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Rangers head coach Danny Rohl has cleared the air regarding an altercation involving Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez and teammate Tochi Chukwuani, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gers sealed a 6-3 win over Falkirk on Sunday, but it wasn’t a smooth sail against John McGlynn’s side. Goals from Ben Broggio and Finn Yeats put Falkirk two goals up, and Fernandez felt Chukwuani was at fault for both goals. The Danish midfielder pulled one back before half-time, but the Nigerian was livid and aired his frustrations to Chukwuani on the pitch, even when they went down the tunnel. While things got heated in…

No fewer than 3,000 delegates have arrived at the Rainbow Event Centre, Garki, Abuja for the ongoing national convention of the African Democratic Congress. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the delegates, dressed in colourful attire, were drawn from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, showcasing unity and diversity within party ranks. NAN also reports that security personnel conducted thorough checks on all delegates before granting them access, as accreditation commenced under the supervision of the accreditation sub-committee, chaired by Austin Akobundu. The National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, explained that delegates’ allocation across states…

Leeds United sealed a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford last night, but it was Noah Okafor’s name that shone under the lights at the Theatre of Dreams, Soccernet.ng reports. Michael Carrick’s side hadn’t played a Premier League game in 25 games heading into the clash against Leeds, but they were shell-shocked five minutes into the game. Okafor broke the deadlock, ghosting in at the far post to slot home after a ricochet off Leny Yoro deflected into the attacker’s path, giving Daniel Farke’s side hopes of a Premier League stay. Noah Okafor of Leeds United celebrates his…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspect for allegedly purchasing a prohibited firearm through social media, after he was found in possession of a Beretta pistol. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a video shared on Tuesday, where he displayed the weapon recovered from the suspect and warned against the rising trend of illegal arms acquisition. Edafe, while unveiling the contents of a bag carried by the suspect, said, “This is a Beretta pistol, not even fabricated. It has the magazine and two 9mm ammunition,” stressing that such weapons are restricted to…

Dare Akogun The Kwara State Government on Monday backed emerging community-based reporting systems for gender-based violence, as stakeholders cited growing evidence of impact across several communities in the state. The endorsement came at the second GBV Prevention Statewide Event held at the Kwara State Banquet Hall, Ilorin, where over 200 participants, including 17 traditional rulers, reviewed progress made under a two-year prevention programme implemented by the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative with support from the Ford Foundation. At the centre of the discussions was the Alalubosa community, where a gender-based violence reporting desk established less than two years ago has…

The National Pension Commission has issued a strong warning to Nigerians over a rising wave of recruitment scams, urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudsters. The commission, in a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, revealed that scammers are increasingly impersonating its officials to deceive unsuspecting job seekers. According to PenCom, the fraudsters are reaching out through various channels, including WhatsApp messages, emails, and direct phone calls, falsely claiming to offer employment opportunities within the Commission. “The scammers often create a sense of urgency, claiming a 48-hour…

The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, on Monday, reiterated the state government’s commitment to youth development and grassroots sports as Ibadan prepares to host the grand finale of MTN Champs Season 4, which is expected to draw over 3,200 athletes from across Nigeria. She stated this during a press briefing held at Jericho, Ibadan, ahead of a three-day championship scheduled to take place at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Adegoke explained that the state government had made adequate preparations to host athletes, officials and spectators, emphasising that the competition aligns with its broader agenda of…

By Isah Ojo Borno State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri has been hit by a shortage of blood following the influx of civilian victims affected by the military airstrike that claimed over 30 lives in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. PUNCH Online had reported that no fewer than 30 people were feared killed after a military airstrike struck a weekly market at Jilli village, located along the border between Borno and Yobe states, on Saturday evening. The incident, which occurred at the popular Jilli Market, reportedly left traders and residents in a state of panic as explosions rocked the…

Payment of long-awaited arrears arising from the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure review has commenced for members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors. The NARD’s Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr Abdulmajid Ibrahim, confirmed this in a letter to all members, sighted by our correspondent, adding that the arrears, covering between one and six months for some members, were already being disbursed. Many doctors were also said to confirm receipt of the arrears. “The leadership of NARD… is pleased to inform all members that payment of the outstanding 25/35 CONMESS review arrears… has commenced,” the statement said. Ibrahim reassured members yet…

The Pan-African Manufacturers Association has issued a stark warning in its March 2026 Manufacturing Review, revealing that Africa’s share of global Foreign Direct Investment remains trapped in a narrow corridor of four per cent to six per cent. Despite significant spikes in previous years, the report suggests that the continent is struggling to move beyond a “peripheral position” in global manufacturing systems. This stagnation occurs even as global FDI saw a 14 per cent increase to $1.6tn in 2025, a period during which inflows to Africa plummeted 38 per cent to just $59bn. The review characterises the current investment climate…