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Enyeama Confident Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 World Cup, Calls for Support for Ex-Players

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome their current qualifying challenges and secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C of the African qualifiers with seven points from six games. They trail leaders South Africa, who have 13 points, while Rwanda […]

Rivers Hoopers Coach Odaudu Relishes Victory, Eyes Next NBPL Phase

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Head coach of Nigerian Basketball Premier League champions, Rivers Hoopers, Ogoh Odaudu, has praised his team’s performance following their narrow win over Kwara Falcons in Port Harcourt, while setting sights on the next stage of the 2025 season. The Hoopers maintained their unbeaten run in the Atlantic Conference group phase, edging Falcons 88–86 in a […]

Messi Shines in Buenos Aires as Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay Join Argentina at 2026 World Cup

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Lionel Messi lit up Buenos Aires on Thursday night with two goals in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela, as Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay also confirmed their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With Argentina already assured of qualification, Messi struck in the 39th and 80th minutes at the packed Mas Monumental Stadium, where 80,000 […]

Edo Government Dismisses PDP’s Allegations, Highlights Ongoing Reforms

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has debunked claims by the factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Monday Okpebholo and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, have abandoned their responsibilities and mismanaged state resources. In a strongly worded statement, the government described the PDP’s press release as “reckless, misleading, and poorly conceived,” stressing that the allegations […]

NAF Airstrikes Kill Over 15 Terrorists in Sambisa Forest

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has neutralised more than 15 terrorists in an airstrike on a hideout within the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State. In a statement on Thursday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the operation was executed on September 3, 2025, by the Air […]

Edo Security Squad Arrests Nine Suspected Cultists, Recovers Firearms in Ovia North East

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, has achieved another major breakthrough in its ongoing war against criminality with the arrest of nine suspected cultists in Iguoshodin N’ Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state. The Coordinator of the Squad, Mr. Idemudia Noah, disclosed that the […]

Asisat Oshoala Joins Al Hilal on Two-Year Deal After Bay FC Exit

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala on a two-year contract. The six-time Africa Women’s Player of the Year completed her move from National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Bay FC, where she spent one-and-a-half seasons. She was unveiled on Tuesday through the club’s social […]

AFN President Okowa Claims Favour Ofili’s Switch to Turkey Was Driven by Money

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has alleged that sprinter Favour Ofili’s decision to dump Nigeria for Turkey was financially motivated, despite her claims of neglect by Nigerian sports authorities. Speaking in an interview with ESPN, Okowa confirmed that both World Athletics and Ofili had formally communicated her switch to the […]