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New Super Eagles forward George Ilenikhena could hardly have scripted a more dramatic introduction to Nigerian football, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old Al-Ittihad striker climbed off the international starting blocks with a goal on debut as Nigeria recovered from an early setback to beat Madagascar 2-1 in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria had to work for the three points. Madagascar stunned the hosts in the 16th minute through Clement Couturier, while Alex Iwobi saw a goal ruled out after Akor Adams was penalised for a foul on the goalkeeper. The…

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday remanded luxury goods dealer and lifestyle influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury and two others over the alleged trafficking and attempted export of 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine valued at about N39bn. Michael was arraigned alongside Boniface Freeman Ochoche Sule and Ikechukwu Ekugo Patriarch by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on a 22-count charge bordering on conspiracy, cocaine trafficking, illegal export of narcotics and money laundering. The defendants pleaded not guilty to all the counts when they were read to them. The case, marked FHC/LAG/CR/755/2026, relates to the alleged…

Ikenna Obianeri The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned six suspects before the Gender-Based Violence Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, over separate allegations bordering on defilement, sexual assault, child abuse, assault, and alleged unlawful procurement of abortion involving minors. In a press statement released on Thursday, the spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspects were arraigned on Thursday following investigations into their respective cases. Ikenga said, “One of the suspects is Chinedu Chiekwu, male, of Umuoli Village, who was arraigned over the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old child on September 6, 2026. “Also arraigned was Sunday…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong lineup for today’s crucial Afcon 2027 qualifier against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. The clash marks Nigeria’s first game of the qualifiers in Group L, with another game against Guinea-Bissau set to hold next week as they target maximum points from both encounters. Nigeria and Madagsacar have met in recent times and the three-time African champions have won three of the last five. However, Madagascar wom the most recent meeting between them in 2019, sealing a 2-0 win during the group stages of the…

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British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has come under fire after he was photographed shaking hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to GB News on Friday, Miliband met Araghchi on Thursday as the two discussed the conflict in the Middle East, the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and threats linked to Iran on British soil. The meeting prompted criticism from Shadow Foreign Office Secretary Tom Tugendhat, who described the encounter as “legitimising a regime that has often tried to harm our people.”…

Super Eagles of Nigeria begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Madagascar today as Éric Chelle’s side target a winning start in Group L, Soccernet.ng reports. Follow Nigeria’s Super Eagles vs Madagascar live here: Nigeria welcome the Barea to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with kick-off scheduled for 5 pm Nigerian time. The match is taking place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, with Nigeria looking to begin their qualification campaign with three points before travelling to Guinea-Bissau for their second Group L fixture on September 29. Wilfred Ndidi, Maduka Okoye. Copyright: xMaciejxRogowskix maciejrogowski_poland_nigeria_2526_full-235 Get Our Sports News…

Pope Leo XIV has warned about the dangers of artificial intelligence, cautioning against “losing our humanity amid a paradise of machines.” As reported by BBC on Thursday, the pontiff issued the warning at the start of his four-day visit to France, during remarks to Church and state officials at the Élysée Palace in Paris following talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. Pope Leo highlighted the growing influence of artificial intelligence and the need to ensure that technological progress does not come at the expense of human values and dignity. His remarks came as he began a visit expected to draw…

Toheeb Omotayo The Kwara State Government has commenced a 10-day training programme for 44 Medical Laboratory Scientists on malaria and tuberculosis microscopy as part of efforts to strengthen diagnostic capacity and improve healthcare delivery in the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Saad Hamdalat, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, announced the development while declaring the training programme open in Ilorin. El-Imam described the training as a critical step towards improving accurate diagnosis and saving lives. “The exercise is a critical step towards improving accurate diagnosis and…

Shoday drops his latest Afrobeats single CHE featuring Magixx. Photo Credit: Shoday/Instagram If you’ve spent any time on TikTok over the past week, chances are you’ve already had snippets of this hook playing on loop in your head. Shoday has officially dropped his new single, Che, and he brought Mavin Records’ Magixx along to complete the vibe. Following his last drop, Move, Shoday uses Che to lean into a smooth, melody-driven Afrobeats sound that feels effortless. Produced by Shallythechampion, the track hits that comfortable sweet spot: a steady, bouncy rhythm that doesn’t rush, giving both artists plenty of room to…