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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has vowed to give his all to ensure Nigeria qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging his players to ‘be like sharks’ as they prepare for a tense playoff run, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-Malian tactician, who took charge of a struggling Nigerian side in January, has already transformed the mood around the team. When he arrived, the Super Eagles were on the brink of disaster: winless in their first four qualifiers, with three draws and one defeat threatening to derail another World Cup dream. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Photo Credit: NFF…

In a decisive move to deepen legislative accountability and strengthen governance, the Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA) has announced plans to institutionalize Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) as a core part of its lawmaking process. With this step, Delta becomes the second state in Nigeria—and the first in the South-South region—to formally adopt the democratic innovation after Oyo State. Speaking in Asaba during a one-day workshop organised by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) on Thursday, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dennis Guwor, said the initiative is vital for any legislature committed to transparency, accountability, and good governance. “For…

Ethereum (ETH) traded near the $3,930 resistance during the European session, holding steady around $3,951.37 with a 24-hour trading volume of $25.6 billion. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency carries a market capitalization of $476.9 billion, accounting for roughly 17% of the global crypto market cap, underscoring its dominance in the digital asset space.Despite edging 0.06% higher in the last 24 hours, ETH remains constrained below a key resistance zone that has capped gains for most of October. Institutional inflows and spot ETF optimism continue to reinforce long-term confidence, but short-term traders are treading carefully as Ethereum’s price coils within a tightening…

Johnson Idowu Stakeholders in the health sector have emphasised the need to improve awareness to end the stigmatisation of individuals affected by lupus and to correct the myths associated with the disease. The stakeholders made the call on Friday at a sensitisation event organised by the LUREG Support Foundation, held at the conference hall of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alausa, Lagos State. Themed “Unmasking Lupus: Shining Light on Hope and Resilience,” the event drew participants from among patients, academia, government officials, and caregivers. Speaking at the event, the founder of LUREG Support Foundation, Fausat Sanusi, stressed that…

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has hailed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Mongomery, in a post on X, described Nigeria’s removal from the grey list as brilliant news. He attributed the relisting to the reforms introduced by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. “Brilliant news that the Financial Action Task Force @FATFNews has de-listed Nigeria from the ‘grey list’. Reflects strong efforts to implement reforms by @NigeriaGov and opens up new opportunities for trade and investment,” Montgomery wrote on X. The FATF is the world’s foremost standard-setting body for combating money…

Fulham head coach Marco Silva has revealed where Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey needs to improve, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old played 35 of the Cottagers’ 38 English Premier League games last season, and has featured in every game for them this season, but he came off the bench in the 82nd minute against Arsenal last week. Ahead of Fulham’s game against Newcastle United, the former Watford manager revealed he chose Jorge Cuenca over Bassey in their loss to the Gunners because the former Rangers centre-back can sometimes be unreliable in the air. Marco Silva congratulates Calvin Bassey after the match…

In SummaryMoniepoint processes over 1 billion transactions monthly, valued at $22 billion, making it Nigeria’s largest SME-focused financial platform.Founded in 2015 by Tosin Eniolorunda, the company achieved unicorn status in 2024 after raising $110 million from investors including Google, Visa, and DPI.With expansion into Kenya and the UK, Moniepoint is redefining African fintech through profitability, inclusion, and data-backed innovation.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, October 24 – Tosin Eniolorunda is the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc.. This Nigerian financial technology company provides end-to-end banking, payment, and credit solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2015, the company…

The Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN) emphasised the need to ensure proper use and disposal of Long-lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) to ensure that they do not pose harm to the environment and the people. Meanwhile, the group has unveiled a report of research carried out on the End-Life Management of Long-lasting Insecticide-treated Nets (LLINs), which revealed that 99.4% of used nets are disposed of unsustainably. Nigeria accounts for 27% of global malaria cases and 23% of malaria deaths, and LLINs remain a key malaria prevention tool in the country. Speaking at the dissemination of the findings…

Paul Onuachu is playing some of the best football of his career and he is getting a deserved recognition for it, Soccernet.ng reports.  The 31-year-old Nigerian striker has been named in the Turkish Super Lig Team of the Week after leading Trabzonspor to a 2-1 victory over Rizespor, their sixth win of the season. In that lineup, chosen by fans, Onuachu joined Galatasaray’s Leroy Sané and Beşiktaş forward Rafa Silva in a three-man attack. Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu. Photo Credit: Trabzonspor/ X The former Genk striker currently leads the Super Lig scoring chart with seven goals in nine matches,…

In SummaryEgypt leads Africa with 440,000 active troops, combining historical military tradition with ongoing modernization programs.Nigeria, Algeria, and Morocco maintain significant forces despite economic constraints, balancing internal security with regional commitments.Smaller states, such as Eritrea, Angola, and South Sudan, exhibit disproportionately high military concentrations relative to their populations, largely shaped by border tensions and internal conflicts.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, October 24 – Across Africa, active military manpower is a key indicator of state capacity, security priorities, and historical experience with regional conflicts. In 1950, most African armies were small and under colonial control, but decades of independence, border disputes, and…