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Nigeria’s midfield dynamo Jennifer Echegini says she is “ready to make history” as she gears up for her first-ever appearance at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), determined to help the Super Falcons reclaim their continental crown, Soccernet.ng reports. Echegini, 24, is heading to Morocco on the back of a brilliant season with Paris Saint-Germain. The former Juventus midfielder believes this year’s tournament, which kicks off on July 5 in Rabat, is about more than football — it’s about pride, pressure, and preserving Nigeria’s legacy. Nigeria and PSG star Jennifer Echegini (17). Photo by IMAGO The Netherlands-born star, who…

The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dissociated itself from a recent visit by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. APC stated that the visit was a personal engagement and does not reflect the position of the party. In a statement on Tuesday, APC’s Acting Publicity Secretary, Sterling Urakpa, reaffirmed the APC’s commitment to unseating the Labour Party-led administration in the 2027 general elections and aligning the state with the government at the centre. The party expressed concerns over Senator Kalu’s public commendation of Governor Otti’s administration, describing it as inconsistent…

In a renewed effort to reposition Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday evening convened a high-level closed-door meeting with key party leaders in Abuja under the banner of “Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP.” The strategic gathering brought together a cross-section of PDP heavyweights, notably three members of the influential G5 Governors: former Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Samuel Ortom (Benue), and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia). While the attendance of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde—another G5 member—remained unclear at press time, the meeting was graced by PDP National…

Lara Adejoro The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced on Monday that the mpox upsurge continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern as set forth in the International Health Regulations. The announcement follows the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the mpox upsurge, held on 5 June 2025. A statement from the global health body noted that the Committee, recognising progress in response capacity in certain countries, “advised the Director-General that the event continues to constitute a PHEIC, based on the continuing rise in the number of cases,…

Two Turkish Super Lig club are seriously interested in securing the services of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Osayi-Samuel’s contract at Fenerbahce expires at the end of June, which means he will officially become a free agent. This could potentially bring an end to his four-year stay at the club. However, the club have been making efforts to get the Super Eagles star to pen a contract-extension amid links to the English Premier League. But nothing has come out of it yet, with 27-year-old defender still adamant. Meanwhile, according to a recent statement by Turkish transfer…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has slammed politicians already talking about the 2027 general elections, saying it is wrong to think that far ahead. Otti said those discussing the 2027 elections in 2025 are “trying to play God” because no one can be sure of what tomorrow holds. He made the statement on Sunday while meeting with former Governor and current Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Chris Adighije in Umuahia. “People in 2025 are talking of 2027… You can’t even talk about 2027 because there is no guarantee that you will go beyond 2025. Who are you to begin…

In Summary Liberia tops the list with 26 presidents since it gained its independence in 1847. This high number can be attributed to the political history filled with military and democratic transitions.Uganda, Burundi, and Mauritania ties with a total of 9 Presidents each. This reflects the growth of their political transitions post-independence.Ghana stands out among all 10 countries for its progressive leadership from a coup-prone state to a stable democracy with 14 presidents.Deep Dive!!Having many presidents after independence doesn’t always mean instability. It can reflect years of struggle to have a strong diplomatic transition, but it can also symbolize functional…

A youth group under the banner of the Zamfara APC Integrity Network (ZAIN) has strongly rejected rumours that Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that such a move would harm the party’s credibility and grassroots rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released Monday in Gusau and signed by its President, Comrade Murtala Sani Gummi, ZAIN claimed to have “credible intelligence” that Governor Lawal is making moves to realign with the APC in a bid to secure political relevance…

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has given 1,000 Saudi Riyals (₦450,000) each to the 3,200 pilgrims from Sokoto who are in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj. The total donation is about ₦1.4 billion. Aliyu made the announcement on Saturday while speaking to the pilgrims in Mina. Aliyu congratulated them for completing the Hajj rites and said the money would help them prepare for their journey back to Nigeria. “This is a token of support and appreciation for your discipline, dedication, and the peaceful image you’ve projected of Sokoto state,” Aliyu said. He praised the pilgrims for following the…

Two-time Grammy Award-winning Nigerian music star Tems will take centre stage at the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime show, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old artist will join a blockbuster entertainment lineup for what promises to be a landmark moment in both football and global music. Tems, born Temilade Openiyi in Lagos, Nigeria, will perform alongside international superstars J Balvin and Doja Cat at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Two-time Grammy Award-winning Nigerian music star Tems The event, set during the final of the newly expanded Club World Cup, marks FIFA’s inaugural attempt at…