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Nigeria’s Falconets are one of three nations set to reach a new milestone at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, Soccernet.ng. According to FIFA, only the Falconets, alongside Brazil and the United States of America have played at all 11 previous tournaments. These includes the early editions that were staged as the FIFA U-19 Women’s World Championship. Nigeria have twice reached the final, finishing runners-up in 2010 and 2014, while they reached the semi-finals in 2012. The Falconets are set to leave Abuja on Monday as they begin the final stage of preparations for the 2026 FIFA…

The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, the President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Mr Bolaji Amusan, popularly called Mr Latin, and other Nollywood actors, including Yinka Quadri, were among hundreds of sympathisers who gathered at the Agunloye Ashade Pavilion, Ilaro, on Monday to pay their last respects to the late veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died of cancer on Sunday. In his short remark during the Muslim prayers held for the late actor, Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Wasiu Isiaka, described the deceased as…

Super Falcons of Nigeria defender Tosin Demehin has announced her departure from Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Demehin joined Galatasaray Women from French side Stade de Reims in 2024 on an initial one-year deal. Following the expiration of that contract, the Turkish outfit extended her stay. ​While Demehin remained a regular fixture for the Cimbom, the team was unable to replicate the highs of their 2023/24 title-winning campaign. ​The former Rivers Angels star has now called time on her spell in Turkey. Taking to Instagram, she shared her gratitude to the club: Tosin Demehin for Nigeria Super Falcons.…

By Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State Government has commenced moves to harmonise rates and charges for wastewater and faecal sludge management as part of efforts to strengthen regulation, improve service delivery and establish a financially sustainable framework for the sector. The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office presented its proposed rates and charges to the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission during a recent regulatory engagement at LASWARCO’s office in Alausa, Ikeja. The presentation was led by the General Manager of LSWMO, Adefemi Afolabi, alongside heads of strategic departments of the agency. The move comes amid increasing wastewater generation in Lagos, driven…

XRP is changing hands at $1.47, down 1.25% over the last 24 hours, a pullback that looks minor against the backdrop of what’s happening in the ETF complex. Cumulative net inflows into U.S. spot XRP ETFs hit roughly $1.51 billion, with total net assets sitting between $940 million. The Friday’s flow data shows inflows of about $18 million, led by Bitwise, Grayscale, and Franklin, a rebound from a rougher stretch where weekly inflows collapsed roughly 93% to just $1.01 million earlier in August. Markets seem to be pricing that optimism in real time.XRP ETF Flows, CoinglassThe bigger question: does $1.5…

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, says the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute and committed to its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property. Disu said this on Monday in Abuja during a memorial parade held in honour of 10 Nigerian Police Special Intervention Squad (SIS) officers who were attacked and killed by suspected bandits in Kebbi. He said the officers paid the supreme price in service to the nation during a fierce encounter with suspected bandits on August 10 in Kebbi. According to him, on that fateful day, the personnel intercepted a heavily armed group of suspected bandits moving…

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has completed a permanent transfer to Bundesliga club Hamburger SV from French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international will wear the No. 9 shirt and will look to help Hamburger avoid instant relegation following their promotion to the top flight a few months ago. Moffi spent the second half of last season on loan at Porto, where he scored twice in 15 competitive appearances. At Nice, the 27-year-old striker scored 24 goals in 72 appearances after joining the French club in January 2023. He also has six goals in 23 senior…

Ogun APC gubernatorial candidate, Solomon Adeola, has mourned veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, saying he supported the late actor’s medical treatment and did everything possible to ensure he received necessary care. Adeola, in a tribute signed alongside his wife, Temitope Adeola, and posted on Facebook on Monday, said Ogogo’s death was particularly painful after the actor’s “courageous battle” with illness and the prayers and hopes for his recovery. He said he and his family stood by Ogogo and his family during the actor’s illness, adding that they supported his treatment and remained hopeful that he would recover.…

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze produced a superb performance for AC Milan as they kicked off their 2026/27 Serie A campaign with a 2-1 win over Torino, Soccernet.ng reports. The Rossoneri began their season in search of their first league title since the 2021/22 season and their first under former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim. Alphadjo Cisse opened the scoring in the second half before Adrien Rabiot added a second just three minutes later. Che Adams pulled one back for Torino late in the game to set up a tense finish, but Milan held on to claim all three points. Samuel Chukwueze…

By Anozie Egole The Lagos Waste Management Authority has engaged the host communities of the Ewu-Elepe Landfill, including residents of the Elepe and Elenuwa Communities in Ikorodu, as part of efforts to strengthen stakeholder collaboration and address concerns arising from the facility’s operations. LAWMA announced this in a recent statement, signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, which was obtained by The PUNCH. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who led the engagement at Ewu-Elepe on Sunday, said that the meeting followed concerns raised by the host communities regarding the operational impacts of the…