, assured Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta of its support and cooperation as he formally defected to the party. Mr. Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, gave the assurance in a statement while welcoming the governor to the APC. He said the APC was highly elated by the decision of Oborevwori to join its fold along with eminent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. This, he noted, included the state’s immediate past governor and vice-presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2023 presidential election, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa…