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By Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been drawn in Group B of the 2025 WAFU B U-17 Championship, where they will face Burkina Faso and the Benin Republic. The draw, conducted on Thursday in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, also confirmed the host nation will stage the competition from 20 September to 3 October. Group A features hosts Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger Republic and Togo. The tournament doubles as the qualifying event for the 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, which Nigeria failed to reach in the last edition. READ ALSO: Nigeria braces for five-day heavy rainfall and flooding in 15 states…

By Eniola Amadu North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to “fully support” Russia’s military campaign as part of a “fraternal duty,” state media KCNA reported on Thursday. Kim made the pledge during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of commemorations in Beijing marking the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the Second World War. Chinese President Xi Jinping also attended, creating a striking image of the three leaders standing together at a vast military parade — their first such gathering since the early Cold War era. READ ALSO: Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian…

By Eniola Amadu Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, has declared that the Executive must “throw everything we have” into tackling hate crime to build a society where everyone feels welcome and included. Her remarks came as the Stormont Executive issued a joint response to a spate of racist and sectarian attacks in areas including north Belfast, Ballymena and Donaghadee. Thursday’s statement marked the first time leaders had spoken collectively on the issue since the incidents triggered public outrage and calls for stronger political leadership. READ ALSO: Kluivert’s penalty hat-trick stuns Wolves, piling pressure on Neil O’Neill stressed that racist intimidation…

By Ismaeel Aleem The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the official timetable for the 2025 Batch B Stream II mobilisation, outlining key dates for prospective corps members. The schedule, shared on X on Thursday and the NYSC website on Wednesday, confirmed that online registration for both foreign- and Nigerian-trained graduates will commence on 8 September and run until 13 September 2025. READ ALSO: Anambra NYSC member breaks silence after assault by vigilantes For foreign-trained graduates, pre-camp physical verification of credentials is set for 14 to 18 September, while the NYSC ICT Department will conduct its own processes between 17…

By Ismaeel Aleem Health workers in Kaduna State erupted in jubilation yesterday after Governor Uba Sani approved the 2024 Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and hazard allowance, set to take effect in September 2025. The announcement, described as a major victory for the state’s medical workforce, was confirmed during a press briefing by Ishaku Yakubu, Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Kaduna State chapter. Yakubu called the approval “long overdue”, marking a significant milestone for health workers who have endured years of neglect and unfulfilled promises. READ ALSO: Kaduna Police probe violent political meeting linked to El-Rufai…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued an urgent flood alert for 15 states, warning that 43 locations across Nigeria could face heavy rainfall and potential flooding between 4 and 8 September 2025. The alert, signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department at the National Flood Early Warning Centre, highlighted the growing threat of flooding during Nigeria’s peak rainy season. The affected states include Ebonyi (Afikpo), Cross River (Edor, Ikom, Itigidi, Akpap), Kano (Gwarzo, Karaye), Zamfara (Anka, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi, Bukkuyum), Taraba (Dampar, Duchi, Garkowa, Gassol, Gembu,…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Former Bayer Leverkusen head coach Erik ten Hag released an official statement following his abrupt dismissal after just two Bundesliga matches in charge. The Dutch manager, who arrived in the summer, failed to secure a league win during his short tenure. His reign began with a 2-1 home defeat to Hoffenheim and ended with a dramatic 3-3 draw against ten-man Werder Bremen. Although Leverkusen cruised to a 4-0 victory over fourth-tier Sonnenhof Großaspach in the DFB-Pokal first round, the result did little to ease pressure after a poor league start. READ ALSO: Erik ten Hag appointed Bayer Leverkusen…

By Boluwatife Kehinde The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has unveiled the groupings for the 2025 NWFL Championship, scheduled to take place in Abia State from 11 to 21 September. The second-tier competition formed part of the NWFL’s 2025 football calendar, following the successful staging of the 2024/25 Premiership Super 6 in Ikenne earlier this year. READ ALSO: Bayelsa Queens set for WAFU B final vs ASEC Mimosas Unification FC captain Olufemi Ifeoluwa expressed confidence in her team’s readiness, emphasising consistent training and warm-up matches. “We centred our preparation on adequate training sessions alongside friendly matches and competitive games,” she said.…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assured Nigerians that the team remained fully focused and ready as they prepared for two crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The Eagles, who had struggled for form in the qualifiers, knew their chances of securing a ticket to the global showpiece in the United States, Canada, and Mexico hung delicately in the balance. READ ALSO: Troost-Ekong rallies super eagles ahead of crucial World Cup Qualifiers They faced Rwanda on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo before travelling to Bloemfontein to battle group leaders…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Flight Data Centre, marking a significant step towards strengthening aviation safety standards across the country. The facility, launched at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, was described by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo is a testament to Nigeria’s commitment to global aviation excellence. READ ALSO: NCAA enlists EFCC’s support to combat aviation fraud Speaking at a one-day training workshop for frontline managers yesterday, Najomo highlighted the centre’s role in proactive safety management. Personally commissioned by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the centre…