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Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team coach, Bankole Olowookere, has praised himself for building a truly representative Flamingos squad that includes players from all six geo-political zones of the country, Soccernet.ng reports. Although Nigeria’s performance at the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup ended in disappointment, with the team exiting at the round of 16, Olowookere insists there is reason to celebrate. Olowookere is particularly pleased that the tournament marks the first time players from Northern Nigeria were well-represented in the squad, a breakthrough he sees as both social and sporting progress. Nigeria Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere at the U17…

Former President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed that news about the body’s mismanagement of funds isn’t good for the country, Soccernet.ng reports. The NFF is currently being investigated for its handling of funds received from FIFA and CAF, following claims circulating on social media that it misappropriated the funds. They initially debunked the news with an official statement that declared the money they got was for specific purposes. However, a Nigerian lawmaker, Adedayo Olumuyiwa, demanded in an open hearing with the House of Representatives a proper audit of the money gotten from CAF and FIFA…

The Guardian has once again reaffirmed its place among Nigeria’s leading media organisations, earning multiple nominations across categories at the 19th edition of the Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards (NMNA). The annual event, which celebrates excellence and professionalism in journalism, recognised The Guardian Newspaper, both in print and online platforms, for Newspaper of the Year. Several of the paper’s outstanding journalists were also nominated in various individual categories for their remarkable contributions to Nigerian journalism. Political reporter David Meshioye was nominated for Political Writer of the Year, while Jimisayo Opanuga and Evelyn Usman received nods in the Sports Writer of…

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal publicly condemned traditional banking groups for opposing the crypto exchange’s national trust bank charter application, accusing them of prioritizing protectionism over consumer protection. The pushback from banking associations intensified this week as both community banks and Wall Street lobbying groups mounted coordinated efforts to block crypto firms from securing federal banking licenses.Grewal fired back after the Independent Community Bankers of America urged federal regulators to deny Coinbase’s charter application for its subsidiary, Coinbase National Trust Company. “Imagine opposing a regulated trust charter because you prefer crypto to stay… unregulated,” Grewal wrote on X, adding…

Justice Okamgba The Federal Government has secured a $500m loan facility from the World Bank to accelerate growth across Nigeria’s agricultural value chains, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security and rural industrialisation. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Head of the Department of Information at the Ministry of Agriculture, Ezeaja Ikemefuna, on Tuesday. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the loan would catalyse the growth of Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem. Kyari made this known during a courtesy visit by a World Bank delegation led by the…

• Damagum writes INEC on suspension of Anyanwu, others• N-Central chapter warns against political coup, backs Damagum• Party remains Nigeria’s leading opposition, says Doherty An Oyo State High Court 5 sitting in Ibadan, presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola, has directed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to go ahead with its national convention scheduled for November 15 to 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.  To consolidate on preparations for the convention, the National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and some members of the National Working Committee (NWC) wrote to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) informing it of the suspension from office of the National…

Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has explained the rigorous process behind his Super Eagles squad selection, Soccernet.ng reports.  The former Lens defender insists that club minutes alone do not always determine who makes the national team list. The manager, who is preparing for a crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon, explained the balance between club form, being tactically fit, and proven match-changing ability when picking players. How Chelle picks his Super Eagles squad Chelle made the remarks during an interview with CAF, citing Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman as a key example. Ademola Lookman and David Moses. Photo…

• Taraba APC bigwigs storm Govt House as Kefas inches closer to defection• Plateau governor shrugs off competition Deputy National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zainab Ibrahim, has described politicians who are not members of the ruling party as “orphans”, stressing the need for alignment with the government at the centre. In Taraba State, APC leaders converged on the banquet hall of the Government House amid growing speculation that Governor Agbu Kefas is preparing to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. This was as Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State said there was no rivalry between…

Super Eagles of Nigeria’s preparations for their decisive World Cup playoff showdown against Gabon have been overshadowed by fitness concerns in camp, Soccernet.ng reports. Head coach Eric Chelle faces a selection puzzle due to injuries, fitness doubts, and suspension, threatening to disrupt team plans at this crucial stage. With the Super Eagles camp set to open in Rabat and only days to go before kick-off, absences across key positions mean Chelle must consider tactical adjustments and replacements. The 11th month of the year is here, big games ahead. Let’s go, Super Eagles! #SoarSuperEagles #Naija4TheWin pic.twitter.com/rTKFEFqvoa — Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November…

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City’s next mayor, marking a historic moment for the city and a notable win for crypto prediction markets that once again called the outcome with striking accuracy. Key Takeaways: Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor. Polymarket traders accurately predicted Mamdani’s victory, continuing their strong record in major political forecasts. Mamdani’s cautious stance on crypto signals tighter oversight and consumer protection for New York’s digital asset sector. According to unofficial results from the city’s Board of Elections, Mamdani secured just over 50% of the…