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The Commissioner of Police of the Niger State Command, Adamu Elleman, has requested the deployment of more personnel to wipe out insurgency from the state. Elleman made the request on Saturday while welcoming the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to the state over the abduction of many residents, including worshippers and farmers, penultimate Friday. “We thank our boss, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, for this visit to Niger State to boost the morale of officers and men of the command over this abduction. We ask for additional manpower, armoured personnel carriers and the deployment of modern tools…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has identified Coventry City’s lack of ruthlessness in front of goal as the biggest problem from their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Hull City, Soccernet.ng reports. Coventry enjoyed plenty of possession in their first home Premier League game in 25 years but were unable to turn their dominance into goals as Liam Millar struck eight minutes from time to give Hull all three points. The result leaves Frank Lampard’s side without a point after their opening two Premier League matches, following their 3-0 defeat to Arsenal on the opening weekend. Taiwo Awoniyi battles John Egan in…

Former Kwara State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Hakeem Lawal, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawal, son of the late former Kwara State Governor, Muhammad Lawal, stated this on Saturday in Ilorin while formally declaring his support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the APC’s governorship candidate, Yakubu Salihu-Danladi. The declaration came months after Lawal returned to the APC, having contested the 2023 governorship election on the platform of the SDP. The former governorship candidate said he had deliberately remained silent about his political position…

The cost of birth certificates, limited awareness and difficulty accessing registration centres are leaving many children in Gombe State without legal identity — their first formal recognition by the state. PUNCH Healthwise investigations reveal that these barriers could shut children out of essential services, including healthcare, education and social protection. CHIMA AZUBUIKE reports For 26-year-old mother of five, Aisha Danbayo, birth registration has remained less about its importance and more about whether she can afford the process. Danbayo, who lives in Unguwa Idi area of Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe State, said that though she had heard people talk…

Nigeria’s return to Adidas could possibly change the kit business in African football, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has agreed an $8.5 million-a-year deal with the German sportswear giant, according to ESPN. The agreement will start in 2027 and will end Nigeria’s 11-year relationship with Nike.The package includes $4.5 million in cash and $4 million worth of kits and equipment each year. It covers Nigeria’s national teams, including the Super Eagles, Super Falcons and youth teams.That puts Nigeria at No. 1 in Soccernet’s ranking based on African kit deals with publicly reported financial figures. 1. Nigeria: The Super…

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Parents of students of Atiba University, Oyo State, have called on the Federal Government to intervene in the crisis surrounding the institutions Law programme, asking authorities to facilitate the transfer of affected students to accredited institutions and prevent their years of academic efforts from being lost. The parents, represented by their lawyer, Victor Opatola, made the demand in Abuja, urging the National Universities Commission, the Minister of Education and the Council of Legal Education to urgently resolve the matter before the commencement of the next academic session. The parents’ call followed concerns over the accreditation status of the university’s Law…

Nottingham Forest twice took the lead at Anfield on Saturday afternoon before eventually settling for a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, with Super Eagles wing-back Ola Aina turning in a 7-rated shift, Soccernet.ng reports. Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White struck for the visitors, only for Alexander Isak and Víctor Muñoz to hit back for the hosts in front of the Kop, in a Premier League Matchweek 2 encounter that swung one way and then the other. Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Aina Holds Firm Oliver Glasner set his Nottingham Forest side up in a 3-4-2-1, with Aina at right wing-back ahead of…

Up-and-coming singer, Shalom Terem, popularly known as Shamzydane, has released his latest single titled, Alone, as he continues to establish himself in the Nigerian music scene. Released on August 20, 2026, the song blends Afro-Soul and Afro-Swing elements, with the artiste drawing inspiration from his personal experiences, emotions and current phase of life. Describing the inspiration behind the song, the 22-year-old said it was a reflection of the pressures he was experiencing while trying to understand himself and navigate the next stage of his life. Speaking further about the creative process, Shamzydane said the song was inspired by his desire…

By Fawzi Kehinde The mother of 22-year-old Samuel Ezekiel, whose kidney was allegedly removed after he was deceived by his friend, Emmanuel Ode, has revealed that she only learnt about the incident after receiving a phone call from someone who heard that her son had undergone the procedure. The woman said she had no knowledge that her son had been taken to a hospital in Abuja, where his kidney was allegedly removed on April 24, 2026. Ezekiel had earlier told journalists that Ode deceived him into believing that they were going to the hospital for another purpose before he was…