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The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Sunday welcomed a group of defectors from the All Progressives Congress in Madobi Local Government Area of Kano State into NDC. In a statement shared on his official X account, the former Kano State governor expressed delight over the development. “I was elated to receive a group of defectors from Madobi Local Government who have left the APC to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). “I warmly welcomed them into our fold and assured them of fair and comfortable positions within our party. “We continue to grow stronger,…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face tournament hosts Côte d’Ivoire in a potentially blockbuster semi-final at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes after coach Abdul Maikaba’s boys suffered a crushing 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group B match on Sunday at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro.The Flying Eagles went into the game knowing they had already secured a place in the last four following impressive victories over Ghana (4-2) and Togo (3-0). However, Burkina Faso produced a disciplined performance to hand Nigeria their first defeat of the competition and leapfrog them to the…

The Northern Christian Association has backed the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria over their recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu, accusing the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala, of attempting to sow discord within the Christian community. The association said the Catholic bishops spoke not only on issues affecting the Catholic Church but also on matters concerning Christians and Nigerians generally, insisting that their intervention was in the national interest. The NCA’s position follows a controversy sparked by comments attributed to Bwala after the Catholic bishops met with Tinubu and raised concerns over the country’s socio-economic and…

Super Eagles forward Philip Otele could be on the verge of sealing a move to Serie A, with Lecce closing in on an agreement with Swiss side Basel, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old only joined Basel last summer from UAE Pro League club Al Wahda after previous spells in Romania and Lithuania. However, his stay in Switzerland was short-lived as he was sent on loan to newly promoted Bundesliga side Hamburg during the second half of the season. Otele’s future has remained uncertain since returning from Germany. Although Hamburg had the option to sign him permanently for €4.5 million, they decided against activating the clause despite his…

The Kospi ended July with a powerful rebound, while the Bitcoin price stayed remarkably steady despite several major headlines. We watched the Kospi recover sharply as the Bitcoin hovered near $64,300, showing little interest in politics, stock market swings, or a major crypto security breach.July closed with markets moving in different directions. South Korean equities staged an impressive comeback, while crypto traders chased memecoins and tokenized assets instead of pushing Bitcoin higher. Even so, Bitcoin continued trading within a familiar range, reflecting patience.Bitcoin (BTC)24h7d30d1yAll timeDiscover: The Best Token PresalesBitcoin Price Stays Calm After Hardware Wallet ExploitA major security incident became…

Citing the nutritional benefits of eggs, nutrition experts have urged parents to divert money used in buying biscuits, sweets, and other sugar-sweetened beverages into buying eggs for children under five. They explained that feeding children under five an egg daily can help in curbing Nigeria’s high burden of malnutrition. They urged parents not to allow soaring food inflation to deny their children the basic high-nutrient food, such as eggs, they need for healthy growth and brain development. Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and nutrients, according to the World Health Organisation. It explained…

Politics, human interest and entertainment dominated today’s headlines as businessman Farooq Oreagba recounted his journey from becoming a dollar millionaire at 30 to working as a labourer in England five years later. Also, fresh political tensions emerged after the APC backed Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in a development that piles more pressure on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Also making headlines were the death of veteran juju musician St Janet, the emotional reunion of a Nigerian woman with her mother’s three siblings after three decades, and the Presidency’s sharp rebuttal of comments by former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan.…

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has officially been unveiled as a new Eintracht Frankfurt player ahead of the 2026–27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. The Bundesliga club had been pursuing the 25-year-old throughout the summer and eventually agreed a deal worth around €10 million (₦15.7 billion) plus add-ons with Belgian champions Club Brugge, bringing an end to his four-year spell in Belgium. Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad were also interested in signing the Super Eagles midfielder, setting up a two-way transfer battle before Frankfurt eventually won the race for his signature. ???? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????? ???????????????? A place where another Eagle awaits.#SGE pic.twitter.com/fKfbuOOwWu— Eintracht Frankfurt (@Eintracht)…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has warned applicants to disregard a fake recruitment update claiming that a status-check portal for the next phase of its recruitment will open on Monday, August 3. The board issued the warning in a post on its X handle on Sunday. In the post, CDCFIB shared a copy of the purported “Official Announcement” and prominently marked it with a red “FAKE” watermark. The forged notice claimed that candidates who participated in the recent medical screening would be able to check their recruitment status through the official recruitment portal from August 3.…

Super Falcons’ preparations for their final Group C match against Egypt at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have suffered a major setback after two key Nigerian stars were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Soccernet.ng reports. Defender Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini will both miss the decisive group-stage encounter after disciplinary incidents during Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia.The Super Falcons bounced back from their opening 3-2 defeat to Malawi with a determined win over Zambia, but the victory came at a cost as both players received punishments that automatically rule them out of…