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Paul Onuachu once again showed his importance to both club and country on Saturday, scoring his seventh goal of the Turkish Super Lig season as Trabzonspor beat Rizespor 2–1, Soccernet.ng reports. The towering Nigerian striker has now scored in four consecutive league matches, and his latest strike could hardly have come at a better time for Nigeria boss Eric Chelle, who is facing a mild striker crisis ahead of next month’s World Cup playoffs. Trabzonspor made a flying start at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu when Felipe Augusto struck in the second minute. Trabzonspor star Anthony Nwakaeme celebrates with Paul Onuachu.…

A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Matters and Social Events, Dr. Waripamo-owei Dudafa, has formally announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressive Congress (APC). Dr. Dudafa, who also previously served as a member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, made the announcement in a statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. In the letter of his resignation addressed to the Chairman of the PDP, Southern Opokuma/Ayibabiri Ward 8 in Kolokuma Opokuma Local Government Area, he stated that his decision…

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says the country’s economic reforms are yielding visible results. Cardoso said this on Friday in Washington DC at the end of the Annual Meetings of the IMF/World Bank.He said that the reforms were placing the country on the path to stability, inclusiveness, and innovation-driven growth. According to him, the country’s active participation in the week-long sessions demonstrated the country’s renewed credibility, fiscal discipline, and reform momentum on the global stage. He said that the Nigerian delegation’s message of policy consistency and macroeconomic reform had been well received by global…

The people of Kogi State have unanimously endorsed President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and their governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for a second term in office in 2027. The endorsement marked the climax of rallies organised by stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state under the chairmanship of Senator Smart Adeyemi. Leader of APC in Kogi State and former governor of the state, Yahaya Adoza Bello, formally moved a motion for the endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term in office. The motion was seconded by the chairman of the organising committee, Senator Smart Adeyemi. In a…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a successful airstrike against a convoy of armed bandits operating across multiple communities in Mariga Local Council of Niger State. According to a dependable source and eyewitnesses, the precision strike targeted the bandits as they moved through Yabawa, Bazana, Awallah, Dankolo, and Kumbashi, en route to Kakihum. The bandits were reportedly transporting a large herd of stolen cattle from Ragada and surrounding villages when NAF fighter jets launched the offensive. It revealed that the aerial bombardment neutralised several bandits, forcing others to flee in disarray. A resident of Ragada, who had been…

Nigerian Highlife icon, Jesse King, affectionately known by his stage name Bùgá, is poised to mark an extraordinary milestone in his musical journey, celebrating over two decades of his influential presence in the music industry. This momentous occasion will be commemorated through “The Rebirth Concert”, a grand event designed to be a heartfelt tribute to the rich cultural heritage, infectious rhythms, and enduring legacy that define Highlife music in Nigeria. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 1 PM, the concert will be held at the prestigious Civic Centre, situated in the vibrant heart of Victoria Island,…

Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken an early hit as two key players, Terem Moffi and Semi Ajayi, are set to miss the Super Eagles’ crucial playoff clash against Gabon next month, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite a convincing 4–0 win over Benin in Uyo, the Super Eagles fell short of automatic qualification for the World Cup, forcing them into the playoffs alongside Cameroon, DR Congo and Gabon. CAF has confirmed that Nigeria will face Gabon on November 13 in Morocco, the same day Cameroon meet DR Congo. Nigeria Super Eagles. Photo Credit: NFF Comms The winners…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu is putting Nigeria on the path of positive development. Wike stated this in Abuja on Friday while inaugurating the construction of Collector Road C01 in the Institution and Research District. The road links the Body of Benchers complex to the Nile University and Baze University areas of the city. He noted that Tinubu never promised to solve all of Nigeria’s problems but is focused on placing the nation on a sustainable path of progress. “When he finishes, another person will come and continue from there,”…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn into Group C of the AFCON 2025 competition alongside Tanzania, Uganda and Tunisia, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time AFCON winners claimed a silver medal in the 2023 edition of the tournament in Ivory Coast, and will be looking to go all the way in Morocco when the competition kicks off. Tanzania head coach, Hemed Suleiman, in an interview with CAF Online, revealed his plans for his team, claiming they aim to get four points in a bid to reach the knockout stages of the competition. Head coach of the Tanzanian national team, Hemed Suleiman.…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged the media and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the country to strengthen their partnership with the Commission in the ongoing fight against corruption and financial crimes, describing corruption as a “monster” threatening Nigeria’s development. Speaking through the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC Ibadan Zonal Directorate, ACE I. Hauwa Garba Ringim, Olukoyede made the appeal during a one-day interactive workshop organised by the Commission for journalists and CSOs in Ibadan. The workshop provided a platform for robust discussions, where participants shared insights and made…