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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets continued their build-up to the 2025 WAFU-B U17 Championship with back-to-back friendlies over the weekend, stretching their impressive run of form in Abuja, Soccernet.ng reports. The five-time world champions kicked off on Friday against Darazo Football Academy of Bauchi. After a cagey first half, the Eaglets’ quality showed after the break as they struck twice to seal a 2-0 win. Less than 24 hours later, Manu Garba’s boys faced Gombe U17 in testing rainy conditions. Both sides carved out openings but neither found the breakthrough, with the match ending goalless. Golden Eaglets. Photo Credit: NFF Comms The…

The Cross River State Government has condemned what it described as a “brazen act of lawlessness and abuse of authority” following the death of 23-year-old Onyekachi Moses in Calabar. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang, the government expressed dismay over the young man’s death, allegedly caused by the reckless actions of a police officer. “His Excellency, Bassey Edet Otu, has instructed the Commissioner of Police to effect the immediate arrest of the implicated officer and ensure a thorough investigation into this grievous misconduct,” the statement read. “Impunity has no sanctuary under this administration.” The government…

Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, an aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Adewale Kolapo Kareem, has floated a N5 million non-interest loan scheme for traders, artisans, and small business owners in the state. The financial scheme, which will benefit members and supporters of his AKK political structure, was designed to strengthen grassroots enterprises and encourage political participation.  In a statement issued yesterday, Kareem said the loan would be available to applicants who meet three conditions: possession of a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) or proof of registration, attendance of at least two AKK meetings, and participation in one…

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Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has issued a final 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and other relevant authorities to meet its pending welfare demands or face a nationwide industrial action. PUNCH Healthwise gathered that the decision was taken at the end of an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held virtually on Sunday, August 31, 2025, amid growing dissatisfaction over the government’s failure to fulfil key promises made to the association. In a communiqué issued after the meeting and obtained by our correspondent, the association decried the continued non-payment of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund to…

Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has joined Bundesliga side Werder Bremen on a season-long loan, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old was deemed surplus to requirements by Erik Ten Hag, and opted for a move away from the Bay Arena, but an attempt fell through in Milan as issues in his right knee made the Italians refrain from signing Boniface. In an ironic turn of events, Leverkusen fired Ten Hag after just three games in charge, and whilst that has sparked mixed reactions, many expected Boniface to be one of the beneficiaries of the decision made by the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that the return of the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) would lead to the party’s collapse. Wike made this statement while speaking during a media chat on Monday. Obi, a former member of the PDP, ditched the party for the Labour Party in 2023. There have been speculations of the former Anambra Governor’s possible return to his former party. While reacting to these speculations, Wike noted that Obi’s return to the PDP would destroy the party. “To what? Bringing Obi…

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman was linked with several clubs this summer as he tried to force a move, but he could remain in Bergamo for another year, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old has made it clear he wants to exit Bergamo, with Inter Milan being his sole interest. The Nerazzuri have submitted three offers, all of which Atalanta declined. In turn, Lookman decided to stop training with La Dea, taking it a step further by making himself absent from the team’s preseason fixtures. Lookman has been left out to train alone, and the former RB Leipzig man could…

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has warned of possible flooding in 107 local government areas (LGAs) across 29 states and the FCT between Sept. 1 and Sept.15. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the advisory, issued on Monday in Abuja, is based on projections in the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO). It is backed by real-time hydrometric readings, river stage forecasts, and satellite mapping. According to the alert signed by the Director-General, Mr Umar Mohammed, more than 631 communities and over 50 critical transport and infrastructure points are at risk. The agency stated that the risk levels…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, describing him as a loyal partner whose dedication continues to justify his choice as deputy. In a statement on Monday to celebrate the Vice President, Tinubu hailed Shettima as a “brother, co-traveller, and partner in nation-building,” praising his courage, tenacity, and belief in Nigeria’s greatness. “Every day as Vice President, you have strengthened our work, brought fresh perspectives, and upheld our commitment to Nigerians. Your dedication reassures me that I did not make a mistake in choosing you,” the President said. He commended Shettima’s record as two-term…