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Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive start to life at Ajax with another goal in their 2-2 draw against Excelsior on Saturday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has enjoyed a superb start to the 2026/27 season and took his tally to six goals and two assists from nine appearances across all competitions, giving him almost a goal contribution in every game he has played for the club. The 25-year-old joined Ajax from English side Wolves during the summer on a season-long loan deal after struggling to make a big impact at the West Midlands club. However, Arokodare is gradually…

President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Idris has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. In politics, the All Progressives Congress won four of five legislative by-elections held on Saturday, while the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement demanded an apology from the Nigeria Democratic Congress over remarks about its campaign council. PUNCH Online curates these and other headlines dominating Sunday evening. Tinubu mandates Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice…

Nigeria’s Falconets have crashed out of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their quarter-final clash at the Stadion LKS in Łódź on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Moses Aduku’s side were undone by a late goal after a largely cagey contest, ending Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals and continuing their search for a first title at the competition. Kafayat Mafisere, who had been one of Nigeria’s standout performers during the tournament, was involved in the costly moment as Colombia found the breakthrough late in the game. Nigeria Falconets at World Cup. Copyright:…

Janet Ogundepo Newborn and child health experts have asserted that it is abnormal and a medical red flag for a newborn not to pass stool within the first 24 to 48 hours of birth, stating that such a condition requires immediate professional evaluation to rule out and treat potentially life-threatening conditions. The seasoned paediatricians told PUNCH Healthwise in separate interviews that a newborn must pass the first black stool, called meconium, and further described as a very thick tar-like substance, shortly after birth. They stressed that the normal timeline is that up to 90 per cent of healthy newborns pass…

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has mourned the death of former Kogi State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party leader, Ibrahim Idris, popularly known as Ibro. Idris died in the United Kingdom on Sunday, September 20, 2026, throwing his family, political associates, members of the PDP and people across Kogi State into mourning. In a condolence statement issued in Abuja, Akpoti-Uduaghan described the late governor as a significant figure in the political history of Kogi State and the PDP, saying his years in public service left an enduring mark on the state. She said the news of his death…

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to lose talented defender Michael Kayode to the Italian senior team, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Kayode has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League since last season. He joined Brentford from Fiorentina in 2025, and he has been a consistent performer ever since. ​Last season, he featured in 37 games, contributing one goal and one assist. He was a solid rock at the back and became famous for his long throws, which consistently caused trouble for opponents and led to goals for his club. Michael Kayode of Brentford celebrating his goal. Copyright:…

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested approximately 300 persons, following a raid on identified crime flashpoints, shanties and incomplete buildings across the FCT. According to the command, the raid was part of ongoing efforts to prevent crime, disrupt criminal activities, and enhance the safety and security of residents. The operation took place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Credit: FCT Police Command/X. This was revealed in a statement issued at the Command’s headquarters in Abuja by the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, and tweeted via the command’s X handle on Sunday. Adeh noted that the suspects…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the upcoming international break with the Super Eagles of Nigeria due to injury, and coach Eric Chelle has already called up a replacement, Soccernet.ng reports. Before coach Chelle’s list was announced on Thursday, Osimhen was not expected to be included due to a thigh injury that was supposed to keep him sidelined for three weeks. But surprisingly, his name was one of the bulging names on the list. However, on Saturday, the Super Eagles media team announced that Osimhen had not been passed fit by Galatasaray and was consequently ruled out.…