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Welcome to our live coverage of Jordan vs Nigeria at the Mardan Antalyaspor Stadium in Turkiye, as both sides eye silverware to end the March International break on a high. Stay with us for live commentary, goals, play-by-play and all the key updates as they happen. Follow Iran vs Nigeria’s Super Eagles live here: The match serves different purposes for both teams. For Eric Chelle’s men, it’s an opportunity to infuse new tactical ideas and bring in new players ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. For Jordan, every game is a test of fortitude, technical and mental, as they prepare…

By Peter Dada The Ondo State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association has expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the state following the abduction of three nurses at a primary healthcare centre in Akure by suspected hoodlums last week. The incident occurred at the Comprehensive Health Centre in the Oke Ijebu area of Akure in the early hours of Saturday, when the nurses were reportedly robbed and abducted by the assailants. The victims were later abandoned in a bush along the Ondo–Akure Expressway after the attackers allegedly transferred money from their bank accounts. They were subsequently rescued by operatives…

Super Eagles star Bruno Onyemaechi recently announced the birth of his first child, and he has now revealed the baby’s name and sex, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Recall that the Olympiacos star played the full 90 minutes in the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Iran last week. However, he left the camp just hours later to join his partner, Ines Fontes, who had given birth to their first child. Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi and Cyriel Dessers of Nigeria during match between the Super Eagles. (Photo by: ImagoxAkpan Nsidibe) ​The 26-year-old left-back initially shared pictures on his social media pages to mark the…

Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has received praise from the club’s technical director after his return to the Nigerian National team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old opted against joining the Super Eagles AFCON 2025 squad, solely because he wasn’t guaranteed a starting spot in Morocco. In Okoye’s absence, Eric Chelle’s men went on to claim the bronze medal, as Stanley Nwabali stood out in two consecutive penalty shoot-outs against Morocco and Egypt. Maduka Okoye in action for Udinese. Copyright: Imago Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Udinese technical director weighs in on Okoye’s development Scared…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ultimate Health Management Services, Otunba Lekan Ewenla, has urged employers in both the organised private and informal sectors to convert workers’ medical allowances into health insurance premiums in line with the provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022. Citing the Act, which makes health insurance mandatory for all Nigerian citizens and legal residents, Ewenla explained that the law requires employers with at least five workers to enrol their staff in a health insurance programme. He emphasised the need for stronger awareness and sensitisation to enhance compliance with the law, noting…

Ronaldo Delima’s old club, Cruzeiro have intensified their push into the African market after sending a scouting representative to a youth tournament in Nigeria as part of a broader recruitment strategy, Soccernet.ng reports. The Belo Horizonte club dispatched scout Isaque Silva to monitor the fifth edition of the Jagaban Cup, held in Lagos between March 26 and 29. Widely regarded as a key talent showcase, the tournament continues to attract scouts from clubs across the globe. Photo – Jagaban Cup Jagaban Cup continues to produce global talents Eight teams featured in this year’s competition, with Broad City of Lagos emerging…

A woman claiming to be married to the brother of former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi, Tony Obi, has publicly demanded a divorce, Soccernet.ng reports. The alleged wife of the brother of Mikel Obi accused the Obi family of long-term abuse in a viral social media video. The woman, who identified herself as Diamond Princess Obi (also known as Diamond Princess Nweke Obi), made the claims in a nearly three-and-a-half-minute selfie video shared on Tuesday by the popular Nigerian blog Instablog9ja. Brother of former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi. Photo – Daily Trust Woman alleges 18 years of abuse by…

Seasoned legal practitioners and mental health experts have called for the abolition of cultural practices that promote sexual and gender-based violence against women, warning that the normalisation of GBV in the name of tradition is unconstitutional, psychologically damaging, and a threat to community development. They argued that while culture remains an important part of society, any tradition that enables sexual and gender-based violence must be reformed or scrapped entirely, stressing that human rights should take precedence over cultural preservation. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the experts further warned that the normalisation of such incidents reflects deep-rooted gender inequality and…

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is preparing to take a bold step away from the football pitch and into the music spotlight, Soccernet.ng reports. The Fulham playmaker has announced that his debut EP, More To Life, will be released on April 9, 2026 as he continues to grow his influence beyond the game. Iwobi, who performs under the name ’17’, is not entirely new to music. But this is the first time the Super Eagles midfielder is putting together a full project. The EP is expected to feature eight tracks, blending Afrobeats and Afrowave sounds inspired by his Nigerian roots.  …

Experts have emphasised the critical role of trained personnel, reliable resources, and coordinated emergency systems in controlling epidemic outbreaks such as Ebola and COVID-19 during a high-level health security dialogue in Abuja. At the session titled “Detection to Action: Emergency Response Systems and Coordination,” the Incident Manager, Polio Emergency Operations Centre, Dr Idowu Audu, said rapid deployment was central to containing outbreaks effectively and saving lives in crises. Audu cited Nigeria’s experience during the Ebola outbreak in Lagos and early COVID-19 detection, where emergency response teams were deployed to affected areas within 24 hours, demonstrating the value of readiness. He…