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Nigeria has urged the international community to refrain from what it called “naming and shaming” the country over the security challenges currently confronting it. The Chargé d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, Mr Syndoph Endoni, made the remarks while delivering Nigeria’s statement at the United Nations Security Council in New York. The Nigerian envoy spoke on the Illicit Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Its Impact on the Sahel Region. He said the unchecked flow of these weapons has exacerbated conflicts, prolonged insurgencies and intensified the activities of terrorist and violent extremist groups, leading to…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has issued a heartfelt apology to Nigerians after the team failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria’s dream of reaching the tournament, scheduled to be hosted in North America, evaporated on Sunday night in Rabat following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the CAF playoffs final. Stanley Nwabali, who had been one of Nigeria’s standout performers throughout the qualifying series, produced another commanding display on the night. Stanley Nwabali. Photo Credit: CAF/X He denied a bullet header deep into added time of extra time and saved two…

The long-running feud between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose flared up again this week, despite a brief moment of reconciliation that saw the two men share a stage at Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration in Lagos. The animosity between the pair dates back to the early years of the Fourth Republic, when Obasanjo, then president, accused Fayose of corruption over a controversial poultry project. Since then, their relationship has remained frosty, with Fayose frequently accusing Obasanjo of hypocrisy and corruption, particularly over the funding of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Ogun State. He has repeatedly…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has intercepted two Toyota Sienna buses carrying 1,455 kilogrammes of Cannabis sativa along the Okhokho-Isi community route in Uhunmwode Local Council. The drug trafficking cartel behind the consignment reportedly abandoned the vehicles and fled after a hot chase by NDLEA operatives. In a statement issued in Benin, the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, said: “A team of dedicated officers intercepted two Toyota Sienna buses suspected of transporting a substantial quantity of narcotics along the Okhokho-Isi community route in the Uhunmwode Local Council.” He said both vehicles…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has replied to questions about his future after he failed to lead Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The 48-year-old was appointed by the Nigerian Football Federation in January 2025, with the sole purpose of leading the three-time AFCON winners to the World Cup after a dreadful start that saw them without a win in their opening four games. Chelle’s appointment came as a surprise to many Nigerians, especially with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) previously in talks with more high-profile European names like former Sweden boss Janne Andersson and ex-Bayer…

Werder Bremen’s sporting director Clemens Fritz has delivered a strong and timely endorsement of Victor Boniface, comparing the Nigerian forward to one of the club’s greatest-ever strikers, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking at the club’s annual general meeting on Sunday, Fritz not only defended the 24-year-old but also drew parallels between Boniface and Brazilian icon Aílton. Boniface, currently on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, was in Athens enjoying a rare long weekend off, but the supportive message from his sporting director would have been impossible to miss. Super Eagles and Werder Bremen star Victor Boniface. Photo by IMAGO “I know that a lot…

.Arrest 54-year-old man for defiling three daughters The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Mr Ese Idisi, the Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ethiope East Local Council. Idisi was murdered by unidentified assailants in the Okpara Waterside community, a development that has sent shockwaves through political and community circles. The spokesperson for the police command, SP Bright Edafe, said the command received a report of the killing and had opened an investigation. “We got a report that he was murdered and we are presently investigating,” Edafe said, adding that details surrounding the incident…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle got into an altercation with Sebastien Desabre and the DR Congo technical staff following Nigeria’s loss at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Frenchman cut a frustrated figure on the touchline yesterday as his side came out second best in the World Cup play-off fixture against DR Congo. Nigeria were hanging on for life in extra time, and their head coach took Tolu Arokodare off, although the Wolves man initially came on as a substitute. He was replaced by Chidozie Awaziem as the game went into penalties, and Congo emerged…

• Plateau ex-Rep fully backs governor LESS than 24 hours before the anticipated defection of Governor Agbu Kefas from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), all 16 PDP members of the Taraba State House of Assembly have joined the APC. The dramatic development unfolded during yesterday’s plenary session, where Speaker John Kizito Bonzina announced the resignations.Bonzina read letters submitted by the lawmakers, each indicating their intention to leave the PDP and cross over to the APC. According to the Speaker, the defections fall under Section 109 of the Constitution, which allows lawmakers to switch parties…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a painful defeat to DR Congo in the final of the CAF World Cup playoffs on Sunday…. The Libyan Football Federation have congratulated DR Congo, following their victory over the Super Eagles in the final of the CAF World Cup playoffs on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Leopards of DR Congo claimed a tough win over Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium on Sunday to seal their ticket to the intercontinental World Cup playoffs. DR Congo dominated most of the fixture, but a sturdy Nigerian defence managed to drag the game into penalty shootouts, which the…