Written by Nigeria have named a 24-man squad for the 2026 World Cup playoff, recalling Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye for the tie against the Panthers of Gabon. The Super Eagles’ list also included long-time absentee and Sevilla forward, Chidera Ejuke and Raphael Onyedika. Okoye returns after serving a two-month ban for involvement in betting. Onyedika is … Continue reading “Maduka Okoye Returns As Nigeria Unveil Squad For World Cup Playoff (FULL LIST)”
Some traders in Nkwo Igboukwu, Aguata Local Government Area in Nnewi of Anambra State, opened their shops on Saturday despite the ongoing 2025 governorship election. Channels Television correspondent, Charles Opurum, who reported live from the scene, said market activities were initially in full swing at the Nkwo Ukwu Market before market leaders intervened. “When … Continue reading “Shops Open As Nnewi Residents Shun Anambra Election”
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Are you a woman with a business less than two years old or a business idea ready to launch? Here’s your chance to take that idea or venture to the next level! The Women in Business Network is calling for applications for the SHE Blooms Grant 2025, an initiative under the SHE Blooms Summit 1.0 … Continue reading “Apply Now: SHE Blooms Grant 2025 for Women Entrepreneurs (₦200,000 Grant)”
The 2025 gubernatorial elections at Polling Unit 001, Fegge, in Onitsha, Anambra State, are not going as expected. Our correspondent on the ground observed that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machine was not working. As of 9:55 am, when this report was filed, no accreditation had started, and no voting had been recorded … Continue reading “INEC Officials Frustrated As BVAS Malfunctions In Onitsha Community”
Amazon.com on Friday said it expanded its low-cost e-commerce service Amazon Bazaar, known as Haul in the U.S., to 14 additional markets, including Nigeria. The move will ramp up competition with Chinese rivals like Shein and PDD Holdings’ Temu in the global race to sell ultra-cheap goods like $10 dresses and $5 accessories. Sweeping … Continue reading “Amazon Rivals Temu, Expands Low-Cost E-Commerce Service To Nigeria, Others”
The United States and Israel on Friday accused Iran of trying to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, with Tehran rejecting the claim as a “big lie” and the Mexican government saying it was unaware of the plot. The purported assassination attempt came as tensions soared to new highs between Israel and Iran, which have … Continue reading “US Accuses Iran In Plot To Kill Israeli Ambassador In Mexico”
Afghanistan’s Taliban government said Saturday the latest round of peace talks with Pakistan had failed, blaming Islamabad’s “irresponsible and uncooperative” approach and stoking fears of further violence. The two sides met on Thursday in Turkey to finalise a truce agreed on October 19 in Qatar, following deadly clashes between the South Asian neighbours. Both … Continue reading “Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks Fail Again”
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has been advised to do everything in his power to deliver a free and fair election in the Anambra governorship election scheduled for Saturday, stating that no excuses for failure would be accepted from his end. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kayode Adeluola, while … Continue reading “Anambra Poll: Expectations On Amupitan High, No Excuses Will Be Accepted — SAN”
Nov 7 update: Ian Rapoport is reporting that Daniels got positive news from his MRI and medical opinions. His dislocated elbow does not include any ligament damage and he won’t need surgery. The injury is not as serious as originally anticipated, and the Commanders will not immediately place him on injured reserve. NFL Network’s Ian … Continue reading “What Jayden Daniels’ elbow injury means for fantasy football”
Who says we have to wait for Feast Week for college hoops to really hit its stride. Opening weekend is loaded with games whose impact will still be felt five months from now. Let’s count down the 10 best you will want to watch this weekend. All times Eastern 10. Texas A&M at Oklahoma State … Continue reading “10 must-watch men’s college basketball games for the opening weekend”