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Prominent community leader from Borno State, Alhaji Sali Bello, has renewed the long-standing call to create Amana State, describing the demand as a constitutional obligation and a necessary step to correct a historical injustice. Speaking in Abuja while presenting the case before lawmakers of the 10th National Assembly, Bello said the request was not based on sentiment or emotion, but on the need to address decades of regional imbalance and the failure of Nigeria to fulfil promises made to the people of the Kasara-Amana area in 1961. According to him, the agitation for Amana State is rooted in the events…

Ex-Italy and Lazio forward, Bruno Giordano, has urged Napoli to reinstate Super Eagles striker, Victor James Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old left Napoli on loan last September, joining Galatasaray, where he did exploit, winning the Turkish Super Lig and the League Cup. Napoli’s CEO, Aurelien De Laurentiis, has made it clear Osimhen won’t play another game for his club. He’s now working alongside the striker’s party to find an exit route for the Nigerian forward. Cristiano Ronaldo and Victor Osimhen in 2021. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE; Victor…

The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three individuals suspected to have carried out an armed robbery in Katoge Village, located in Kazaure Local Government Area. According to a statement released on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, the arrests were made following a coordinated operation involving the Kazaure Divisional Police Headquarters, Operation Salama, local vigilantes, and members of the community neighbourhood watch. The suspects were apprehended at approximately 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, shortly after allegedly carrying out a robbery operation that targeted several homes in Katoge Village. Adam explained, “The police operation was…

Chairman of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Council of Imo State, Iheukwumere Alaribe, a lawyer, has appointed 54 Special Assistants and Personal Assistants. This was contained in a statement issued at the weekend by the Chief Press Secretary to the chairman, The post Imo LGA chair appoints 54 aides appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicked off yesterday, and the curtain-raiser in Group B sees the Super Falcons of Nigeria lock horns against Tunisia at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria are nine-time winners of the WAFCON tournament and have been drawn into the same group alongside Botswana, Tunisia and Algeria. Justin Magudu’s side defeated Ghana and played a goalless draw against Portugal in their friendly preparations ahead of the highly anticipated tournament. Ahead of the clash against the Eagles of Carthage, the Super Falcons’ gaffer has named a strong side to take on the Tunisians.…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has rejected the recent circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, which announced a reviewed structure of allowances for medical and dental officers in the federal public service. The group described the circular as not only chaotic and tone-deaf but also an affront to the professional dignity and sacrifice of doctors across the country. The circular, dated June 27, 2025, and bearing reference number SWC/S/04/S.218/III/646, has ignited backlash from leading medical associations, including the Nigerian Medical Association, the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, and NARD, all of whom accused…

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the State House of Assembly to investigate the alleged non-remittance of N82 billion in workers’ pension deductions under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Arc. Kayode Adebayo, the PDP urged the Daisi Elemide-led Assembly to compel the governor to provide a detailed account of the funds reportedly deducted but not remitted over the last six years. The demand follows claims by organised labour that the state government has failed to…

In the wake of swirling media headlines and online commentary alleging that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been “convicted” of contempt of court, a leading legal voice, Mr. Sylvester Udemezue, has issued a detailed clarification debunking such reports as inaccurate and legally misleading. Speaking in a personal capacity in a statement released on Saturday, Udemezue—a respected legal scholar and rule of law advocate—stressed that there is no evidence of a criminal conviction against Senator Natasha, contrary to widespread public impressions. According to him, what transpired in court does not meet the legal threshold of a “conviction” as defined under Nigerian law.…

Representatives of the Itsekiri ethnic group in Delta State have opposed the proposal for the creation of Toru-Ebe State by the Ijaw ethnic group and instead called for the establishment of Warri State with Warri township as its capital. The demand was presented at the South-South Zonal Public Hearing on constitutional amendment bills, hosted by the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Chief Edward Ekpoko, Chairman of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought (ILoT) and Tolureju of Warri Kingdom, led the Itsekiri delegation and submitted a memorandum jointly signed by himself, Sir…

Former Nigeria U-17 World Cup winner, Sambo Choji, has shared his thoughts on Bright Osayi-Samuel’s move to Birmingham City, Soccernet.ng reports.  The former FC Saarbrücken striker has expressed mixed emotions over the defender’s decision to join the English Championship side. Osayi-Samuel recently signed a three-year deal with Birmingham City after refusing to extend his stay with Turkish giants Fenerbahce. Bright Osayi-Samuel of Fenerbahce passes the ball during Fenerbahce and Athletic Club clash [Photo credit/Imago]While the Super Eagles star had drawn interest from top-flight clubs across Europe, his decision to join a second-tier English club has sparked conversations in the Nigerian…