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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal sealed a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Leiria, but the scoreline didn’t reflect the spectacle on display, Soccernet.ng reports. Facing a Portugal team packed with world-class talent and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Super Eagles showed resilience, created problems for Roberto Martinez’s men, and at times looked capable of springing a surprise. Akor Adams’ first-half equaliser cancelled out Pedro Neto’s opener before Francisco Conceicao struck the winner in the second half to hand the hosts victory. Despite the loss, there were several talking points for Chelle to reflect on ahead of AFCON 2027 qualification.…

The Northern Elders Forum has called on the Federal Government to immediately declare a national security emergency, warning that worsening violence, kidnappings and bandit attacks across the country pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s stability and economic survival. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the spokesperson for the forum, Abubakar Jiddere, said the country was experiencing an unprecedented security crisis, with criminal activities spreading across several regions and leaving millions of Nigerians vulnerable. The forum expressed concern over what it described as the government’s inability to adequately protect lives and property, noting that communities in states such as Zamfara, Katsina,…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly match on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Akor Adams had restored parity after Pedro Neto gave Portugal the lead in the first half, but Francisco Conceicao scored a second half winner to seal the win for the European side. Portugal rounded off their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in the group stage. Akor Adams seen celebrating after scoring. Copyright: xLuisxLoureiroxImago Nigeria, meanwhile, failed to qualify for the tournament after losing to DR Congo in…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has warned Nigerians against vote buying and money politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing them as serious threats to democratic governance. Olukoyede made the warning on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, while delivering the inaugural lecture of the High-Level Guest Speakers’ Series organised by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies of the University of Ilorin. The lecture focused on mobilising stakeholders for peaceful and credible elections in Nigeria. He said the EFCC remains committed to stopping the monetisation of the electoral process, stressing that vote…

A support group mobilising for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, BTO4PBAT, has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure that President Bola Tinubu wins the 2027 presidential elections with a landslide victory. While citing what it describes as bold economic reforms and progress in security and infrastructure, the group stated that Tinubu has overseen a series of policy shifts, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of exchange rates. According to the group’s Director General, Adesuyi Adojutelegan, the measures have triggered short-term economic hardship but insist that the long-term benefits are beginning to take shape. Adojutelegan emphasised that continuity…

Stakeholders and representative of the Ngoshe community in Gwoza local government area of Borno state have categorically denied the Kaigama group’s claims of facilitating the rescue of 416 Ngoshe captives abducted by Boko Haram terrorists on Monday, 3rd April 2026. They also dis-associated themselves from a self-acclaimed group operating under the name “Borno South Youth Alliance,” allegedly managed by Samaila Kaigama, who has publicly claimed involvement in the facilitation of the release of their people earlier held captives by Boko Haram. Speaking to journalists at a news conference held on Tuesday in Maiduguri,  briefing on Wednesday in Maiduguri, Prof. Suleiman…

By Olugbenga Ige The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Damilola James, has expressed gratitude to God, President Bola Tinubu, party leaders and supporters following her nomination. In a statement issued on her X handle on Wednesday, James attributed her emergence to divine grace and providence. She described the nomination as a reflection of the opportunities available in Lagos and a testament to the state’s tradition of inclusiveness and progressive politics. “Today is a reminder of the endless possibilities that have defined our Lagos. It is my hope that my story continues to serve as…

Senator Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State The Cross River State Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), and key institutions of higher learning in the State have forged a strategic partnership aimed at increasing voter registration and strengthening democratic participation among young people. The collaboration was the focus of a joint courtesy visit by representatives of INEC, NIMC, the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), the University of Calabar (UNICAL), and the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa, to the Governor’s Office in Calabar. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Bassey Otu emphasized…

Portugal vs Nigeria is set to take center stage, with the two giants of two different continents looking to come out on top after 90 minutes of action. The game will be played at The Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa in Leiria, so it is basically the Selecao’s sendforth game for the 2026 World Cup. For the Super Eagles, it is an opportunity to prove that Eric Chelle has been doing great work in his 18-month stay as coach. Soccernet.ng reports that both teams have named strong starting XIs for the encounter. Eric Chelle is missing some of his regulars, including…

A coalition of civil society organisations, trade unions, youth groups, community associations, social movements and faith-based groups has declared June 12 a day of nationwide protest and mass action against “worsening insecurity, escalating economic hardship and the continuous deterioration of the living conditions of millions of Nigerians.” The declaration was contained in a statement on Wednesday, jointly signed by the National Chairman of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, Femi Falana (SAN); National President of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Yinka Folarin; and Hassan Soweto of the Organising Committee of the #EndBadGovernance Movement, Lagos State. Other…