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Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Despite having one match left to play, Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have secured the 2025 WAFU Zone B U-20 Women’s Cup title after a commanding 3–0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses on Tuesday. ‎ ‎The match, played at the Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun in Benin Republic, completed a double for the Falconets, who had earlier defeated Ghana 3–1 in their opening game of the tournament. ‎ ‎With this latest win, Falconets have collected nine points from three matches and will wrap up their group-stage campaign against Benin Republic on Wednesday. ‎ ‎Goals from Janet Akekoromowei,…

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By: Yunusa Umar Scores of terrorists have been reportedly killed following a fierce clash between rival jihadist factions, Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State yesterday. The deadly confrontation, which erupted over territorial control and leadership supremacy, has further deepened the internal rift between the two extremist groups operating in the Lake Chad region. After days of brutal attacks, ISWAP has succeeded in defeating Gazuwa’s faction of Boko Haram. Intense fighting continues against Ngulde’s Boko Haram faction in the Sambisa forest and near the Mandara mountains. READ ALSO: Ondo govt…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), in partnership with global sports brand PUMA, has unveiled the tournament’s official match ball. ‎ ‎The ball, named ITRI, will make its debut when the AFCON Morocco 2025 kicks off on 21 December 2025. ‎ ‎PUMA introduced the ITRI ball, which honors the star on Morocco’s flag and draws inspiration from the country’s centuries-old zellij mosaic art. Its design combines traditional Moroccan geometric patterns with the advanced PUMA Orbita 6 technology, blending heritage with modern performance. ‎ ‎Mohamed Ghonemi,…

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has become the subject of a transfer tussle between Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid, as tensions grow between the forward and his Atalanta manager, Ivan Jurić. ‎ ‎The 2024 CAF Player of the Year is reportedly open to leaving Atalanta in the January transfer window, with both clubs ready to pounce on the opportunity. ‎ ‎Tottenham view Lookman as a dynamic attacking addition capable of injecting pace and creativity into their frontline, while Atletico Madrid are eager to bolster their offensive options with his versatility and experience. ‎ ‎According to Fichajes, Lookman has…

Ismaeel Aleem The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State has issued a fervent appeal for unity and restraint among its members and supporters, particularly in the wake of discussions triggered by the recent Anambra State Governorship Election held last Saturday. In a statement released on Monday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Chief Macdonald Amadi, the ADC underscored its foundational principles of unity, integrity, and progress. The ADC reiterated its dedication to cultivating an environment of mutual respect and collaboration among members and coalition partners. The statement acknowledged circulating conversations within the party concerning the electoral performance…

Ismaeel Aleem A faction within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, dubbed the APC Credibility Forum, has launched early consultations to forge a consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 elections, aiming to avert past internal rifts. The initiative was announced by the Forum’s Acting Chairman, Dan’Umma Bello, following an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Bauchi. Bello emphasised the need to unite key party figures to prevent divisions that previously undermined the party’s electoral performance. “Whilst the party boasts five robust aspirants, our emphasis lies on unity, coordination, and selecting a candidate who embodies the membership’s shared aspirations,” Bello stated.…

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Eniola Amadu The Education Minister of Northern Ireland, Paul Givan, will face a vote of no confidence at the Stormont in relation to his recent visit to Israel. The motion was initiated by People Before Profit member – Gerry Carroll, and is backed by the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) member, Alliance and Sinn Féin. Despite this, the motion is expected to fail as a result of its requirements which cuts across support from the unionists and nationalists in the assembly. Speaking on their position, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Ulster Unionist Party (UPP) and Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV)…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  In the buzzing professional world in Nigerian cities, the 21st-century Nigerian woman faces a choice: what name will she answer to after marriage? Many professionals are now using a hyphenated surname to keep the professional reputation they built, with a view to preserving their “brand” while acknowledging their new family. Yet, this modern approach stands alongside the traditional path where women fully adopt their husband’s surname, which often leads to unexpected career roadblocks. This tension between preserving a career identity and honouring cultural expectations defines a complex cultural conversation in Nigeria today. This choice, whether to change,…