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Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has issued a rallying cry ahead of Nigeria’s highly anticipated Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinal against South Africa. Madugu, who won the WAFCON in 2018 as an assistant coach, insists the Falcons are ready to end Banyana Banyana’s seven-year unbeaten record in regulation time. Speaking to reporters in Casablanca on the eve of Tuesday’s clash, Madugu expressed unwavering belief in his team’s readiness and drive to restore Nigeria’s dominance on the continent. Nigeria’s Super Falcons coach Madugu and captain Ajibade South Africa have not lost a WAFCON match in regulation time since…

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his continued failure to appoint ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions, describing the prolonged diplomatic vacuum as “a national embarrassment” with dire consequences for Nigeria’s foreign relations. In a statement released yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party lamented that Nigeria had been without officially accredited ambassadors since 2023, when the Tinubu administration recalled 109 ambassadors from missions across the globe, a situation the ADC described as unprecedented and dangerous. “This is the longest Nigeria has gone without ambassadors in its foreign…

In Summary Mauritius is the only African country with a full democracy, and it tops the list with a democracy index score of 8.23.African countries leading in democracy are not just holding transparent elections, they are limiting executive power, strengthening courts, and enforcing term limits.Several countries on this list have recorded peaceful transfers of power in recent years, signaling a quiet but steady shift toward electoral maturity and political accountability across diverse African regionsDeep Dive!!Democracy in Africa has become a strategic tool and a deliberate effort to enhance governance, elections, and public life in many African countries. African democracies are…

The former Nigerian envoy and pioneer Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Alhaji Hassan Jika Ardo, has dismissed the possibility of Governor Agbu Kefas receiving an automatic governorship ticket if he defects to the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an interview, Ardo confirmed ongoing speculation that Governor Kefas is considering leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the APC, but warned that such a move would not guarantee him special privileges. “The APC is open to all Nigerians, including Governor Kefas,” Ardo said. “However, joining the party does not entitle anyone to…

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has recently piqued the interest of Serie A giants Inter Milan, who are vying for his signature… Former Nigerian U17 international, Sambo Choji, has backed Ademola Lookman to leave Atalanta this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Choji, who was part of the Golden Eaglets that won the FIFA World Under-17 Championship in 1993 in Tokyo, stated that a move to Inter Milan would be the right step for the forward. Lookman, who was recently crowned the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year following an impressive season with Atalanta, has been linked with a switch to Serie…

The Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission has sealed some illegal and unlicensed gaming centres in different parts of the state capital. Speaking with newsmen during the enforcement exercise on Sunday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prince Arinze Arum, said the sealing was part of the commission’s renewed commitment against illegal gaming. Some of the centres where the unlicensed jackpot slot machine games were sealed included Ballroom, Eclipse Resort, Edge Guest House, Guaranty Resort, Kepong Villa, and Desa Park City Suite/Garden, operated by Yanga Game. Arum warned those circumventing the law to be ready to face the repercussions, as…

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday turned down a request by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his international passport, stating that the medical report attached to the application was not signed by its author. Justice Emeka Nwite, while delivering the ruling at the resumed hearing of the alleged money laundering case filed against the former governor by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said that, contrary to the submission of the prosecution team, the application was not an abuse of court process. The defendant had applied for the release of…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the last general election in Taraba State, Professor Jerome Nyameh, has announced his resignation from the party, citing persistent internal crises and growing concerns among his supporters. In a formal letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Zing AII Ward, Zing Local Government Council, on Monday, Nyameh stated that his decision to leave the party takes immediate effect, adding that he had been a devoted member of the PDP since 1999. According to him, the resignation was prompted by mounting pressure from supporters across the 168 wards in the state,…

A former Commissioner and Special Adviser on Agriculture and Food Security, Prince Joe Okojie, has emerged as the candidate of the Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the August 16, 2025, National Assembly by-election in the Edo Central Senatorial District. Okojie emerged as the winner of the PDP Primary election, which was held in Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area of the state on Monday, July 21, 2025. Those who contested for the Edo Central Senatorial ticket on the platform of the PDP are former Chairman, Esan North Local Government Council, Mr. John Yakubu; former…

Lara Adejoro and Faith Maji As the 21-day ultimatum it issued to the Federal Government draws to a close on July 23, the Nigerian Medical Association has warned it will ground medical services nationwide if the government fails to meet its demands. Its President, Prof Bala Audu, who confirmed this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Sunday, noted that the association was prepared to take decisive action should the government fail to respond adequately to its demands. Audu stressed that the association’s demands were critical to the survival of Nigeria’s healthcare system and the welfare of medical professionals…