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Ademola Lookman has started playing for Atalanta again after missing the the first four games of the season… Atalanta coach Ivan Juric has asked Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman to show some spirit when he returns to action after the international break, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman had a turbulent summer at Atalanta. He was expected to leave for a bigger club after an impressive three-year stay that saw him lead the club to their maiden UEFA Europa League title. However, Atalanta frustrated solid offers from Inter Milan, Tottenham, and Bayern Munich. So, with two years left on his contract, he had…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state’s waterways from mere geographical assets into corridors of economic opportunity and sustainable transport. Speaking on Friday at the official launch of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) “Omi Eko Project,” Sanwo-Olu described the initiative as a historic milestone in reimagining Lagos’ transport and environmental future. “For centuries, water has defined the rhythm of Lagos — from the bustling trade canoes of our ancestors to the ferries that glide across our lagoon today. Our story has always been written on water. But history is not just what…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has raised concerns over the shortage of skilled professionals in Nigeria’s aviation sector, particularly air traffic controllers. He expressed optimism that the newly established Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM) would play a pivotal role in addressing the manpower deficit and boosting local capacity in the industry. Speaking in Abuja on Friday during the unveiling of the university, Keyamo described the initiative as timely and aligned with the Federal Government’s agenda to enhance technical expertise and reduce dependence on foreign professionals. “We are short-staffed in certain areas of aviation, and…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has emerged victorious in its legal battle with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a ruling that reinforces the party’s autonomy and clears the way for its candidates to participate in an upcoming by-election. The Court of Appeal in Abuja, presided over by Justice Banjoko, JCA, and a panel of judges, on Friday, 17 October 2025, upheld the Federal High Court’s August 2025 judgment in favour of the SDP. The ruling effectively rebuffed INEC’s attempt to disregard the High Court’s earlier decision, which recognised the Acting National Chairman and National Secretary as legitimate authorities of…

Clashes between criminal gangs and illegal miners in northwestern Nigeria over gold have killed at least 17 people, according to a security report prepared for the UN and seen by AFP on Friday. The clashes took place on Thursday in Kaduna state, one of several in northwestern and central Nigeria that for years have been terrorised by criminal gangs of cattle thieves and kidnapping for ransom by bandits. The gangs maintain camps in a vast forest straddling Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Niger states from where they launch attacks on communities. Violence erupted at an illegal mining site in…

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has declared that he wants Nigeria to fail in their bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports.  McKenzie made the inflammatory statement while reacting to Nigeria’s role in South Africa’s complicated qualifying journey, which saw both nations embroiled in a series of dramatic twists. “I heard you earlier saying that we (South Africa) will also root for Nigeria,” McKenzie said in an interview shared on X by South African journalist Robert Marawa. “I want to make it very clear: I wish for them not to qualify.…

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly denied reports suggesting he is being positioned to contest the presidency in 2027, declaring his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration till 2031. Reacting to a viral report published by an unnamed online platform, which claimed that some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were “pushing” Wike to throw his hat into the 2027 presidential race, the Minister’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, described the allegation as “another lie from idle minds who have nothing to contribute to the development of the country.” In a statement issued in…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that Saudi Arabia has reduced the country’s Hajj quota for 2026 and introduced stricter health regulations for intending pilgrims. In a statement, Fatima Usara, NAHCON’s deputy director of information and public relations, said the development emerged from a meeting between the Commission and State Pilgrims Welfare Boards held in Abuja. The meeting also covered issues such as Hajj cost harmonisation, payment deadlines, and tour operator policies. NAHCON Chairman Abdullahi Usman, who chaired the session, urged state executive secretaries to collaborate closely to ensure a smooth Hajj operation. He stressed the importance…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has praised Al-Kholood defender William Troost-Ekong for his leadership in the Nigerian National team, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Watford man has seen his minutes in Eric Chelle’s starting lineup reduce in recent times. Ekong was benched against Rwanda during the September International break and only played 45 minutes against South Africa at the Free State Toyota Stadium, as he was withdrawn during halftime after scoring an own goal in the first half. The 32-year-old was reinstated into the starting line-up against Lesotho in Polokwane, and he found the back of the net from…