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Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was in good form as his side sealed a 1-0 win over Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta, Soccernet.ng reports. Kosta Runjaic’s team welcomed Ivan Juric’s side to the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, although they’d just won one of their last five games heading into the clash. Atalanta, on the other hand, last tasted victory in September, playing five straight draws and scoring just four goals. Ademola Lookman celebrates after a goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan on 28 October 2025 at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy. Copyright:…

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon scored the solitary goal for Paris FC, as they claimed a 1-0 victory over Monaco at the Stade Louis II, Soccernet.ng reports. Simon has been a regular for Paris FC, and he kept his place in their starting lineup for their visit to Monaco on Saturday. The home side were the favourites going into the game, as Paris FC only gained promotion to the Ligue 1 this season. Moses Simon – Ligue 1 match between AS Monaco and Paris Football Club on November 1, 2025 at the Louis II Stadium Copyright: ImagoxWilliamxCannarellax However, the visitors…

Senator Sunday Katung, (PDP- Kaduna South) has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Katung made this known in a statement on Thursday, saying the decision followed wide consultations with constituents, political stakeholders, family members, and associates. According to him, the move is aimed at ensuring more effective representation and participation in decision-making processes affecting his constituency. He said: “This realignment is driven by a genuine desire to serve our people more effectively and ensure that our voices are heard and respected at the highest decision-making tables where the destinies of our…

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will, under divine inspiration, lead a special prayer dedicated to singles, mature singles, waiting mothers, expectant mothers, and their families during the November 2025 Thanksgiving Service. This was made known by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer (Administration), RCCG, who doubles as Pastor, Region 1. The event is scheduled to be held at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at The Throne of Grace, RCCG National Headquarters, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Nigeria. Participants worldwide are warmly invited to join this life-transforming encounter with God. In Nigeria…

A federal appeals court in Denver has upheld the Federal Reserve’s right to deny crypto-focused bank Custodia access to a master account, delivering a major blow to the Wyoming-based institution’s years-long push to gain direct access to the US central banking system. Key Takeaways: The US Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Fed has the discretion to deny crypto-focused banks access to master accounts. Judge David Ebel wrote that the Fed’s authority to reject such requests is essential to “safeguard the financial system.” The ruling keeps crypto banks like Custodia locked out of Fed payment systems. In a…

Janet Ogundepo A Nigerian sexual and reproductive health expert and founder of Girl Power Afrique, Ogechi Ikhuoria, has been selected to attend the One Young World Summit 2025, holding in Munich, Germany, from November 3 to 6. Ikhuoria, who is also a public health doctoral student in the United States, will participate in the summit as part of the One Young World Global Health Academy, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Speaking about her selection, Ikhuoria said she was excited to represent Nigeria on the global stage and contribute to discussions around family planning, maternal, newborn, and…

After the success of “Alpha Place,” Knucks returns with “A Fine African Man,” a project that feels both personal and expansive. While “Alpha Place” painted a vivid picture of growing up in North West London, this new body of work takes a broader view, tracing Knucks’ experiences between London and Nigeria and what it means to live between both worlds. The album draws from soul samples and African-inspired rhythms, grounding itself in heritage while speaking to a global audience. It captures the story of someone navigating the cultural shifts of moving back to Nigeria during his formative years — the…

Super Eagles and Hull City defender Semi Ajayi came off the bench to help his side seal a 2-0 win over Norwich, drawing praise from the club coach, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old played two full 90-minute games after the October International break, but was benched heading into the clash at Carrow Road. Ajayi replaced Amir Hadziahmetovic at half-time, and four minutes later, Joe Gelhardt broke the deadlock for Sergej Jakirovic’s side before Darko Gyabi scored the second three minutes from time. Semi Ajayi heads on to the pitch ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Leicester…

A coalition of civil society organisations has called for a review of the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which sacked Hon. Abubakar Gummi, the lawmaker representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Operating under the umbrella of the Coalition of Civil Society Network, the group described the ruling delivered by Justice Obiora Egwuatu as unfair and contrary to the spirit of democracy, urging the judiciary to consider the will of the people in its final determination of the matter. Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the…

There are fears that the embattled major opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may slide into factionalization following the removal of loyalists of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, due to anti-party activities. Rising from its 608th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja on Saturday, the party announced the suspension of four of its officials, including the national secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umar Bature (National Organising Secretary), Kamaldeen Ajibade (National Legal Adviser), and the Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha. The NWC meeting, presided over by the party’s national chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagun, stated that the errant…