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Kogi Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, yesterday, paid a condolence visit to the Ejeh of Ibaji and Chairman of Ibaji Area Traditional Council, at his residence over the loss in a boat mishap. Represented by his Deputy, Joel Salifu, the governor assured the people that the state government would not relent until efforts to rescue the remaining victims are fully exhausted.The Guardian reports that the state government had reported an additional six deaths after the initial 20 victims in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. The monarch noted that the visit serves as a genuine show…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to withdraw the Commissioner of Police in Kano, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, insisting that the CP’s continued presence can no longer guarantee security in the state. The governor also called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser to urgently intervene in the security architecture of Kano to avert an impending security threat. Yusuf’s red alert followed the conspicuous absence of the Commissioner of Police, along with police officers and men, at the Sani Abacha Stadium during the Independence Day parade. The police are accused…

Calvin Bassey has played football in a good number of countries across the world… Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has reveals that he loves Nigerian football fans due to their high level of passion, Soccernet.ng reports. Bassey was born in Italy to Nigerian parents, but he moved to England early in his life. So, that made him eligible to play for any of the three countries. However, he decided to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria, making his debut in 2022, and that has proven to be the right decision so far. Nigeria players, Semilore Ajayi, Moses Simon and Calvin…

•Enugu South LG boss preaches unity, progress Although Nigeria has yet to reach its desired destination, the citizenry should not lose hope of getting there, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said. This was as the Executive Chairman of Enugu South Local Council, Dr Caleb Ani, extended warm felicitations to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and the resilient people of Enugu. In his anniversary message, Otti noted that many contributed in one way or another to what the country is today; hence, “we should still work hard to get to that ultimate destination.” He described his 29 months in office…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen was the man of the match in his side’s 1-0 win over Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old was drafted into Gala’s starting XI for the first time in a month after struggling with an ankle problem. While he might have scored more on the night, his decisive spot kick made all the difference in the 16th minute. Osimhen sent his spot kick down the middle while Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, dived to his right. pic.twitter.com/r9iamPjZxv — Akin (@lacahzet) September 30, 2025 Get Our Sports News First…

The head of the Oluwo family in Ibeju-Lekki, Nureni Oluwo, has called on the Onibeju of Ibeju-Lekki, Waliu Olasunkanmi, and other unknown parties to refrain from further encroaching on the 74 hectares of land at Bogije, 50 acres at Elesikan, and 75 acres at Igbojiya in Ibeju-Lekki. The family obtained judgment in their favour on June 25, 2025, after 18 years of legal battle at the High Court of Lagos State. At a media parley with family members, Oluwo cited the judgment in suit no: LD/828/2007, delivered by Justice Adebayo Oyebanji of the High Court of Lagos State, Lagos Judicial…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are back under the spotlight on Thursday night as they look to salvage their FIFA U20 World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia in Talca, Soccernet.ng reports. Both sides lost their opening Group F games 1-0, but for very different reasons. Nigeria’s defeat to Norway stung harder. The West Africans conceded an early penalty but went on to dominate the match, enjoying 65% possession, firing 20 shots, and rattling the woodwork more than once. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles. Photo Credit: CAF Comms Yet the equaliser never came. Striker Kparobo Arierhi cut a frustrated figure, missing chances he would normally…

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has had a good start to life at Celtic since joining the Hoops on a free from Sevilla in the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old has scored two goals and provided one assist in four games, scoring against Kilmarnock and Crvena Zvezda, and setting one up away to Partick Thistle. The former Manchester City forward has also earned praise from the club’s head coach, Brendan Rodgers, and former Leicester striker, Gary Lineker. Kelechi Iheanacho taking the penalty. Celtic V Kilmarnock, Scottish Premiership, 14 September 2025 Kilmarnock BBSP Rugby Park Kilmarnock. [Photo Credit/ IMAGO…

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has described Nigeria’s future as “bleak,” accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of corruption and pursuing economic policies that worsen hardship, insecurity, and food crises across the country. Speaking at a press conference to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary in Abuja, Obi lamented that six decades after independence, Nigeria ranks among the lowest globally on human development indicators. He alleged that the APC-led government has “suffocated citizens with brutal revenue-driven policies,” while indulging in reckless borrowing, wasteful spending, epileptic power supply, and failure to address insecurity. “Today should be…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reported substantial achievements in its anti-corruption drive, recording financial recoveries exceeding N364 billion and $326 million, alongside 4,171 convictions, signalling a broadening of its mandate beyond tackling internet fraud. According to the Commission, the period between 2023 and 2024 also saw intensive monitoring of disbursements from multiple government intervention funds. These included the PL-CNG scheme, NG-CARES, the NACA Global Fund, SESET, AMCON loans, as well as various facilities from the Central Bank of Nigeria, including COVID-19 support schemes and conversion loans with 15 per cent cover. “The figures we are reporting are…