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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it will not succumb to pressure despite reports of fresh defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the opposition remains committed to defending Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, who spoke in Abuja, described the spate of defections as part of a deliberate effort to weaken the opposition and tilt the country towards a one-party state. “No amount of blackmail or harassment can silence the PDP. These defections are moves orchestrated by those who want to turn Nigeria into a one-party…

William Troost-Ekong’s goal against Lesotho was his 8th in his career for the Nigerian National team… The Super Eagles of Nigeria have no choice but to secure victory against the Republic of Benin if they’re to stand a chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Goals from captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams were enough to gift Eric Chelle’s side all three points in Polokwane against Lesotho. Nigeria’s final game will be in front of their home fans at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, on Tuesday, and Ekong has chalked up the team’s…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that the move is politically motivated and aimed at influencing the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, HURIWA said the appointment of Prof. Amupitan, a senior law scholar from Kogi State, signalled what it described as an attempt by the President to consolidate control over the nation’s electoral process. According to the group, intelligence available to it suggested that the…

Human rights advocates, legal practitioners, and international partners have urged the Federal government to end the death penalty, as over 3,500 inmates remain on death row. The stakeholders made the call during an event marking the 2025 International Day Against the Death Penalty in Abuja, co-organised by the German Embassy, Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) France, and the Australian High Commission. ASF France marked the occasion celebrated every October 10, with the screening of the movie ‘Just Mercy’, a true-life story following Bryan Stevenson, a young Black lawyer and Harvard graduate who moves to Alabama to defend people wrongly convicted or…

Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche believes that a team that has as much quality as the Super Eagles should not be struggling to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria is in danger of missing a second-consecutive FIFA World Cup, and in disappointing fashion too. The Super Eagles are in Group C of the CAF Qualifiers, alongside South Africa, Rwanda, Lesotho, Benin, and Zimbabwe. In terms of pedigree and quality, all the countries in the group do not touch Nigeria. In fact, apart from South Africa (55), who are ten places below Nigeria in the FIFA rankings, and Benin,…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are now down to the final of their FIFA World Cup qualifiers after sealing a 2-1 win over Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in South Africa, Soccernet.ng reports. A spot kick goal from William Troost-Ekong and a debut strike from Sevilla’s Akor Adams were enough to seal all three points for Eric Chelle’s side. After falling under intense scrutiny for an own goal at the Free State Toyota Stadium against Bafana Bafana, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong revealed the Nigerian stars were frustrated with their first-half performance against Lesotho. William Troost-Ekong and Felix Agu…

The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), says 2,213 girls suffered various forms of violence between September 2024 and August 2025. The Executive Secretary of DSVA, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, disclosed this on Saturday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Vivour-Adeniyi said that as the world marked the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child on Oct. 11, there was a need to examine the abuses girls faced and act to protect them. “In the past one year, the agency provided services to 8,692 survivors. Out of these, 3,629 were…

Matchday nine of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers produced crucial results across Group C, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, Benin Republic, and South Africa are all battling to strengthen their chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions kept their qualification hopes alive with a 2–1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane, thanks to goals from William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams. Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Adams equals Martins’ record as Super Eagles hang on to slim World Cup hopes #LESNGA pic.twitter.com/VhNaRx2k1p — Soccernet.ng (@soccernet_ng) October 10, 2025 Meanwhile, the Republic of Benin…

Super Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been dealt a blow following confirmation that Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria’s decisive final qualifier against Benin, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atalanta forward, who started in Nigeria’s crucial 2–1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday night, picked up a yellow card in the 70th minute of three encounter. That caution was Lookman’s second of the qualifying campaign and it automatically rules him out of the next match due to suspension. Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit: Lookman/X Lookman, one of Nigeria’s most creative outlets during the…

The police command in Edo says it has arrested 37 suspects for allegedly being involved in sexual and domestic abuse in the state. Mr Monday Agbonika, the commissioner of police in Edo, disclosed this in Benin on Saturday while addressing journalists on the command’s crime-fighting achievements for September. According to him, the efforts are deliberately meant to tackle the disturbing trend of sexual and gender based violence, including rape. “The suspects have been investigated and are being prosecuted in court. “The command also arrested suspects involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, and cultism, among others, in the state. “Seven suspected…