Author: Press Room

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Dr Joseph Ikpea of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Edo Central senatorial by-election. Prof Kingsley Omo-Iwoze, the returning officer, announced the result in the early hours of Sunday in Ubiaja, headquarters of Esan South-East local government area. Ikpea secured 105,129 votes to defeat his closest rival, Joe Okojie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 15,146. “I, Prof Omo-Iwoze, hereby certify that I am the Returning Officer for the 2025 Edo Central Senatorial District by-election held on 16 August 2025,” the official said. “That Ikpea Joseph of APC,…

Sevilla have received a timely boost ahead of their La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao, with confirmation that Nigerian striker Akor Adams has been successfully registered for the encounter, Soccernet.ng reports. The Andalusian side were reportedly set to travel to San Mamés on Sunday evening with limited squad options after only managing to register 15 players with La Liga earlier in the week. That situation had cast doubt on the involvement of both Akor Adams and compatriot Kelechi Iheanacho. Nigeria and Sevilla star Akor Adams. Photo Credit: Sevilla/X However, fresh reports confirm that Adams has been cleared to feature and…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has defeated the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the polling unit of Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, during a federal constituency by-election in Jigawa State. At polling unit 001, located at Babura Kofar Arewa Primary School, the PDP secured 308 votes while the APC, to which the minister belongs, polled 112. Badaru, a former governor of Jigawa and a senior APC figure, cast his vote under tight security but declined to speak to journalists afterwards. The by-election in the Garki-Babura federal constituency was held on Saturday under heavy security presence. Personnel…

The English Premier League has resumed with all its pomp and pageantry as 20 clubs, once again battle to be kings of England. The Premier League is one of the most diverse leagues in the world, with the clubs recruiting the best talents from all over the world. Nigeria is ably represented, as there are six Super Eagles stars slugging it out for their different clubs. In this piece, Soccernet.ng highlights the top Super Eagles players to watch in the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Calvin bassey and his Fulham teammates (Photo credit: Imago) Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey will be…

The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo has said that the command is investigating the purported arrest of the state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abayomi Tella and two staff of Independent National Electoral Commission, Toryem Joe-Stans and Mandara Amina Mamman at Iperu Remo in the early hours of Saturday with huge amount of money suspected to be for vote buying in the ongoing Remo Federal constituency by-election. Ogunlowo was speaking against a viral video showing the arrest of the PDP state Chairman, the two INEC staff, and some other people. The CP said, “We are investigating the…

Idowu Abdullahi Reproductive health experts have said untreated vaginal infection could cause long-term complications for women, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain, among others. They noted that while many women dismiss early symptoms such as unusual discharge, itching, and foul odour as minor issues, neglecting treatment could damage reproductive organs. Speaking in a separate interview with PUNCH Healthwise, the gynaecologists explained that infections left unattended often spread from the vagina to the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes, triggering inflammatory conditions that make conception difficult. Prof Christopher Aimakhu A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Ibadan,…

The 2025/2026 EFL Championship season kicked off a week ago with Bright Osayi-Samuel’s Birmingham playing a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town, Soccernet.ng reports. The second tier of English Football has always had a mix of Nigerian blend with Super Eagles players and other eligible ones making waves in the league. Soccernet.ng highlights five Super Eagles stars to keep an eye on as teams in the Championship fight for top-flight status this season. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Chuba Akpom The 29-year-old isn’t a new face in the EFL Championship, having played for Middlesbrough and Brighton…

Fulham kicked off their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a dramatic 1-1 draw away at Brighton, thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser from Rodrigo Muniz, Soccernet.ng reports. The Cottagers looked set for defeat after Matt O’Riley’s second-half penalty, but Marco Silva’s side snatched a point in the dying moments, extending their competitive spirit from last season. Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, two of Fulham’s most consistent performers in 2024/25, were once again trusted to start. Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi. Photo Credit: Fulham/X The Nigerian internationals were instrumental in the club’s strong finish to last season, which saw them secure 11th…

The Police Command in Ondo says a 29-year-old man, Bello Azeez, has been arrested for allegedly staging his own kidnap with the intent to extort money from his parents and acquaintances. DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, who made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Akure, said that Azeez was a native of Ipele in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Ayanlade explained that investigations revealed that the suspect had earlier requested the sum of N500,000 from his father to repay a debt. “When his request was turned down, he conceived the idea…

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara says it is impressed with the turnout of voters during the state assembly by-election in Kaura Namoda South Constituency. Speaking to newsmen at Kasuwar-Daji Primary School Polling Unit, Yusuf Idris, the Publicity Secretary, described the voter turnout at the election as ‘large and commendable’. Idris also described the process as peaceful and orderly, saying, “we have been here since morning, we have been monitoring the election. The process is peaceful’. He commended officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission for arriving early at the polling units and responsibly conducting themselves. The APC spokesman…