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Former Super Eagles striker Dominic Iorfa has backed Fulham as the ideal next destination for Tolu Arokodare, Soccernet.ng reports.  Iorfa noted that the presence of fellow Nigerians Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey at Craven Cottage would ease the striker’s transition to life in the Premier League. Arokodare has been linked with a summer move to Fulham, with reports suggesting the Premier League club are leading the race for his signature ahead of rivals in England and across Europe. Tolu Arokodare [Photo credit/X]Speaking exclusively to Footy-Africa, Iorfa revealed that the 24-year-old’s aerial prowess and strong work rate are qualities that make…

At least 50 lady mechanics in Edo State on friday got their certification after a specialised training on conversion of PMS (petrol) vehicles to those using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), sponsored by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), the Edo State Government and the Lady Mechanic Initiative (LMI). Speaking in Benin during the graduation ceremony with theme “CNG Conversion: A new horizon for women in the Automotive industry”, the founder of Lady Mechanic Initiative (LMI), Sandra Aguebor, said the 50 graduates will no doubt boost the needed manpower for the conversion of PMS (petrol) vehicles to those using…

After a year-long delay, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finally kicks off this weekend, and the tournament curtain-raiser in Group B sees the mighty Super Falcons of Nigeria face Tunisia in Casablanca. Nine-time champions Nigeria, boasting an unrivalled legacy in African women’s football, begin their bid to reclaim the title they lost to South Africa in 2022. With 12 nations competing for the coveted title and a record $1 million prize pot, expectations are sky-high. Nigeria Super Falcons Justin Madugu’s side are among the clear favourites, but they will be wary of recent opening match jitters, having lost…

The Nigerian Medical Association has demanded an immediate investigation into what it described as the unlawful appointment of Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye as Acting Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, and the non-payment of salaries to newly employed doctors in the institution. The association said the situation at the federal health facility had degenerated into “administrative chaos” and “gross neglect,” warning that it would consider all legitimate options to defend the medical profession and protect the rights of its members if urgent steps were not taken. PUNCH Healthwise had earlier reported that NMA demanded the immediate reversal of the…

Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has weighed in on the speculations around Victor Osimhen’s future, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s future is still one of the hottest subjects in the transfer market this summer. The Super Eagles star is in a tight situation. He wants to leave Napoli for the English Premier League, but he is yet to get offers from there. Meanwhile, Galatasaray, where he shone while on loan last season, also want to sign him permanently and are willing to give him a significant salary bump. Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray (Photo credit) Osimhen also has offers from Saudi Arabian giants…

The opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) insists that the suspension of the National Chairman of the party, Shehu Gabam, is not linked to his romance with the coalition of opposition politicians led by the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who is bent on unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 polls. This was as the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party on Friday inaugurated a five-member disciplinary committee to probe allegations of criminal conspiracy, fraud, and theft levelled against Gabam, including Messrs Clarkson and Ogbonna Uchechukwu, the National Auditor and National Youth Leader of the party, respectively. A…

Public affairs analyst and lawyer, Maxwell Opara, has issued a stark warning over Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, predicting a sharp drop in voter turnout unless urgent electoral reforms are enacted. Speaking on Arise TV, Opara criticised the current state of Nigeria’s Electoral Act and Constitution, describing them as legacies of military rule that continue to hinder democratic progress. He argued that without a comprehensive overhaul, including constitutional review and enforceable electoral laws, public confidence in the electoral system will continue to erode. “If we go into the 2027 election with the present Electoral Act as it stands, we are still…

The Oyo State Government has said it is tightening building regulations to prevent further structural failures, vowing to eliminate building collapses through stricter oversight and improved compliance mechanisms. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Akin-Funmilayo, made this known on Thursday during the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing in Ibadan, where he outlined new measures to ensure construction safety and urban development integrity across the state. “We will protect lives and property by ensuring that homeowners and contractors comply with building regulations. We don’t want to lose any life to building collapse,” Akin-Funmilayo said, urging developers to seek proper…

Former Super Eagles and Everton striker, Daniel Owefin Amokachi, has backed England forward, Tammy Oghenetega Abraham, to succeed with Besiktas after he joined the Turkish side on loan, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old joined AC Milan on loan from AS Roma at the start of last season, scoring 10 goals and providing seven assists in 44 games at the San Siro. Despite winning the Italian Super Cup with the Rossoneri, the seven-time UEFA Champions League winners opted against signing Abraham permanently. Tammy Abraham gestures during the Italian Supercup 24/25 semifinal match between AC Milan and Juventus at the Kingdom Arena on…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said that his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, lacks the integrity and honour deserving of respect and has no moral ground to claim seniority over him in politics. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Wike dismissed the notion that Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, was in any way responsible for his political rise. He stated firmly that it was he who helped Amaechi, not the other way around. “First of all, respect should not come because you’re older or because you were once governor,” Wike…