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The Abakwa area of ​​Kaduna will be a hive of betting this weekend as grassroots football stalwarts, stakeholders and fans flock to witness a series of matches organized to commemorate the wedding of Zumunci Academy secretary, Sports247 reports. The matches will be held under the banner of what has been stylized as ‘Wedding Competition’, which is sure to become more …

The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Congress (TMC) has congratulated Muslims in Ogun State and across Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-Ul-Adha 2026, urging worshipers and political leaders to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, obedience and spiritual rebirth as lessons of the festival. The group said the celebration of Eid, rooted in the obedience of Prophets Ibrahim, Ismail and …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has ordered the proactive deployment of 485 security personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and smooth Sallah celebration. The commissioner in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Saliu Afusat, said the action is in line with the vision of …

Millwall winger Femi Azeez immediately impressed Nigeria’s senior side with a brace in a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in their opening match of the Unity Cup.Azeez wasted no time in making his mark as he unleashed a left-footed shot to open the scoring for Nigeria in the 4th minute. His performance demonstrated why Nigeria senior team coach Eric Chelle did …

The Secretary General of the Nigerian Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has shut down claims that Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 Unity Cup will be run by a Super Eagles B Team. Sanusi insists that the Super Eagles are going through a transition phase and that the post-season tournament offers coaches the opportunity to see new players. He also dismissed …

The Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC) has called on Nigerian leaders to urgently address worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country, warning that citizens are increasingly living in fear and deprivation amid growing violence and cost-of-living pressures. In its Eid-ul-Adha message of 1447 AH (2026), signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organization said the festive season should …

By Ayo Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the reforms introduced by his administration will continue to bring about greater security, economic stability and greater prosperity across the country. In the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message, released on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s celebration, the president expressed optimism that the country is gradually overcoming economic and security challenges through ongoing reforms …

*I REJECT THE INTRODUCED RESULTS OF THE ADC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Following reports of widespread voter disenfranchisement in most parts of the country during yesterday’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, I unequivocally reject the engineered results announced. I initially stated that I will accept the outcome of the Primaries only if the process is free, fair and transparent, and I …

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling on him to decisively end terrorism in the country or step aside, following worsening insecurity in several countries. states. Adebayo made the remarks on Tuesday during a condolence visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan, …

The Nigerian Women’s Football League has officially announced Port Harcourt as the host city for the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Finals, marking the first time the season-ending women’s football championship will be held in the Garden City. READ ALSO: Seun Ogunsakin surprises third seed Kanta Watanabe and reaches the quarterfinals of the J300 Charleroi Sports247 reports that the competition …