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Gusau Commends Pace of Work on NFF/FIFA Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has praised the contractors working on the NFF-FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches for the pace of work on the project, which groundbreaking ceremony was done on 18th March this year. On an inspection of the site, which is located opposite the NFF Secretariat inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Thursday, Gusau, in company with some members of NFF Management, was conducted round the various sections of the project by the lead architect, Architect Gambo Ahmadu. After the inspection, Gusau expressed satisfaction with the pace of work at the site and expressed confidence that the contractors will be able to deliver on the 24-month mandate given for the completion of the work. “I am happy with the pace of the work, the seriousness shown so far by the contractors, and the quality of the work as seen so far. They have a 24-month mandate to deliver, and at the pace they are going, they should be able to complete the Players’ Hostel and the Training Pitches on or before that timeline. “I am also impressed with the quality of work. For the present NFF administration, it is a legacy project and it is very close to our hearts. I am also happy that the project is located close to the office where members of the NFF Executive Committee (whenever any of them is in Abuja), myself and the NFF Management and Staff can easily monitor what is being done.” The inspection took Gusau and his team to the site of the new training pitches, the old training pitch which is also to undergo extensive renovation, and the two-story Players’ Hostel, which will have several office and conference facilities on the ground floor, while the first and second floors will contain the rooms for the players and officials. “We need the report of what has been done so far, alongside photographs, for us to send to FIFA so that they know how far the project has gone,” Gusau told Architect Ahmadu. It will be recalled that at only the second meeting of the present NFF Executive Committee, Gusau tabled the proposal for this legacy project to his colleagues, and it was unanimously endorsed that the NFF’s residual funds from the FIFA 2.0 and the proposed funds from then incipient FIFA 3.0 be utilized for the construction of a befitting hostel accommodation for the National Teams, and the construction of two Football Pitches (one natural turf and one synthetic turf) for use by the teams at the Goal Project section of the Package B of MKO Abiola National Stadium. With Gusau at the inspection were NFF’s Director of Communications, Dr Ademola Olajire; Deputy Director of Competitions, Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman; AD Protocol, Emmanuel Ayanbunmi and’ SA to President, Abubakar Danladi Umar.

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WAFU-B U17 Boys Tourney: Golden Eaglets Continue Preparations in Abuja

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Nigeria’s U17 Boys, Golden Eaglets, have continued intensive preparations for next month’s WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament, with the technical crew led by Coach Manu Garba working assiduously to produce a team capable of doing the country proud. On Wednesday, the five-time world champions were ruthless in a 5-0 demolition of Winsome FC in a friendly game played at the FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium. The Eaglets were two goals better going into the break and the team got more clinical in the second half, scoring three more goals to end the game 5-0. Winsome FC is from Oporoza Island, Warri South West, Delta State. It was the fourth friendly game by the Eaglets, who are in camp preparing for the WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament taking place next month. In earlier games, they had beaten Espora Football Academy of Abuja 4-0, pipped GASA of Ilorin by a lone goal and came from behind to defeat Bandex Football Academy of Kebbi 3-2.

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Ondo Assembly, PROMAD to Sign MoU on Public Projects Tracking—Oladiji

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Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly (ODHA), has expressed the readiness of the legislative arm of the Ondo State Government to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PROMAD Infotech Foundation. Rt. Hon. Oladiji, who was represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Ololade Gbegudu announced the plan while speaking at the closeout ceremony for the 18 fellows of the Social Accountability Fellowship organised in the State by PROMAD in Akure on Tuesday. The speaker disclosed to the gathering that discussions were ongoing with the Management of PROMAD to increase the number of fellows from 18 to 26, so that each state constituency will be duly represented. He said, “This is a first-of-its-kind initiative, and the House has adopted it. I urge the fellows to remain steadfast and committed to securing a better future for our State.” He said the MoU would strengthen collaboration for citizen oversight to track, monitor and report government projects in their communities to the House. In June, PROMAD commenced the implementation of Strengthening Participation, Accountability and Transparency in States (SPATS) with the support of ALDA—European Association for Local Democracy, under the WYDE Civic Engagement Project, and implemented in collaboration with European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), Elbarlament, People in Need, and the European Partnership for Democracy and funded by the European Union (EU). As part of its advocacy under SPATS, PROMAD has engaged the Ondo State House of Assembly and other relevant government agencies to promote participatory and accountable governance in the State. When the MoU is signed, a new paradigm for citizens, especially young people in the State, to co-oversight public projects and directly make findings known to their lawmakers for speedy interventions. This will further strengthen the successes recorded by PROMAD under its flagship social accountability, FollowTheProjects, which is developing a new dashboard for real-time project monitoring and providing more accessibility to Nigerians.

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Man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool victory parade faces further 24 charges

Liverpool Parade Incident: Man Faces 24 Additional Charges

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A man accused of driving into crowds during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade now faces 24 additional charges, bringing the total to 31 counts involving 29 victims aged from six months to 77 years. The incident occurred on 26 May, when a Ford Galaxy allegedly driven by 53-year-old Paul Doyle struck large groups of fans celebrating the club’s title win. More than 130 people were injured, including several children. Originally charged with seven offences, including wounding with intent, grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted grievous bodily harm, and dangerous driving, Doyle now faces an expanded list of allegations. Six of the new charges involve babies, among them a six-month-old and a seven-month-old. The updated indictment includes 19 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, seven counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, three counts of wounding with intent, one count of dangerous driving, and one count of affray. Doyle appeared at Liverpool Crown Court via video link from prison, reportedly in tears during the proceedings. He did not enter any pleas at the brief hearing. The case has been adjourned until 4 September, when he is expected to respond to the charges.

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Ukraine War Update: Zelenskyy Meets Starmer; Kremlin Confirms Trump-Putin Summit Plans

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street on August 14, highlighting Britain’s continued support for Ukraine ahead of the upcoming U.S.–Russia summit in Alaska. Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to Ukraine’s territorial integrity and warned that further pressure could be applied to Russia if necessary. The meeting comes at a critical moment, as the Kremlin confirmed that Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold a one-on-one meeting this Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Following the private discussion, their delegations will join for broader talks, concluding with a joint press conference. This will be the first in-person meeting between Trump and Putin since 2019. It has raised concerns among European leaders, who fear Ukraine’s interests could be sidelined during negotiations. Many have stressed that any resolution to the conflict must not undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty. Trump has described the summit as a “listening exercise,” with the aim of exploring possible ceasefire arrangements. He has also indicated that economic measures could be considered if diplomatic progress stalls, while Putin has framed the talks as an opportunity to address security concerns and “reset” strained relations.

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JAMB to Screen Exceptional Underage Candidates September 22–26

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will conduct a special screening exercise for over 500 exceptional candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. The exercise will run from September 22 to 26, 2025, according to a statement issued on Thursday by JAMB’s Director of Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin. A special technical committee will oversee the process, which follows resolutions reached during a virtual stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday. Screening venues will be in Lagos (397 candidates), Owerri (136 candidates), and Abuja (66 candidates). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed that of the 41,027 underage candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), only a fraction met the benchmarks for consideration. The screening will include subject-specific tests, an oral interview, and verification of WAEC or NECO results. Candidates must have scored at least 320 (80%) in UTME, obtained a minimum of 80% in post-UTME, and achieved 80% (24/30 points) in a single WAEC or NECO sitting to qualify. According to JAMB, the policy aligns with the Federal Ministry of Education’s minimum admission age of 16. It is designed to balance academic excellence with cognitive maturity, discourage age falsification, and protect candidates from undue parental pressure. Four universities — Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna; Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi; University of Jos; and Osun State University — have stated they will not admit underage candidates under any circumstances. Stakeholders at the meeting included heads of tertiary institutions, government agencies, civil society groups, members of the Nigerian Academy of Education, and the principal of the Federal Government Gifted Academy, Suleja.

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FG Suspends Establishment Of New Tertiary Institutions For 7 Years

FG Places 7-Year Freeze on New Federal Tertiary Institutions

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By Kamal Yalwa – August 13, 2025 The Federal Government has imposed a seven-year suspension on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, citing under-utilisation, overstretched resources, and declining academic standards. The decision, approved at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, followed a presentation by Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa. Alausa told State House correspondents that Nigeria’s tertiary education sector was facing a quality crisis rather than an access problem, with many institutions suffering from low enrolment, inadequate infrastructure, and excessive staffing relative to student numbers. “Several federal universities operate far below capacity, with some having fewer than 2,000 students. In one northern university, 1,200 staff serve fewer than 800 students. This is a waste of government resources,” he said. Statistics from the ministry show that last year, 199 universities received fewer than 100 applications through JAMB, with 34 getting none at all. Of the 295 polytechnics in the country, many attracted fewer than 99 applicants, while 64 of 219 colleges of education recorded zero applications. Alausa warned that the proliferation of poorly subscribed institutions risked producing underqualified graduates, tarnishing the reputation of Nigerian degrees internationally, and worsening unemployment. The minister said the moratorium would give government time to focus on upgrading facilities, recruiting qualified staff, and expanding the capacity of existing institutions. “If we want to improve quality and not be a laughing stock globally, the pragmatic step is to pause the establishment of new federal institutions,” he stated. Nigeria currently has 72 federal universities, 42 federal polytechnics, and 28 federal colleges of education, in addition to hundreds of state-owned and private tertiary institutions. Alausa clarified that the freeze applies only to new federal institutions. The FEC also approved nine new private universities at the meeting, noting that these had already met all licensing and regulatory requirements.

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South Sudan Reportedly Approves Israeli Plan to Resettle Gazans

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South Sudan’s cabinet has allegedly approved an Israeli request to receive Palestinians from Gaza, despite official denials, The Telegraph has reported. According to a foreign ministry official in Juba, the deal — brokered with Israel, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates — would see the UAE provide funding, Washington lift sanctions on South Sudan, and Israel invest in health and education. The official claimed South Sudan has “enough land” and could benefit economically from the arrangement, but acknowledged strong domestic opposition. On Wednesday, the government dismissed claims of any such agreement as “baseless,” yet multiple sources told Associated Press that talks are ongoing. Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel’s visit to Juba this week, following earlier diplomatic exchanges, has fueled speculation. The reported plan aligns with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s renewed push for the “voluntary” relocation of Gazans — an idea first floated by Donald Trump and widely criticised as a form of ethnic cleansing. Critics argue that given Gaza’s devastation, relocation could hardly be considered truly voluntary, and warn displaced Palestinians may never be allowed to return. South Sudanese lawmakers have voiced strong resistance, citing the country’s economic struggles and fragile political situation. “We are not able to feed ourselves — how can we take more people?” one MP said. Israel has reportedly approached other nations, including Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Libya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Somaliland, but without success. Egypt has lobbied Juba not to participate in the plan. Observers say large-scale migration from Gaza after the war may be inevitable, regardless of formal policy, due to the enclave’s catastrophic destruction.

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