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Ghali Falke has agreed a contract extension with the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Shooting Stars. Falke signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2028. The defender reached 100 appearances for the Oluyole Warriors last season. Falke helped the Ibadan-based club secure a continental ticket. The captain’s new deal is a big win for Nurudeen Aweroro’s side as they look to build on the success of the last campaign. Shooting Stars are looking to bring in quality players for their domestic and CAF Confederation Cup assignment.

Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu appointed him as ambassador-designate to four countries in Central and South America. Omokri made the claim in a post on his Facebook page following discussions surrounding diplomatic appointments recently announced by the Federal  Government. The former presidential aide claimed his own case differs significantly from that of other appointees because his diplomatic posting involves simultaneous service across four countries, each with its own leadership and approval process. According to him, the nature of his appointment comes with additional diplomatic procedures, especially as approvals must be secured from multiple foreign…

A coalition of civil society organisations has urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the ambassadorial nomination of the former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE, Professor Abayomi Fasina. The coalition, in a statement on Friday, cited unresolved allegations and ongoing court cases involving the former university don. The groups said affirming Fasina’s nomination while legal proceedings are still pending could erode public confidence in accountability, the rule of law and Nigeria’s commitment to addressing sexual harassment. The coalition comprises Hope Behind Bars Africa, Gender Relevance Initiative Promotion, Gender Mobile Initiative, BraveHeart Initiative, Speak Out Africa Initiative, Coalition of Public…

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his residence in Kano State. Obasanjo was received by Kwankwaso alongside the NDC governorship candidate in Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. The visit was confirmed in a statement issued by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, who described the meeting as an occasion for cordial interactions and warm exchanges between the political leaders. However, details of the discussions held during the closed-door meeting were not disclosed. Kwankwaso, who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence during…

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations at the site of the collapsed two-storey building near Alakija Bus Stop in Satellite Town, rescuing 27 persons alive while recovering nine bodies from the debris. The building reportedly collapsed around 12:47 p.m. on Thursday in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos. In a statement issued on Friday by the agency’s Head of Public Affairs, Afolabi Olawale, LASEMA said emergency response teams were immediately mobilised to the scene following distress alerts. According to the agency, its Sharks Response Team from the Lekki Base and the Alpha Cobra Squad from Onipanu arrived at…

At least 10 teams have been sent packing from the 2026 World Cup. Curacao became the latest North American country to be eliminated after they lost 2-0 to Ivory Coast. Nicolas Pepe’s double ensured the Elephants qualified for the knockout stages, while the debutants bowed out. Other North American teams that are out include Panama and Haiti. From Europe, the trio of Scotland, Turkey and Czech Republic have been eliminated from the tournament. Qatar, Uzbekistan and Jordan from Asia are also out, while Tunisia is the only African nation confirmed to be going home. There are six more countries whose…

The extended three-day depreciation streak against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira weakened slightly to N1,380.11 per dollar on Thursday, down from N1,380.07 exchanged on Wednesday. This means that on a day-to-day basis, the Naira marginally declined by N0.03 against the dollar. Meanwhile, at the black market, the Nigerian currency remained flat at N1,400 per dollar on Thursday, the same rate recorded on Wednesday. The development comes as the country’s foreign reserves increased by a further $51.21 billion on Thursday. Despite this, DAILY POST reports that…

​Abdul-Malik Badr al-Houthi, the head of Ansar Allah in Yemen, has sternly warned Saudi Arabia, announcing that the nation could face military action if it shuns their demands. The Houthi leader, in a speech on Thursday, accused the Kingdom of siding with the United States in their actions and policies against Yemen. “As the Yemeni people, we will not accept the continuation of the American-Saudi aggression, occupation, and blockade against our country,” Abdul-Malik asserted. The cleric vowed that his movement will act to end the “clear oppression” of Yemen until the people enjoy complete freedom and “regain their national wealth…

West Ham United have joined the chase for Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, DAILY POST reports. Fulham are reportedly leading the race for the centre-back, but the Hammers have now registered their interest. West Ham have seen a €30 million bid for the player rejected by Trabzonspor, according to Taka Gazete. Trabzonspor have also rejected two bids from Fulham for Nwaiwu. The Black Sea Storm are, however, holding out for €35 million to sell the Nigeria international. Nwaiwu joined Trabzonspor from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC in January. The 22-year-old registered three goals, and one assist in 16 league appearances for…

Nigerian comic actor, Fred Ebere, professionally known as Tenkobo, has tackled Stella Maris Okafor, the last wife of the late Nollywood veteran, Mr Ibu, for soliciting financial help online.DAILY POST reports that Stella had, in a video shared by Nigerian influencer King Mitchy on Wednesday, sought financial support from the public over her alleged inability to pay house rent and her children’s school fees. Reacting to the viral video, Fred Ebere, professionally known as Tenkobo, who was Mr Ibu’s close colleague and family friend, accused Stella Maris of using her husband’s name and fame to extort the public. Tenkobo, who…