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The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday revealed a provisional list consisting of 39 players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. Roster for #2026WCQ vs Rwanda and Zimbabwe #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/rljpOZkyyd — Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 4, 2025 The move was unexpected as it was the first time in a long while that the NFF will release a provisional list before a round of Qualifiers. Nonetheless, the list is expected to be cut to 23 eventually. This means that 16 players will be left out. Ahead of the confirmation of the…

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State have arrested a suspected one-chance robber (name withheld). The RRS confirmed this in a post shared on its X handle @rrsLagos767 on Wednesday. It stated that the operatives apprehended the suspect, a 48-year-old member of a 4-man robbery gang, on Monday at 8 p.m., near MKO Abiola Garden, in the Ojota area of the state. “RRS apprehended a member of a 4-man ‘one chance’ gang and recovered a Toyota Camry 1999 model belonging to the gang members. “The suspect was apprehended while holding in their…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the leadership of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) that emerged from the recent party’s emergency national convention. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in the judgment, held that there was evidence that NRM served on INEC a valid notice of its emergency national convention. Justice Egwuatu, who agreed with the argument of the party’s lawyer, Oladimeji Ekemba, also held that it was wrong for the electoral umpire to have refused to monitor the exercise as the law mandated it to do. The News Agency of…

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on Wednesday, which is investigating her conduct during last week’s plenary session. The female lawmaker had previously engaged in a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat allocation. Akpoti-Uduaghan also accused Akpabio of publicly humiliating her and obstructing her motions and bills on the Senate floor. Her refusal to accept the new seating arrangement led to the Senate President denying her the opportunity to speak during the session.In response, the Senate referred the matter to its…

The Rivers State Government says it is yet to receive the resolutions of the State House of Assembly regarding the Supreme Court’s judgment delivered on February 28, 2025. On Monday, the Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led assembly had during its sitting issued Governor Siminalayi Fubara a 48-hour ultimatum to present the 2025 budget of the State before it. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, the government clarified that as of close of work on March 4, neither the governor’s office, the deputy Governor, nor the…

President Bola Tinubu has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 88th birthday as “controversial” while eulogising the latter’s contributions to nation-building. Tinubu in a statement signed on Wednesday, also described the former statesman as an “extraordinary leader ” whose contributions to Nigeria’s development remain indelible. According to Tinubu, Obasanjo’s regular interventions in national affairs, although sometimes controversial, have helped shape public policies and put leaders in check. “Sometimes controversial, former President Obasanjo’s regular interventions in national affairs have helped shape public policies and acted as a check on leadership. “At 88, the former president is still gaining strength. I…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle made a big splash on Monday when he released the squad list for Nigeria’s games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe this March, Soccernet.ng reports. The Malian tactician, appointed in January, cast a wide net with a 39-man provisional list ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. It was a squad that ticked several boxes — combining the experience of established stars with the promise of fresh faces. The inclusion of Nigerian league players and the recall of long-forgotten names signalled a new era of meritocracy and open-door policy. Eric Chelle after the Nigeria Football…

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented a certificate of approval to FirstBank Group to commence construction of its eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic City. Sanwo-Olu made the presentation during his speech at the ground-breaking ceremony held on Wednesday. The bank has announced that it is constructing a 40-storey edifice, set to be the tallest building in Nigeria. It described the project as an engineering and environmental marvel, featuring technologically advanced, eco-friendly, and sophisticated construction that will set a new standard for the financial services sector in Africa. He said, “FirstBank, as always, has taken the lead. I…

In Summary:According to UNCTAD data, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to Africa declined to around $45 billion, representing only roughly 3.5% of global FDI.In Africa, Egypt leads the list of countries with the highest FDI due to mergers and acquisitions. As of 2024, Egypt has received over $35 billion in FDI, which was one-third of Africa’s total FDI.China is currently considered the largest foreign investor in Africa, contributing significantly to the overall FDI figures. This article highlights how much each country has received in FDI, their key sectors that attract the investment and their projected rank due to the FDI they stand…

Idowu Abdullahi The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the United States’ temporary halt in healthcare funding will not hinder malaria elimination efforts in the country. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed that the apex government was working on a policy to ensure the funding gap was bridged by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. PUNCH Healthwise reports that after his inauguration, US President, Donald Trump, signed an executive order to immediately pause the country’s foreign aid to ensure they are efficient and consistent with US foreign policy under the ‘America First agenda.’ The aid is funded…