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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed readiness to partner with the Governor of Delaware, United States, Bethany Hall-Long, in key areas of the economy to drive growth and development. This was disclosed in a statement released on Saturday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku. The statement noted that Otti made this known on Friday while receiving a delegation from the Office of the Delaware Governor at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia. The governor said Abians, like other Igbo people, do not rely on handouts but require strong social infrastructure and an enabling environment to thrive, noting that…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is set to miss Werder Bremen’s Bundesliga game against VFB Stuttgart on Sunday due to a sustained injury, Soccernet.ng reports. ​On Thursday, coach Eric Chelle’s 28-man squad for the AFCON 2025 was announced, and Boniface was among the players omitted from the initial 55-man provisional list. ​His exclusion would have been a significant disappointment, particularly given his challenging year and the calibre of the players ultimately selected ahead of him. Daniel Ogunmodede, Eric Chelle and the other Super Eagles assistants on the bench Copyright: ImagoxVictor-Oguegbex ​Now, ahead of Werder Bremen’s game against Stuttgart this weekend,…

Johnson Idowu No fewer than 100 sickle cell patients have been shortlisted for enrolment in the National Health Insurance Authority, facilitated by the Dotun Oladipupo Foundation for Sickle Cell. The president of the foundation, Oladotun Oladipupo, disclosed this during the foundation’s 15th anniversary held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday. Oladipupo said his personal experience as a sickle cell patient informed his decision to facilitate the enrolment, adding that the cost of treatment of the disease has become unbearable due to the economic situation. He noted that the free NHIS enrolment was aimed at reducing the financial burden that sickle…

The first Professor of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability in Africa, Professor Gerald Okeke Ndubuisi, has been conferred with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in Optimistic Climate Impact Advocacy award. This recognition was bestowed upon him at the Africa Intercontinental and Global Awards held in Abuja. Okeke’s groundbreaking work on climate change and environmental sustainability has had a profound impact globally. With over a decade of experience in the field, he has published numerous papers and collaborated with international researchers. His exceptional leadership and vision for Africa’s future have earned him this coveted award. As a three-time Professional Leadership Practitioners Institute’s…

As Bitcoin consolidates in the $90,000-$91,000 range, on-chain data from Binance reveals an unusual bullish divergence in trader behavior regarding selling versus buying activity. Rather than liquidating positions, the majority are aggressively withdrawing coins from the exchange, leading the Bitcoin price prediction to signal a potential breakout above $100,000.Bitcoin Deposits Hit 8-Year Low, Creating Supply ShockAccording to charts from CryptoOnchain, the 30-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA-30) of Exchange Withdrawal Transactions on Binance experienced a substantial spike, reaching 3,100 daily transactions on December 3rd. Historic Divergence on Binance: Aggressive Bitcoin Accumulation at $91K“Existing supply is being removed from the order books,…

December 13, 2025 6:31 am Africa Cup of Nations leading scorers: Individuals 18: Samuel Eto’o (CMR) 14: Laurent Pokou (CIV) 13: Rashidi Yekini (NGR) 12: Hassan El Shazly (EGY) 11: Patrick Mboma (CMR), Hossam Hassan (EGY), Didier Drogba (CIV) Most goals in a match 5: Pokou (v Ethiopia, 1970)   Most in a tournament 9: Ndaye Mulamba (COD, 1974)   Most hat-tricks 2: El Shazly (1963, 1970) Teams 175: Egypt 152: Ivory Coast 146: Nigeria 142: Cameroon 138: Ghana   All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or…

Several England-born stars like Ola Aina and Nathan Tella have opted to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, but a Crystal Palace youngster, Benjamin Casey, could join the fold in the near future, Soccernet.ng reports. In recent times, players wait until they attain a certain age of maturity before deciding international future, but Casey might be set for Nigeria from the outset. Last night, Christantus Uche made the headlines after scoring his first goal for Crystal Palace, but Casey also made his debut last night, replacing Justin Devenny in the 82nd minute. A night to remember for Benji Casey…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that he will deliver the state for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The governor made the declaration at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday after receiving his All Progressives Congress membership card from the State APC Chairman, Tony Okocha. He also said he would be responsible for the wellbeing and needs of the party in the state. Fubara said as the party’s leader in Rivers, he would do everything to keep the ruling party active, including ensuring that members of the state executive were properly “taken care of.” Fubara had on Tuesday…

Fulham manager Marco Silva has acknowledged the difficult weeks ahead after Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were officially named in Nigeria’s 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Their call-ups mean Fulham are the only club contributing three players to the Super Eagles’ delegation; an honour on paper, but a heavy footballing burden for Silva. All three have been integral to Fulham’s season so far. Iwobi has become Silva’s go-to tactical solution, filling roles from winger to deep-lying playmaker with ease. Alex Iwobi L, Calvin Bassey. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry / IMAGO…

Agency Report The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project has commenced the training of 65 focal persons to strengthen their ability to handle grievances and cases of gender-based violence. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the training focuses on the Grievance Redress Mechanism, targeting traditional rulers, religious leaders, education officers, and community stakeholders. The Sokoto State Coordinator of AGILE, Dr Mansur Buhari, said the initiative was designed to ensure that all grievances arising from Schools and host communities would be properly managed to prevent escalation. “Our intention is to train focal persons across the 23 local government…