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Janet Ogundepo Nigerian-born Corporate Boardroom and C-suite guru, Dr Joke Coker, and other selected US scholars have featured in a major book on Human Development, launched in the United States of America on November 20. The new book, Human Development Today, to which Coker contributed a chapter titled “Gratitude in the Workplace,” is published by Fielding Graduate University Publishers, USA. Human Development Today features selected research that adds value to learners and practitioners in the field of Human Capital Development. Coker’s chapter, in Chapter 10, Page 256, reveals that Gratitude goes beyond a “feel good” construct and is indeed a…

Accuse Makinde of political brigandageMembers of the Osun State caucus in the House of Representatives have asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reject the outcome of the governorship primary reportedly conducted in the state. The lawmakers insisted that the exercise was illegal, fraudulent, and imposed through external influence. The Osun Reps’ members also accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of political brigandage, alleging that he masterminded the purported primary through what they described as “thugs and political jobbers” ferried from Ibadan into Osun State. In a statement, yesterday, jointly signed by six federal lawmakers elected on the platform…

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has reflected on Fulham’s thrilling but painful 5-4 defeat to Manchester City at Craven Cottage, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international insist the Cottagers will give everything when they return to action against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Chukwueze scored twice and Alex Iwobi added another, but Fulham’s late fightback fell short as the Cityzens held on for all three points. Match Highlight: Chukwueze and Iwobi Shine in 9-Goal Thriller Fulham came into the clash full of confidence after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 last weekend, but Marco Silva’s men found themselves 3-0 down by the 44th minute…

Four Nigerian players have earned places in The Guardian’s annual ranking of the 100 best female footballers in the world, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Rasheedat Ajibade leading the charge, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The other two Nigerians to make the list of the British daily newspaper rankings are forwards Gift Monday and Esther Okoronkwo, both appearing for the first time. Nnadozie returns to the top 100 after narrowly missing out in 2024, slotting in at 65th. The Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper has established herself as one of the finest shot-stoppers globally, with 11 clean sheets for Paris…

The Labour Party (LP) has officially dissolved its Interim National Working Committee (iNWC), citing prolonged failure to organise primary elections and stem members’ defection. The announcement, issued by the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), affects the committee led by Esther Nenadi Usman, interim National Chairman, and Darlington Nwaokocha, interim National Secretary. Chairman of the BoT, S.O.Z. Ejiofor and Secretary, Comrade Mohammed, in a letter stated that the statutory National Executive Council (NEC) would soon convene to appoint new NWC members in accordance with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act 2022. The move, according to the letter, aims to restore…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shared a warm embrace and exchanged jokes with Samuel Chukwueze after his team’s 5-4 win over Fulham FC, Soccernet.ng reports. In the game, the Nigerian winger produced a sensational performance off the bench in Fulham’s dramatic 5–4 loss to the Premier League champions at Craven Cottage. Despite Chukwueze’s two late goals making the contest far more tense than City anticipated, Guardiola still took time after the final whistle to acknowledge the winger’s impact. Samuel Chukwueze celebrates scoring their third goal bringing the score to 3-5 during the Fulham vs Manchester City Premier League match. Photo…

A Lagos-based cleric, Adebola Odubela, has cautioned Nigerians against embracing calls for citizens to bear arms amid rising insecurity in the country. Speaking at a press conference heralding the 20th Annual Peniel Revivals Open-Air Crusade held in Lagos on Monday, Odubela warned that such a move could worsen the country’s challenges. Reacting to a viral video in which a cleric urged Nigerians to arm themselves in response to bandit attacks, Odubela, who is the Lagos District Sacred Cherubim and Seraphim Council Chairman, said the idea was dangerous and could lead to misuse of weapons. “What is important is that we…

Kogi State government has confirmed the death of six persons in a road crash along the Lokoja–Okene road. A statement from the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, on Wednesday night said, “The Kogi State Government regrets to announce a tragic accident involving a bus conveying some of our citizens who were returning from the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities held earlier today at the Government House, Lokoja. “The unfortunate accident, which occurred along the Lokoja–Okene road, claimed six precious lives. Thirteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving…

Adeyinka Adedipe The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Ecological Fund and Management Commission, Blessing Agbomhere, has unveiled plans by the state government to raise N160 billion to tackle ecological challenges in the state. Agbomhere, who stated this at a press parley on Wednesday, said the fund would be raised through the Ecological/Climate Trust. He also revealed that the Okpebholo Green Revolution for Edo would be launched next week. He said the state opted to raise funds because its three-year budget would not be enough to remediate gully erosion sites across the state. He stated that the over 60 gully…

Former Chelsea defender and long-serving Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo has urged players in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to raise their competitive mentality if they hope to feature more regularly for the national team, Soccernet.ng reports. Omeruo’s remarks come after Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle named five NPFL players in his 55-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to begin in Morocco on December 21. The selected home-based players include: Ebenezer Harcourt (Sporting Lagos, goalkeeper), Adekunle Adeleke (Abia Warriors, defender), Abdulrasheed Shehu (Niger Tornadoes, attacker), Ekeson Okorie (Nasarawa United, attacker) and Chisom Orji…