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Nigerian strikers were in red-hot form on Thursday night, delivering goals across Europe and the Middle East, with Odion Ighalo, Rafiu Durosinmi, Cyriel Dessers, and Malomo Taofeek Ayodeji all finding the net, Soccernet.ng reports. Ighalo breaks drought, extends lead on Ronaldo Odion Ighalo netted his fifth league goal of the season to help Al Wehda secure a 3-1 home win over Al Raed at the King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Mecca. The former Watford striker had endured a two-month goal drought, last scoring on January 9 in a 2-1 win over Al Fateh. Nigeria and Al Wehda striker Odion…

The Supreme Court has clarified its decision to restore the Hon. Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly, emphasizing that there was no evidence to support claims of defection by 27 lawmakers from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who raised and later withdrew the defection allegations, was found to have acted unconstitutionally by attempting to exclude the 27 members and recognizing only four lawmakers. Justice Emmanuel Agim, who signed the judgment, stated that the 1999 Constitution does not support the governor’s stance and that the House of Assembly must be constituted…

A renowned Nigerian novelist and writer, Mabel Segun, has passed away at the age of 95. The demise of the tennis champion, broadcaster, and diplomat was announced by her family in a statement late Thursday. According to the statement, Segun, a retired administrator, died in the early hours of Thursday. The statement added that her funeral arrangements will be announced later by the family. “It is with gratitude to God for a life well spent in the pursuit of excellence in Literature, Broadcasting and Sports that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mabel Dorothy…

• LNSC deploys officials over alleged extortion on pedestrian bridgeConcerns have been raised over the re-emergence of shanties around Oshodi bus terminal, despite promises by the Lagos State government to eliminate illegal structures and improve safety and environmental conditions. The Guardian learnt that the construction of shanties began in 2024 with a barber setting up a makeshift tent. Observing no resistance from the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, other individuals joined him, leading to the establishment of more shops and residential structures. Many occupants reportedly cook, eat, and live in the area. Last week, some of the shanty…

NOW The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has presented a timetable for the conduct of 2025 local council polls to the representatives of all the political parties and stakeholders in the state, promising free, fair, and credible polls. The commission’s chairman, Mohammed Jibrin Imam, gave the assurance during the unveiling of the timetable at the… 1 day ago The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to strictly comply with their schedules for primaries ahead of the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 8, 2025. The Commission also disclosed that only 12 out of the 19…

Twelve-time French Ligue 1 Champions, Paris Saint-Germain, were unable to find the back of the net in their UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. In what was a night full of contrasts, Luis Enrique’s side were nearly perfect. PSG recorded the lion’s share of the ball possession (70%), and had 27 shots on goal, but a goal eluded them. In the final five minutes of the game, Liverpool’s only shot on target broke the deadlock, although Gianluigi Donnaruma could have done better. However, the French side should have scored at least three goals. UEFA Champions League match between…

Following the lacklustre performance of the 9th National Assembly, which earned it the label “Rubber Stamp Assembly,” hopes were high that the 10th Assembly would usher in a new era of legislative vibrancy. While some remained optimistic, others held back, unwilling to place their faith in a parliament they doubted could address the spectre of misgovernance. For the sceptics, the declining quality of lawmaking and oversight under the Godswill Akpabio-led Assembly has only validated their concerns. The series of controversies, ranging from fiscal to moral and political, has further diminished public confidence in the so-called “Hallowed Chambers.” ENO-ABASI SUNDAY and…

An official of the American International School, Abuja, on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, paid a total of $1,606,763.68 in tuition fees for his children, including an advance payment of $845,852 for his young children to be enrolled in the school in the future. Nicholas Ojehomon, an auditor at the school, disclosed this while testifying as a prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He confirmed that the payments covered Bello’s children’s tuition until graduation. According to him, the amount was paid in two tranches, with…

• Labour Party urges lawmakers to reconsider sanction• Lawyers condemn suspension, fault Senate leadership• Ezekwesili commends Akpoti-Uduaghan’s resilience• Akpoti-Uduaghan criticises suspension, vows to continue serving constituents• Oluremi Tinubu seeks respect for Senate, dismisses controversies• Moro, Kalu call for leniency, empathy towards Akpoti-Uduaghan’s aides Condemnation has trailed the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months over allegations of breaching Senate Standing Rules. The suspension followed the adoption of recommendations by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which investigated a petition against Akpoti-Uduaghan filed by Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti). In its report, the…

Wale Akinselure To commemorate the 83rd birthday of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the RCCG Joseph’s Palace, Lagos, provided care packages and settled the medical bills of five newborn babies. In a statement on Thursday, the church said the beneficiaries, born at the Lagos State Maternal and Child Centre, Amuwo Odofin, included three delivered through natural birth and two via caesarean section, adding that all five babies were born on March 2, 2025, the same day Pastor Adeboye marked his 83rd birthday. Led by the Assistant Pastor in charge of Youth Province…