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The Labour Party, Anambra State Chapter, has concluded its primary elections for the 2027 general elections, producing candidates for the Senate and the House of Representatives. According to a statement released to journalists in Awka on Thursday, the Chairman of the state’s Labour Party, Peter Okoye, said the exercise, which was conducted through the Option A4 voting system, witnessed strong participation by members, delegates, aspirants and stakeholders. Okoye said the exercise was peaceful, transparent and reflected the party’s commitment to internal democracy and grassroots participation. He assured the candidates that the leadership and members of the party would work hard…

Super Eagles’ opening goal during Wednesday night’s entertaining 2-2 international friendly in Warsaw is down to a lack of experience and communication, says Poland goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, Soccernet.ng reports. The match at the PGE Narodowy Stadium saw both teams share four goals in a lively contest. Nigeria twice moved ahead, only for Poland to respond on each occasion, with a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser ensuring the hosts avoided defeat. While experienced figures such as Robert Lewandowski led Poland, several newer faces were also involved. Nigeria handed 21-year-old Abdullahi Bewene his Super Eagles debut, while Grabara himself was making only his sixth…

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. As recently as last month, FIFA’s official stadium code of conduct included a clause which read: “For the avoidance of doubt, empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles, up to (1 litre in) capacity, may be brought into the Stadium.” However, The Athletic reported on Wednesday that those guidelines had now been tweaked to explicitly ban refillable bottles. “For the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles may not be…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has given an honest assessment of Nigeria’s entertaining 2-2 draw against Poland, admitting that the team dominated the first half before becoming more cautious after the break, Soccernet.ng reports. The Besiktas midfielder returned to the starting lineup after missing Nigeria’s recent Unity Cup fixtures in London and led the team out at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on Wednesday night. Ndidi was the only player in Nigeria’s starting XI who also featured when the Super Eagles defeated Poland 1-0 in Wroclaw back in March 2018. He completed the full 90 minutes and was one…

National football federations are spending millions in their pursuit of World Cup glory, with Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti emerging as the highest-paid coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to salary figures compiled ahead of the tournament, Ancelotti earns an annual salary of £8.28 million, placing him comfortably ahead of his counterparts at the competition. The former Real Madrid manager, who took charge of Brazil in a landmark appointment, is expected to lead the South American giants’ bid for a record-extending sixth World Cup title. England manager Thomas Tuchel is the second-highest earner on the list with an annual…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just a few days away, and the anticipation is already reaching a fever pitch. Fans from participating nations—and even those whose teams missed out—are feeling the tension as it approaches Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria is among the major footballing nations that failed to qualify for the Mundial for a second consecutive time, marking a heartbreaking period for the country’s fans. However, there is still a significant cause for national pride, as four Nigerian artists have been featured on the official tournament album. mix of Burna boy, Shakira, and World Cup trophy. Photo by Imago ​Last…

Coach Bolarinwa Idris has officially stepped down as head coach of Ekiti United on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League season, bringing an end to a memorable one-season spell with the Ekiti State-owned club. The tactician tendered his resignation to the club on Wednesday, marking the close of a chapter that saw Ekiti United emerge as one of the most competitive teams in the league. Under Coach Idris’ leadership, Ekiti United finished third in the fiercely contested NNL Conference B, earning 30 points and narrowly missing out on promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League. One…

Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha has joined former England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney in building anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by rocking Nike’s wears, Soccernet.ng reports. As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nike took a different route to celebrate football’s biggest tournament. Rather than focusing solely on traditional match jerseys, they partnered with seven global creatives and football federations to produce a collection that blends football culture, fashion, and streetwear. The result is a series of World Cup-inspired lifestyle pieces representing seven nations: Nigeria, England, France, Canada, South Korea, the Netherlands, and the…

Janet Ogundepo Governments across Africa, Asia and Latin America have been urged to hold tobacco companies financially accountable for the health, economic and environmental damage caused by their products, as global tobacco control advocates launched a week-long campaign demanding stronger enforcement of industry liability laws. The call was made on Monday during the launch of the “Make Big Tobacco Pay” Global Week of Action, a campaign bringing together public health advocates, legal experts and civil society organisations from several countries to push for the implementation of Article 19 of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which deals…

The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs Busayo John-Paul, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul. Busayo, 43, and her 12-year-old sons were abducted by gunmen around 7:30 am on Wednesday while she was taking the children to school on Ring Road, Ibadan. Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, said the command had deployed tactical teams and other resources to secure the victims’ release and arrest the perpetrators. He said, “Following the report of the incident, the…