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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles fell to a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat against a disciplined Côte d’Ivoire side in the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship, relinquishing the regional crown they had held for the past two years. The clash at the University of Ghana Stadium saw two of West Africa’s strongest youth teams lock horns in what was a tightly contested final. Both sides arrived in fine form, Nigeria with their eye on a title defence, and Côte d’Ivoire carrying the momentum of an unbeaten campaign. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles star Divine Oliseh vs Ghana The Flying Eagles, who won the 2024…

An aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Senate in the Edo Central Senatorial District by-election, Sir Glory Oziegbe Momodu, on Wednesday pledged his support for Governor Monday Okpebholo and the candidate of the party in the August 16 by-election, Joe Ikpea, saying he remains committed to the progressive agenda of the APC. Addressing newsmen after conceding defeat to his close rival, Momodu said he has aligned himself with the party and would continue to work tirelessly for the growth of the party in Esanland and Edo State in general. He vowed to ensure victory…

The Federal Government has elevated flood prevention to the level of a national security priority with the unveiling of a new Anticipatory Action Framework on Floods, aimed at shifting the country’s disaster management approach from reactive to proactive, coordinated early response. The framework, developed by the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF), combines scientific and traditional data-gathering methods, early warning triggers, and a consolidated budget to build resilience in flood-prone states and communities across Nigeria. Vice President Kashim Shettima received the draft framework and consolidated budget on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He emphasised that disaster management must be approached…

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum and Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Vice President, has warned that President Bola Tinubu would risk significant political backlash if he decides to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed stated that any attempt to replace Shettima could be politically disastrous, particularly in the context of the delicate religious and regional balance that underpinned Tinubu’s victory in 2023. He described the decision to run a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the last election as a “political joker” that narrowly worked due to…

The Super Eagles star has spent the last nine years playing in Italy, but he is set for a fresh challenge Super Eagles striker Simy Nwankwo is closing in on a transfer to Turkish Lig 1. club Sakaryaspor, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwankwo is currently a free agent, as his contract at Serie B club Salernitana expired at the end of last season. This is the first time that he will be clubless since he left the Portuguese league and started plying his trade in Italy. Before now, Nwankwo had stints at Benevento, Crotone, and Parma. In fact, it was during one…

A 35-year-old woman, Hadiza Mamuda, has been arrested by the Yobe State Police Command for allegedly killing her husband during a domestic dispute over food in Garin Abba village, Fika Local Government Area. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the suspect struck her husband with a piece of wood during an argument, leading to his death. “Investigation is underway, and the suspect will be arraigned in court subsequently,” the statement read. The victim was reported to be a polygamous man with two wives and five children, one of whom is…

A legislative rescue effort is now underway to address the growing academic uncertainty facing 392 dental students at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), following years of regulatory breaches by the institution. Leading the charge, Senator representing Cross River South, Asuquo Ekpenyong, convened an emergency meeting at the National Assembly on Monday, bringing together key players, including the Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Professor Fatima Kyari; Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Senator Ipalibo Harry-Banigo; and representatives of the UNICAL Students’ Union. The root of the crisis lies in the university’s persistent over-enrolment in its…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expanded its dominance in the 10th Senate, increasing its seats from 66 to 70 following the defection of four senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). At Wednesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read letters from Senators Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North East), and Sampson Ekong (Akwa Ibom South), formally notifying the chamber of their switch to the ruling party. The senators blamed their decision on the deepening internal crisis within the PDP, marked by factional struggles, unresolved leadership issues, and legal battles, which they described…

In its ongoing commitment to protect Nigeria’s environment and ensure compliance with environmental standards, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency on Wednesday sealed 14 erring facilities across various sectors in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for violating environmental regulations. Before Wednesday, the NESREA team had conducted comprehensive inspections of numerous facilities, focusing on compliance with environmental laws and regulations. The inspections revealed several violations related to a lack of environmental documents and non-adherence to regulations guiding their operations, which can threaten or endanger both lives and property. Speaking with journalists after the enforcement exercise, the Director-General of NESREA,…

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is edging closer to a potential move to Inter Milan, Soccernet.ng reports. Fresh reports from Italy suggest that negotiations between Atalanta and the Nerazzurri have resumed with renewed confidence. According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà via FCInter1908, Inter Milan and Atalanta reopened talks earlier on Monday morning regarding Lookman’s transfer. Ademola Lookman of Nigeria during the Men FIFA World Cup qualifiers vs Rwanda [Photo credit/Imago] Ademola Lookman to Inter: At What Price? Despite Atalanta’s €50 million valuation—€10 million above Inter’s initial €40 million bid—the Serie A champions remain hopeful that an agreement can…