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​World football governing body FIFA is already making moves following the resignation of Ibrahim Gusau from his position as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Soccernet.ng reports. ​Last week, the NFF boss held a press conference to announce his exit. This came in the aftermath of the Super Falcons’ failure to advance beyond the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and the poor performances of the other national teams. ​Although Gusau said that his resignation was a personal decision, it is believed that he may have been told to step down by the federal government. Ibrahim…

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their war, as he prepares to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at a regional summit. The two allies were due to hold talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, a bloc promoted by Russia and China as an alternative to Western power. “I state explicitly that if the United States returns to its commitments under the aforementioned Memorandum of Understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately take reciprocal action,” Pezeshkian said, according…

As artificial intelligence and technology increasingly reshape global healthcare delivery, pathologists in Nigeria and across West Africa have urged their colleagues to embrace digital innovations to transform cancer diagnosis and improve patient care. The pathologists, under the aegis of the West African Division of the International Academy of Pathology, also stressed the need for stronger governance and strategic partnerships to remain globally competitive in pathology and laboratory medicine and boost healthcare delivery. Speaking at the 16th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of WADIAP in Lagos, tagged EKOPATH 2026, the experts decried the shortage of pathology specialists and called for…

Several Super Eagles icons will feel a little nudge in their chests when the news trickle in of Lionel Messi’s decision to end his Argentina international career, Soccernet.ng reports. The Argentina legend’s decision will bring fresh attention to one of football’s longest debates: is the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner the greatest player ever? The debate has split fans for years, with Cristiano Ronaldo often named as Messi’s main rival. But five Nigerians who played at the highest level have given Messi their vote. Their reasons are not based only on goals or trophies. They point to his control, dribbling, creativity…

About 40 youths in Abini Community in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State have renounced their membership of the Vikings, Klans and Axemen cult groups and pledged to embrace lawful living. The youths made the commitment on August 26, 2026, during a sensitisation and engagement programme organised by the Cross River State Police Command in collaboration with the Abini Elites Association, comprising the Clan Head and Chiefs of Abini Community, and the LauraHope Foundation. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, who confirmed in a statement made available to journalists on Monday in Calabar, said the initiative was…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  August 31, 2026 Polygon Crypto deployed two coordinated hard forks, Austin on Bor v2.10.0 and Kyoto on Heimdall v0.11.0, to close denial-of-service, resource-exhaustion and consensus-hardening risks across its Polygon PoS client stack. Both upgrades were rolled out privately and validated on the Amoy testnet before mainnet activation, according to a Polygon forum post published August 27.No mainnet…

Argentine maestro Lionel Messi has called time on his international career at the age of 39, and for the Super Eagles, his retirement closes a chapter that produced some painful memories, Soccernet.ng reports. Messi leaves the Argentine national team after 207 games that saw him contribute 125 goals. He holds the record for both the highest number of appearances and the highest number of goals. Of course, he has silverware to show, having won the Copa America twice and the World Cup in 2022. Interestingly, he left quite a mark on Nigeria. Or better still, against the Super Eagles. The…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced an examination of its records to determine how names allegedly unknown to the Nigeria Democratic Congress appeared on the party’s list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. The move followed allegations by the NDC that names of candidates it neither nominated nor authorised were uploaded and published as its candidates in several state House of Assembly constituencies, particularly in Anambra State. The commission denied the allegations and said it removed candidates nominated by the party for the election and replaced them with names allegedly unknown to it. The allegations, which particularly concern…

By Tosin Oyediran A Clinical Oncologist, Dr Omolola Salako, says many cancer patients are dropping out of treatment as the cost of care can range from N10m to as high as N60m. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Sunday, Salako said the high cost of treatment remained a major challenge, despite some patients presenting early at hospitals. “Where treatment is costing anywhere from 10 million to 15 to 60 million, in reality, many cancer patients are presenting to the hospital early, but they are dropping out of treatment,” she said She explained that Nigeria had six major cancer…

English Premier League side Everton are mulling over a late swoop for Super Eagles defender Ola Aina, Soccernet.ng reports. ​With the English transfer window slamming shut today, several clubs are actively working to finalize last-minute deals. Everton are among those looking to strengthen their squad before the deadline. ​According to The Toffee Blues, Everton have opened talks with Nottingham Forest over a potential deal for Aina. The 29-year-old right-back is widely regarded as one of the league’s top performers and has been a consistent presence for Forest. Ola Aina and Joao Gomes Copyright: ImagoxMIxNewsx He was heavily linked with a…