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The African Democratic Congress National Chairman, David Mark, and National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, on Thursday berated the All Progressives Congress government in Ekiti State over alleged dismal performance in office in the last three and a half years. The ADC leaders, who spoke in Ado Ekiti during the Mega Rally for the party’s governorship candidate in Saturday’s election in Ekiti State, Dare Bejide, described the party as the credible alternative to give Ekiti people a good life. Mark, in his brief address, told the gathering, “Vote for our candidate, Bejide, so that the Ekiti of your dream can be built.…

Super Eagles legend Daniel Amokachi has revealed that he came close to joining Italian giants Juventus before Everton stepped in to complete a record-breaking transfer following his outstanding performances at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Amokachi arrived at the tournament in the United States as one of Nigeria’s key players after helping the country qualify for its first-ever World Cup appearance. The powerful forward, then playing for Belgian side Club Brugge, quickly became one of the stars of the competition. He scored in Nigeria’s famous 3-0 victory over Bulgaria in Dallas, becoming the youngest African goalscorer in World…

Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has paid tribute to late actor Alexx Ekubo, describing his death as a painful loss to the film industry. In a video shared on Instagram on Thursday, Agu expressed sadness over Ekubo’s passing, noting that the late actor was talented, dedicated and had a promising future ahead of him. “Rest in peace, Alexx Ekubo. I am deeply saddened by your passing. As a fellow actor and someone who has walked this path for many years, I know how much passion, sacrifice, and heart you poured into your craft,” he said. Agu added that Nollywood had…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will head into the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as Africa’s highest-ranked team, Soccernet.ng reports. This is after the reigning African champions retained their position in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, the final update released before the continental tournament. The defending WAFCON champions remain 36th in the world and continue to lead the African rankings. Nigeria’s recent friendly victories over Senegal earlier this month were not enough to improve their global position. The Super Falcons defeated the Lionesses 2-1 on June 5 before recording a more convincing 3-0 win three days later, but they…

Linus Effiong Indigenes of the Nembe-Okiori communities in Bayelsa State have raised concerns over the impact of oil pollution on their environment, alleging that years of contamination have led to a sharp decline in seafood resources that once sustained their livelihoods. The communities, located within the Nembe-Okiori oilfield area, said species such as lobsters, bonga fish, periwinkle and other aquatic resources are becoming increasingly scarce due to pollution of rivers, creeks and mangrove ecosystems caused by oil exploration activities. Speaking during a three-day leadership training programme organised by Anatolia Energy and Services Limited in Yenagoa, the Chairman of the Board…

The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed reports of a bandit invasion in Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East Local Government Area, warning against the spread of false information capable of causing panic and public disorder. The command also said it had begun efforts to identify and prosecute the individual responsible for triggering the alarm, which temporarily disrupted activities at Government Girls Secondary School, Oke-Oyi. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. after reports emerged that suspected bandits had invaded the area, prompting fears among residents and members of the school…

Super Eagles and Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has opened up about his conversation with Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka in the aftermath of the 2026 UEFA Champions League final, Soccernet.ng reports. The Premier League champions suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, who claimed a second consecutive Champions League title in the final held at the Puskás Arena in Budapest on May 30. Arsenal were playing in their first final in 20 years and only their second in the club’s history, but they could not make it count as they missed out on Europe’s elite club competition once again, extending their long wait…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has commenced an investigation into the boat accident that claimed 11 lives in Benue State. This was contained in a statement released on Thursday, signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance of the bureau, Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe. The statement said the bureau’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., led a team of investigators on an on-the-spot safety assessment visit to Wadata along the River Benue According to the statement, the visit, conducted on Wednesday, is part of the bureau’s efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, gather first-hand information from…

​Super Eagles attacker Samuel Chukwueze has been a major subject of AC Milan’s transfer news in recent weeks, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Nigerian international spent last season on loan at Fulham, but the Premier League club opted not to make the deal permanent despite having a €26 million purchase option. According to recent reports, the Rossoneri are currently in talks with Fulham regarding a potential reduction in the fee, though no concrete agreement has been reached. Samuel Chukwueze for Fulham. Copyright: ImagoxVisionhausx ​In the meantime, Chukwueze has returned to the Rossoneri squad. However, speculation surrounding his future continues, further intensified by…

Emem Julius Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustainable natural resource management, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation. Otu disclosed this following the successful completion of the UK PACT–FAO project on integrated management of mangrove ecosystems and expansion of social protection for fisheries and forest dependents in coastal communities. Speaking at the UK PACT project results dissemination workshop on Tuesday, Otu who was represented at the event by the deputy governor; Peter Odey, commended the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the UK PACT Programme, development partners, and participating communities for…