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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed three places to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, following a month in which they played two crucial international fixtures, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The updated rankings, covering 149 national team matches worldwide since the last release, reflect Nigeria’s 4–1 triumph over Gabon and a 1–1 draw with DR Congo, which ended in a 4–3 penalty defeat in the African World Cup play-offs.
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 68th birthday, highlighting his enduring impact on Nigeria’s democratic evolution. In a statement released on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu joined Jonathan’s family, friends, and political colleagues in celebrating the milestone. The President lauded Jonathan’s humility and the dignified manner in which he handled leadership responsibilities, particularly during the
Nicki Minaj has issued a new message appealing for compassion toward Nigerian artists, coming just hours after her controversial comments about alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria. Her earlier statement, made in the UK, generated mixed reactions some Nigerians accused her of damaging the country’s image, while others praised her for speaking boldly. Amid the debates, Minaj softened her tone in a new post on X, urging fans to approach Nigerian
Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Policy, has stressed the need for stronger international support in Nigeria’s battle against terrorism, saying the country cannot shoulder the burden alone. His comments follow the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Maga, Kebbi State, and renewed concerns over escalating terrorist attacks. In a statement posted on Wednesday, Dare highlighted the long-standing security partnership between Nigeria and the United States.
Kwara State has directed all schools in Isin, Irepodun, Ifelodun, and Ekiti LGAs to shut down due to renewed security threats in the region. The Nigeria Union of Teachers announced the closure, saying it followed direct orders from the Ministry of Education. The decision came after a deadly bandit attack on a church in Eruku, Ekiti LGA, where armed men invaded during a thanksgiving service, killing at least three people
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called for an immediate boost to security presence in Ekiti Local Government Area especially around the Eruku axis following another wave of violent attacks on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor requested the urgent deployment of additional security personnel to reinforce the operatives already on ground. “The Governor has sought immediate deployment of more
The Senate was plunged into grief on Wednesday following the passing of Senator Okey Ezea, the lawmaker representing Enugu North Senatorial District, who reportedly died in the United Kingdom while undergoing medical care. Ezea, elected under the Labour Party banner, was the lone LP senator from Enugu State in the 10th National Assembly. His death makes him the second serving senator from the South-East to pass away in under two
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stirred reactions online after declaring that he doesn’t need anyone’s forced loyalty — and certainly not from people who are broke. Speaking during an Instagram Live session, the Afro-fusion artist made it clear that he has never pressured anyone to support him. “I force anybody to be my fan?” he asked rhetorically, stressing that being a fan should be
United Nigeria Airlines has maintained that its investigation into the altercation involving social media personality VeryDarkMan and comedian Mr Jollof is still ongoing, despite both men releasing public apology videos. The clash, which occurred onboard a United Nigeria aircraft, caused delays and drew the attention of aviation authorities. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the pair could face possible criminal charges over the disruption. In a video posted on Instagram on
