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Nigeria recorded their first win of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday, thanks to a brace from striker Victor Osimhen which secured a 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Saturday PUNCH reports. The Galatasaray striker netted two first half goals to mark his first involvement in the qualifying series and also took his national team tally to 25 goals, displacing Segun Odegbami to become Nigeria’s second all-time scorer behind the late Rashidi Yekini. After giving the team an injury scare when he fell on his hands in the opening minute of the game, Osimhen…

Ever since former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the polity has been awash with projections and speculations about the likely impact of that move on the 2027 presidential election, LEO SOBECHI and ADAMU ABUH report. Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s sudden defection to the fifth-rated Social Democratic Party (SDP) has sparked off intense conversations about the outlook of 2027 general election. At a time, the former governor and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was found hobnobbing with chieftains of…

Napoli-owned forward, Victor Osimhen, is now officially the second-highest goal scorer for the Super Eagles following his first-half brace against Rwanda, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Super Eagles attacker opened the scoreline for Eric Chelle’s troops during their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against the Wasps at the Amavubi Stadium. A cross from Ademola Lookman from the set piece was well met by the in-form Galatasaray forward, who slotted the goal past Ntwari Fiacre. At this point, he was at 24 goals, which surpassed Segun Odegbami’s long-standing 23-goal record. Victor Osimhen of Nigeria during the TotalEnergies Caf Africa Cup of Nations Afcon…

Convinced that Nigeria stands to gain a lot from the establishment of Inland Dry Ports (IDPs) at strategic locations across the country, the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC) is pressing on with the implementation of the idea with utmost commitment. At the recent Kaduna International Trade Fair, the NSC educated stakeholders about its functions as the ports economic regulator, including how it provides platforms that can enable the establishment of IDPs. At the Fair, the Deputy Director of the Kaduna Port Office, Buba Danjuma, disclosed that so far the agency has facilitated the establishment of IDPs in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina…

In this feature, a Nigerian man narrates how some partners exploit legal and immigration systems as a tool for revenge, using them to arrest and deport their spouses, VICTOR AYENI writes When Fred Omoruyi first met Jane in Accra, Ghana, in 2019, he had no idea that their acquaintance would spiral into a nightmare—one that would push him to the brink of deportation in the United Kingdom. The 33-year-old, a professional footballer who grew up in Benin City, Edo State, left Nigeria in 2009, shortly after his secondary school education. After relocating to Ghana to pursue his lifelong dream of…

Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has dismissed insinuations in some quarters that the party has become a beautiful bride for disgruntled and internally displaced politicians seeking refuge, stressing that the party remains a movement driven by young people and women who want real change in Nigeria. Speaking with journalists on Friday, Adebayo noted that it was normal for people who are not satisfied with the state of affairs to find a remedy to such dissatisfaction by going to places where they think they could have a…

Wale Akinselure A non-governmental organisation, School Anti-Bullying Force, has trained over 250 counsellors across Lagos State’s six educational districts on tackling bullying in schools. At the training held at the University of Lagos, the founder of the NGO, Mrs Mariecollete Kekong, said the aim was to not only eradicate bullying in schools but to also create a safe place where children could learn unhindered. “The programme is to add to the knowledge these counsellors have. It is to teach them to help children identify bullying, eradicate it, prevent it and stand up against it,” she said. Kekong, according to the…

Victor Osimhen was the hero as the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a crucial 2-0 win over Rwanda in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Napoli striker, currently on loan at Galatasaray, netted a first-half brace to breathe life into Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying campaign, which had previously been hanging by a thread. Nigeria entered the encounter with immense pressure, having picked up only three points from their opening four matches. But the Super Eagles delivered a composed first-half performance to silence the home crowd at the Amahoro Stadium. Osimhen opened the scoring in…

Fuel prices are surging across Africa, straining urban centers the most. Here are the top 10 African cities hardest hit by 2025’s fuel price hikes.In Summary In cities like Harare and Nairobi, public transport costs have increased by over 100% due to fuel price hikes.In Dakar, the price of basic goods has risen by 40% since fuel costs directly impact transportation and logistics.While Nigeria removed fuel subsidies, Morocco still controls prices to limit inflation—but at a huge economic cost.Deep Dive!!!Fuel prices have skyrocketed across Africa in 2025, putting immense financial strain on urban populations. Transportation costs have doubled in some regions,…

To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, Executive Director Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), Akin Akingbulu, has urged policy-makers, civil society organisations, the media and the private sector to work together in challenging harmful societal norms, promoting economic empowerment and amplifying women’s voice. Akingbulu emphasised the need for positive action, especially on barriers, which hinder effective female representation in governance in the country. He stressed the need for political parties to restructure their internal systems to ensure women are provided more space to emerge as candidates and winners in elections. He sought comprehensive financial inclusion programmes that provide women…