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The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Emem Coffie, has urged Nigerian youths to pursue education and skills acquisition rather than seek quick success, saying both remain critical to career development and economic growth. Coffie made the call while speaking to journalists on Wednesday, where he warned that the growing perception that education was a waste of time could undermine youth development, stressing that academic knowledge provided the foundation for specialisation and professional competence. The PDP candidate said he had sponsored hundreds of students in Akwa Ibom State, Enugu and Abuja as part of his commitment…

LASK attacker Moses Usor has stolen the spotlight in the Super Eagles following his impressive debut for Nigeria against Madagascar last week, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old attacker got off the bench to score the winning goal for Nigeria in their 2-1 win over Madagascar. His gola for the Super Eagles has significantly raised his profile, but his impressive performances did not just start today. He has been a key player for LASK since last season. Usor has pace, directness and attacking ability. Most importantly, he has good numbers. Last seasoon, the Super Eagles star contributed 15 goals and 10 assists…

Fawzi Kehinde The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, and the 2027 Lagos governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, have disagreed over the state government’s management of waste and flooding. The disagreement followed Rhodes-Vivour’s appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, where he raised concerns about waste management and flooding in Lagos and described the state as “stinking.” Responding to the concerns, Wahab said that while some of Rhodes-Vivour’s concerns were legitimate, it was misleading to suggest that the Lagos State Government had no plan beyond clearing refuse after it accumulated.…

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A British maritime agency said on Wednesday that unknown projectiles struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz the previous day. A crude oil tanker, LNG tanker and a third vessel had each “been struck by an unknown projectile”, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) said, without elaborating. The Strait of Hormuz is currently at the centre of the Middle East war between Iran and the United States. Around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passed through the strategic shipping lane before the war. But since the conflict broke out, Tehran has been blocking…

Super Eagles and Alverca defender Isaac James has revealed his biggest ambition after receiving his maiden invitation to the Nigerian National team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old was handed his first senior Nigeria call-up by coach Eric Chelle for the opening 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The defender’s invitation came after an impressive start to the 2026/27 season with Portuguese side Alverca, where he established himself as a regular starter. James started all seven of Alverca’s Primeira Liga matches before the September international break, providing two assists. Super Eagles and Alverca defender Isaac James. Copyright: ImagoxMaciejxRogowskix Get Our Sports…

A room in a building at No. 38 Oluwalogbon Street, Ijooro area of Asa-Dam, Ilorin, Kwara State, was gutted by fire on Tuesday after a spark from solar wiring reportedly ignited combustible materials. The Kwara State Fire Service said it received a distress call about the incident and arrived at the scene at 4:14pm, where firefighters immediately commenced operations to prevent the fire from spreading to other parts of the building. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer of the agency, Hassan Adekunle, a copy of which was obtained by The PUNCH…

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has expressed his disappointment following Nigeria’s crushing 3-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The three-time African champions were the favorites heading into their clash against the Djurtus at the Estádio 24 de Setembro. However, they failed to live up to expectations, as they were thoroughly outplayed and outwitted. Guinea-Bissau’s key players rose to the occasion, with Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé, and Álvaro Djaló all getting on the scoresheet. ​The defeat leaves Nigeria in a precarious position heading into the next round of qualifiers. The Super Eagles currently sit second in the group, three…

Janet Ogundepo Environmental toxins in air, water, food and everyday products may damage sperm and egg quality and reduce the chances of successful in vitro fertilisation, a fertility specialist, Professor Oladapo Ashiru, has warned. Ashiru, Secretary General of the International Federation of Fertility Societies, said endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the environment could affect sperm, eggs, and the developing baby, urging couples planning a pregnancy to discuss their environmental and occupational exposures with qualified fertility specialists. The fertility expert spoke while presenting an update on preconception cleansing at the 2nd African Federation of Fertility Societies and 16th Association for Fertility and Reproductive…

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