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Nigeria’s failure to qualify for back-to-back FIFA World Cups has convinced former Super Eagles midfielder Etim Esin to call for urgent reforms in the country’s football system, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles, who made their World Cup debut in 1994, have now missed two consecutive tournaments. The first was in Qatar 2022 after a painful away-goals defeat to Ghana, and again in the race for the 2026 finals, where they fell to DR Congo on penalties in the African play-off final. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) played a major role in the World Cup failure and Esin did not hold…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has said the recent attempts to reverse the Professional Allowance Table pose a serious threat to the welfare of its members. The association said such actions could negatively impact the well-being of resident doctors and further strain the healthcare system. The association made this known after NARD leaders visited the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, for what it described as “a high-level and impactful engagement centred on the welfare of doctors across the country”. This was contained in a statement signed by NARD’s Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr Abdulmajid Ibrahim, on Wednesday. The NARD leadership,…

A former candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the House of Representatives, Deji Aboderin, has declared his intention to contest the Ibadan South-East/North-East Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general election. Aboderin, who was also a former aide to ex-Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, made the declaration on Wednesday in Ibadan while addressing journalists during a consultation visit in Ward 9, Ibadan South-East Local Government Area. He said his ambition was driven by the need to promote grassroots development and improve the living conditions of residents in the constituency. “There’s a lot to be done. They need what’s called…

Super Eagles prospect Arthur Okonkwo is set to face some of the world’s most elite attackers this July, as Wrexham prepares for a high-profile pre-season friendly against Manchester United, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Okonkwo has been a standout performer for Wrexham this season, firmly establishing himself between the sticks in the Championship after helping the club secure promotion from League One last year. The 24-year-old has featured in 38 of Wrexham’s 41 league games, recording an impressive 10 clean sheets. ​Wrexham continues to be one of the greatest stories in global football. Having achieved three consecutive promotions from the National League to…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has described the Police Community Relations Committee as a critical partner in intelligence gathering and grassroots security across the country. Disu stated this while receiving the leadership of the PCRC during a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he commended the committee for its decades-long support to the Nigeria Police Force. A statement on Thursday by the PCRC Director of Global Communication and Media Relations, Olayemi Esan, the IG said the organisation had consistently provided both material and moral assistance to police formations nationwide, while also playing a strategic role in…

Nigeria international Ademola Lookman gave a calm but clear assessment after Atlético Madrid’s impressive win over Barcelona, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles star was pleased to help the Spanish side take control of their Champions League quarter-final tie with a 2-0 victory at the Camp Nou. Lookman played for 60 minutes before being replaced, but his impact went beyond numbers. His movement and work rate helped Atlético stay compact and dangerous, especially on a night when discipline and timing made all the difference. Speaking after the match, Lookman focused first on the importance of the result and how the team…

By Dare Akogun A coalition of leading environmental organisations under the banner of Nature4Climate has submitted a set of joint recommendations to Brazil’s COP Presidency, urging swift action to transform global commitments on deforestation into practical results ahead of COP31. The recommendations, submitted on Wednesday to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change consultation process, are aimed at shaping a “Roadmap for Halting Deforestation and Forest Degradation,” with a deadline set for April 10. The group stressed that the proposed roadmap must move beyond policy discussions and become a concrete implementation tool capable of driving real change, particularly as…

No fewer than 102 councillors from the nine local government areas of Ogun East Senatorial District on Wednesday declared their support for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu as well as the reported 2027 senatorial aspiration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. The endorsement, which took place in Itoro, Ijebu Ode, was moved by the Chairman of the Ogun State Councillors’ Forum, Hon Akindele Faseyi, and seconded by Babalola Emmanuel. The forum cited Abiodun’s “unmatched developmental strides” and “qualitative leadership” as the major reasons for the endorsement. The councillors emphasised that Abiodun’s administration has transformed the state in areas such as…

Super Eagles defender Jamilu Collins has paid tribute to former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey following his retirement from professional football, Soccernet.ng reports. ​On Tuesday, April 7, Ramsey announced the end of a storied career spanning 19 years. The Welshman began his journey at Cardiff City before joining Arsenal as a teenager in 2008. After brief loan spells at Nottingham Forest and Cardiff, he established himself as a mainstay in North London. Aaron Ramsey at Arsenal. (Photo by Imago) ​Ramsey went on to make 369 appearances for the Gunners across all competitions, contributing 64 goals and 60 assists. ​The 35-year-old also…

The Kano State Government has so far paid N32 billion of the N48 billion backlog of gratuity and death benefits it inherited from the former administration of Abdullahi Ganduje. The state governor, Abba Yusuf, disclosed this on Wednesday while flagging off the payment of the sixth tranche of N5 billion gratuity and death benefits to retirees in the state. “When we came in May 2023, we inherited a N48 bn backlog of gratuity and death benefits from the previous administration. “Alhamdulilahi, today I am happy to say that N27 bn has been settled in five tranches. “With the payment of…