The Super Eagles kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes on track with a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo earlier today, September 6. Tolu Arokodare emerged as Nigeria’s unlikely hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 51st minute after pouncing on a loose ball inside the penalty area. His instinctive finish sent the packed Uyo crowd into wild celebrations, easing the mounting pressure on the team after a cagey first half. Both sides approached the game cautiously, with Nigeria struggling to find rhythm early on. The first real setback for the hosts…
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Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that only a few politicians are committed to practising true federalism in the country. He argued that politicians have adopted a centralised, unitary approach that undermines national development. Speaking on Friday at an interactive session in Owerri, Imo State, he accused Nigerian politicians of abandoning federalist principles once they attain power, despite campaigning with it. He said, “This country was founded as a federation, but it appears that there are very few committed federalists in Nigeria. Recent experience would seem to suggest that federalism is a concept often touted by those…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed a puff-puff vendor, Oluwatosin Adejumo, as a chef in the Osun State Government House. Naija News reports that Adeleke had surprised a puff-puff seller during a rally in Osogbo by buying all her snacks with ₦50,000 and offering her employment as a chef at the Government House. Adeleke announced the appointment on Friday via his official handle, describing it as a promise fulfilled. “A few days ago, I met Ms. Oluwatosin Adejumo during the rally where labour unions and other groups declared their support for my re-election. “Today, I have kept…
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking shortly after his defection ceremony held in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos, Rhodes-Vivour stated that the ADC represents a strong coalition to rescue Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections. He said: “We are not holding a political rally but a political meeting, which we have constitutional rights to do. However, we will meet with the Commissioner of Police to know why his men are here and whether they are carrying out their duty of providing us protection…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, is reportedly facing intense pressure to resign after admitting knowledge of bandits’ hideouts but claiming helplessness to act. In the viral video, Lawal, speaking in Hausa, lamented that despite procuring 150 vehicles for security agencies, he could not dictate their deployment because directives must come from Abuja. “I swear to God wherever bandits are, we know. I know, I can show you on this phone wherever they are… I know, but we can do nothing,” Lawal said. “If I am the one in power to give the directives, I swear this issue will come to an…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has responded to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s condemnation of President Bola Tinubu’s private vacation. In a statement by its spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the party described Obi’s reaction as a habitual knee-jerk reaction. Oladejo urged Obi to adopt a more constructive approach to opposition politics, adding that Nigeria deserves a credible and responsible opposition, not what he termed “a professional complainer-in-chief.” He wondered why the former Anambra governor constantly commented on every move Tinubu makes. The statement reads, “Must Peter Obi comment on everything? Nigerians are not deceived. His constant moralising…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers struck on Friday night in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, killing eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to BUA Cement Factory. The heavily armed attackers reportedly targeted a convoy escorting five Chinese expatriates from a routine patrol near the factory’s entrance in Edo State. One of the expatriates was abducted, while the security team rescued four others before the assailants fled into the surrounding forest. A senior officer of the NSCDC in Edo confirmed the incident on Saturday, noting that four people sustained injuries during…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has made a bold decision ahead of today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Rwanda, leaving out long-time captain William Troost-Ekong from the starting lineup. The veteran defender, who has been a mainstay in the Super Eagles’ backline for over a decade, will make way for promising youngster Benjamin Fredrick. The 19-year-old has been impressed by recent friendlies in London and Moscow and will partner Fulham’s Calvin Bassey in central defence at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Troost-Ekong’s omission may not be unconnected to his costly error that gifted Zimbabwe a late…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has been warned against plunging the country into crisis with threats of a nationwide strike. Naija News reports that Nigeria may be heading into another round of fuel scarcity across the nation as a brewing confrontation between the NUPENG and the Dangote Refinery threatens to disrupt petroleum product distribution nationwide. Recall that NUPENG directed its Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch to stop loading petroleum products from Dangote depots starting Monday, September 8. At the centre of the dispute is Dangote Refinery’s reported insistence that drivers recruited for its 10,000 compressed natural…
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has announced a temporary break from public engagements for a few days after doctors advised him to take medical rest. In a statement on Saturday, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) disclosed that he began to feel unwell while attending a tourism programme in Enugu. Peter Obi said after undergoing medical checks, he was prescribed medication and told to take one or two days off his usually packed schedule. He said: “As advised by my doctor, I will not be able to meet up with all my scheduled engagements within and outside the…
