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Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has named Super Eagles legend Stephen Keshi as the greatest African defender of all time, placing him ahead of a host of illustrious names, Soccernet.ng reports. The centre-back was put through an elimination-style game by the Saudi Pro League’s media team, where he had to choose between some of Africa’s most celebrated defenders until only one remained. The challenge began with a tough choice between Cameroon’s two-time Africa Cup of Nations-winning captain Rigobert Song and Ivorian and Arsenal great Kolo Touré. After some deliberation, Troost-Ekong opted for Song, a decision that set the tone for a…

The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travelers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The US Mission in Nigeria posted the warning via its X on Monday. The immigration authorities have clarified that consular officers can access an individual’s full immigration history, making it nearly impossible to avoid penalties for past violations. They further emphasised that travelers are responsible for adhering to the terms of their visa and that ignorance of visa regulations will not be accepted as an excuse. The post read,…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the launch of its Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship Programme aimed at empowering young people from the Niger Delta region with advanced training and skills. The commission management revealed that the scholarship is designed to help selected individuals acquire specialisations in their fields of study, thereby enabling them to compete on a global scale in various professional disciplines. The scheme is open to suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees in specific professional fields, including Agricultural Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Information Technology, Medical Sciences, Law, and Architecture. NDDC noted that this…

Janet Ogundepo Maternal health experts have identified a lack of public awareness, religious and cultural beliefs, and the high cost of surgery as major factors pushing many pregnant women to refuse caesarean sections. The senior health professional lamented that despite being warned of the dangers of having a vaginal delivery due to certain health reasons, some of the expectant mothers still hold onto their religious beliefs to refuse CS. The gynaecologists also noted that societal stigma such as mockery from other women and the fear of being tagged “expensive or a waster” by relatives discouraged many expectant mothers from accepting…

Following the recent heated debate over financial expectations in gospel music, Pastor Femi Lazarus has taken to Instagram to acknowledge Timi Dakolo’s advocacy for gospel musicians. Sharing a picture of himself with singer Timi Dakolo and Pastor Emmanuel Iren on Monday, Lazarus praised Dakolo, calling him a “music legend” and urging people to give him his flowers. He also acknowledged Dakolo’s concerns for musicians saying, “My brother #timidakolo is a music legend. Give him his flowers. What a man! He genuinely carries the burdens of musicians. His concerns are real. I love you.” The pastor further emphasised the need for…

The Edo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspect alleged to have killed his fiancée, identified as Mama Hallelujah, and her three-year-old daughter, Miracle. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the development in a statement released on Tuesday in Benin and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Yamu revealed that the bodies of the mother and child were discovered on March 18 by a concerned neighbour in Ovbiogoe Community, near Ekiadolor, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state. He explained that the neighbor had alerted the police after…

The Federal Government has launched a crackdown on individuals and organizations involved in the unauthorised printing of National Identification Number cards, warning that offenders will face legal action. The National Identity Management Commission, in a statement issued on Monday, said it had observed the indiscriminate production of fake NIN cards by cyber cafés and other entities, who charge unsuspecting Nigerians exorbitant fees for the illegal service. The agency described the act as a violation of the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 and cautioned Nigerians against using or accepting such unauthorized cards as valid identification. “The so-called NIN card is…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has hailed Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman for his impressive performance for his club and country, Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Everton forward was honoured by the Nigerian national team for winning the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year award. On the eve of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Lookman was celebrated by his teammates and coaching crew during the team’s dinner. Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s pre-game warm up against Rwanda. [Photo Credit/ X].In a video shared on social media, the Super…

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A coalition, canvassing democracy and development, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, following the suspension of 10 House of Assembly members. While condemning the alleged anti-democratic action of Governor Dauda Lawal, the group urged the President to invoke the law for a minimum period of six months. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, its convener, Ibrahim Yakubu, claimed that Governor Lawal’s actions have plunged the state into economic sabotage, anarchy, and instability. The lawmakers, comprising four members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and six from the Peoples…