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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on Costa Rica, Jordan and Iran in a four-nation friendly tournament in the coming weeks, Soccernet.ng reports. Originally set to be held in Amman before being moved to Antalya due to regional tensions, the four-nation invitational tournament offers Nigeria a crucial opportunity to reset following recent setbacks Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a major blow after their playoff defeat to DR Congo and the subsequent dismissal of their appeal by FIFA. With no competitive fixtures on the immediate horizon, these friendlies provide a much-needed platform to…

The University of Lagos on Tuesday inaugurated the reinstated Students’ Union Executive Council, marking the restoration of student unionism a decade after its suspension by the institution’s management. The university’s Senate had, on April 24, 2016, suspended the Students’ Union following intense protests by students over welfare concerns, including water shortages and electricity supply, which the management said threatened security and academic stability within the institution. However, in March, the university announced the restoration of the union after the successful conduct of elections to fill key positions. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Head of the Communication…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was the victim of a robbery at his London residence on Monday night, Soccernet.ng reports. ​According to accounts, intruders burgled his home and held him at knifepoint before carting away several personal belongings. The robbers stole his expensive jewelry, luxury watches, a MacBook, two iPhones, and an estimated £200,000 in cash. The total value of the stolen items is approximately £500,000. Alex Iwobi. IG Photo ​After taking the items while holding Iwobi under duress, the assailants fled the scene. Fortunately, the 29-year-old midfielder was not physically harmed during the ordeal. However, by the time the…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to addressing the security challenges in Zamfara State as Governor Dauda Lawal officially defected to the All Progressives Congress. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the pledge on Tuesday in Gusau while formally receiving the governor into the APC. Shettima said the Federal Government would deploy adequate security personnel and equipment to combat banditry that has continued to threaten lives and property in the state. He congratulated Lawal on joining the ruling party and assured him of the Federal Government’s support and cooperation to advance development in the state. The Vice President also urged…

Bola Bamigbola The Osun State Government has urged residents of the state who are manifesting symptoms of tuberculosis to present themselves for screening to prevent death from the disease. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Isiaka Adekunle, stated this on Tuesday while speaking during an awareness campaign and free screening held in Osogbo, the state capital, to mark this year’s World Tuberculosis Day. The awareness campaign, organised by the ministry in conjunction with Damien Foundation, had health practitioners and volunteers in attendance. It commenced at Freedom Park, Osogbo, and moved through the Igbona area, where officials engaged residents on…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has broken his silence after undergoing surgery on his fractured right forearm in Istanbul on Monday, Afrik-Foot reports. The Super Eagles striker has offered Galatasaray a strong message of belief at a time when the Turkish giants face a defining period in the title race. The Nigerian forward suffered a fractured right forearm during a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool and required immediate medical attention. The operation, carried out by club doctor Yener İnce, was described as successful, with a plate attached to his arm before it was placed in a splint. Despite the seriousness…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered a major redeployment of senior officers across the Nigeria Police Force. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the redeployment is part of efforts to strengthen operations, enhance leadership capacity, and improve service delivery nationwide. “The postings are in line with the Force’s commitment to an effective command structure and the strategic deployment of personnel across Commands, Formations, and Departments,” the statement read. The statement said among the new postings, AIG Ado Emmanuel was deployed to Research and Planning at the Force Headquarters,…

If you have been following Nigerian gospel music for any length of time, you already know that when Dunsin Oyekan and Theophilus Sunday get into a room together, something special tends to come out of it. These two have built a body of collaborative work that covers a lot of ground, from spontaneous worship moments to deeply intentional recordings, and every single one of them is worth your time. With their latest release “Baruch Hashem Adonai” giving the gospel music community plenty to talk about, now feels like the perfect moment to go back through what they have built together.…

Werder Bremen’s Sporting Director, Clemens Fritz, has weighed in on the club’s decision to sign Victor Boniface from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old was close to joining AC Milan on loan, but some issues with his knees forced the deal to fall through. Surprisingly, Werder submitted a loan offer for the Nigerian on the summer transfer deadline day, and the striker opted to move to Weser Stadion. Victor Boniface looks on during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen. Copyright: ImagoxUlrik Pedersen Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Werder Bremen chief…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested no fewer than 583 young men and women for alleged immoral acts during the just concluded Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state. The figure was disclosed in a statement by the Deputy Commander-General of the board, Mujahid Aminuddeen, made available to journalists on Tuesday. “During the Sallah, our personnel were able to arrest no fewer than 583 young men and women for committing various immoral acts. “As you know, we deployed a total of 9,500 personnel across the state in order to check the excesses of such individuals, which yielded fruitful results,” he said.…