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Chelle names 24-man squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, with Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi included. Nigeria will begin their Group L campaign against Madagascar’s Barea at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, September 25, before…
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FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets trounce England’s Lionesses 3-0 to reach last 8
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, fired from all cylinders on Thursday afternoon to side-step England’s Young Lionesses into the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals in Poland. Playing in Bielsko-Biala for the first time since the commencement of the championship, the two-time World Cup silver-medallists showed intent from the opening whistle and were rewarded…
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SDP’s Adebayo pushes cooperative federalism ahead of 2027 elections
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has advocated “cooperative federalism” to improve governance in Nigeria. Speaking during a television interview, Adebayo accused the Federal Government of failing to address poverty, insecurity and other constitutional responsibilities, including those under Section 162 and the Appropriation Act. He said government should prioritise citizens’ security and welfare, arguing…
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Two Obasa allies defect to APM after APC primaries
Two allies of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi and Mr. Abdulazeez Yusuf, have defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) after losing the party’s primaries for the two Agege State Constituencies. They subsequently secured APM tickets to contest the Agege Constituency I and…
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Volleyball: Nigeria seal quarter-final spot
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship in Tunisia after a 3-2 comeback victory over Algeria on Thursday. The Zone 3 champions lost the opening set 23-25 but responded to take the second 25-19. Algeria regained the lead with a 25-21 win in the third set, before Nigeria forced a decider…
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2027: Adebayo targets lower fuel prices through local refining
As petrol prices continue to rise in Nigeria, the energy strategy of Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo, outlined in his Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity blueprint, has renewed focus on making the country’s oil wealth deliver affordable, reliable energy. Anchored on the principle that “Nigeria’s oil must first serve Nigerians,” Adebayo sought to make petrol, diesel…
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Falconets face England in U-20 World Cup clash
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, will face England later today in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. The Falconets head into the encounter with renewed confidence following their impressive 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in their final Group F fixture, a…
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Brighton shock Man United with 3-2 comeback win
By Tosin Omojola Manchester United suffered a humiliating Carabao Cup exit at Old Trafford as Brighton overturned a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 and reach the last 16. United head coach Michael Carrick introduced captain Bruno Fernandes with 18 minutes remaining after Brighton scored twice in four second-half minutes, but the change failed to alter the outcome. United made a…
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Survivors must rebuild lives beyond abuse – Lagos DSVA
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has urged survivors of domestic and sexual violence to reclaim their voices, rebuild their lives and embrace a future beyond abuse. The Agency’s Executive Secretary, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, made the call at the 2026 Survivor’s Day held in Ikeja, Lagos. The event, themed “Breaking the Cycle, Building Hope,”…
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Flamingos thrash Niger 5-0 in WAFU B opener
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, began their WAFU B U-17 Women’s Tournament campaign in impressive fashion with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Niger at the Stade de Yamoussoukro on Wednesday. Harmony Chidi, Awawu Bashiru, Ohunene Sunday, Mary Dunstan and Ayomide Rotimi were on target as the Nigerian girls secured a convincing win. Captain Chidi gave…
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