Coventry forward Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigeria Football Federation announced the change via the official Super Eagles X account on Sunday. “C...
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Nigeria’s Falconets suffered a heartbreaking 0-1 defeat to Colombia after conceding in the final minutes of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-final on Sunday. The game appeared destined for extra time after both sides failed to break the deadlock during the re...
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The Obidient-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has said that it does not require the personal validation or approval of any individual within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) before exercising its legitimate organisational functions in accordance with established processes. The ...
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Three countries have qualified for the semi-final stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. They are Colombia, Italy and Spain. Colombia is the latest team to qualify for the last four after beating Nigeria 1-0 in the quarter-final clash on Sunday. Spain advanced t...
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The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, on Sunday, hinted that Igbos have no ears for Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State. Amadi said Igbos have ears only for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Posti...
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President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly in New Yor Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-mandates-shettima-to-lead-nigerias-delegation-to-unga/...
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Nigeria’s inflation continued to decelerate in August, with headline inflation falling for the third consecutive month to 15.39% from... The post Why 18% returns make you richer in Abia but poorer in Lagos appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Senior Special A...
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There is a defining difference between occupying public office and using the privilege of office to establish institutions capable of serving the public long after the officeholder has left. Governor Dapo Abiodun’s assent to the Ogun State Education and Skills Trust Fund Bill mar...
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A sociocultural group in Remoland, the Pan Remo Movement (PRM), has warned political leaders and aspirants from the zone against any attempt to derail the zoning arrangement ahead of the 2027 governorship election, saying such a move could undermine the goodwill and trust built b...
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Some residents in Lagos State have raised concerns over suspected unsafe preparation and preservation of fufu, a popular staple made from cassava. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-residents-raise-concerns-over-unsafe-fufu-preparation-preservation/...
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has cautioned children, teenagers and young adults against using rolling skate shoes, wheeled footwear and similar devices on public highways. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the warning in a statem...
