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Bola Bamigbola A heavy rainstorm on Saturday evening caused widespread damage to buildings across Osogbo, Osun State, displacing numerous residents. Roofs of residential, religious, and commercial buildings were blown off in several parts of the city, including Testing Ground, Oke Oniti, Awosuru, Gbongan Road, and Oke Baale. Residents were seen moving their belongings while repair work commenced on damaged structures. A fallen billboard along Osogbo–Gbongan Road briefly obstructed traffic on the busy route until it was cleared. Pastor Israel, whose church in Testing Ground was affected, called on the government to provide support for displaced residents. “The roofs of many…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to play against Jordan at the Mardan Antalyaspor Stadium in Turkiye tomorrow, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s men secured a 2-1 win over Iran last Friday, with Moses Simon and Akor Adams sharing the goalscoring responsibility in Victor Osimhen’s absence. Jordan, on the other hand, played a 2-2 draw against Costa Rica, bottling a two-goal lead as the Costa Ricans came from behind to overturn the deficit. Ahead of the meeting between Al Nashama and the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng highlights three Jordanian threats Nigeria must look out for. Super Eagles during the AFCON match…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take center stage in just over two months. For the first time ever, 48 nations will slug it out, leaving blood, sweat, and tears on pitches across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. ​Unfortunately for Nigerian fans, the Super Eagles will be absent from the world’s biggest stage after failing to qualify despite multiple opportunities. Nonetheless, the tournament will proceed without the three-time African champions. ​For many players, competing in the Mundial is the pinnacle of success—a surreal peak and a testament to the heights of their careers. There is a lot…

Agency The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to prioritise early detection, treatment completion, and increased domestic funding to curb the rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Nigeria. Dr. Patrick Dakum, Chief Executive Officer of IHVN, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja, amid activities marking World TB Day 2026. MDR-TB is largely caused by incomplete or improper treatment of TB, including skipped doses, wrong drug combinations, poor-quality medicines, or interruptions in drug supply. It can also occur when individuals are directly infected with already-resistant strains, particularly…

​The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has confirmed plans to increase the number of AFCON participants, Soccernet.ng reports. ​CAF and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been in the limelight for both good and bad reasons over the last few months. The 2025 AFCON, which concluded in January, attracted significant negative attention following CAF’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of the title and award it to Morocco. Senegalese players celebrating AFCON win (Photo by Imago) ​Meanwhile, the competition has been undergoing several changes. Recently, Motsepe announced a restructuring of the tournament that would see…

Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) delivered drama, goals and a significant twist in the title race, as key contenders either stumbled or surged at decisive moments. Shooting Stars’ earn a statement win over Rangers which could reshape the title race, as Rivers United capitalised fully to climb back to the top. Ikorodu City remain firmly in contention after a dramatic victory, while Remo Stars picked up a hard-earned point on the road. Shooting Stars stun Rangers in Ibadan At the Shooting Stars SC home ground in Ibadan, the biggest shock of the day unfolded as they…

Gift Habib Nigeria is facing a widening gap in the training of critical healthcare professionals, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said, warning that the shortage could affect service delivery, inclusion, and national productivity if not urgently addressed. Alausa made this known during the inauguration of the National Committee for the Advancement of Occupational Therapy, Audiology and Speech Therapy Education in Abuja on Thursday, where he outlined the Federal Government’s renewed focus on strengthening specialised education in key rehabilitation and therapy fields. “We are at a defining moment in our nation’s development, one where the demand for specialised healthcare…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-1 win over the Islamic Republic of Iran at the Antalya Stadium in Turkiye, Soccerenet.ng reports. Goals from Akor Adams and Moses Simon secured a relatively easy win for Eric Chelle’s side, but the victory wasn’t without flaws. Soccernet.ng highlights the tactical alignments in Chelle’s system against Iran, and the things that didn’t work, despite the win. Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tunisia. Copyright: ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! What Eric Chelle got right vs Iran 1. The Formation and High Press Nigeria set up in…

Jordan and Nigeria will meet for just the third time in senior international football on Tuesday evening, as both sides conclude their campaign at the four-nation invitational tournament in Antalya, Turkiye, Soccernet.ng reports. While it is officially a friendly competition, the motivations driving each nation could not be further apart. For Jordan, who secured qualification for their first-ever FIFA World Cup earlier this year, every minute on the pitch represents critical preparation ahead of a daunting Group J draw that includes Argentina, Austria, and Algeria. Nigeria, by contrast, will not be present at the Mundial after their heartbreaking playoff defeat…

Uche Okere Residents of Owerri, the Imo State capital, have raised the alarm over a possible outbreak of Lassa fever and other diseases following the mounting refuse across the state. The situation has heightened concerns, especially as recent rainfall has drenched the already foul-smelling and decomposing waste, raising fears of serious health risks. Currently, refuse dumps have begun to cause traffic gridlock along Douglas Road, where one lane has been abandoned due to accumulated debris. Traffic is also affected around the World Bank Roundabout, Orji, Jehovah Jireh along Egbu Road, Umuguma Hospital Road, Amakohia, and Irete, all of which are…