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Nigeria’s Flamingos are on the verge of making it to the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after cruising to an excellent 4-0 first-leg victory over Algeria in Ikenne on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Flamingos, runners-up at the last tournament in the Dominican Republic, delivered a dominant display at the Remo Stars Stadium to put themselves firmly in control of their final qualifying tie. Queen Joseph starred with a brace, while Zainab Oluwaseun Raji and Aishat Animashaun also got on the scoresheet in a one-sided affair. Queen Joseph Opening goal for Nigeria Flamingos against Algeria U17 – 2025 FIFA…

The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has condemned a statement by the former vice presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Sen. Datti Baba-Ahmed, who said President Bola Tinubu’s government is ‘questionably constitutional.’ The rebuttal, signed by the National Publicity Secretary of LP, Dr Arabambi Abayomi, was issued to newsmen on Saturday in Kaduna by the party’s National Secretary, Umar Ibrahim. Abayomi said the LP viewed the comment as undemocratic, therefore, dissociating itself from any surreptitious action capable of inciting Nigerians against the present government. He said said the party approached the 2023 General Elections with all the determination…

Chijioke Iremeka and Janet Ogundepo A storm of controversy is currently brewing following a suggestion by a Lagos-based medical doctor that men should have sex 21 times monthly to reduce the risk of prostate cancer—an advice that has drawn sharp criticism, particularly for encouraging extramarital affairs to meet the target. The Chief Medical Director of Heritage Men’s Clinic, Dr Rasheed Abassi, claimed that frequent ejaculation can help prevent prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. In a now-viral statement, he recommended that men who are unable to meet the 21-times benchmark with their wives should consider getting a side chick to make…

Save the Children International (SCI) as part of efforts to check poor immunisation in Lagos State and its negative consequences of children dying from preventable deaths is partnering the state government to implement a new immunisation project to ensure all children are immunised.  Speaking during a one-day workshop organised by SCI for stakeholders in Lagos under its Better Opportunity for Optimal Services and Targeted Immunisation for Zero Dose and Under Immunised Children (BOOST Project) – a four-year (2024-2027), Lagos State Project Manager, and Advocacy Coordinator of the BOOST project in Lagos State, Dr Itunu Dave-Agboola, disclosed that the project is about improving…

The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has denied the rumour that Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was planning to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, said this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Kano. Dungurawa said that Kwankwaso did not need to consult anyone before making any political decision, but emphasised that there were no plans for defection. “We have no business with APC, and do not have any intention to defect,” Dungurawa said, dismissing the rumorus as mere mischief. He described the speculation as baseless and motivated…

French-born midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu netted a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw for Southampton against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 21-year-old, on loan from Chelsea, scored his first-ever Premier League goal in what was his 34th top-flight appearance across two seasons — 12 with Chelsea last term and 22 so far this campaign with the Saints. Ugochukwu’s only previous senior goal came in France’s Ligue 1 for Rennes during the 2021–22 season. Jarrod Bowen had put West Ham ahead shortly after the break, cutting inside to curl a left-footed effort past…

The Imo Police command has arrested three suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) at a hideout in Okigwe Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, who disclosed this in Owerri on Friday said that the arrest was sequel to “sustained operational momentum against criminal elements threatening public safety in the state.” “On April 17, 2025, at about 0120hrs, operatives of the command’s Tactical Teams, in synergy with local vigilante groups, acted on credible intelligence and stormed a suspected IPOB/ESN hideout on Cameron Street, Ubahu, in Okigwe Local Government Area. “On sighting…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Persons with Disabilities Support wing in Kano has kicked against the impending return of Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso to the ruling party. The rejection came less than 24 hours after the Kano chapter of the party declared its willingness to accept the presidential candidate of New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) back into its fold. The National Chairman of the ruling party, Dr. Abdullahi Usmar Ganduje broke the news of Kwankwaso’s plan to join APC, describing his erstwhile political ally as a general wandering around without troops. Addressing journalists on Saturday in Kano, Chairman of APC special…

The first-ever Africa Day celebration in China, championed by Africans, has been scheduled to hold on May 23, as part of efforts to deepen Africa-China relations. The Communications Director for the Centre for China-Africa Discourse Studies (CECADS), Queen Modestus, in a statement, said corporate giants on the continent were already providing massive support for the success of the show, tagged ‘The biggest celebration of black culture in Asia.’ While the identities of the brands are kept under wraps, CECADS hinted that a leading bank in Nigeria and the national carrier of an East African country are leading the pack. The…

20-time English Premier League winners, Manchester United, are interested in securing the services of Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Ruben Amorim’s side are keen on bringing the Napoli loanee to Old Trafford but face stiff competition as Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also in pursuit of the 2023 CAF Player of the Year. As per Turkish Outlet, Sportz, the 26-year-old striker has agreed to a transfer to the Theatre of Dreams ahead of a summer move. Serdar Ali Çelikler: “Victor Osimhen has signed with Manchester United for next season.” pic.twitter.com/Mcar192VH4 — Vince (@Blue_Footy) April 18,…