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“Barca Must Learn To Defend Better To Reach PSG Level” – Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted his team must learn how to defend better after conceding a last-gasp winner against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The French side struck in the 90th minute through Goncalo Ramos to claim a 2-1 victory at the Olympic stadium in the league stage clash. Barcelona’s high defensive line was unpicked with Achraf Hakimi racing...
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Calls For National Unity As Renovated National Theatre Reopens
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday night reassured Nigerians that the country would not split but would remain united and grow into a strong, vibrant economy under his watch. He appealed to Nigerians to stop painting a negative picture of the country. Tinubu spoke at the inauguration of the newly renovated National Arts Theatre at Iganmu, Lagos. The renovation of the National Theatre...
“Nigeria’s Eight-month Debt Service Bill Rises To $2.86bn” – CBN
Nigeria spent a total of $2.86bn servicing external debt in the first eight months of 2025, according to the international payment data from the Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday. This accounted for 69.1 per cent of the country’s total foreign payments of $4.14bn in the period. In the same eight-month stretch of 2024, debt service stood at $3.06bn, representing...
Court Orders OAU, UNILAG To Halt Admission Process
Federal High Court in Enugu has directed the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, to halt all admission processes arising from the recently concluded Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) conducted by both universities. Justice Mabel Segun-Bello delivered the ruling on Tuesday, following a motion ‘ex parte’ filed by five candidates, suing...
2026 WCQ: FIFA Appoints Egyptian Referee For Super Eagles vs Benin Republic Match
FIFA has appointed Egypt’s Amin Mohamed Omar as centre referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Benin Republic, according to DAILY POST. The matchday 10 encounter will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday, 14th October 2025. Omar will be accompanied by an all-Egyptian officiating team. Ghana’s Prosper Addo will serve as the Match Commissioner. Nigeria...
SSANU, NASU To Commence Indefinite Strike October 6 Over 2009 Agreement
Barring any last minute change the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has threatened to commence indefinite strike on October 6, after the end of its two-week extension of ultimatum to the government over the abandonment of renegotiation of the 2009 Agreement. SSANU expressed deep concern over what it described as the Federal Government’s persistent disregard for Memoranda of...
Kanu Petitions NMA Over Alleged Medical Record Manipulation By DSS
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has written a formal petition to the Nigeria Medical Association, alleging manipulation of his medical records and negligent treatment while in the custody of the Department of State Services. The petition, conveyed through his legal team, was titled “Grave Concerns Regarding My Medical Treatment and Health Management in DSS...
US Embassy Assures Continuity Of Visa, Passport Services In Nigeria
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has assured that visa and passport services will continue, despite the partial shutdown of the US government. In a notice issued via its official X handle on Wednesday, the embassy stated, “Due to the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent...
Oshoala Crowned Saudi Women’s Premier League ‘Player Of The Month’
Al-Hilal striker Asisat Oshoala has been crowned Saudi Women’s Premier League Player of the Month for September. The Nigeria international registered three goals and two assists in three appearances for Al-Hilal during the month under review. Oshoala scored from the penalty spot on her debut against Al Qadsiah . The 30-year-old added a goal and an assist in consecutive matches against Al...
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Improve Teachers’ Welfare, Recognition
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to improving the welfare, recognition, and professional support of teachers across Nigeria as the country joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Teachers’ Day. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, made this known yesterday during a symposium held...
