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Rivers Angels retained their grip on the President Federation Cup after edging Nasarawa Amazons 4-2 on penalties in a pulsating final that ended 2-2 in regulation time at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. In a clash befitting the occasion, the two women’s football giants served up a rollercoaster contest before the defending champions held their nerve in the shootout to clinch their record-extending 10th Federation Cup title. Despite coming in as favourites with a rich pedigree that includes seven Nigeria Women’s Premier League titles and nine previous Federation Cup triumphs, Rivers Angels found themselves stunned…

Opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Labour Party (LP), in Gombe State have formed an alliance to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election. The alliance was facilitated by a PDP chieftain and former governorship candidate of the party in the state in 2023, Mohammed Barde. Our correspondent reports that Barde convened a meeting at the Emerald Hotel with the chairmen and key members of the opposition parties in attendance. Speaking at the opening of the meeting, the former gubernatorial candidate explained that the meeting…

Samuel Omotere The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Oko-Oba Abattoir in the Agege area following the operators’ compliance with sanitation and hygiene regulations. The facility was shut on June 19 over what the government described as environmental violations and inappropriate operational practices. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the operators had “substantially complied with the minimum benchmark for the operations of abattoirs in the state, which was flagrantly flouted initially, necessitating the closure.” He added that, as part of the conditions…

If you’ve missed previous editions of the Hallelujah Challenge, not to worry, this new moment of praise is sure to bless you, and may even have you revisiting past editions. Nathaniel Bassey has just released a new sound titled “Dancing Around Medley.” A joyful medley of high praise, this track draws inspiration from Psalm 149:3, which says, “Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.” “Dancing Around Medley” was birthed during one of the Hallelujah Challenge sessions and carries a spirit of childlike, pure, and wholehearted worship, where dance becomes the language…

English Premier League giants Arsenal have opened talks with a Super Eagles forward ahead of a potential transfer this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Arsenal are expected to have a big summer, as they desperately need reinforcements to help their push for silverware next season. The Gunners have had of the one of the best defenses in Europe for the past two seasons. For the past two seasons, they have conceded the least goals in the English Premier League. However, their bane has been their attack. The Gunners do not have top quality attackers like their competitors. Particularly, they don’t have a…

In Summary Africa’s largest dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, produces 6,450 MW, which is more than the combination of other African countries’ dams on this list.African Dams often represent geopolitical leverage, national pride, and long-term development planning, but they can also come with serious trade-offs.The Aswan High Dam in Egypt is the oldest and once the largest in Africa, completed in 1970. For Egypt, it was a symbol of National strength, shaped farming, and gave it control over the Nile’s flow.Deep Dive!!In Africa, Hydroelectric power is one of the most resourceful energy sources. Some African countries still utilize fossil-fuel-based…

Three male masqueraders who were arrested by operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have been arraigned and reprimanded in the Nigerian Correctional Custodial Centre in the state. The three masquerades were arrested for their involvement in the assault and infliction of bodily harm on members of the public under the guise of celebrating the Oriokpa Masquerade in Enugu.on July 22. The three of them who were identified as Emeka Eze, Omeke Uchechukwu, and Malachi Michael were arrested after a video of them went viral. They were subsequently arraigned on three principal charges of conspiracy, demanding money with menaces, and…

Besiktas have secured the signing of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel on a free transfer from Fenerbahce, fending off strong interest from several Premier League clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old defender, who can also operate further forward on the wing, has agreed personal terms with the Black Eagles, according to transfer market insider Ekrem Konur. Osayi-Samuel will officially join the Istanbul giants upon completion of his medical in the coming days. His contract with Fenerbahce expired this summer. Bright Osayi-Samuel during the Men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier match between Nigeria Super Eagles and Rwanda [Photo credit/Imago] Osayi-Samuel…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has commended Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje for resigning as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Ganduje submitted his resignation letter to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) through its National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Bashiru, on Friday. The former Kano State governor cited health reasons for his decision to step down. Obi, a former governor of Anambra, gave his commendation in a post on his X handle on Friday. According to him, he read a news report…

Samuel Omotere The World Bank has warned that extreme poverty is growing rapidly in Nigeria and 38 other economies affected by conflict and instability, worsening hunger and pushing development goals further out of reach. The bank made this known in a statement released on Friday titled “Extreme Poverty is Rising Fast in Economies Hit by Conflict, Instability”, based on its post-COVID assessment of fragile and conflict-affected states. Nigeria is listed among the 39 economies the bank classified as being in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations, a group that includes Afghanistan, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Venezuela, among…