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Taiwo Awoniyi has been relegated to a peripheral role at Nottingham Forest, and he would have to leave if he wants game time… Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has emerged as a potential transfer target for German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Awoniyi lost his starting shirt at Nottingham Forest to Chris Wood last season. The Super Eagles star was consistently in and out of the team due to injuries, thereby letting Wood to capitalize and build on it. This season, things have even gotten worse for Awoniyi, as the Tricky Trees have gotten more attacking reinforcements…

•Sowunmi urges Obi’s return to PDP, says party owes Igbo ticket•PDP stakeholders in Abuja endorse Olawepo-Hashim, reject zoning•Makinde tipped as ideal PDP presidential candidate for 2027•APC opens door to challengers despite Tinubu endorsement Igbo political strategy has shown signs of division ahead of the 2027 general elections. Leaders of the Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD) declared that Ndigbo will no longer offer bloc support to any presidential candidate or political party in 2027 without a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that clearly outlines commitments to Igbo political and economic interests. In contrast, however, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed the participation of Emirates Airline in the upcoming Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE) scheduled to be held in Abuja in November this year. Afrocultour is organising the Expo in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy. Coming on the heels of the recent endorsement of the Expo by the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the participation of Emirates Airline underscores the UAE’s commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria and the African continent, particularly in the areas of tourism, trade, and…

The Abia State Environmental Sanitation Agency (ASEPA) has initiated measures to address environmental issues caused by cattle rearing within the Umuahia Zone. The agency met with the President Generals (PGs) of communities in Umuahia North Local Council to discuss sanitation concerns and sustainable solutions, with emphasis on waste disposal and tackling cattle-related problems in rural areas. Challenges identified include indiscriminate excretion of dung by cattle, destruction of farmlands, and obstruction of roads. At the meeting, led by the Zonal Deputy General Manager of ASEPA, Ambrose Jonah, participants expressed concern over the impact of cattle activities on the environment and agreed…

Niger Tornadoes began their 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United at the Kwara Sports Complex on Wednesday evening, Soccernet.ng reports.  The decisive moment came in the 24th minute when Terdoo Shimagande, making his debut after joining from relegated Heartland in July, volleyed home a fine effort to give the Ikon Allah Boys the lead. Interestingly, Shimagande’s only goal last season was also against Tornadoes, but this time he struck in their colours to secure maximum points. TAKE A BOWWhat a strike from Niger Tornadoes’ Terdoo Shimagande to open the scoring in…

By Chigozie Uzosike The United Nations Women have urged religious leaders in Nigeria under the aegis of African Instituted Churches to tackle the prevalence of gender-based violence in the country. Speaking during the 2025 annual general assembly and leadership retreat held in Owerri, Imo State on Monday, the UN Women Country representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Beatrice Eyong described gender based violence as one of the most pressing human rights and public health crises in Nigeria. She called on faith leaders “to cascade prevention messages into congregations and actively support survivors” Eyong who was represented by the Programme Officer,…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) have commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its structural reforms, urging Nigeria to maintain the policies driving macroeconomic stability and investment growth. Speaking on Tuesday at the “International Business Conference and EXPO 2025: Invest Nigeria” organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), IMF Resident Representative Dr. Christian Ebeke and IFC Principal Country Officer, Mr. Christian Mulamula, pointed out areas where the Tinubu administration has made significant progress. “The first thing that is important is that inflation is finally decelerating. It does not mean that prices are falling…

Despite mounting objections from stakeholders and civil society groups, Rivers State is pressing ahead with the August 30, 2025, local council elections. Concerns over constitutional questions surrounding the role of a Sole Administrator in conducting the polls appear to be receding, even as fresh implications emerge, ANN GODWIN reports. Less than two days to the scheduled August 30, 2025, local government elections in Rivers State, controversies have continued to mount over the planned polls. Besides the confusion over the 90-day notification period expected from the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), led by Dr Michael Odey, which instead gave only…

Tottenham are looking to sign an attacker before the end of the transfer window, and Ademola Lookman might just be their man… English Premier League club Tottenham are looking to swoop in for Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman before the close of the transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Tottenham have been in search of a new attacker for a few weeks as they look add quality players to give them depth due to their participation in the domestic competitions and the UEFA Champions League. Spurs have been heavily-linked with Manchester City star Savinho in recent weeks. They were even willing to…

Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Benedict Alabi, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). BOA made the declaration at his residence in Osogbo on Wednesday during a media parley with journalists. He said his aspiration to contest the Osun governorship race is driven by the desire to serve and lead the state into a new era where governance delivers real impact for citizens, both young and old. Alabi added that his goal is to make Osun a better place to live, work, and raise a family.…