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Nigeria will not be at the 2026 World Cup. It is a reality that still stings, and as the world prepares to descend on North America this summer, Super Eagles fans will watch from the outside for the third time in four tournaments. But Nigeria’s World Cup story is far richer than the absences suggest. The Super Eagles have qualified for six tournaments since their debut in 1994, advancing to the knockout stage three times — in 1994, 1998 and 2014. In those six campaigns, they produced some of the most memorable moments and gifted players African football has ever…

African Democratic Congress (ADC) Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, on Wednesday, called on the national leadership of the party to review the outcome of the recently conducted governorship primary election and restore what they described as the mandate freely given to Chief Luqman Oyebisi Ilaka. The demand was contained in a communiqué issued after consultations among party leaders, executives, youth and women leaders, ward representatives and supporters across the state’s 33 local government areas. The communiqué, read by Architect Bashir Aremu Lawal, leader of the party in Saki West Local Government Area, expressed dissatisfaction with…

Construction of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a vast natural gas pipeline projected to export to Europe, began in Algeria on Thursday, a statement said, marking a key milestone in the project that will also pass through Niger and Nigeria. The TSGP seeks to transport up to 30 billion cubic metres of natural gas annually from Nigeria through Niger and on to Algeria, where it will be exported to European markets, the official statement said. Algeria’s Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab attended the official launch alongside Nigerian counterpart Ekperikpe Ekpo and Nigerien counterpart Hamadou Tini, according to the statement. The project, announced…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose Former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and the candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Wole Oluyede have traded words concerning the outcome of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. Fayose urged the opposition candidates in the June 20 governorship poll in the state to forget winning the election, saying Governor Biodun Oyebanji enjoys wider acceptability among the electorate to retain his seat for a second term. However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship Candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Wole Oluyede, faulted Fayose for endorsing Oyebanji, insisting that…

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has emerged as a transfer target for several English Premier League clubs this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nnadi has been the subject of persistent transfer speculation surrounding Marseille over the past few months. He joined the former Ligue 1 champions from Zulte Waregem during the January transfer window in a deal worth €6 million. At the time, the club viewed the Nigerian as a prospect for the future, believing that he would require time to adapt before breaking into the first team. Nnadi Tochukwu midfielder at Zulte Waregem. Copyright: ImagoxVincentxKalutx ​That adaptation period proved necessary, as…

By Gabriel Oshokha The Oyo State government has assured residents of its readiness to prevent, detect and respond effectively to any potential threat of Ebola Virus Disease. The reassurance came following recent reports of outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and confirmed cases in Uganda. Ebola Virus Disease, formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a severe and often fatal illness that affects humans and other primates. It is caused by the Ebola virus and is transmitted through direct contact with the blood, body fluids or tissues of infected persons or animals. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, vomiting,…

A Kogi-born cyclist, Mustapha Shehu, has completed a solidarity bicycle ride from Umomi-Ikpokoje in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State to Abuja in support of the anticipated second-term bid of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. Shehu, who began the journey on May 29, arrived at the National Assembly on June 4 after spending several days on the road. He said the long-distance cycling expedition was intended to demonstrate his support for the senator and her representation of Kogi Central. Speaking shortly after his arrival on Thursday, Shehu said the journey was inspired by what he…

The factional National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Agbo Major, on Thursday, expressed concerns over ongoing disputes surrounding the party’s leadership and structure, warning that unresolved issues could affect democratic processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a world press conference in Abuja, Major said the NNPP remained committed to the rule of law and constitutional procedures in handling matters relating to membership, discipline and leadership within the party. He said, “The New Nigeria Peoples Party is a law-abiding political organisation guided by its constitution and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Decisions relating…

The Ebonyi State Labour Party (LP) gubernatorial candidate, Chief Splendour Oko-Eze Thursday vowed to focus on industrializing the state and not building of hotels and filling stations that can barely give jobs to the teeming unemployed youths if elected as governor in 2027 general election. The gubernatorial hopeful also promised to prioritize community policing adding that he will introduce electronic equipment to monitor the movement of people in the state, while giving his backing to state policing. “I will also make sure that I bring equipment, electronic equipment that can at least monitor the coming in and going out of…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, with 48 nations competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Soccernet.ng reports. Although Nigeria failed to qualify for the competition, a huge portion of the country’s football-supporting populace is still expected to follow the tournament closely, particularly with several African nations, traditional powerhouses, and Premier League stars in action. With matches spread across multiple North American time zones, Nigerian fans will have to adjust to a mix of evening, late-night, and early-morning kick-off times. Here’s everything Nigerian viewers need to know about the…