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Idowu Abdullahi People living with spinal cord injuries in Nigeria have lamented the absence of a rehabilitation facility in the country, warning that the neglect has worsened their suffering and limited their chances of recovery. The patients, under the aegis of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria, called for the establishment of a standard rehabilitation facility for people living with spinal cord injuries in the country. The association made the call in a statement on Thursday, signed by its Interim National President, Abdulwahab Matepo, to mark the 2025 Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, celebrated globally every September 5. Matepo…

Former Super Eagles forward Peter Odemwingie has criticised Atalanta for refusing to allow Ademola Lookman leave during the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old was at the centre of one of the biggest transfer sagas of the window that saw him fall out with the Bergamo club’s hierarchy. Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, and Galatasaray all explored deals, while Inter Milan made an approach that was blocked due to Atalanta’s unwillingness to strengthen a Serie A rival. Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring 1-3 during the Uefa Champions League soccer match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge. Copyright: xSpada/LaPresseximago The…

Against the backdrop of the recently released statistics by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) in the country, which placed Osun in the lead with 474,372 registrants, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, on Thursday, demanded that the umpire exhibit more transparency in the exercise. A statement by the party’s director of media, Hezekiah Oladele Bamiji, questioned the alleged wide disparity between the number of online pre-registrants and those who have completed the mandatory in-person registration exercise in the state. While contending that fewer than 600 registrants had completed the in-person process…

Former military general Ike Nwachukwu and former Minister of Finance Kalu Idika Kalu have urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that his administration establishes a new constitution that truly reflects the aspirations of Nigeria’s diverse ethnic and national groups. This was announced on Thursday at the Mike Okonkwo annual lecture, titled: “The Nigeria of our dream, Today’s reality and a responsible pathfinder,” where Nwachukwu emphasised the importance of a genuinely negotiated constitution that would serve as the foundation for a stable, united, and progressive Nigeria. Specifically, Nwachukwu stressed the need to grant states full autonomy over their resources, noting that…

West African giants Nigeria and Ghana have discovered their group stage opponents ahead of the WAFU B U-17 tournament slated for later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets now know the path they must take if they are to return to the continental stage. The five-time world champions have been drawn alongside Burkina Faso and Benin Republic in Group B of the WAFU B U-17 Championship, which begins on September 20 in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets. Photo Credit: NFF Comms The draw, conducted on Thursday, placed hosts Côte d’Ivoire in Group A alongside Ghana, Niger Republic and…

A political storm is brewing in Edo State as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, of abandoning governance to take foreign trips, leaving the state “rudderless” amidst worsening economic and security challenges. In a statement released by the Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Mr. Chris Osa Nehikhare, the party alleged that both the governor and his deputy had left the state without a clear handover or direction, creating a dangerous leadership vacuum at a critical time. “The reckless dereliction of responsibility has plunged Edo into a…

Wife of Ekiti State Governor and Chairperson of the State Gender-Based Violence Management Committee, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the tragic killing of Mrs. Modupe Alasin of Efon Alaaye, who was allegedly murdered by her husband following a domestic dispute. Describing the incident as “an appalling act of cruelty and a heartbreaking loss,” Mrs Oyebanji decried the continued prevalence of gender-based violence in homes and communities, reaffirming the state government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating all forms of violence against women and girls. “This is not just another case of domestic abuse. It is a clear…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has rolled out regulations to curb harassment, data breaches, and other unethical practices by digital lenders in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, which quoted the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, as unveiling the new framework in Abuja on Wednesday. “For too long, Nigerians have endured harassment, data breaches, and unethical practices by unregulated digital lenders. “These regulations draw a clear line that innovation is welcome, but not at the expense of the rights and dignity of consumers…

Ethereum (ETH) faces a supply shortage as 833,141 ETH sit trapped in a 14-day staking queue, with more than 823,789 ETH waiting to exit.This imbalance means locked supply keeps growing, reducing ETH available for trading and creating upward price pressure. According to Ethereum Validator Queue, a total of 833,141 ETH are currently waiting in the staking queue with an estimated processing time of 14 days and 11 hours; meanwhile, the amount of ETH entering the queue has surpassed the amount exiting the queue (823,789 ETH).… pic.twitter.com/Imia2NrglU— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) September 4, 2025 The massive 14-day backlog shows that staking demand…

Johnson Idowu The Anambra State Police Command said it has directed a mental evaluation for a 28-year-old man who attempted to take his own life by climbing a power transmission high-tension pole in the Awada area of the state. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Wednesday, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening. Ikenga noted that upon receipt of the information, police operatives mobilised to the scene, cordoned off the area, and persuaded the victim. He stated, “Anambra State Police operatives attached to the Awada Division, in the evening of 2nd September 2025, successfully…