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Nigerian defender Benjamin Fredrick says he will never forget the lessons learned from going head-to-head with Gabon legend Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after Nigeria’s 4–1 extra-time victory in Thursday’s FIFA World Cup Africa playoff semi-final in Rabat, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles secured their place in Sunday’s decisive final against DR Congo courtesy of goals from Adams Akor, Chidera Ejuke and a brace from Victor Osimhen. However, quite a bit of the post-match attention has centred on the 20-year-old centre-back who was handed a surprise start ahead of captain William Troost-Ekong. Eric Chelle and Benjamin Fredrick. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Head coach…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Friday warned that a full-blown strike may be inevitable due to what it described as the Federal Government’s discouraging approach to resolving the industrial dispute declared by the union. Addressing journalists at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, the Coordinator of ASUU’s Ibadan Zone, Professor Biodun Olaniran, accused government officials of feeding the public with false narratives while frustrating efforts to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement. He explained that the union’s core demand is the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, currently being handled by the Alhaji Yayale…

The Minister of State, Defence, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has sensitised stakeholders, party leaders and his teeming supporters on why they should revolt against the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State. The minister stated this when he addressed members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the state party Secretariat in Gusau, the state capital. According to him, if voted into office as Zamfara State Governor again, he will transform the state and make it a better place for everybody to live happily. The minister recalled that during the 2023 campaign, Governor Dauda promised the electorate…

A fresh leadership crisis has erupted in the Accord Party, as key stakeholders announced the suspension of Barr. Maxwell Mgbudem, as National Chairman, affirmed Prof. Chris Imumolen as the party’s authentic leader on Thursday. The decision, reached at a stakeholders’ meeting in Keffi, Nasarawa State, drew representatives from all 36 state chapters of the party. Led by Ambassador Kabiru Hassan, the gathering said its action was in line with an existing Federal High Court order, which recognises Imumolen as the duly constituted National Chairman. The stakeholders accused Mgbudem and his deputy of anti-party activities, alleging collusion with political rivals to…

Nigeria may have powered into Sunday’s African playoff final with a 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon, but anyone who watched the two-hour marathon in Rabat will know the scoreline was a bit flattering. It was thrilling, dramatic and ultimately emphatic, yet there was also a warning tucked somewhere inside. The Super Eagles are far from the finished product, and with the Democratic Republic of Congo waiting, there is plenty of work to be done. The victory extended Nigeria’s scoring streak to eight goals in two matches after the 4-0 demolition of Benin in Uyo last month. Photo Credit: Akor Adams…

The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called on Nigerian Breweries (NBL) PLC to reopen its “33” Brewery in Awa-Omamma, Oru West Local Government Area, which has been shut down for over two years. Speaking through his representative, Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investment, Rex Anunobi, the governor expressed the state government’s readiness to assist the company in resolving any issues that led to the closure. “Our stay today is a celebration with mixed feelings. Imo is a hub of economic activities. Whatever led to the shutting down of the Brewery here, those concerns and challenges should be addressed to…

Bitcoin consolidates near $103K, with $104K support key for short-term direction, while the EV2 project draws growing attention in the Web3 gaming space.Bitcoin is presently trading just under the $103,099, consolidating after a period of volatility, while traders assess the market’s next directional move. Sentiment has shifted to a more cautious tone, as the $104,000 level of support has emerged as a key area that may determine the short-term outlook of Bitcoin. A hold above this level may support bullish momentum, whereas a break below may provide a deeper correction back towards the $101,000 area.Funding Rates Indicate Calm Before Next…

The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Federal Government to immediately complete the long-abandoned Armed Forces Nigeria Physical and Health School and Games Village in Esa-Oke, Osun State, a project aimed at enhancing the fitness and combat readiness of Nigerian troops. The call followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon. Oluwole Oke, representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, during plenary presided over by Speaker Rep. Abbas Tajudeen. Hon. Oke lamented that despite budgetary allocations since 2008, the project remained largely dormant, denying both the Armed Forces and host communities the intended benefits. He said the institution, modelled after the…

The Northern Youth Network (NYN) has announced plans to mobilize hundreds of young people from the 19 Northern states to attend the forthcoming 2025 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention holding in Ibadan, Oyo state. In a statement signed by National Coordinator, Comrade Sulaiman Yakubu, the NYN said it has decided to take this step in a show of solidarity and political consciousness among young Nigerians. The move, according to the group, is also a show of solidarity towards the need to rebuild the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections, as well as to pass vote of confidence in…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, members of the 1st to 8th Delta State House of Assembly—both serving and former— overwhelmingly adopted President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as their sole candidates for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections. The endorsement, made during an extraordinary session in Asaba, was presided over by the Speaker of the 8th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, and accompanied by a vote of “implicit confidence” in both leaders. The motion to adopt Tinubu and Oborevwori as sole candidates was moved by Rt. Hon. Halims Agoda, a member of the 1st Assembly and…