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Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has stepped into one of the most powerful administrative roles in continental football after being named Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Soccernet.ng reports. The appointment, confirmed on Sunday, follows the resignation of Véron Mosengo-Omba and signals a major leadership shift at the Cairo-based organisation. It is also a landmark moment as Adamu is the first Nigerian to ever occupy the role in CAF’s more than 70-year history. In a brief message posted on X, the Nigeria Football Federation celebrated the development, writing: “Congratulations to our own Samson Adamu who has been appointed Acting…

We are not jealous of the people who were inside Co-op Live arena in Manchester on 26 March watching Tiwa Savage perform at the 2026 MOBO Awards and hearing an unreleased song from her for the very first time. We are completely fine. But if you are a Tiwa Savage fan and you were not there, we think it is safe to say you missed a great deal. Do not worry, we have got you with all the details. On the red carpet, Tiwa arrived in a structured, architectural floor-length off-the-shoulder dress covered in 3D metallic geometric tiles in silver…

Soaring fuel prices linked to the US-Iran conflict have pushed up food prices across Nigeria, worsening hardship for households already struggling with poverty and rising food insecurity. JANET OGUNDEPO reports As the US-Iran conflict enters its 29th day, Nigerians are grappling with a sharp rise in food prices driven by soaring fuel costs, with residents in several states reporting significant increases in the prices of staple foods. Findings by PUNCH Healthwise show that the recent hike in petrol pump prices has triggered higher transportation costs, which traders and farmers say are directly pushing up the prices of staple foods in…

Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has announced the birth of his first child with his Portuguese partner, Ines Fontes, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Onyemaechi and Fontes have been in a relationship since 2022, and she has been a consistent and proud supporter of the Super Eagles star. They have been together since his days at Boavista, and she has been regularly spotted cheering on her 26-year-old partner at games. ​At the start of March, the Portuguese content creator began sharing pictures of her baby bump alongside Onyemaechi to announce that they were expectant. View this post on Instagram A post…

As the continued migration of nurses from Nigeria deepens the country’s healthcare crisis, resulting in longer waiting times, higher morbidity, and rising mortality rates in public hospitals, many nurses in Federal Government employment for over two decades still receive only N20,000 as annual uniform allowance, amid delays in the implementation of the N80,000 upward review. IDOWU ABDULLAHI reports When nurses begin a shift in hospitals across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, the white uniform they wear symbolises care and professionalism. From bed to bed, the nurses dress wounds, administer drugs, and monitor critically ill patients, often without rest or…

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has been projected to return to action on April 11 after sustaining a back injury last week, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Bassey was named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the friendly games against Iran and Jordan, but he withdrew last week due to a back injury. The announcement came as a surprise, as the 26-year-old center-back had played the full 90 minutes in Fulham’s 3-1 win over Burnley in their final game before the international break. Calvin Bassey in action for Fulham. Copyright: ImagoxPaulxBonserx/xSportsxPressxPhotox Nonetheless, coach Eric Chelle moved quickly to call up Trabzonspor star Chibuike Nwaiwu…

Chima Azubuike The Gombe State Deputy Governor, Manassah Jatau, has expressed concern over poor performance indicators in the state’s primary healthcare system, describing the recurring red rating in previous quarterly assessments as unacceptable. Speaking while presiding over the first-quarter Primary Health Care review meeting in his office on Thursday, Jatau said, “The appearance of red gradings in the performance of primary healthcare activities in previous quarters is unacceptable and demands immediate corrective measures.” The regular review meetings he noted were essential to sustaining effective healthcare delivery, stressing that they help track progress, identify gaps, and ensure timely interventions. Jatau, who…

Gbenga Odogun A lecturer at Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Mr Anslem Ojodomo, has died after collapsing in class while teaching. The Rector of the polytechnic confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday in Lokoja by the Ag. Co-ordinator, Directorate of Public Relations, Mr John Onimisi, describing the development as a “deep personal shock.” This tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the institution, coming just a month after another lecturer, Dr Barnabas Akuba, passed away shortly after completing his PhD program. Ojodomo’s death has sparked concern and fear among staff and students, with many questioning the circumstances surrounding these…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria put on a brilliant show at the Antalya Stadium in Turkiye, defeating the Islamic Republic of Iran, Soccernet.ng reports. Moses Simon broke the deadlock inside seven minutes, burying the ball at the near post before Akor Adams doubled the lead a few minutes after the restart. Mehdi Taremi pulled one back for Iran, profiting from a poorly-defended corner-kick to secure a consolation for Amir Ghalenoei’s side. Following the victory, Soccernet.ng highlights three Super Eagles players who stood out in the win over Iran. AFCON match between Algeria and the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Copyright: Segun…

Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Iran national football team in Turkey ahead of the Persians’ World Cup participation… Former Strasbourg forward Simon Zenke has praised the performances of Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu after their debuts in the Super Eagles’ win over Iran in Antalya, Soccernet.ng reports. The veteran pundit believes the emergence of new centre-back options gives head coach Eric Chelle a welcome selection headache going forward. Goals from Moses Simon in the sixth minute and Akor Adams in the 51st minute sealed the win for Nigeria in the opening fixture of a four-nation invitational tournament, with Mehdi Taremi…