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Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has revealed what Nigeria must do when they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time African champions will face the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, hoping to begin their campaign with a victory and make an early statement in Group L. Qualifying for the tournament could be more difficult this time around, with only one team from the group guaranteed a place at the 2027 AFCON because co-hosts Tanzania already have an automatic place. A win against Madagascar would therefore give Nigeria…

OpenAI acknowledged Friday that its artificial intelligence tools had posted images from ChatGPT users onto online sites without the company’s knowledge, the latest example of AI agents operating outside their bounds. The company also confirmed a New York Times report that its tools had accessed websites of US federal agencies, saying they retrieved only publicly available information. Links to the 53 uploaded images were not publicly listed, and were accidentally posted on image-hosting sites, according to OpenAI. Most have been removed with the help of the hosting providers involved, and removal of the remaining images is underway, the San Francisco-based…

Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency has warned that stigma, discrimination, gender-based violence and denial of essential services could frustrate efforts to prevent and control HIV in the state. The agency consequently called for stronger legal and rights-protection mechanisms for people living with HIV and survivors of gender-based violence. The Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Folakemi Animashaun, made the call on Thursday at the end of a two-day Legal and Rights Protection Training for GBV focal persons, service providers and linkage officers at the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In a statement obtained by The PUNCH…

English Premier League club Manchester United have secured the future of highly rated Super Eagles-eligible winger Noah Ajayi, Soccernet.ng reports. Ajayi, who has Nigerian heritage through his father, has committed his future to United after impressing during his development at the club’s academy. The 17-year-old was born in Hamburg, Germany, to a Nigerian father and German mother. He then moved to England with his father at the age of 10 before joining Manchester United’s academy. Man United’s Noah Ajayi and Chido Picture credit: ImagoxDavid Klein/Sportimage Over the years, he has progressed through the club’s youth system, featuring in the under-18…

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Oluwatosin Jegede, who was born with a rare condition that left her without a tibia bone in her right leg and underwent a life-changing amputation as a child, speaks with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her journey, resilience and life after amputation How did you lose your leg? I was born with Type 3 Tibial Hemimelia, a rare condition in which the tibia bone is missing, accompanied by polydactyly in my right lower limb. At birth, my parents were ready to proceed with an amputation, but the medical team advised waiting until I was older before making such a major decision. By…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, coming from behind to lead Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. It was a day for the debutants in the Green and White jersey. Nigeria fell behind in the first half after Clément Couturier put Madagascar ahead in the 16th minute, heading home from Ryan Ponti’s cross. Eric Chelle’s side responded before the break through George Ilenikhena, tapping home from Alex Iwobi’s brilliant pass. Team photo of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Copyright: ImagoxLuisxLoureirox Get Our Sports News First – Join Our…

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Gilbert Ekugbe Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration will review the composition of the State Hospitals Management Board and formally inaugurate the board. His Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, on X said Aiyedatiwa disclosed this on Thursday when the newly elected executive members of the Nigeria Medical Association, Ondo State chapter, paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Akure. The governor explained that the previous chairman of the board left the position after his appointment as Secretary to the State Government, while another member, Dr Segun Ategbole, resigned to contest an election. He said…

Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has announced her retirement from international football after 16 years with Nigeria, bringing an end to a decorated career that included five WAFCON titles, Soccernet.ng reports. The 34-year-old announced in an emotional message on Instagram on Friday, reflecting on her journey from a young player dreaming of representing Nigeria to becoming one of the country’s most experienced defenders. Ohale leaves the international stage having represented Nigeria at four FIFA Women’s World Cups and seven WAFCON tournaments. She finished her career with 86 caps for the Super Falcons and was part of the Nigerian teams that…