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Eric Chelle is yet to lose any of his first five games with the Super Eagles but Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup remain slim Former Nigeria international Sylvanus Okpala has expressed deep frustration over the Super Eagles’ dwindling hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports.  The former C.D. Nacional star is convinced he could have helped secure qualification had the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) acted on his offer to work alongside Austin Eguavoen, even without a salary. Okpala, a 1980 African Cup of Nations winner and a former C.S. Marítimo midfielder in Portugal,…

The Senate has urged the Emeka Anyaoku-led ‘The Patriot’ to avail itself of the opportunity of the public hearing to be organised by the National Assembly to air their views on their proposal for a brand new constitution. Recall that a group of eminent Nigerians led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, under the auspices of ‘The Patriot’ are demanding a new constitution for Nigeria. The Patriots contended that the 1999 constitution has limitations, adding that it has failed to address Nigeria’s challenges, necessitating their demand for a brand new constitution. However, reacting to the Patriots’ demand at the…

National Coordinator of the Obi-Dient Movement, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, reiterated the loyalty of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, to the party amid swirling speculations about his political future. Yunusa also revealed that Obi has committed to serving only one term if elected President in 2027—a term he intends to use to set Nigeria on the path to recovery. “For the point of clearance, Mr. Peter Obi is a member of the Labour Party,” Yunusa stated firmly, adding that the party and the movement remain aligned on a vision of transformative leadership for Nigeria. “One…

The young striker has been tipped to replace Victor Osimhen in the Super Eagles in a few years Flying Eagles striker Kparobo Arierhi scored a brace for Mjondalen in their 3-2 loss to Sogndal on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Arierhi completed a loan transfer from Lillestrom to Mjondalen last month, and he has hit the ground running. It took the 18-year-old marksman just two games to find the net, as he scored in their 2-0 win over Asane two weeks ago. Kparobo Arierhi of Nigeria during the WAFU B-U20 Championship Final match between Ghana and Nigeria (Photo credit: Imago) Arierhi led…

In summaryAfrica’s cotton production is experiencing a rebound in 2025, the market is projected to reach $6.36 billion, with a further increase to $8.08 billion by 2030, according to Mordor Intelligence.Africa’s share in world cotton trade is expected to grow to 16% by the end of 2025, with exports reaching over 1.4 million tons.The production of cotton in Western Africa, Middle Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Africa, and Eastern Africa is 2,617,129 metric tons, 600,275 metric tons, 454,731 metric tons, 43,513 metric tons, and 1,000,643 metric tons, respectively. Thus, Western African countries lead the production of cotton.Deep Dive!!Cotton remains one of…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed Jackie Wayas as its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, marking a notable development in the party’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wayas, a political strategist with experience in grassroots mobilisation and digital advocacy, will be responsible for managing the party’s conventional media engagements. Wayas previously played a significant role in the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign and was involved in the Obidient movement. Her appointment reflects the ADC’s intention to bring younger voices and fresh perspectives into its leadership structure. Party officials described her role as crucial in shaping the ADC’s public…

Mali has arrested around 20 soldiers suspected of wishing to overthrow the junta, which itself took power in the west African country in a coup, sources told AFP on Sunday. “Since three days ago, there have been arrests linked to an attempt to destabilise the institutions. There have been at least around 20 arrests,” a Malian security source told AFP. A separate source within the army confirmed an “attempt at destabilisation”, adding: “We have gone ahead with the necessary arrests”. Among those arrested was General Abass Dembele, a former governor of the central Mopti region and a respected military officer.…

Despite a persistent shortfall in domestic power supply, Nigeria continues to export about 6% of its generated electricity to neighbouring countries such as the Benin Republic. According to the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustafa Abdullahi, this is a move that is driven by strategic and economic considerations, Speaking in an interview with Channels TV on Sunday, Dr. Abdullahi explained that the exports are part of longstanding bilateral arrangements and are not simply about giving away scarce resources. “People think we are just sending our electricity away for free while we are in darkness. That is…

A stalwart and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Honourable Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, on Sunday, urged political and traditional leaders in Southern Nigeria to protect President Bola Tinubu from a few northern elites who are hell-bent on stopping his reelection in 2027. He noted that the nation’s political history would not forget the embarrassment that southern presidents often suffered at the hands of a tiny section of the North in their quest to hijack power. Oyintiloye, who hitherto represented Obokun State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, made these disclosures in a statement forwarded to journalists…

Nurses working in government-owned hospitals across the country are groaning over poor remuneration, staff shortages, unpaid allowances, and unsafe working conditions amid brain drain in the health sector. PUNCH Healthwise investigation reveals how these frontline health workers battle exhaustion and collapse on duty caring for others. IDOWU ABDULLAHI reports Under the dim fluorescent lights of the Accident and Emergency unit, where every second counts at a federal teaching hospital in South-West, IV bags dangling from metal stands, and nurses in scrubs move briskly between patients, when the unexpected happens.. One of the triage nurses on duty, simply identified as Nurse…