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Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, are targeting a convincing victory over Algeria in the first leg of their final FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie, says head coach Bankole Olowookere, Soccernet.ng reports. Coach Olowookere has also urged the Flamingos to maintain focus and intensity, and go all out to dominate their North African opponents. The first leg will be played on Saturday, 19 April, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, as Nigeria aim to take a firm grip on the tie before the return leg in Algeria next week. Nigeria’s Flamingos celebrates a goal. Photo Credit…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe  As the world marks World Liver Day tomorrow, nutrition experts have raised concerns over the rising incidence of liver-related ailments, linking the trend to poor dietary choices and unhealthy lifestyle practices. The food experts urged Nigerians to become more conscious of the critical role the liver plays in sustaining life. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, the experts emphasised the need for proactive dietary adjustments to support liver health, particularly in light of the increasing prevalence of conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis. The liver, often referred to as the body’s metabolic powerhouse, performs over…

Former labour leaders in Rivers State have decried the developments in Rivers State as a”collapse of democracy”. The forum of former labour leaders in Port Harcourt on Thursday, led by its Chairman, Achese Igwe, and Acting Secretary, BennettKalio, faulted the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a State of Emergency in Rivers State without exhausting all available reconciliation processes. They declared that the suspension of democratically elected officers was illegal. Achese Igwe, former National President of NUPENG, who read the statement, warned that the spate of protests against the state of emergency and suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his…

Photo Credit: Davido/Instagram After months of eager anticipation, the wait is finally over! Afrobeats icon Davido has dropped his highly anticipated album ‘5IVE,’ and fans around the world can now exhale in sheer joy. This 17-track album, marking his fifth studio release, follows the massive success of ‘Timeless.’ For Davido, ‘5IVE’ is more than just another album, it’s a “victory lap” celebrating both his personal milestones and the incredible rise of Afrobeats. “This is definitely about celebrating the longevity and how far we’ve come,” he shared with Apple Music.”It’s been a long, long journey. Afrobeats is in an amazing place.…

A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, said the North is occupying the backseat in national development because the leaders could not question former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking as a guest on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, Senator Sani hinted that the killings, poverty, and out-of-school children in the north would have been nipped in the bud had senators from that region told Buhari the truth.”Our refusal to speak the truth to the Buhari regime, our refusal to tell him where he is wrong, led the north to where it is today,”…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has revealed his support for Paris Saint-Germain to win this season’s UEFA Champions League – and his reason has little to do with footballing logic, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite PSG being considered outsiders behind the likes of Arsenal, Barcelona and Inter Milan, Oliseh is rooting for the French giants to go all the way. The Ligue 1 side booked their place in the semi-finals after edging past Aston Villa 5-3 on aggregate, and will now face Arsenal, who stunned defending champions Real Madrid with a 5-1 aggregate triumph. Nigeria Super Eagles legends Sunday Oliseh and…

Lawyer demands N100m compensation, police apology After several months in detention at the Kirikiri correctional facility, 17-year-old Alabi Quadri, who went viral for standing in front of the convoy of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has regained his freedom. Quadri was on Wednesday discharged by Magistrate Adetola Olorunfemi of the Magistrate’s Court in Apapa following legal advice issued by the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Dr Babajide Martins, which cleared him of armed robbery allegations. The court found no credible evidence to sustain the charge. The teenager was arrested in January after being allegedly abducted…

Kenya U-20 captain Baron Ochieng has downplayed the threat posed by Nigeria’s Flying Eagles ahead of their clash at the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Soccernet.ng reports. The Kenyan U-20 squad are drawn in Group B of the tournament alongside Aliyu Zubairu’s boys, Tunisia, and Morocco. But despite the strength of the group as being labeled as a “group of death”, Ochieng insists the team is focused and unshaken. “We have prepared well, and despite the draw, we don’t fear our opponents,” Ochieng said. “Even if we had remained in the previous group, we would still have…

Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has urged Nigerian leaders to return to people-centred governance by prioritising the needs of the poor and marginalised as tribute to the legacy of the late Mallam Aminu Kano, who passed away on April 17, 1983.  While describing the late northern leader as a beacon of hope for the oppressed and a relentless advocate of social justice, equity, and democracy, the party reminded those in power that Aminu Kano’s life was defined by a tireless struggle for the emancipation of the common people.  National Chairman of the party, Falalu Bello, in a statement yesterday to commemorate…

The road to Morocco 2025 is nearing its end, and for Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, just one final hurdle remains – Algeria.  On Saturday, 19 April, the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne will host the first leg encounter in the final round of the African qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. While it’s being billed as a contest, this tie already carries the scent of a mismatch. On paper – and indeed on grass – this is a classic David versus Goliath scenario. But the only stones Algeria will need are courage, organisation, and luck. Because…