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The National President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Mohammed Ibrahim, has lamented the worsening economic hardship facing workers while calling for unity and a more responsive approach from the government as Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr across the country. In a Sallah message personally signed on Friday, Ibrahim congratulated union members, the Muslim Ummah, and Nigerians at large on the successful completion of Ramadan, describing the period as one marked by discipline, sacrifice, and devotion. The SSANU president praised the spiritual commitment demonstrated during Ramadan, noting that the act of fasting reflects deep submission to the will of God.…

By Hannah Johnson The Delta State Government has condemned reports of women being harassed and sexually assaulted during the Ozoro Festival, describing the acts as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, called on security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. “We are calling on the police and other security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of these heinous acts and bring them to justice. No individual or group should be allowed to hide under the guise of a…

The All Progressives Congress has extended warm felicitations to Nigerians, particularly the Muslim Ummah, on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, urging citizens to uphold the virtuous values of Ramadan—charity, obedience, and self-reflection while fostering peace, unity, and progress across the nation. APC, in a statement through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, urged Nigerians on Friday to use Eid-el-Fitr to show kindness and support to the needy and less fortunate. The statement partly read, “The All Progressives Congress heartily rejoices with Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. “A major Islamic festival to express gratitude to…

After months of anticipation following that historic Red Bull Symphonic performance in Brooklyn, Asake has officially released “Worship” (also known as Alhamdulilah) featuring French-Algerian powerhouse DJ Snake. The song isn’t your typical high-tempo Afrobeats rager; instead, it’s an atmospheric, mid-tempo record that leans heavily into Asake’s reflective and spiritual side. Lyrically, “Worship” is a song of gratitude and resilience. Asake uses the verses to acknowledge his journey from the streets of Lagos to global stages, centering the track around the refrain of “Alhamdulillah.” Bringing DJ Snake into the mix adds a massive global layer to the sound. For those who…

Man City coach, Pep Guardiola, has expressed surprise over the Confederation of African awarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco suggesting the decision was made without transparency. Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Friday quoted Guardiola as saying, “Pep Guardiola on AFCON verdict: “It’s a surprise! I don’t know the reason… but it’s a decision made behind-the-scenes. “What happens everywhere is what we see, it’s not happened, it always happens behind the scenes and you don’t see their faces.” PUNCH Online reports that the Confederation of African Football has awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to…

Agency  The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has sealed a Bond Chemicals factory in Oyo State over environmental infractions linked to the discharge of untreated industrial waste. The enforcement action, disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the agency’s Assistant Director of Press, Nwamaka Ejiofor, followed verified complaints from members of the public about the release of wastewater with a strong offensive odour from the facility. According to NESREA, a compliance inspection carried out on February 18 revealed that the factory lacked a functional effluent treatment plant, a critical requirement for managing industrial waste. The agency said the…

Liverpool have strongly spoken out after defender Ibrahima Konaté was targeted with racist abuse on social media following their big win over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League, Soccernet.ng reports. Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield, sealing a 4-1 aggregate victory to reach the quarter-finals. But the match has been overshadowed by online attacks directed at Konaté. The French defender was heavily involved in several key moments during the game. One of the most important came early on, when he accidentally collided with Victor Osimhen. The impact led to a serious arm injury for the Nigerian striker. Konaté also faced…

Mohamed Salah will miss Liverpool’s trip to Brighton on Saturday with a muscle injury — a major blow for manager Arne Slot as he hunts a Champions League place next season. The Egyptian forward was forced off at Anfield on Wednesday after scoring in Liverpool’s 4-0 victory against Galatasaray, which sealed their place in the quarter-finals of this year’s Champions League. In-form Salah, 33, has scored in three of his past four starts after an uncharacteristic lean spell. “It’s unusual,” Slot said at his pre-match press conference on Friday. “As a result of that I think you can expect the…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has opened up on Nigeria’s recent struggles on the international stage, Soccernet.ng reports. The Udinese shot-stopper, who has been part of the Nigerian setup since 2019, reflected honestly on the team’s disappointment at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria went into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with high hopes of lifting the trophy, but their journey ended in heartbreak. After reaching the semi-finals, they lost on penalties to hosts Morocco and had to settle for a third-place finish. Okoye was not part…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has felicitated with Muslims across the country on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, urging them to uphold the values of discipline, self-denial, purity, sacrifice, and anti-corruption imbibed during the Ramadan period. Olukoyede gave the charge in Abuja on Friday in his Sallah message to the nation, where he commended Muslim faithful for demonstrating strength and unwavering faith in Almighty Allah throughout the fasting period. He encouraged them to sustain these virtues beyond the Ramadan season, noting that they are essential for personal growth and national development. “As we celebrate…