September 2, 2025

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Official Super Eagles squad list: Osimhen & Lookman in, Iheanacho out of Chelle’s 23 for Rwanda & Zimbabwe

Nigeria’s Super Eagles 23-man’s Squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe has been confirmed, Kiin Media  can report. Head Coach Eric Chelle unveiled the final list on Tuesday, via the Super Eagles’ social media channels, trimming it down from the provisional 39-man squad that sparked heated debate last week. Chelle has opted for a balanced selection,

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Sports

Pinnick loses FIFA seat as CAF elections reshape African football leadership

Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has narrowly lost his re-election bid on the FIFA Council, falling short by a single vote in the election held during the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. The Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) garnered 28 votes, finishing behind Mauritania’s Ahmed Yahya and Djibouti’s Souleman Hassan Waberi,

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General

Rising Anger Over Deadly Herders’ Attacks in Ondo, Benue, and Nasarawa, 30 Killed

Ondo protesters, regent criticize government over killings, Benue LG secretariat, palace torched Residents of several communities in Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa, and Edo states are reeling from a spate of deadly attacks by suspected armed herders, sparking widespread outrage and protests. A total of 30 people were reportedly killed in the series of attacks across the

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Business

Marketers Predict N800/Litre Petrol as Imported Fuel Costs Drop.

The ongoing price war in the downstream oil sector intensified on Tuesday as major oil marketers began offering petrol at lower prices than the N825 per litre gantry loading cost set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This move follows revelations that the landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in Nigeria has dropped to N774.72

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Politics

Analysts Urge Immediate Action on Nigeria’s Debt Profile, Countering IMF’s Assessment.

Experts at investment firm Afrinvest have emphasized the urgent need for action to address Nigeria’s debt profile and prevent further deterioration. This was highlighted in their latest macroeconomic update titled ‘Nigeria’s Debt Statistics… High Risk or Not?’ which analyzed the recent visit of IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, Gita Gopinath. During her visit, Gopinath described

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General Health Life Style

Lagos State Confirms Diphtheria Cases at King’s College, Begins Vaccination Campaign.

In response to a recent diphtheria outbreak at King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, the Lagos State Government has launched a vaccination campaign for students and staff to curb the spread of the disease. The state government, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), initiated the vaccination exercise on Tuesday to boost the immune systems

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Politics

Niger State Partners with AWITS to Empower Women in Tech Sales.

The Niger State Ministry of Communications, Technology, and Digital Economy has announced a partnership with African Women in Tech Sales (AWITS) to equip women in the state with skills in technology sales, thereby enhancing their participation in the growing digital economy. This partnership, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday, focuses on empowering women with the

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Politics Politics

N5bn Vehicle Purchase Intensifies Feud Between Obasa and Meranda.

Controversy surrounds the purchase of N5bn worth of vehicles for 40 lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly, deepening the feud between Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and former Speaker Mojisola Meranda. Reports indicate that Meranda led the purchase of 39 vehicles for the lawmakers during the period when Obasa was removed as Speaker. However, it

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Sports

Liverpool out of Europe after shoot-out defeat to PSG

Liverpool are out of the Champions League after Paris Saint-Germain made history to knock them out on penalties at Anfield. PSG were aiming to become the first team ever to knock Liverpool out of a European tie after the Reds had won the first leg away from home and achieved the feat from the spot

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General

Police Uncover Shallow Grave of LASU Graduate, Arrest Fourth Suspect.

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the location of the burial site of Adedamola Ogunbode, a Lagos State University graduate, following the arrest of the prime suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo. It was rumored that the prime suspect had fled to Benin Republic, but he was found and led police detectives to the burial site of

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