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Super Eagles striker Salim Fago Lawal has been ruled out of the upcoming Unity Cup tournament, DAILY POST reports. Lawal sustained an injury in Viktoria Plzeň’s 2-0 victory over Bohemians Praha in March. The 23-year-old missed the Super Eagles’ friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to the injury. According to Czech regional newspaper Plzeňský deník, the striker will miss the remainder of the campaign after failing to recover in time from the injury. Lawal was part of the Super Eagles’ squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Unity Cup will start in Charlton on Tuesday, 26 May, with…
The Registrar of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Mr Dapo Oke, has called for deeper involvement of academia in politics in the country. Oke said intellectuals cannot continue to stay away from partisan politics and engage in blame games when they possess sufficient knowledge and data that could be deployed to address some of the country’s fundamental challenges. The registrar stated that members of academia across the country should embrace active politics and use the knowledge acquired over the years to enhance governance and foster equity, fairness, and justice. Oke made the call in Abeokuta on…
Some youths of Mgbakwu community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested the alleged killing of a 26-year-old man identified as Chinyeaka Ike by operatives of the state’s Special Anti-Touting Squad. The incident, which reportedly occurred around 8pm on Thursday in the area, ignited outrage among residents, particularly youths, who accused enforcement agencies of repeated harassment and extrajudicial actions. The death generated strong emotions in the community, as he was the only son of his parents and had recently got married, with his wife expecting their first child next month. In a show of anger, hundreds…
I choose to make my senior in the journalism profession, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, the reference point in this piece. I do this not just because he has justifiably earned himself the position as a reference point in the profession, but also because what he says is what he practices at TVC News, where he’s the director of news. Under his watch, and compared to other private news channels, I notice the professional manner in which reporters and the editorial staff cleanly present their reports. No loose canons. No speculation in the garb of report. If material doesn’t meet standards, the gatemen…
Former Adamawa State governorship candidate, Senator Aishatu Binani, on Friday formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, marking her latest political move ahead of the 2027 election. Her defection comes nine months after she left the ruling All Progressives Congress for the African Democratic Congress. Speaking shortly after receiving her NDC membership card, Binani attributed her decision to what she described as the party’s commitment to structured governance and the influence of her political base. She said, “I believe many Nigerians are asking why I decided to join the NDC. The answer is quite simple. After carefully studying the party’s constitution,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has completed the long-anticipated River Niger crossing of the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben gas pipeline, unlocking a critical segment of the country’s gas transmission network and paving the way for increased supply to power plants and industries. The feat, delivered by the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company, a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd, involved drilling approximately two kilometres beneath the River Niger using advanced horizontal directional drilling technology, a method deployed in complex engineering terrains. Announcing the development in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Andy Odeh, the company said the…
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Support for Women and Teenage Children, says stigma, denial and economic hardship are driving new HIV infections in Kano State. The programme director, Dr Farida Abdulmalik, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Kano. “Stigma remains a major barrier to testing and treatment uptake. “Some patients are afraid their families or communities will find out, while others stigmatise themselves and withdraw from society,” she warned. She added that denial of HIV status continues to contribute to complications and preventable deaths. “Denial is a serious issue. We have seen cases…
Chelsea have received a timely fitness boost with Reece James and Levi Colwill both returning to training, according to interim coach McFarlane. Speaking to reporters, Chelsea Interim Coach, Calum McFarlane, confirmed the positive update on the defensive duo after recent injury concerns. As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Friday, McFarlane was quoted as saying, “Reece is back in training. Levi is back in training. Both looking good. Both are looking promising.” James, who has struggled with recurring fitness issues in recent seasons, and Colwill, an important part of Chelsea’s defensive setup, are both expected to be assessed further…
Singer and pastor, Banky W, has described watching his wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington, endure repeated failed IVF cycles as one of the most humbling experiences of his life. He said it revealed a strength in her that he believes surpasses his own. Speaking on the Teju Baby Face Show which was published on Thursday, he said the fertility struggle reshaped how he views his wife and informed the way he approaches their marriage today. “In our journey to having children, I’ve seen her endure things that would break people. I’ve seen her when we were trying to have Hezekiah and…
The Nigerian Publishers Association has rejected the proposed nationwide textbook ranking policy, arguing that it could amount to a constitutional breach and trigger far-reaching disruption across Nigeria’s education and publishing sectors. The NPA in a statement on Wednesday by its Executive Secretary, Rotimi Iyiola, said the policy, scheduled for implementation in the 2026/2027 academic session is “ill-advised, retrogressive, and detrimental” to the country’s educational system. The statement read, “We seek immediate jettisoning of this policy that we deem obnoxious,” insisting that the framework “must not be allowed to stand.” Recall that the minister of education, Dr Tunji Alausa, alongside the…
