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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…

Super Eagles and Celtic forward Kelechi Iheanacho made the headlines after his side’s 2-0 UEFA Europa League loss to Braga, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Manchester City man was hoping to continue his rich vein of form with the Hoops at Celtic Park, but his goal was wrongly disallowed. Iheanacho collected a loose ball, lifted it over a defender and drove it beyond Lukas Hornicek in the Braga goal. Still, German referee Tobias Stieler ruled the strike out, judging the ball had brushed Iheanacho’s arm in the build-up. Kelechi Iheanacho looked to have gotten Celtic back into the game… but VAR…

The Police Command in Kebbi says its operatives have neutralised three suspected bandits and recovered a motorcycle in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. He said the incident occurred on Friday, at about 12:45 pm, when the command received credible intelligence that a gang of suspected Lakurawa bandits had invaded Gorun Yamma village in Dandi LGA. “On the receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), in Kamba, SP Bello Lawal, immediately…

Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare joined Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer, but the Wolves are yet to win in the English top-flight, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old opened his goalscoring account with the three-time EPL winners in their EFL Cup win over Everton. Despite splashing £24m to bring in Arokodare from KRC Genk, Vitor Pereira’s side are still struggling in front of goal, the joint-lowest of any team in the English Premier League. Tolu Arokodare watches his shot go over Mark Travers and into the net in the 87th minute to make the score 2-0 in the Carabao Cup game between Wolverhampton…

Paul Onuachu has been great this season, but coach Eric Chelle did not invite him to the Super Eagles squad… Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has won the award for the best goal in the Turkish Super Lig for the month of August, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu has been in red-hot form for Trabzonspor since joining the club from Southampton during the summer transfer window. The 30-year-old marksman has contributed six goals in eight appearances for Trabzonspor. He currently leads the goalscoring charts in Turkey with one goal more than Galatasaray’s Mauro Icardi. Paul onuachu and his Trabzonspor teammates against Fatih…

The Lagos State government has encouraged teachers to take advantage of the various opportunities available for training, self-development, and professionalism. The Chairman of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mopelola Peregrino, made this call at the third edition of the yearly one-day colloquium and training for teachers, held in commemoration of World Teachers’ Day 2025. Peregrino explained that continuous self-development was essential for teachers to stay abreast of emerging trends in education. She noted that this year’s theme, “The Impact of Industrial Relations Policies on Teachers’ Performance,” was carefully selected to broaden stakeholders’ understanding of how workplace policies influence…

I pen this article with a humble sense of responsibility hoping to contribute to this critical national discourse of proffering actionable insights to nation building. This article is informed by insights gleaned from my engagements with more than 1,000 leaders globally in the past year and close to a gross of this number 15 years after I founded These Executive Minds (TEXEM) in the United Kingdom (UK). Sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria stands at a crossroads that is both sobering and promising. The sobering part is familiar. Too many citizens experience public services that arrive late or not up to…

Josh Maja started his first game of the season for West Brom on Wednesday, and he was the hero on the night… Super Eagles striker Josh Maja has subtly asked his West Brom coach Ryan Mason for more game time, following his first goal for the club on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. After starting from the bench in seven straight English Championship games, Maja got his first start of the season at West Broqm on Wednesday, when they traveled to Carrow Road to take on Norwich. The 26-year-old striker rewarded his coach for the trust, as he scored in the 20th…

Kayode Ojo, a governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 election in Ekiti State, has pledged to rescue the state from alleged stagnation, mismanagement and exclusionary politics. In an interaction with journalists, he promised inclusive development, youth empowerment and strategic infrastructure reforms. SEYE OLUMIDE was there. Why did you decide to join the Ekiti governorship election race on the platform of the APC, which produced the incumbent governor of the state who is seeking re-election?My decision to formally enter the 2026 Ekiti governorship race is not driven by personal ambition, nor by the influence…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is steadily reshaping the development landscape of the state through a blend of visionary investment drives, bold infrastructure execution, grassroots empowerment, and a clear focus on transparency. From strategic partnerships in power generation to the completion of age-long road projects, his administration is delivering projects that speak to both present needs and future aspirations. Power And Industrial Growth Through Jampur PartnershipIn Asaba recently, Governor Oborevwori advanced his administration’s investment agenda with a strategic engagement with the Jampur Group.The discussions centred on transformative projects in gas-powered electricity, renewable energy, and fertilizer production, initiatives designed…