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By our reporter Two-time FIFA World Cup silver medallists Nigeria have reached the final round of the African qualification round for this year’s global tournament, following a 2-1 defeat of Senegal in Diamniadio on Saturday evening. Goals by Kindness Ifeanyi – who scored the only goal in the first leg in Abeokuta a week ago…

Oshiomhole: Behold the 13th disciple of Christ

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Tunde Odesola Friday, February 13, 1976: A libidinous soldier, Lieutenant-Colonel Buka Suka Dimka, waited in ambush for a black Mercedes-Benz, counting down to the zero hour, caressing his gun, ready for the whistle from death. Dimka was not alone. He was in company with fellow coupists and treasonable felons. Today, Friday, February 13, 2026, marks…

Love or lapse? The perils of Valentine’s Day misinterpretation in Nigeria

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By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá Valentine’s Day, often celebrated as a hallmark of love and affection, has morphed into an occasion that many Nigerian youths misinterpret, leading to troubling behaviours that undermine the essence of genuine connection. While the day can be viewed as an opportunity to express romantic sentiments and foster relationships, it frequently encourages a…

Kenya’s Kering Kipchumba wins 2026 Lagos City Marathon

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By Editor Kenya’s Ezra Kering Kipchumba Kering won the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Kering crossed the Valentine’s Day finish line at Eko Atlantic City in a time of 2:11:55, clinching the $50,000 top prize in one of Africa’s biggest road races. The 40-year-old Kering,…

ADC hails 2027 Election Timetable, urges INEC to provide clear assurances on result transmission

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By Editor The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has welcomed INEC’s announcement of the February 20, 2027, presidential and National Assembly elections, but has urged the Commission to provide Nigerians with clear assurances on the real-time electronic transmission of results. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the…

Why Ademola Lookman chose Nigeria over England – Jose Peseiro

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By Editor Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that Ademola Lookman only chose to play for Nigeria due to his failure to get a place with England. Lookman was born to Nigerian parents in London, which made him eligible to represent either England or Nigeria. The new Atletico Madrid attacker, who represented England…

NFF members visit Wilfred Ndidi in Asaba ahead of father’s burial

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By our reporter A delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday met with Super Eagles’ captain, Wilfred Ndidi, in the Delta State capital, Asaba. The visit comes ahead of the funeral rites for the deceased father of the Super Eagles’ captain, scheduled for Friday, 13th February 2026, in Umunede, Delta State. In presenting a…

Gov. Otti receives Niger Delta Games Torch, pledges improved Abia performance

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By our reporter It was the turn of Abia State to receive and parade the Niger Delta Games Torch on Thursday morning as one of the Games Ambassadors, Joseph Edidiong, brought it in from Akwa Ibom. Edidiong, a weightlifter clad in an Akwa Ibom tracksuit, arrived at the Umuahia Township Stadium and was met by…

NNL: Mutalubi confident as ABS seek strong start against Mighty Jets

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By Emmanuel Chinedu Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC forward, Danjuma Mutalubi, has expressed confidence that his side will return to winning ways when they face Mighty Jets in their Nigeria National League (NNL) 2025/26 second stanza opener on Saturday, February 14. ABS head into the clash on the back of three consecutive defeats to close…

Cultural Revolutions: Nigerian women redefining modesty

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