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As Nigeria joins the world to commemorate the International Safe Abortion Day, the Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has called on the Lagos State Government to lift the suspension on the Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) Guidelines, warning that the development endangers women’s lives and denies rape and incest survivors access to critical […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on world leaders to step up investments and partnerships in tackling the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges, warning that they threaten productivity, economic stability, and social cohesion in developing nations. Delivering Nigeria’s national statement at the Fourth High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control […]

Former Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has commended Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman’s decision to remain with Atalanta. Recall that Lookman’s relationship with the club and supporters was strained after he attempted to engineer a move away. However, the 27-year-old returned to action in the 3-0 win over Torino on 21 September. Speaking with Footy-Africa, Aiyegbeni […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will face Venezuela and Colombia in international friendlies in November 2025. The two fixtures will be played in the United States of America. Nigeria will take on Venezuela at the Shell Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Friday, 14 November 2025. The match will kick […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ hopes of securing the Group C ticket in the African World Cup qualifying race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada have received a significant boost following the Disciplinary Committee of FIFA’s decision to impose sanctions on the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible […]

The Delta State Sports Commission (DSSC) has suspended the Head Coach of Warri Wolves Football Club, Mr Aluma Napoleon, with immediate effect. In a letter dated 29 September 2025, reference number DSSC.32/11/91, signed by Okonma Franca on behalf of the Executive Chairman, the suspension was linked to the club’s poor performance. The suspended coach has […]

Securing their first win in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after five matches felt like a monumental achievement for Barau FC of Kano. The Kano-based side claimed a convincing 3-1 victory in Aba over fellow top-flight debutants, Khun Khalifat, in a Matchday 6 fixture at the Enyimba International Stadium, the adopted home ground of […]

Katsina United’s technical advisor, Azeez Mohammed, has attributed his team’s 2-0 defeat against Nasarawa United to poor finishing. Last season’s league top scorer, Anas Yusuf, and Abubakar Abdullahi scored for Nasarawa United in the matchday tie played at Lafia City Stadium. Mohammed noted that his players lost concentration during the game. The young tactician, however, […]

The conciliatory meeting convened by the Federal Government to resolve the industrial dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery ended in a deadlock on Tuesday, after more than nine hours of deliberation in Abuja. PENGASSAN President, Comrade Festus Osifo, told journalists after the marathon session that […]

Kaduna-based Ranchers Bees are preparing for a successful campaign in the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season. As part of their meticulous preparations for the season, the team has scheduled two high-profile pre-season friendly matches in Abuja. Ranchers Bees will on October 4th and 5th face the EFCC FC and City FC Abuja, respectively, in […]