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Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has warned the rest of his Nigerian teammates against complacency ahead of their clash against Zimbabwe tomorrow, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old played all ninety minutes in Kigali as Nigeria sealed a 2-0 win over the Wasps of Rwanda, courtesy of a double from Victor Osimhen. The win put the Super Eagles back on track for qualification to the FIFA World Cup, but Ekong has warned his teammates to avoid resting on their laurels, telling them there’s still work to be done. William Paul Troost-Ekong and Coach Eric Chelle during the Men FIFA World Cup qualifiers…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday flagged off the contribution of access road to the Second Niger Bridge linking Delta/Anambra States Phase 2A contract. The President, represented by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, described the access roads as critical for trade and commence. He said, “It is my honour and privilege to stand in for the President in the flag off ceremony for the construction contribution of access road to the Second Niger Bridge. “Today mark another milestone of the new hope agenda.Those roads are critical for trade and commence. “The opening of second Niger Bridge in December, 2022 contributed…

  Lara Adejoro Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Monday said one person dies of Tuberculosis every seven minutes despite it being a preventable and curable disease. Tinubu stated this at a community outreach in Sauka, Abuja to commemorate the 2025 World TB Day themed, “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,” with the slogan, “We fit do am.” World TB Day is commemorated on March 24 annually to raise awareness and mobilise efforts, including political commitment to resources and healthcare financing towards TB elimination. She said, “Beyond being a disease; TB is a national emergency that needs…

Nigeria’s hopes of securing back-to-back victories in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers have received a major boost, with head coach Eric Chelle confirming that all Super Eagles players are fit for Tuesday’s crucial encounter against Zimbabwe, Soccernet.ng reports. There had been concerns over the availability of key stars Victor Osimhen and Bright Osayi-Samuel after both players failed to complete Nigeria’s last match against Rwanda. However, Chelle has dispelled any fears, insisting that his squad is in peak condition and ready for action. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, the Malian tactician assured fans that there are no injury…

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate probe into the prison break incident at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the order on Monday, according to his aide, Babatunde Alao. In a statement, the minister described the incident as unfortunate, and vowed to ensure all fleeing inmates are captured. The minister said his men would leverage the service’s biometrics and deployed technology solutions to capture the escapees. Tunji-Ojo also ordered the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi, to visit the facility in Kogi to evaluate the situation,…

Executive Chairman, Kankara Local Government Area, Katsina State, Anas Isah, has said more than 200 non-federal security operatives were working round the clock to help keep terrorists at bay in the area. Isah, who was speaking in an interview with newsmen, said of the number, 180 of them were members of the state government-established Community Watch Corps (CWC). He said more than 100 others were members of the local vigilante, and that all of them work closely with federal government-owned security operatives to combat insecurity. He said the large number of security operatives had contributed in no small measure…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed reports suggesting that Justice Emmanuel Agim accompanied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to a convocation ceremony at the University of Calabar. In a statement on Monday, the apex court’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Akande Festus, clarified that Justice Agim attended the event as an honouree and alumnus, having been deemed worthy by the university’s Governing Council to receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Law. Festus stated, “In light of the reports circulating on social media and other news platforms, we wish to clarify the circumstances surrounding the…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that they will be giving out free jerseys to the first 500 fans who buy tickets for the Super Eagles’ match against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. After beating Rwanda last week, Nigeria will be gunning for back-to-back wins in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers when they lock horns with Zimbabwe in Uyo. The Super Eagles seem to be experiencing a resurgence under the tutelage of coach Eric Chelle, who started on a good note last week. However, it may take a while before fans start to believe in the team again after…

The suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has denied claims that she apologised to the leadership of the Nigerian Senate over the actions to led to her suspension. In a statement issued on Monday, Akpoti-Uduaghan described the reports as false and misleading. Stating that she stands firmly by her actions and words over the issue that led to her suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan said she never issued an apology to the Senate or any individual on the matter. She said, “The purported reports circulating that I have apologized to the Senate and retracted my position are completely untrue. I stand firmly by…

Istanbul’s embattled Ekrem Imamoglu was officially nominated as a presidential candidate by the opposition CHP party for the 2028 elections, a party spokesman told AFP on Monday. The Republican People’s Party, the main opposition party and the second largest party in parliament held a primary election on Sunday, at which the only candidate was Imamoglu, the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Imamoglu has been arrested, interrogated, jailed and stripped of his mayorship in less than a week following a graft and terror probe that the opposition has slammed as a political “coup.” A Turkish court was set…