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Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Esther Okoronkwo has emphasized that her focus remains firmly on the pitch after being omitted from the final top three shortlist for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award. ‎ ‎Okoronkwo was originally among the longlist for the African Women’s Player of the Year, alongside Rasheedat Ajibade, Barbra Banda and several other top African players. ‎ ‎The final three nominees for the CAF African Women’s Player of the Year 2025 include Ghizlaine Chebbak (Morocco / Al Hilal),Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)and fellow Compatriot Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria / Paris Saint-Germain) ‎ ‎Reacting on Instagram after missing…

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By Yunusa Umar The Federal Government (FG) has vowed a decisive and coordinated response to the abduction of several female students from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that bandits stormed the school in the early hours of Monday, kidnapping an unspecified number of students. In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the government was deeply concerned and stood in solidarity with the victims’ families. READ ALSO: FG opens portal for student venture capital grant offering up to…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Despite the painful defeat that has left the entire Nigerian football community in shock, President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Super Eagles for their determination during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. ‎ ‎In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the team’s resilience in the face of the setback. ‎ ‎“Even with the disappointing result, we must acknowledge the players’ commitment and continue to encourage them,” the President stated. ‎ ‎He called on football authorities to thoroughly re-evaluate their strategies to ensure better outcomes in…

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By: Yunusa Umar Gunmen, in early Monday’s attack in Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, Danko Wasagu area of Kebbi State, killed the vice-principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku and whisked away an unspecified number of students. According to HumAngle, the attackers invaded the school around 4 am shortly before dawn prayers. READ ALSO: Gunmen abduct village head, kill brother in Kwara State attack A resident of Maga, Aliyu Yakubu said the bandits invaded the school on Monday without any resistance. “The attack has created panic among residents or Maga. We are now in fear and mourning”, he said. He said…

ErBoluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has voiced his delight after Norway secured qualification for the World Cup for the first time in nearly three decades. ‎ ‎Norway booked their spot in next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico with an emphatic 4–1 victory over Italy at the San Siro Stadium on Sunday—their first World Cup qualification since 1998. ‎ ‎The 25-year-old took to social media to share his excitement and relief, saying: ‎“I’m thrilled, but more than anything, I’m relieved. The pressure was huge, but the reward is incredible.” ‎ ‎He went on to praise…

By Clement Abayomi The 2023 elections transformed Nigeria’s political climate, opening a chapter where religion now has a firmer grip on the country’s politics. The events of 2023 were not a one-time occurrence; rather, they ushered in a new political reality whereby religion is used to impact decisions, policies, alliances, and electoral strategies. Political actors getting ready for 2027 are therefore changing their plans in reaction to the religious influences that characterised the previous election(s). This article reveals how religion will influence the 2027 election (strategy) in Nigeria. First things first, a major way through which religion will influence 2027…