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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International break and only played 45 minutes against South Africa at the Free State Toyota Stadium, as he was withdrawn during halftime after scoring an own goal in the first half.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…

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has raised alarm over the worsening state of the Ikang Jetty in Bakassi Local Government Area, warning that the facility’s collapse could cripple trade, transport, and livelihoods in the riverine border community. Debating the matter at Thursday’s plenary, lawmakers described the jetty, once a vital transit point for goods and passengers between Nigeria and Cameroon, as a “ticking economic time bomb” that now endangers lives and stifles commerce. Moving the motion, Hon. Eyo Bassey, member representing Bakassi State Constituency, said the jetty’s deterioration has deepened the hardship of residents whose survival depends on…

Internet scammers, also referred to as “Yahoo boys” or “G-boys”, are increasingly participating in evil “Yahoo Plus” rituals that involve human sacrifices and supernatural practices in order to increase their criminal success, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned. The EFCC made this warning in a post on X, stating, “G-boys are now going spiritual, involving themselves in rituals and making it the new usual. EFCC will come for any individual. Then, it won’t be business as usual.” pic.twitter.com/nbdVXuLOEE — EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) October 17, 2025 Public reaction on social media to the EFCC’s announcement was mixed. One…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed four places to 41st in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, reclaiming their position among Africa’s top five national teams, Soccernet.ng reports. The new rankings, released on Friday, reveals a significant leap for Nigeria, who were previously 45th. The three-time African champions have also overtaken Ivory Coast, who now sit 42nd globally. Super Eagles. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Nigeria’s progress follows a strong run in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, including a 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane and a resounding 4-0 win against Benin Republic in Uyo. Those results not…

Amid a wave of high-profile defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rival parties, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has downplayed the political drama, declaring that Nigerians’ most significant concern should be the issue of hunger and deprivation in the country. In his bi-monthly newsletter released on Thursday, Governor Makinde stated that while political analysts remain fixated on shifting allegiances, particularly the movement of PDP governors to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the real issue plaguing Nigerians is the soaring cost of living and the daily struggle for survival. “For me, the only defection that truly matters is…

The Lagos State African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chairmen have called for urgent amendments to the 1999 Constitution and the 2022 Electoral Act, citing concerns over the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the appointment of Supreme Court Justices. This is as the party reaffirmed its readiness to change the trajectory of the country, saying, “Nigerians continue to suffer untold hardship with the incumbent government’s programmes and projects seemingly very far from addressing them.” The chairmen, led by Ugochukwu Anaere, stated this at a briefing in Lagos on Friday, where they also condemned threats made by the Chairman…

Didier Drogba has been a big fan of Victor Osimhen for years… Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has revealed that he often gets flacks from Ivory Coast football fans due to his love for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world. But in his budding years, he often expressed his admiration for Chelsea legend Drogba, who was one of the best marksmen in his playing days. In recent years Osimhen has shone like a million stars. And apparently, he has earned the respect of Drogba, who hypes him…

Gunmen from criminal gangs on Thursday killed eight security personnel in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state, the state governor and police said. Zamfara is one of several states in north-western and central Nigeria that have for years been terrorized by criminal gangs known as “bandits” who steal cattle, raid villages, kidnap and kill residents and loot and burn homes. The gangs maintain camps in a vast forest straddling Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Niger states from where they launch attacks on communities.A group of bandits opened fire on a convoy of security personnel patrolling a highway linking Zamfara and neighbouring…

Youth and civil society groups under the Youth Electoral Reform Project (YERP-Naija) have called for a constitutional amendment to reduce the minimum age requirement for contesting governorship and senatorial elections from 35 to 30 years. The demand was part of resolutions reached at the National Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Electoral Reform held in Abuja. The forum, which brought together youth leaders, civil society organisations, professional bodies, and labour unions, sought to consolidate advocacy efforts and set a reform agenda for the National Assembly ahead of its resumption from recess in October. Participants, including representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nigerian…