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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been told where to improve if they’re to claim their eleventh WAFCON tournament in Morocco by a one-time Ballon d’Or nominee, Soccernet.ng reports. Their head coach, Justine Madugu, was nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Johan Cruyff Award after winning the previous WAFCON edition in Morocco, and was rewarded with a two-year contract extension. With a World Cup spot at stake in the WAFCON 2026 tournament, the 62-year-old has revealed where his team needs to improve if they’re to reclaim their title as African Champions. Coach Justine Madugu and Michelle Alozie. Copyright: Imago Get…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State, Kelechi Anosike, has declared that the party is stronger and has been repositioned to win the 2027 governorship election. Anosike stated this on Wednesday in Umuahia during his first official homecoming to thank delegates for finding him “worthy to fly the party flag as the candidates in the next general election.” According to him, “PDP has found new energy in Kelechi Anosike. So it is a show of strength and faith in what we are doing, and also to tell the whole world that Abia PDP is strong, is…

Yemi Alade and Kenyan singer Bien in their official music video collaboration for “Don’t Be Shy.” If you’ve been searching for the perfect song to soundtrack your next birthday, Yemi Alade and Kenyan singer-songwriter Bien have just handed it to you. “Don’t Be Shy,” the lead single from Yemi Alade’s forthcoming album, “It’s Yemi Alade,” is a warm, generous love letter to a woman who lights up every room she walks into. Built on Afro-R&B rhythms with touches of Kompa, and produced by Nigerian producer De Yaso and Kenyan producer Kobby Worldwide, the song celebrates the kind of person whose…

The Federal Government on Wednesday urged Nigerians to begin immediate preparations for possible flooding as the rainy season intensifies, warning that climate change has significantly altered the country’s rainfall patterns and heightened flood risks across several states. The call was made by the Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Yussuf Kelani, who said recent flooding in Lagos and other parts of the country should serve as a wake-up call for governments, communities and citizens to prioritise disaster preparedness and climate resilience. In a statement issued in Abuja, Kelani said climate change was no longer a future environmental…

Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze faces an uncertain future heading into the summer transfer window, with questions continuing to surround his next move, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze’s future initially appeared settled when he left AC Milan last summer to join Premier League side Fulham on a season-long loan, with the English club holding an option to make the move permanent. The 27-year-old showed flashes of his quality during his time at Craven Cottage, contributing three goals and four assists across all competitions. He also briefly left club duty to represent Nigeria at the 2025 AFCON, where the Super Eagles finished third to claim a record ninth…

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State has said all security personnel that will be on duty during the August 15 governorship poll in the state will take oath of neutrality. The INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner for the state, Oluwatoyin Babalola, stated this in Osogbo on Wednesday while briefing journalists on the Commission’s preparation for the coming poll. Babalola also said series of trainings will be organised for the security personnel before the poll. He added that training for Supervisory Presiding Officers that will be on duty during the poll, will be held between July 31 and August 2,…

Turkish Cup winners Trabzonspor have made a major decision on the future of Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu amid growing transfer interest this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwaiwu has become one of the hottest defensive prospects on the market, attracting interest from Fulham, as well as several other Premier League clubs, and Napoli. The Nigerian centre-back has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past year. He only joined the Turkish club during the winter transfer window from Austrian side Wolfsberger AC after helping the club make history by winning their first-ever domestic cup title last season. Since arriving at the Black Sea Storm, Nwaiwu has…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has called for a stronger partnership with the National Orientation Agency, to tackle voter apathy, misinformation and civic disengagement ahead of the 2027 General Election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, made the call on Wednesday, while receiving the Director-General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Amupitan described the visit as more than a routine engagement, saying both institutions share a constitutional responsibility to educate Nigerians on democratic values and electoral participation. He said, “To me, this is not a routine visit; it is a vital meeting of minds and…

High-fashion portrait of Nigerian digital creator Korty EO captured by The Lagos Paparazzi inside a beautifully lit Lagos restaurant. Photo Credit: Korty EO/Instagram If you’ve spent any time watching the conventional celebrity interview, you’ll know how it usually goes: rehearsed answers, careful PR, and a conversation that stays firmly within the lines. Korty EO does something completely different. Eniola Olanrewaju, better known as Korty EO, is a 27-year-old Nigerian filmmaker, storyteller, and YouTuber whose series Flow with Korty trades the rigid studio format for something far more human. There are no hard-hitting gotcha questions and no pressure to perform. Instead,…

Umar Sani The Bauchi State Police Command has warned residents, particularly parents and guardians, against taking shelter under trees during heavy rainfall after a windstorm killed two children and injured two others in Bashe Village, on the outskirts of Burra in Ningi Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. Habib disclosed that the Burra Divisional Police Headquarters received a report from the officer-in-charge of the Bashe Police Outstation on Monday that a downpour accompanied by a violent windstorm had hit the village. According to him,…