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Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has lost his bid to be re-elected into the FIFA Council, Soccernet.ng reports. The FIFA Council is the most powerful football decision making body, and it comprises of 37 members, who are elected across the various confederations. It is generally made up of the FIFA President, eight vice presidents and 28 other members elected by the member associations. Pinnick has been a member of that body since 2021, when he won the elections in Africa. However, he has been campaigning for a second term in recent months. Unfortunately, his efforts…

A former House of Representatives member, Chief Sam Onuigbo, says the gale of defections in the nation’s political space can be minimised if parties practice internal democracy. Onuigbo, who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency of Abia in the Sixth National Assembly, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. NAN reports that some political office holders, particularly members of the National Assembly, have recently defected from their respective political parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The most notable was the defection of four Labour Party members of…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday told the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi SAN, the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseden Babatunde Ogunjimi, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, to ignore the letter written by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration introducing local government chairmen elected during the February 22 council poll. Describing the letter as shameful, the opposition party contended that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) council bosses were impostors who lacked the locus standi to be introduced as legitimate public officials. This was contained in a…

A visitation panel set up by Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has found that only nine out of 31 private health training institutions in the state meet the required operational standards. The panel, which was inaugurated on October 25, 2024, submitted its findings on Wednesday, highlighting widespread noncompliance with regulatory and professional standards among the majority of the institutions. Presenting the report at Government House, Katsina, the panel chairman and Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Dr. Faisal Kaita, noted that several colleges were operating below acceptable standards. “The majority of these private health training institutions are unfit to operate…

Ikenna Obianeri In a move to reduce the rising cases of stroke in Nigeria, the World Stroke Organisation, in collaboration with Stroke Action Nigeria, the Federal Medical Centre, Onitsha, the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba and the Asaba Specialist Hospital, on Tuesday commenced a four-day sensitisation training for medical and ancillary health workers in Anambra State. The training, themed ‘Addressing the Rising Burden of Stroke in Nigeria,’ has over 200 participants, including healthcare professionals and service providers. The initiative is aimed at equipping them with the relevant skills in stroke prevention, early detection, and management. Speaking at the event which was…

Afrobeats artist Dr Kells has released his debut album “Son of Grace.” Sponsored by VOLKOV LLC, the album reflects resilience, faith, and personal growth. Dr Kells pours emotions like pain, joy, and love into the project, bringing his experiences to life through the music. With tracks like “Eledumare,” “Zombie,” and “Jogodo,” he explores gratitude, love, and life before and after surgery. From upbeat bangers to slower, reflective moments, ‘Son of Grace’ takes listeners on a journey. Listen to “Son of Grace” below.

Zimbabwe have unveiled a 23-man squad for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria later this month, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Warriors, who have never qualified for a World Cup, currently sit bottom of Group C with two points from two games. Their campaign resumes against Benin on March 20 before they take on Nigeria five days later, aiming to revive their qualification hopes. Head coach Michael Nees has recalled former captain Knowledge Musona, while several players based in Europe and South Africa have also made the squad. Nigeria Super Eagles vs Zimbabwe. Photo by IMAGO Musona…

The political crisis in Rivers State escalated dramatically on Wednesday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara was denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt. This move marks the latest chapter in an ongoing power struggle between the governor and lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Arriving at the assembly complex with top government officials including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, Fubara was met with a locked gate. The message was clear: entry was not an option. Addressing journalists at the…

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will dump the Labour Party (LP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an appearance on TVC on Wednesday, Bwala said members of the LP are dumping the party for the APC. He said, “Do you know we are emptying the Labour Party? It’s not because we go and ask them to come; they are coming. Valentine Ozigbo has joined us. Balami has joined us. Even Peter Obi will join us.” Bwala further stated that Obi will not contest…

A 21-year-old notorious bandit leader, Salisu Mohammed, also known as Dogo Saleh, has been killed by his own gang members after being apprehended by operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. Saleh, identified as a hitman for criminal gangs operating in Rijana Forest, Kaduna State, was linked to multiple kidnappings and killings along the Kaduna-Lokoja-Enugu highway. According to FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, intelligence-led operations led to his arrest on March 3 at Gidan Abe Forest while he was en route to Bwari Area Council, FCT. The police recovered an AK-49 rifle, two magazines, 60 rounds…