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Nigerian players have emerged as the dominant force in the International Federation of Football History and Statistics women’s Africa XI, with four Super Falcons stars included in the best women’s team on the continent for 2025, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The selection, released by the IFFHS as its women’s CAF team of the year for 2025, features goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie and Asheigh Plumptre, and midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Rasheedat Ajibade, which underline Nigeria’s continued influence in African women’s football. Nnadozie anchors the side in goal, reflecting her reputation as Africa’s leading goalkeepers through her performances for Nigeria,…

The Ethereum treasury company ETHZilla has purchased two jet engines after selling off some of its crypto stash and increasing its focus on asset tokenization.ETHZilla said in a regulatory filing on Friday that it purchased two aircraft engines through a newly formed subsidiary, ETHZilla Aerospace LLC, for $12.2 million in cash.The engines, which are used in large commercial planes, came with existing lease agreements with a major airline, enabling the firm to begin earning yields from them.The purchase comes after ETHZilla chairman and CEO McAndrew Rudisill said in December that it aims to “build an operating business to bring real-world…

Terry Bradshaw’s arm isn’t what it used to be. (In his defense, throwing a fish is a lot different than throwing a football.) With the Fox NFL Sunday broadcast crew in Seattle ahead of the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, January 25, Bradshaw and fellow analyst Rob Gronkowski visited the famous Pike Place Market and participated in the iconic fish-tossing tradition. Gronkowski, 36, stood behind the service counter while Bradshaw, 77, attempted to throw him a fish from the main concourse of the market. Unfortunately for both former professional football players, the fish didn’t quite make it the whole way…

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, ICRC, has described the signing of the concession agreement for Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, as a major boost for the economy of the South-East. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General, ICRC, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described the agreement as a milestone in Federal Government efforts to modernise national infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships, PPPs. Ewalefoh said the PPP agreement was signed by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on behalf of the Federal Government. He said it underscored the growing momentum of PPPs as a…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised six suspected terrorists, recovered weapons, destroyed camps and rescued a kidnapped minor during a military operation in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation was carried out by troops of the 8 Division Garrison Strike Force under Operation FANSAN YAMMA in the Sububu Forest axis. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of the operation, Captain David Adewusi, the troops first engaged the terrorists at Indulumu village, where two suspects were killed during a gun battle. According to the statement, one AK-47 rifle was recovered from the…

Suraj Lawal is in line to make his return for Abia Warriors’ matchday 22 clash against Nasarawa United. Lawal has returned to full fitness after he was recently sidelined with an injury. The forward return is a major boost for the Umuahia-based club as they push to close the gap on league leaders Rivers United. Rivers United will not be involved in league action this weekend following their involvement in the CAF Champions League. Lawal has netted twice for Imama Amapakabo’s side in this campaign. Abia Warriors will square up with Nasarawa United at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, has stated that the state is facing intense urban and population pressure. According to a statement recently made by the Public Affairs Officer I at the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Kamal Lawal, the Commissioner disclosed this during an on-site assessment of informal spaces across its key corridors, beginning with the Lekki–Ajah Axis, as part of deliberate efforts to ensure orderly, safe, and sustainable management of such spaces. Speaking during the exercise, Olumide explained that the physical inspection of informal spaces signalled the State Government’s…

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to the mob killing of a suspected armed robber in the Abangasang area of Calabar, the state capital. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday. Eitokpah said the incident occurred in the early hours of the day when the deceased allegedly attempted to rob a woman. The police spokesperson said an angry mob attacked and beat the suspect, who was immediately rushed to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead. The PPRO added that police operatives deployed to the scene recovered…

Sahara Group Foundation, the corporate social impact arm of Sahara Group, has commissioned its 17th Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable waste management, environmental protection, and community empowerment across Nigeria. The Sahara Go Recycling Initiative promotes a circular economy by diverting recyclable waste from landfills, improving resource recovery, and creating income opportunities for households through waste-to-wealth interventions. A statement from the Foundation on Sunday stated that the newly commissioned hub expands the Foundation’s growing recycling footprint across Lagos, extending access to structured, community-led recycling solutions in emerging urban communities. Strategically located within Ibeju-Lekki,…

Nigeria’s bid to continue their remarkable run at the 2026 African Men’s Handball Championship suffered a setback on Sunday as they were narrowly defeated by Angola in their opening match of the main round, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Golden Arrows, who had topped Group A with commanding victories over Algeria, Zambia, and hosts Rwanda, went down 24–27 at the Kigali BK Arena yesterday, leaving their hopes of a semi-final berth and early qualification for the 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship hanging in the balance. The match began with Nigeria struggling to contain a determined Angolan side. At half-time, the…