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Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi has insisted the Super Eagles will not be intimidated when they take on Portugal in Wednesday’s international friendly, despite the quality and experience available to the European giants, Soccernet.ng reports. Portugal head into the game as clear favourites on home soil. Ranked fifth in the world, the former European champions are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America and will use the match as their final major test before the tournament. The Super Eagles, meanwhile, are in a different phase. Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup and are currently rebuilding under…

The First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, on Tuesday called for greater commitment to environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and the adoption of clean energy solutions as part of efforts to combat climate change and secure a better future for coming generations. She lamented the continued dependence of many households on firewood, charcoal, and other traditional biomass fuels, warning that such practices contribute to deforestation, environmental degradation, indoor air pollution, and serious health risks. She stated that, in a bid to address this challenge, the Federal Government, in partnership with the Ogun State Government, is distributing clean cookstoves to…

South African club Chippa United has featured two Super Eagles goalkeepers between the sticks over the last decade. One of them has now officially confirmed his retirement from professional football, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Before Stanley Nwabali burst onto the scene, Daniel Akpeyi was the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for Chippa United. He spent four years with the club following his departure from Warri Wolves in the Nigeria Premier Football League. ​During that period, Akpeyi was a regular fixture for the Super Eagles in between the sicks. He made his competitive debut for Nigeria in 2016 during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, were thrown into panic on Tuesday after unidentified gunmen reportedly fired sporadic gunshots in parts of the city. Eyewitnesses said the sound of gunfire sent residents, traders, motorists and passersby scampering for safety to avoid being caught in the violence. As of the time of filing this report, the motive behind the shooting remained unclear, while there was no official confirmation of casualties, injuries or arrests linked to the incident. The development has heightened concerns over security and political violence in the state, coming amid recent reports of violent incidents in Osogbo and…

Dr.-Gbenga-Olawepo-Hashim Leaders and supporters of the Accord Party in Kaduna State have reaffirmed their support for the Party’s Presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, just as they expressed confidence in his ability to provide leadership and address Nigeria’s pressing challenges ahead of the 2027 general election. The endorsement came during a rally held in Kaduna on Tuesday, where party members, youth groups, women associations, and community leaders gathered to demonstrate support for his candidacy. Speaking at the event, a top party leader in the State, Sabo Jimeta, commended Olawepo-Hashim‘s long-standing involvement in national affairs, his commitment to democratic values, and his advocacy…

Chika Otuchikere Niger State has secured a United States of America (USA) grant aimed at preventing malnutrition among over 36,000 women and children across 13 local government areas of the state, Arewa PUNCH reports. The initiative, known as the Preventing Malnutrition in the First 1,000 Days of Life Programme, is being supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund and is expected to expand gradually to cover all 25 local government areas of the state. The Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Planning Commission, Hajia Aisha Usman, disclosed this while speaking with journalists after a pre-planning meeting with implementing partners. She…

Former Aston Villa striker Alan McInally has weighed in on the future of Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho at Celtic ahead of the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker’s future at the Scottish champions remains uncertain heading into the summer, with doubts over whether he will still be at the club beyond this summer. Iheanacho joined Celtic from Sevilla last summer on a free transfer, signing an initial one-year deal, with the club holding an option to extend it by another year. However, he will officially become a free agent on July 1 when his current contract expires, if no extension is agreed…

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that a delegation of the national leadership of the Kwankwasiya Movement held a closed-door meeting with the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, and members of the NDC leadership as part of efforts to resolve internal issues within the party in Kano State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa Director Esq., and made available through the party’s official X handle. According to the statement, the meeting, which took place on Monday night, focused on addressing…

The Anambra State Government has decried the rising cost of rent and housing deficits in the state and is planning to develop a policy for mass housing in partnership with the private sector to address the challenges and ensure sufficient housing supply. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, on Tuesday. Mefor said the decision to develop a mass housing policy and other key resolutions were taken during the Anambra State Executive Council meeting at the Light House, Awka, on Monday. According to him, a law on the…

The 26th edition of the FIFA World Cup is set to take center stage, with 48 nations set to slug it out to become the best footballing nation. The 2026 World Cup, in particular, carries high significance because it is the biggest edition in terms of the number of participating teams and the money involved. So, a big battle is assured. From the grass of the Estadio Azteca to the Toronto Stadium in Toronto, and the MetLife Stadium in New York, fans will be expecting premium excitement. A key part of the World Cup is its history. This competition began…