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Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has blamed Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on their poor start in the qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The tournament started last week, and all 48 teams have begun their battle to become champions of the world. This is the biggest edition of the tournament, with 48 teams competing across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Africa has ten nations in this competition. Teboho Mokoena of South Africa, Gilberto Mora of Mexico. Copyright: ImagoxIanxRoblesx However, the Super Eagles, who are one of the most talented teams, are missing from this edition. Despite…

Angela Onwuzoo The Lagos State Health Management Agency says it has enrolled over 1.5 million residents in the state’s health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, as part of efforts to expand access to affordable healthcare and reduce out-of-pocket spending on medical services. Of the 1,502,994 residents enrolled as of May 31, 2026, 54 per cent are female and 46 per cent male. Residents aged 18 to 60 account for more than 62 per cent of enrollees, while those aged five to 18 years make up 23 per cent. The Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr Emmanuella Zamba, disclosed this on Thursday during…

One person has died and “a number of people have been injured” after two passenger trains collided on Friday near Bedford, north of London, British Transport Police said. “A major incident has been declared, and officers are continuing to respond at the scene alongside colleagues from Bedfordshire Police and the local Fire and Rescue and Ambulance Services,” the police force said in an update late Friday. “We know that a number of people have been injured and one person has very sadly died,” it added. The two passenger trains collided on Friday north of London, bringing emergency services, including air…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju believes Victor Osimhen has not yet shown the qualities needed to become captain of Nigeria’s national team, despite the striker’s outstanding achievements in a Super Eagles shirt, Soccernet.ng reports. The decision to name a new Nigeria captain surfaced after long-serving leaders William Troost-Ekong and Ahmed Musa stepped away from international football before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Their departures left head coach Eric Chelle with the task of appointing a new permanent captain for a squad filled with experienced stars. Atlético Madrid-linked Osimhen was widely viewed as one of the strongest candidates. The…

President Bola Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, allowing him to remain in office until February 2027. The extension was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Adeniyi’s first tenure extension was due to expire on August 1, 2026, but Tinubu approved an additional six months to enable him to complete key reforms within the Customs Service. Onanuga said the extension was granted “to enable him to consolidate the implementation of…

​Samuel Chukwueze’s future remains a top talking point at AC Milan, with uncertainty surrounding whether the winger will remain at the club beyond this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Chukwueze joined the Rossoneri from Villarreal three years ago. However, following a difficult start to his Italian stay, the club sent him on a season-long loan to Fulham. During his time in England, he showed flashes of brilliance in the first half of the season but saw his form decline after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations in February. Samuel Chukwueze at Fulham (Photo by Imago) ​Across 25 appearances for Fulham, the…

South African pop star Tyla is ushering in her next era with “Is It Love,” a sultry new single that offers fans an exciting glimpse into her highly anticipated studio album, “APOP.” Blending smooth R&B with global rhythms, the track explores the emotional highs and uncertainties of modern romance while asking one unforgettable question: “Is it love if you don’t cry?” Rather than suggesting that tears are the ultimate proof of affection, the song uses crying as a poetic metaphor for emotional vulnerability and the desire to feel deeply seen by a partner. Throughout the track, Tyla longs for reassurance,…

Agency The current Ebola outbreak across Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 894 confirmed cases and 204 confirmed deaths, with 74 recoveries reported in the first month since the declaration on May 15, 2026. Dr Wessam Mankoula, Acting Head of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), said this on Thursday during a webinar on the Ebola outbreak. Mankoula is also the Regional Director of the Northern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre. According to him, Uganda’s situation remains unchanged, with 19 cases, two deaths for a 10.5…

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as the minister’s impressive performance in driving infrastructure development across Abuja. The President gave the commendation during the inauguration of Collector Road CN2, also known as Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard, and other road projects in the Katampe District of the FCT, on Friday. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima said Wike had lived up to expectations since he was appointed to oversee the administration of the nation’s capital. “When I gave him the assignment to make Abuja a true capital city, I…

Several Super Eagles players will be in action when the 2026-27 Premier League season begins, following the release of the official fixture list for the new campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. Defending champions Arsenal will start their title defence looking to build on last season’s success, while a number of Nigerian internationals across the division prepare for challenging opening-day assignments. Nigeria-eligible youngster Ethan Nwaneri remains part of the Arsenal setup after collecting a Premier League winners’ medal last season. The talented midfielder, who spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Marseille, is still eligible to represent Nigeria despite his…