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RKC Genk striker Emmanuel Tolu Arokodare has described his debut for the Super Eagles as a deeply emotional moment, one that he views as a fitting reward to his father for his unwavering support throughout his football journey. Arokodare, who made his national team debut in the second half of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Friday, March 21, admitted that despite not being an emotional person, he couldn’t hold back tears of joy when he was handed his first cap. Though he did not score in the 2-1 away win at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, the…

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Professor Melvin D. Ayogu as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The confirmation took place on Tuesday, March 25, following the presentation and deliberation of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, & Other Financial Institutions, led by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, APC, Lagos East. Presenting the report, Senator Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West) stated, “The Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance & Other Financial Institutions on the confirmation of the nomination of Prof. Melvin Damian Ayogu for appointment…

Zimbabwe’s head coach, Michael Nees, has vowed that his team will give everything they have in Tuesday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, with both teams desperate for victory to stay alive in the race. In a press conference ahead of the match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nees acknowledged Nigeria’s strong performance in their recent 1-0 victory over Rwanda, which helped revive their faltering qualification campaign. However, the German tactician made it clear that his own side also needs maximum points to remain competitive in their group. “Although Nigeria has made a huge recovery…

Pastor Femi Lazarus has responded to the ongoing debate over the financial expectations in gospel music by praising singer Timi Dakolo for his advocacy on behalf of gospel musicians. The debate, which was sparked by Lazarus’ recent sermon, focused on the financial demands made by gospel artists for their performances. Dakolo, a well-known advocate for fair compensation in the music industry, had strongly challenged Lazarus’ stance, calling for better treatment and remuneration for gospel musicians. In an Instagram post on Monday, March 24, Pastor Lazarus shared a picture of himself with Dakolo and Pastor Emmanuel Iren. He referred to Dakolo…

The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to modernising the Nigerian military, with a particular focus on equipping forces with cutting-edge technology, improving personnel welfare, and enhancing training for greater operational efficiency. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the First Batch of Special Operations Force Training and Equipping for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, held at Camp Kabala in Jaji, Kaduna State, Minister Abubakar underscored the strategic importance of the initiative. He said, “This milestone marks a new chapter in our commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s defence capabilities, enhancing our response to evolving security threats,…

By Alade Adisa The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Tuesday confirmed the death of an officer during Monday’s jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State. The deceased officer was identified as Senior Correctional Assistant (SCA) Shuaibu King David, who lost his life while resisting an attempt by some inmates to escape from the facility. The Service’s Spokesman, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Abubakar Umar, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, said that SCA Shuaibu King David paid the ultimate price while preventing the escape. “The Acting Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, on…

By Alade Adisa A coalition of politicians from different factions and parties in the country has expressed frustration over attempts to get their political party registered for the 2027 general elections The coalition consists of individuals opposed to the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Monday, Salisu Mohammed Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman (Northwest) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its reluctance to fulfill its responsibilities. Leading the coalition are former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; former…

In Monday’s early trading, Bitcoin saw a significant uptick, reaching approximately $87,480, marking a 3.71% increase. Ethereum also experienced notable growth, rising 4.05% to trade at $2,093. The overall cryptocurrency market capitalisation rose by 2.94% over the past 24 hours, now standing at a robust $2.84 trillion. Despite concerns about upcoming U.S. tariffs and key economic data releases later this week, investor confidence in the crypto sector remains strong. Other notable performers include XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin, which posted gains of 3%, 2%, and 3.8%, respectively. Chainlink, Avalanche, Hedera, and Stellar also saw significant growth, with rises ranging from 3%…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially received a petition calling for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The petition was submitted on Monday, with the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, confirming its receipt. This move follows a series of legal developments, including a recent court order which temporarily halted the recall process and barred INEC from accepting the petition. Despite this, the call for the senator’s recall continues to gain traction, with constituents citing claims of ‘international embarrassment’ as a key reason for the action. The constituents claimed the signed petition…

By Alade Adisa No fewer than 12 inmates of the Kotonkarfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State escaped from the facility on Monday. Reports indicate that they fled through the tower. Although officials of the correctional facility have declined to comment, the Kogi State government has confirmed the incident and urged the Federal Government to launch a thorough investigation into the matter. In a statement issued on Monday, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, assured the public that the government is collaborating with security operatives to determine the cause of the jailbreak and ensure the re-arrest of…