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The Super Eagles remain one of Africa’s most successful teams in FIFA World Cup history, Soccernet.ng reports. Since making their tournament debut at the 1994 World Cup in the United States, Nigeria have produced many great players and recorded six victories across six appearances at football’s biggest competition. Those wins helped the country reach the Round of 16 on three occasions; in 1994, 1998 and 2014. Along the way, Nigeria produced unforgettable moments, from Rashidi Yekini’s famous celebration against Bulgaria to Sunday Oliseh’s thunderous winner against Spain and Ahmed Musa’s brilliance against Iceland. Here is a ranking of Nigeria’s six…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday urged the nation’s appellate judges to deliver justice that is swift, fair and blind to the status, tribe or financial standing of every litigant. Tinubu argued that a compromised judicial system poses a direct threat to democratic stability. He gave the charge when he commissioned the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division building complex at Dakibiyu. Represented at the commissioning by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President said the completion of the complex, which replaces what he described as a cramped, temporary space that the Abuja Division had occupied for far too long, was a fulfilment…

Registered dietitian-nutritionists have warned that people who participate in food-eating competitions are, in the short term, at risk of choking, aspiration, bloating, pain and severe nausea. Persons who constantly participate in such exercises, the nutritionists say, could suffer persistent stomach enlargement, leading to chronic bloating, suppressed gag reflex, which increases lifelong choking risk, as well as diabetes, obesity and eating disorders. The experts noted that while food-eating competitions, which involve consuming large quantities of food within a very short time, are often portrayed as entertainment, rapid overeating overwhelms the digestive system, disrupts the body’s natural hunger and fullness signals, and…

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a coordinated enforcement exercise across the country, targeting vehicles operating with covered, obscured, altered, defaced or unregistered number plates as part of efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities. The exercise, which follows a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, is aimed at enhancing public safety, improving vehicle identification and preventing criminals from using untraceable vehicles to evade detection. In Kogi State, the police command said it had begun a statewide operation against vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced or missing registration number plates. A statement issued on Monday by the…

A court ruling that invalidated the African Democratic Congress Accord Party, Action Peoples Party, Action Alliance and Zenith Labour Party on Monday sparked an outrage from members of the opposition parties, who described the decision as controversial and a threat to Nigeria’s democratic process. Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke and the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, faulted the Federal High Court Abuja judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the five political parties, warning that the development could have far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s democracy. Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the ADC,…

By Ikenna Obianeri The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged murder and child abuse in separate incidents committed across the state. The suspects were arrested following trending videos and credible information from concerned members of the public. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Monday. Ikenga said the command intercepted a trending video of the exhumation of a corpse in Nkpor and a 10-year-old boy inflicted with various serious degrees of injuries all over his body, and has taken into custody four suspects linked to the offence.…

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has shared his perspective on the ongoing coaching situation at Kaizer Chiefs, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Amakhosi ended the previous Betway Premiership campaign in third place, finishing 15 points behind winners Orlando Pirates. It was a disappointing finish for a side that had aimed to challenge for the league title. Following the end of the campaign, the club parted ways with co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, but they have yet to appoint a replacement with the new season still months away. Kaizer Chiefs in action. (Photo by Imago) ​Akpeyi, spent a significant part…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to a kidnapping and banditry network operating on the outskirts of Abuja, including a heavily pregnant woman who served as a cook and logistics supplier for the criminal gang and their hostages. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, while parading the suspects before journalists in Abuja on Monday, said the arrests followed a clearance operation at the Byazin area of the FCT on June 11, 2026, during which some bandits were arrested, others were neutralised, and victims were rescued. According to him, the woman, identified as Hauwa Shafiu,…

The Atlas Lions of Morocco have been tipped to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup by a former Super Eagles player, following their display against Brazil in their first group game, Soccernet.ng reports. Mohamed Ouahbi’s men came close to sealing a victory over the five-time FIFA World Cup winners, but Carlo Ancelotti’s side held on after several attempts from Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari were denied by Alisson Becker. Ifeanyi Udeze, who represented Nigeria at the 2002 World Cup, jointly hosted by Japan and South Korea, was impressed with how Morocco went about their business and has tipped…

The Yobe State Government has declared Tuesday as public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448AH.‎‎The announcement followed approval from Governor Mai Mala Buni, in acknowledgement of the importance of the Islamic calendar and the state’s longstanding practice of observing the start of the Hijrah year.‎‎This was contained in a circular issued on Monday and signed by the Head of Service, Abdullahi Shehu.‎‎According to the circular, the holiday is intended to allow workers and residents across the state to observe the first day of Muharram, which marks the start of the Islamic New Year.‎‎“His Excellency Mai…