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Super Eagles of Nigeria are back in action tonight as they battle DR Congo for a place in the Intercontinental World Cup playoffs, Soccernet.ng reports. After a dramatic extra-time win over Gabon in the semifinals, the three-time African champions will be eager to take another decisive step toward the 2026 Mundial. Eric Chelle’s men created a flurry of chances against Gabon and could have wrapped the game up in regulation time, but their wastefulness forced an extra 30 minutes before eventually powering to a 4–1 victory. With confidence restored and all invited players fully fit—including Wilfred Ndidi, who has been…

A major political shift unfolded in Plateau State on Saturday as the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, received a significant wave of defectors from multiple political parties into the APC at a colourful ceremony at Jos Polo Field. The event drew a massive turnout of party supporters, signalling a new era of political realignment in the state. The defectors came from five political parties—PDP, Labour Party, PRP, ADC, and NNPP—and included high-profile figures such as Senator Istifanus Gyang (former Plateau North representative), Latep Dabang (former…

The Lagos State government has announced the installation of modern concrete pontoons at select jetties across the state as part of efforts to upgrade water transport infrastructure and create a world-class commuting experience for residents. In a statement on Sunday, this was disclosed by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush Alebiosu.According to Alebiosu, modern concrete floating pontoons — which serve as flexible docking platforms — are already being installed at jetties in Agboyi Ketu (Kosofe LGA), Ijegun Egba (Amuwo Odofin LGA), and Bayeku/Ikorodu (Ikorodu LGA). The initiative aims to enhance safety, remove fears from commuters, and provide comfort…

The Network for Health Equity and Development and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa have thrown their weight behind the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control over its decision to enforce the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET bottles, and glass bottles of 200ml and below, beginning December 2025. In a joint statement on Sunday, signed by the Media and Communication Officer at CAPPA, Robert Egbe, the two leading public health advocacy organisations described the ban as a long-overdue public health intervention essential for safeguarding the well-being of Nigeria’s children, youths,…

Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen will lead the line for the Super Eagles as they lock horns with the Leopards of DR Congo in the final of the CAF World Cup playoffs this evening. Eric Chelle has made some big changes to the lineup he employed against Gabon in the last game on Thursday. Against Gabon, he used a 4-2-2-2 setup, but he has now switched to 4-3-3 lineup against DR Congo. Stanley Nwabali maintains his place in between the sticks for Nigeria. The defence line in front of him is comprised of Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey, who pair up…

The contest for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Osun State has gathered momentum as one of the aspirants, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, recently resigned his appointment as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Agency (NIWA). Though the gubernatorial poll had been scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold on August 8, 2026, APC is planning to conduct a primary election on December 13, where its flagbearer will emerge. Findings by The Guardian indicate that no fewer than 13 aspirants are jostling for the party’s ticket. The list of aspirants…

Wilfred Ndidi got a yellow card against Gabon on Thursday, and there were reports that he would be ineligible to face DR Congo… The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to play against DR Congo on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Ndidi got yellow-carded for a 6th-minute foul on Denis Bouanga in Nigeria’s 4-1 victory over Gabon on Thursday. At the time, it was believed that the Besiktas man would have to serve an automatic one-game suspension, as he also got a yellow card in Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda in March. Super…

As APC Forum condemns protest against Mutfwang’s defection to party The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has condemned protests staged by some APC members in Jos against Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang‘s possible defection to the party. The Forum has been at the forefront of a campaign to convince the governor to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC. However, some leaders of the APC in Plateau State are opposed to Mutfwang’s coming to the party. At an event held in Jos on Saturday to receive some politicians who defected to the APC, some members of the party…

Gunmen and suspected herders launched separate violent attacks in communities in Nasarawa State between Friday night and Saturday, leaving two couples either abducted or severely injured and heightening anxiety in rural communities. In Giza, Keana Local Government Area, armed men invaded the home of Mr Yusuf Agbo at about 11:45 p.m. on Friday, firing shots before seizing him and his wife and taking them to an unknown location. Residents said no contact had been made with the victims or their abductors as of Sunday.A community source who declined to be named said panic had spread through Giza LGA following the…

Janet Ogundepo Maternal health experts have advised new mothers who delivered their babies through caesarean section to prioritise rest, sleep well, and avoid stressful activities to enable them to recover faster. The physicians advised women to stop treating caesarean section recovery as a test of strength, warning that rushing household chores, lifting heavy buckets, or ignoring prescribed medications can delay healing and trigger dangerous complications. The seasoned gynaecologists, in interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, further noted that while the healing process may differ among women due to individual response to trauma as well as the reason for the CS, adherence to…