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Cyriel Dessers and Osayi-Samuel will be unavailable for the Super Eagles’ next two games against Lesotho and Benin…. Coach Eric Chelle has called-up Crystal Palace midfielder Christantus Uche and Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, Soccernet.ng reports. In recent weeks, many Nigerian players have been hit with multiple injuries. Stars like Ola Aina, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Raphael Onyedika have been sidelined at their clubs due to varying injury problems. Because of their injuries, they were not named in Nigeria’s squad for the next set of games against Lesotho and Benin.…

A former deputy governor in Osun State, Iyiola Omisore, has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of Governor of the state in the 2026 election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement personally signed by him on Saturday, Omisore said, “After deep reflection and wide consultations, I have decided to formally declare my intention to contest for the Governor of Osun State in 2026 under our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).” According to the statement, the formal declaration will hold on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, at the Osun State APC…

A chieftain of the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP), Rev. Gabriel Attai, has said supporters of the party are tired of being used as pawns in the hands of politicians in Kogi State.Attai stated this after dumping the SDP for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The former divisional chairman of the SDP in Dekina announced that he had moved to the NNPP with the entire local government structure of the party, four days after his resignation.“We are tired of being used as mere pawns in the game of politics. We…

Eric Chelle’s 23-man Super Eagles squad to prosecute the final round of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers was released on Friday… Super Eagles defender Felix Agu could miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers next week, as he suffered an injury in Werder Bremen’s 1-0 win over St. Pauli on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. On Friday, Agu was one of the 23 players called up to the Super Eagles squad ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin next week. The 26-year-old merited a national team call-up as he has been a regular for Werder Bremen this season.…

The Nigeria Police Force has intercepted over 100 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, in separate anti-smuggling operations aimed at curbing cross-border economic crimes. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the arrests and seizures were carried out by operatives of the Border Patrol Unit during routine stop-and-search operations. According to him, one suspect, identified as Yasir Adamu, was arrested along the Illela–Sokoto Highway while transporting 80 jerrycans of petrol allegedly meant for smuggling into the Niger Republic. “After preliminary investigation, it was discovered that the suspect…

Reigning NPFL Champions Remo Stars defeated Comoros side Union Sportive de Zilimadjou 5-0 over two legs to extend their run in the CAF Champions League qualification round, Soccernet.ng reports. Up next for Daniel Ogunmodede’s side in the tournament is a two-legged fixture against the 2016 Champions, Mamelodi Sundowns. Miguel Cardoso’s side featured in the maiden edition of the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup last summer, finishing third in Group F behind Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense. Keanu Cupido defends off Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham from a goal-scoring opportunity during a Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, USA.…

The Nigerian Police Force’s introduction of a digital tinted glass permit regime has continued to generate public debate across the country. In April 2025, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, announced a policy mandating motorists to obtain an annual tinted glass permit through an online application process for a prescribed fee. To facilitate the process, the IGP also launched a digital platform, the Police Specialized Services Automation Portal (POSSAP), via www.possap.gov.ng, where motorists can apply, validate, and manage their tinted glass permits. What is POSSAP?It is the official digital platform of the Nigeria Police Force for accessing and validating…

Nigeria’s stop-start World Cup qualifying campaign has placed head coach Eric Chelle under fresh scrutiny, with former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana warning the team has lost its identity, Soccernet.ng reports. With Nigeria on the verge of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Olofinjana has pointed out the need for a ‘good manager’ backed with proper support from the football authorities. The Super Eagles head into their final two qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin knowing that failure to win both could leave their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup hanging by a thread. Nigeria s Super Eagles…

The Lagos State Government has shut down indefinitely the Itedo Market in Lekki due to repeated environmental violations and illegal roadside trading. The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the closure of the market in a statement on his official X account on Saturday. “This morning, we took decisive action at Itedo Market. Five individuals have been arrested for flouting state laws, and three Black Marias have been stationed at the location to deter further illegal activity and maintain order,” Wahab said. He warned that the government will not tolerate disregard for environmental regulations or…

Nigeria’s conveyor belt of attacking talent has rarely run dry. From Mercy Akide to Perpetua Nkwocha, from Desire Oparanozie to Asisat Oshoala, the Super Falcons have always had at least one forward capable of bending matches to her will. The question now is whether Joy Omewa is next in line. If you haven’t heard of Omewa yet, don’t worry. You soon will. Nigeria and Fortuna Hjørring star Joy Omewa. Photo by IMAGO The 22-year-old has been quietly terrorising defenders in Denmark with Fortuna Hjørring, putting together numbers that would make even the great Oshoala pause. On Friday evening, she was…