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The Super Eagles head coach is already without Ola Aina for the crucial games against Lesotho and Benin Republic next month and he will hope no other key player is added to the injury list  Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s promising start to life in Serie A hit a bump on Sunday after the Nigerian midfielder limped out of Lazio’s defeat to Roma in the Derby della Capitale, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old, who had started all four of Lazio’s league matches this season, lasted just 13 minutes before crumbling on the pitch and signalling to the bench. Maurizio Sarri sent on Reda Belahyane,…

•Says underutilisation of seaports stunts Rivers economy•N’Assembly caucus lauds Tinubu, urges cordiality between Fubara, lawmakers President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, met behind closed doors with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Dressed in a white caftan and black cap, Fubara arrived at the Villa around 6.22p.m. for his first meeting with the President since the lifting of the emergency in Rivers on September 18, 2025. The governor lamented the enormous economic opportunities lost due to the underutilisation of the two seaports in the state, saying that until their capacities were optimised, Rivers and Nigeria would continue to…

• Counters Obasanjo’s third-term denialProminent political activist, Dr Usman Bugaje, has expressed concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the system could collapse if the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues to be undermined and the appointment of its chairman remains in the hands of the President. Bugaje stated, yesterday, on Arise Television, that INEC had lost a lot of credibility, stating the importance of the institution regaining trust to prevent threats to the country’s stability. He argued that reforms must focus on insulating INEC from political manipulation, noting that since the electoral body’s credibility…

The Lagos State government has expressed its intention and readiness to collaborate with investors in the areas of municipal solid waste-to-energy, waste-to-wealth, and liquid waste management. The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this while participating as a panellist at the Harvard University Climate Action Week with the theme: “Rising Seas, Resilient Communities, Climate Adaptation Strategies in West Africa.” According to him, the current administration in Lagos State has developed a climate adaptation plan and a climate resilience plan that encapsulate its vision and policies. He explained that the state has already conducted two pre-feasibility…

CleanSpark said Monday it secured a new $100m credit line from Coinbase Prime, extending the miner’s existing arrangements with the exchange and adding fresh liquidity for expansion.The facility is backed by CleanSpark’s Bitcoin holdings and aims to fund “accretive growth using non-dilutive financing,” Gary A. Vecchiarelli, CFO at CleanSpark, wrote in a statement. The company said the proceeds will support energy buildouts, mining capacity and new high-performance computing projects.“We see tremendous opportunity to accelerate mining growth while simultaneously optimizing our assets, particularly those near major metro centers and in our immediate pipeline,” CleanSpark CEO Matt Schultz said. https://t.co/L1JUpVeoZr— CleanSpark Inc.…

Crystal Palace’s deadline-day capture of Christantus Uche has left deep marks in Spain, with Getafe defender Djené Dakonam admitting the Nigerian star’s exit was a bitter blow inside the dressing room, Soccernet.ng reports. Uche, 22, only joined Getafe from Ceuta last summer for €500,000 but quickly became one of La Liga’s breakout performers, contributing four goals and six assists in his debut campaign. His pace, versatility and eye for a final pass caught the attention of Premier League clubs, with Wolves circling before Palace struck a late loan deal with the option to make the transfer permanent for around €20m.…

• Over one million women submit petition, hundreds protest in Abuja• Foreign missions rally behind empowerment initiative• House launches debate on constitutional amendments to reshape democracy• Group asks N’Assembly to remove Sharia provisions from Constitution The long-awaited push for gender balance in Nigeria’s politics moved a step closer to reality yesterday as President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas openly declared their support for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill. The bill, currently under consideration at the National Public Hearing on Constitution Alteration in Abuja, seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution…

PDP institutes contempt case against EDSIEC, state govt There was tension in Edo State local councils as indications emerged of a possible impeachment, resignation, or suspension of the current council acting chairmen following the swearing in of some ward councillors elected last Saturday. Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), despite protests from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) last Saturday, proceeded to conduct by-elections for 59 ward seats declared vacant by the Edo State House of Assembly. As early as 07:00 a.m., the elected councillors were already at the office of EDSIEC situated along Airport Road, Benin City, to receive their Certificates…

The 30-man shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or was unveiled on August 7, but Victor Osimhen’s name was conspicuously absent, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker had a remarkable campaign with Galatasaray, where he fired in 37 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions. Despite his impressive form, France Football omitted him from the prestigious list, which has sparked talks in the Nigerian football community. Théâtre du Châtelet, still calm! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/VxfE9Rr8jz — Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025 Here are six key reasons that may explain why Osimhen was overlooked for the 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist: Osimhen Plays Outside…

Stakeholders have charged former Rivers State Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, to heed the public’s call for a probe and accountability over his stewardship in the six months he oversaw the affairs of the state. Speakers at an online conversation organised by the NPO Reports, in conjunction with Iwadi Development Initiative, yesterday said the spending of the N254.37 billion that accrued from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) between March and August 2025 needs to be accounted for. NPO Reports revealed that Ibas had, last week, stepped down from his position after the expiration of the emergency rule. President Bola Tinubu…