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Former Super Falcons coach Rolandson Odey believes Nigeria has everything needed to successfully defend the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title and book a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2026 WAFCON also serves as Africa’s final qualification tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the four semi-finalists earning automatic qualification for the global competition.Nigeria arrive in Morocco as the defending champions after beating hosts Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses in last year’s dramatic final to lift a record-extending 10th WAFCON trophy. The Super Falcons remain the most successful team in the…

The National Broadcasting Commission says the renewed Digital Switch Over project is targeting at least 40 million television households with up to 100 free-to-air channels nationwide. The Director-General of the NBC, Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja. Ebuebu said the renewed DSO strategy had replaced the previous terrestrial transmission model, which achieved limited nationwide coverage. He said the satellite-based platform would provide wider coverage and significantly increase access to free television services across the country. “We are gunning for 40 million TV households. Count 40 million homes at…

XRP prediction chatter is heating up even as the price slips, which is usually when markets like to play tricks. XRP trades at around $1.07, with 0.5% daily red candle and nearly 7% this week. Meanwhile, Santiment’s social sentiment ratio climbed to 3.02 bullish comments for every bearish one, its highest reading in five weeks.That kind of optimism, while price trends lower, is rarely the dream setup for bulls, but markets have a habit of humbling the loudest crowd. When everyone rushes to the same side of the boat, it does not take much to make it wobble.XRP Price Prediction…

Ikenna Obianeri The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has sealed three milk production factories in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, over alleged non-compliance with acceptable production standards. The commission’s enforcement team, accompanied by security operatives, raided the factories on Tuesday, destroying freshly produced milk stored in containers and being scooped into cans. Speaking during the operation, the South-East Zonal Coordinator of the FCCPC, Ndidiamaka Obialor, alleged that the dairy products produced by the factories posed serious health risks to consumers. Obialor said many dairy products sold in the market were adulterated and produced in unhygienic…

Fiorentina have stepped up their efforts to sign Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare after submitting an improved transfer proposal to Wolverhampton Wanderers, Soccernet.ng reports. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Serie A side have now offered a loan deal that includes a €22 million option-to-buy clause as they continue negotiations with the English club.The new proposal comes only days after Wolves rejected Fiorentina’s first approach because it did not match the Championship club’s valuation of the player. Talks between both clubs are continuing as they work towards reaching a final agreement before the new season begins.Arokodare is believed to be…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a railway vandalism syndicate and recovered stolen rail tracks valued at approximately N200 million in Surulere Local Government Area of the state. A statement issued on Tuesday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the arrest followed a timely tip-off from a vigilant member of the public. Acting on the credible intelligence, Ayanlade said operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit mobilised to the area, where they intercepted the suspects at about 1:45 p.m. He explained that preliminary investigations revealed that the railway tracks were unlawfully removed…

Former NPFL champions Rivers United are currently at loggerheads with league rivals Remo Stars regarding the signing of midfielder Alex Oyowah, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has established himself as one of the standout performers in the Nigerian top flight over the past three years. He played a pivotal role in Remo Stars’ league title success two seasons ago, though he was unable to prevent the club’s relegation last season. Oyowah Alex of Remo. Copyright: ImagoxShengolpixsx ​Rivers United are keen on signing the playmaker to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming campaign. However, negotiations have stalled as both…

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the release of N2.11 billion for the payment of gratuities and death benefits to 772 beneficiaries, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of retired public servants and the families of deceased workers. The approval covers state and contract staff, as well as retirees from the Local Government Service and Local Government Education Authorities. The Head of Service, Malami Shakari, mni, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director of Administration, Rashidu Muhammad Bala, FCIA, FCIHRSM, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to the statement, Governor Idris approved the…

SWIFT moved its blockchain-based shared ledger into live operational use, naming 17 pioneer banks for 24/7 tokenized cross-border payments. Its payments framework lists more than 30 institutions with existing Ripple XRP ties. BREAKING: Banks are no longer fighting blockchain, they're building on it.Swift is launching a blockchain-based ledger with 17 banks testing 24/7 tokenized cross-border payments.Built on Hyperledger Besu and Chainlink CCIP. The race is on. pic.twitter.com/DsVAIpbdmt— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) July 11, 2026 The SWIFT pilot is nine months in the making and represents a decisive escalation from prototype to production. The 17 pioneer banks are live on a blockchain-based…

Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday called on the Federal and state governments to provide psychological support, trauma counselling and rehabilitation for the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oyo State, saying their recovery should go beyond their physical freedom. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the appeal during plenary while contributing to a motion on the successful rescue of 39 pupils and six teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The victims were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, when armed bandits attacked three schools in Yawota and Ahoro Esienle communities.…