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Senator Adams Oshiomhole has clarified his earlier comments on the controversy surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, denying that he alleged that signatures of lawmakers were forged in the report that recommended the Kogi Central senator’s suspension. FILE: Natasha Oshiomhole, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said his comments during an interview on AIT’s Politics Today programme on Monday were misrepresented, insisting that he never claimed any senator’s signature was forged. The former Edo State governor said his position was consistent with that of the Senate spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, that no senator’s signature was forged because no lawmaker…

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in this summer’s transfer market, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Although Fernandez only joined Rangers from Peterborough last summer in a deal worth €2.9 million, he has quickly established himself as a top defensive talent. Last season, the 24-year-old played a pivotal role in helping Rangers secure a third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership, contributing five goals in 33 appearances across all competitions. Emmanuel Fernandez of Rangers & Daizen Maeda. Copyright: ImagoxColinxPoultneyx ​Standing at 6’4″, Fernandez uses his size to great effect. He is dominant in the air and…

Stakeholders in child health, research and public policy have urged the Federal Government to sustain and institutionalise the Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin Among Children project to ensure its gains in reducing preventable childhood illnesses and deaths are not lost after donor funding ends. They said the SARMAAN programme has evolved beyond a standalone intervention and should be integrated into Nigeria’s health system as a national child survival strategy, stating that it has reached over 16 million children across 11 northern states. They further called for stronger policy integration, increased domestic financing, incorporation into national and…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has introduced a strict anti-defection policy requiring all its candidates for elective offices to sign indemnity and affidavit forms committing to vacate their seats if they defect from the party after winning elections. The policy, unveiled on Tuesday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, is expected to affect prominent members, including the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and other recent entrants into the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the signing ceremony attended by some candidates and aspirants, NDC National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, said the move…

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has admitted that football was his only realistic route to success, revealing that he had no backup plan if his career in the sport had failed, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nottingham Forest full-back made the candid confession during an appearance on the Calvin Bassey Talks podcast, where he was asked what alternative career he would have pursued if football had not worked out. Aina, who grew up in London alongside fellow Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi, explained that unlike his close friends, academics never came naturally to him. The trio have known each other since their…

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on a Nigerian firm accused of supporting a financial network allegedly used by Russia to evade international sanctions imposed over its war in Ukraine. The move is part of a broader sanctions package announced on Tuesday by the UK government, targeting 70 individuals, entities and vessels linked to Russia’s military procurement networks, illicit finance operations and the so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers. According to a statement by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the new measures are aimed at disrupting Russia’s ability to circumvent Western sanctions and finance its military activities in…

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has admitted that he still misses being around the Nigerian national team months after bringing his international career to an end, Soccernet.ng reports. Troost-Ekong retired from international football in December 2025 after a decade of service with the Super Eagles. His departure came shortly after Nigeria’s unsuccessful bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and just before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The defender had captained the national team since taking over the armband from former Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa. During his time as captain, he led Nigeria to the…

By Chika Otuchikere The First Lady of Niger State Hajia Fatima Bago has disclosed that needless deaths of mothers and babies can be prevented through regular visits to healthcare facilities. Mrs Bago gave the advice during the flag-off of the 2026 first round June/July Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week which held in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State in collaboration with Development Partners and funded by the United States government. She affirmed that with the government’s establishment of quality healthcare facilities, more women and children were accessing healthcare facilities across the state. “Healthcare is a shared responsibility. The…

Former Chief of Staff to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, diplomat Moudjib Djinadou, and Dimas Garba have called on African leaders and citizens to embrace self-rediscovery as a pathway to the continent’s progress, arguing that decades of reliance on imported political, economic and governance models have failed to deliver desired development outcomes. Speaking at the launch of Renegade Africa: All it Takes to Be African, written by Djinadou, a former United Nations official and founder of the Itumo Institute, a think tank based in Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin, on Tuesday at the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and…

Tunisia parting ways with head coach Sabri Lamouchi after their 1-5 loss to Sweden in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F clash has been met with different reactions from fans and ex-players, Soccernet.ng reports. The French tactician took over from Sami Trabelsi after the Carthage Eagles were knocked out of the AFCON 2025 tournament by Mali in the round of sixteen. Lamouchi oversaw five games, three of which ended in losses, and despite that, ex-Flying Eagles coach John Obuh believes a lay-off was unfair to the 54-year-old. Brighton’s midfielder Yasin Ayari opened the scoring for Sweden at the Monterrey…