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Coach Rui Vitoria was sacked after Cyriel Dessers’ full debut, and Panathinaikos are now looking to appoint a new coach…. Former Liverpool and Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez is one of the coaches that is being considered to take over at Panathinaikos, Soccernet.ng reports. At the start of the week, Panathinaikos confirmed the sack of former coach Rui Vitoria, following a disappointing 3-2 loss to Kifisia on Sunday. However, they are yet to appoint a replacement. Panathinaikos have to get a new coach soon as they are challenging for the Greek Super League, the League Cup, and the UEFA Europa…

Umar Yakasai, Director General of the Tinubu Support Group, has downplayed concerns that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential return to the presidential race could disrupt the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In an interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday, Yakasai said Nigerians remain aware of the challenges and controversies of Jonathan’s administration, and argued that his candidacy would not significantly influence the electorate. “While Udenka had his own right to his perspective, it does not reflect the opinion of the majority of Nigerians,” Yakasai said. “We believe that President Goodluck Jonathan has been in government for six years, and we’ve…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped one place to 45th in the latest FIFA World Ranking, intensifying concerns about their faltering bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The fall marks Nigeria’s lowest position in five years and sees them overtaken by reigning African champions Côte d’Ivoire, who now sit 44th. The drop also reflects the Super Eagles’ stuttering run in Group C of the African qualifiers, where they remain third. Nigeria s Super Eagles walk off the pitch after their 1-0 victory over Rwanda s Amavubi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup QualifierCopyright: IMAGOxAdekunlexAjayix South Africa, Nigeria’s…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reconvened for its plenary session today, September 18, 2025, after a six-month suspension imposed during the State of Emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025. The assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, held its sitting at the Assembly Residential Complex along the Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway. Notable absentees from the plenary session included Hon. Oko Jumbo, Hon. Sokari Goodboy, and Hon. Timothy O. The reasons for their absence were not immediately clear. During the session, the Rivers State House of Assembly resolved to write to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, requesting him to…

The Nigeria Police Force has disowned a recruitment notice circulating on social media, describing it as fake and warning Nigerians not to fall victim to fraudulent schemes. The document, titled “Nigeria Police Force Recruitment Exercise 2025”, had invited applications from SSCE, OND, HND, and B.Sc. holders, listing requirements such as age limits, fitness standards, and academic qualifications. It also outlined an alleged application process through a supposed police recruitment portal scheduled to open on September 23, 2025. The notice claimed that candidates were expected to be Nigerian citizens by birth, hold a valid National Identification Number, and meet minimum height…

Bitcoin is sitting at $117,000 after the Fed’s first rate cut since December and traders are saying this could be the supercycle trigger. The central bank cut the fed funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25% citing weaker job growth and a softer economic outlook.The jobs data showed 911,000 fewer jobs created over the past year than previously reported and inflation is at 2.9% above the Fed’s 2% target. Despite these risks President Trump is pushing for deeper cuts and is putting pressure on the bank. JUST IN: -911,000 fewer jobs were created between April ’24 and March ’25,…

Photo Credit: Hunger Magazine/Instagram Tiwa Savage has just done something she’s never done before, and it terrified her. The Queen of Afrobeats, who has spent nearly two decades commanding stages and topping charts, has stripped away all the armour in her latest offering, “This One Is Personal.” The 16-track album, featuring collaborations with Skepta, Taves, and James Fauntleroy, marks her most raw and unguarded work yet. “It’s the most vulnerable I’ve ever been on a record,” she revealed to Apple Music. “Every single record resonates with an experience I’ve gone through. It took two years for me to do this…

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana risk FIFA sanctions after fielding Teboho Mokoena in their 3-0 victory against Lesotho… FIFA has reportedly opened disciplinary proceedings into South Africa’s decision to field Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho despite the midfielder’s suspension, Soccernet.ng reports. If investigated thoroughly, it could have serious consequences for Bafana Bafana, and potentially boost Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes to an extent. According to multiple reports, including SABC Sport, FIFA has confirmed that both Mokoena and the South African Football Association (SAFA) face charges of breaching disciplinary regulations relating to the use of an ineligible player. The case has now been…

Sadiq Umar was expected to leave Real Sociedad during the summer transfer window, but the club refused to sell… Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar trained with his Real Sociedad teammates for the first time this season on Tuesday, but there is still a chance that he could move to Asia in the coming weeks, Soccernet.ng reports. Over the last few months, Sadiq has been linked with numerous clubs, as Real Sociedad see him as a dispensable player. The 28-year-old striker joined Txuri-Urdin in 2022, after three impressive years at Almeria. At the time, he was one of the best striker…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has backed ongoing moves to create additional legislative seats for women in the national and state assemblies. It maintained that affirmative action, backed by law, is the surest way to address gender imbalance in the country’s political space. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave his support yesterday in Abuja when he received members of the Women’s Collective Forum, led by Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, on an advocacy visit. Yakubu explained that while the electoral umpire had taken internal steps to promote inclusivity, including appointing women to head 55 per cent of its departments and directorates,…