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Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Cynthia Nnadozie, has penned an emotional farewell message after her exit from Paris FC was confirmed, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old joined the French side in 2020 from Nigerian side, Rivers Angels, but now has her gaze fixed on another destination after her contract with Paris FC expired. In over 100 domestic league appearances, the Super Falcons goalkeeper kept 44 clean sheets for Sandrine Soubeyrand’s side. Chiamaka Nnadozie thanking the fans after the UEFA Women’s Champions League game between Paris FC and Chelsea FC at Stade Charlety in Paris, France. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get Our Sports News…

Agency Report The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities from Saturday to Monday across Nigeria. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja envisaged early morning thunderstorms on Saturday over parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa states in the northern region. According to it, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Borno, Kaduna, Sokoto, Gombe, and Bauchi states later in the day. “In the North-Central region, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Plateau, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa States. “Later in the day, thunderstorms with…

The Joint House of Representatives Committees on Public Account and Public Assets have summoned the Minister of Finance, Chief Adebayo Olawale Edun over alleged non-compliance with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007. Also to appear before the lawmaker on Monday is the Governor of Central Bank of Nigerian, Dr Olayemi Cardoso who, alongside Edun will offer explanation on internal control weaknesses identified in the 2021 reports by the Auditor General for the Federation. In a letter signed jointly by the Chairmen, House Committee on Public Accounts , Rep. Bamidele Salam and Chairman Committee on Public Assets Ademorin Kuye, the…

Super Eagles and Rangers forward, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, is closing in on a move to 13-time Greek Champions, AEK Athens, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old goalscorer moved to Ibrox in the summer of 2023, joining the record Scottish Champions for €5m on a four-year deal. Life in Scotland has been dilly-dallying for Dessers, as he won over half the Rangers fans, while the other half couldn’t wait to get rid of him because of how frustrating it can be watching the former Cremonese striker squander chances. Cyriel Dessers of Rangers celebrates his first goal during the William Hill Premiership match at…

No fewer than 10 communities in Kaduna and Zaria have been thrown into darkness, as Kaduna Electric attributed the prolonged power outage to damage to feeder breakers. Residents in the affected areas, including parts of Kaduna metropolis and Zaria, have lamented that the blackout has persisted for four days without any restoration of the electricity supply. In a statement by the Head of Corporate Communication at Kaduna Electric, Abdulaziz Abdullahi, titled “Power Outage on 11kV NOCACO and 11kV Arewa Bottlers Feeders in Kaduna”, the company apologised to customers affected by the outage. “We sincerely apologize to our esteemed customers in…

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and Senator representing Ebonyi Central, Ken Eze, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s economic recovery and infrastructure development in its first two years. Speaking with journalists in Abakaliki at the weekend, Eze said the administration inherited a nation plagued by decades-long systemic decay, economic hardship, and insecurity, but has taken bold steps to reposition the country. “People forget that the rot didn’t start in two years. It’s a degeneration that began decades ago. Mr. President met a country in distress and has laid a solid…

Napoli have made a bold start to the summer transfer window with the high-profile capture of Kevin De Bruyne and the promising Luca Marianucci — and now the Serie A champions have set their sights on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The Italian giants, who secured their fourth Scudetto title this season, are keen to bolster their attacking options under boss Antonio Conte, and Ademola Lookman has emerged as a prime target. The Atalanta winger is seen as an ideal replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in January. Nigeria and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo by IMAGO…

Agency Report The President of Albinism Association of Nigeria, Dr Bisi Bamishe, has urged government and stakeholders to expedite efforts to include skin screening and treatment into the National Health Insurance Scheme. Bamishe made the call in her address of welcome at the event to celebrate the International Albinism Awareness Day in Abuja. The celebration with the theme, “IAAD 2025: Demanding Our Rights: Protect Our Skin, Preserve Our Lives,” is organised by AAN. She described the theme as a powerful call for urgent action, adding that including skin screening and treatment into NHIS will go a long way to address…

No fewer than 64,000 candidates from Nigeria, Benin Republic, and Togo have participated in the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into Federal Government Colleges, conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO). Speaking after monitoring the exercise at Model Secondary School, Maitama, and Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the examination. “I’m very happy with the way the exams have been conducted. They started on time, students were orderly, and invigilators were present and active. We had 64,000 candidates, 30,000 male and…

The 2024/2025 football league season in the major European leagues has ended after an intense eleven months of football. Many Nigerian players played important roles for their clubs in the just-concluded campaign. While some performed to or above expectations, others flattered to deceive. Players like Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, and Kelechi Iheanacho fumbled. Meanwhile, other Super Eagles stars ended the season with trophies. For example, Victor Osimhen won the domestic double in Turkey, while Bruno Onyemaechi won the Greek Cup with Olympiacos after joining them at the turn of the year. Then, stars like Wilfred Ndidi, Paul Onuachu, Tyrone Ebuehi,…