In a victory statement issued on Tuesday, APC Publicity Secretary Alhaji Yusuf Idris hailed the duo’s motivational efforts for inspiring PDP loyalists to cross over, bolstering the opposition’s ranks.
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Following the match, Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere showed deep concern at the team’s early exit.
By: Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place at the 14th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating the Amazons of Benin 3–1 on aggregate on Tuesday. The ten-time African champions secured a 2–0 victory in the first leg of the qualifier in Lome, Togo, before being held to a 1–1 draw in the return leg played in Abeokuta, Ogun State. READ ALSO: Gov Abiodun gifts Super Falcons ₦50m ahead of Benin clash Ashleigh Plumptre scored her first-ever international goal and Nigeria’s only goal of the match in the first half. The defender rose highest to head home…
By: Ismaeel Aleem The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has rejected a controversial resolution by Plateau State APC leaders to bar Governor Caleb Mutfwang from defecting to the party, accusing them of prioritising personal gain over electoral victory. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, the forum, representing stakeholders from North-Central states, reiterated its urgent plea for Mutfwang to abandon the “drowning” Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the APC ahead of the 2027 polls. The rift stems from a stakeholders’ meeting in Jos on 17 October 2025, where Plateau APC elders unanimously endorsed a motion by…
By Eniola Amadu The chief executive of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive has revealed that funding cuts for housing associations to build new social housing will not lead to a reduction in the number of homes built. According to her, she said “it would be for each individual housing association to decide themselves how much private finance they can borrow, and how much risk they can take on”. “Housing associations play a crucial role themselves individually in deciding what scheme should go ahead, what is viable and what is less viable” she said on BBC radio Ulster’s Good Morning Ulster…
By Eniola Amadu A group of Palestinian children who are sick and injured have been moved from Gaza to Ireland for medical treatment. This will be the third medical evacuation from Gaza, approved by the Irish government after its response last September to a World Health Organization (WHO) appeal to address the health needs of people in the region. Working with the WHO to select sick and injured children who will be beneficiaries are Doctors from Children’s Health Ireland(CHI). READ ALSO: UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state amid Gaza war The group travelled by land from Gaza to Jordan in a…
By Eniola Amadu New Zealand’s former prime minister, Dame Ardern, will visit Glasgow next month for a talk following the screening of a new documentary about her. After the Scottish premiere of the new film Prime Minister, she will speak at the Glasgow Film Theatre on November 21. The movie, which won the Audience Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, will mark Ardern’s only in-person appearance outside London. READ ALSO: New Zealand eases immigration rules to address labour shortages At the age of 37, Ardern became the world’s youngest female head of government when she was elected in 2017, and…
By Boluwatife Kehinde Following accusations of “divisive, misleading, and self-serving” conduct, Brendan Rodgers has stepped down as Celtic manager. The club announced yesterday following discussions with its majority shareholder, that former manager Martin O’Neill and ex-player Shaun Maloney will take charge of first-team duties on an interim basis until a new permanent manager is appointed. Rodgers’ second tenure at Celtic came to an abrupt end after Sunday’s 3-1 Premiership defeat to Hearts, a result that left the Glasgow club eight points behind the Edinburgh side in second place. READ ALSO: Rodgers confident of reviving Iheanacho’s best form at Celtic “Brendan…
By Boluwatife Kehinde The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has revealed that 371 of the 571 active referees across the nation’s professional leagues have opened accounts with one or more of six online betting companies, according to Inside World Football. During a press conference at the Riva Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities, TFF officials disclosed that 152 referees were found to have placed bets on football matches. TFF President İbrahim Ethem Hacıosmanoğlu announced that Turkish football is at a “turning point,” declaring the federation’s commitment to eradicating corruption. He confirmed that the TFF Disciplinary Committee will initiate immediate…
