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Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has once again demonstrated his enduring commitment to Nigerian women’s football, Soccernet.ng reports. Waldrum continues to use his role as technical director of the University of Pittsburgh’s women’s soccer team to offer new opportunities to emerging Nigerian talents. The veteran tactician, who led Nigeria’s women’s national team to the 2023 World Cup, 2024 Olympics, and a WAFCON semi-final berth during his four-year stint, stepped down last year to focus full-time on his position with the Pittsburgh Panthers – a role he has held since 2018. Nigeria Super Falcons star Deborah Abiodun [Photo Credit…

Princess Opeyemi Bright, Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, has affirmed her commitment to fostering opportunities for Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom and strengthening ties between Nigeria and the UK. Her remarks were made during a courtesy visit on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). Mayor Bright welcomed Dabiri-Erewa and her team to her residence in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She expressed gratitude for the visit and recognition, stating that her involvement in public service was inspired by her mother’s dedication to grassroots work over two decades…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State has launched a full-scale mobilisation drive to formally join the new national opposition coalition championed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar—a bold political move aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. The effort is being coordinated through a newly established State and Local Government Coalition Process Committee, chaired by Dr. Aminu Abdullahi Taura, who confirmed the development during the inauguration of coalition structures across the state’s 27 local government areas in Dutse. “After wide consultations, we have resolved to join the national coalition movement to rescue Nigeria,” Dr.…

Agency As part of efforts to educate the public on prevalent illnesses in Abuja, healthcare professionals are raising the alarm on malaria, one of the most common and deadly diseases affecting residents across Nigeria. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Bayo Ogundeyi of Lugbe Primary Health Care Centre said that malaria remained the leading health concern at his facility. The World Malaria Report 2024, states that Nigeria bears the highest burden of malaria globally, accounting for 27 per cent of global cases and 31 per cent of global deaths. “We see malaria…

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, stating that he is prepared to serve in any capacity the President deems fit, including as a running mate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Barau addressed growing calls for him to join Tinubu on the 2027 presidential ticket, emphasizing that his focus remains on supporting the President’s administration. “I will do whatever the President wants me to do,” he said. “Mr. President has been working hard since the beginning of this administration to change the country’s…

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has warned Victor Osimhen that he must prioritize a transfer to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has consistently been linked with a transfer to England for the past two years. This is due to a string of impressive performances for both Napoli and Galatasaray － where he spent last season on loan. Over the last three seasons, the Super Eagles striker has registered 85 goals and 17 assists in 112 games for Napoli and Galatasaray. Alvaro Morata L , Przemyslaw Frankowski C and Victor Osimhen R of Galatasaray (Photo by Imago) But…

Nigeria has been ranked the 12th poorest country in the world by gross domestic product per capita in 2025, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund published by Visual Capitalist. The report, released on June 24, shows Nigeria’s GDP per capita at $807, placing it among the bottom 15 out of 50 countries surveyed. South Sudan tops the list as the poorest country, with a GDP per capita of $251, followed by Yemen, Burundi, the Central African Republic and Malawi. Despite being one of Africa’s largest economies by total GDP, Nigeria’s ranking highlights the persistent economic hardship faced…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lashed out at the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), accusing it of legal ignorance and internal sabotage over the delay in enforcing a Supreme Court ruling affirming Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary. Speaking on Tuesday, Wike took aim at the PDP’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, for allegedly seeking the directive of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before effecting the Supreme Court’s judgment. The former Rivers State governor described the move as both legally unnecessary and politically embarrassing. “I heard it when the acting…

Security Operatives in Kaduna have neutralised two armed robbers and arrested two suspects, just as they also recovered firearms and other valuables during an operation against the criminals in the state. The Kaduna Police Command said on Wednesday that “on 25th June, 2025 at about 0310hrs, the command received a distress call from residents of Gashash Estate, Barnawa, reporting that about eight armed hoodlums invaded their compound.” In a statement, the spokesman of the police, DSP Mansir Hassan, said that “the suspects, who were armed with a locally made pistol and other dangerous weapons, robbed occupants of various valuable items…

President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday sign into law four landmark tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue systems. The Presidency disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday evening, signed by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled “President Tinubu signs four tax bills into law tomorrow.” According to the statement, the bills—passed by the National Assembly following months of consultations with key stakeholders—are designed to “transform Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework” and improve tax administration across all levels of government. The four bills include the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the…