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Nigeria defender Chidozie Awaziem was left devastated on Friday night after FC Nantes were officially relegated from Ligue 1 following a painful 1-0 defeat to title-chasing RC Lens, Soccernet.ng reports. The result at Stade Bollaert-Delelis confirmed Nantes’ fall into Ligue 2 with one match still left to play this season. The eight-time French champions remain stuck on 23 points, five behind AJ Auxerre in the relegation play-off place, making survival mathematically impossible. It brings an end to Nantes’ 13-year stay in the French top flight dating back to their promotion in the 2012-13 campaign. The club had fought desperately in…

Chika Otuchikere The Niger State government has said that it aims to achieve 80 per cent of immunisation targets of children in 2026. The governor, Mohammed Bago made this known during the flag-off of the 2026 World and African Immunisation Week at the Primary Health Care Centre Minna where he assured that efforts would be made to reach hard to reach communities especially in bandits ravaged areas. The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Bagana described immunisation as a critical responsibility that must not be neglected, declaring that “today is not merely a ceremony but…

How did you meet your wife? I first noticed my wife, Aderonke, during a singles programme at Goodnews Baptist Church and admired her calm, respectful personality. We later grew closer through church activities and mutual friends. Was it love at first sight? I would say it was more curiosity than love at first sight. I became interested in knowing more about her personality, values, and family background. As we spent more time talking and getting to know each other, the connection naturally evolved into love. How did you propose to her? Before the proposal, we had already discussed marriage seriously.…

Levante produced one of their biggest results of the season after coming from two goals down to beat Osasuna 3-2 in a dramatic La Liga clash at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria-eligible winger Kareem Tunde started the match for Luís Castro’s side and played 46 minutes before being withdrawn at half-time as Levante searched for a more attacking approach. The night looked set to end in disaster for the home side after Osasuna stormed into an early two-goal lead inside the opening 11 minutes. The visitors went ahead after just three minutes when Jeremy…

The West African Examinations Council, Nigeria, has announced the commencement of registration for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, Second Series. WAEC, in an announcement on its X handle on Friday, said, “Registration opened on Sunday, May 4, 2026, and will close on Thursday, July 31, 2026.” It added that the examination will be conducted entirely as a Computer-Based Examination. The registration fee is set at ₦37,000. Candidates are advised to visit the nearest WAEC office in their state to confirm available examination towns before completing their registration. WAEC encouraged prospective candidates to register early…

ChatGPT AI draws on large-scale datasets and market patterns to generate forward-looking crypto analysis, and when prompted with a well-defined framework, the AI predicts head-turning 2026 price outlooks for XRP.The core thesis is simple but powerful. XRP could benefit from something most crypto assets still lack. Actual integration into real payment and settlement systems. Ripple keeps expanding cross-border partnerships. ETF speculation around XRP is growing. And regulatory clarity in the US is no longer the same brick wall it was a few years ago, AKA the Clarity Act.If those pieces keep aligning, ChatGPT argues XRP pushes into the $5 to…

Nigeria Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has admitted that Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations have been seriously affected, Soccernet.ng reports. Madugu reveals that this development is as a result of several countries refusing to play friendly matches against the reigning African champions. The Super Falcons have endured a frustrating build-up to the tournament in Morocco, with cancelled fixtures, rejected invitations and growing concerns from players and supporters over the lack of competitive games. Nigeria have managed to play only two matches in 2026 so far, both against Cameroon in March. The Falcons lost the…

Toheeb Omotayo The Kwara State Government has introduced a new standardised health counselling system aimed at ensuring residents receive uniform and accurate healthcare information across hospitals, communities, and outreach programmes. The initiative, launched in collaboration with Society for Family Health, centres on the deployment of an Integrated Health Facility Flip Chart for frontline health workers, State Mobilisation Officers, and community volunteers across the state. The development was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Press Secretary of the Kwara State Ministry of Health, Saad Hamdalat, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH in Ilorin. The…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards kicked off on Friday with the Cultural Day event, marking the beginning of activities preceding the Award Night scheduled for Saturday. Attendees appeared in elaborate traditional outfits, showcasing African culture, fashion and heritage at the event held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Among celebrities who attended the event were Omowunmi Dada, Nnenna Mbonu, Uche Jombo, Scarlet Gomez, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Jason Jae, Imisioluwa Ayanwale, Iyo Prosper and Ashiogwu Precious, who all appeared in colourful traditional outfits. Actress Uche Jombo. Credit: Instagram | uchejombo Credit: Instagram| NnennaMbonu This year’s…

Super Falcons and Toronto AFC Women forward Esther Okoronkwo is now a doubt for Nigeria’s upcoming WAFCON 2026 campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old was one of the Super Falcons’ standout players in Morocco last year, scoring two goals and providing seven assists as the Nigerian Female Football team were crowned African Champions for the 10th time. The WAFCON 2026 tournament was initially scheduled to be held between 17 March and 3 April, but was postponed by CAF. The new duration is 25 July – 16 August 2026. Ijeoma Esther Okoronkwo of Nigeria during the 2025 WAFCON quarter Finals. Copyright: Imago…