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Uche Ogbodo Seeks Prayers From Fans Ahead Of Lipo 360 Surgery

Uche Ogbodo Seeks Prayers From Fans Ahead Of Lipo 360 Surgery

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Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has urged her fans to pray for her as she undergoes another body enhancement procedure. The actress took to Instagram to share a video of herself in a hospital gown, moments before her Lipo 360 surgery, showing calmness and faith as she prepared for the operation. She captioned the post: “It’s happening today, my Lipo 360 surgery. Please say a lil prayer for me. I’m not scared! I trust my doctors. @officialheritagemedandspa It will end in praise! Amen. Hospital: @officialheritagemedandspa.” Uche appeared relaxed and optimistic, telling her followers that she trusted her doctors completely and believed the procedure would be successful. This comes months after the actress revealed she had undergone a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), explaining that it was a personal decision to restore her confidence and mental well-being after childbirth. Over the years, the mother of two has been vocal about embracing self-love and transparency regarding cosmetic surgery, encouraging other women to do the same without fear of criticism. Her post has since attracted numerous reactions from fans and celebrities who flooded her comment section with prayers and well-wishes for a smooth surgery and quick recovery.

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Asisat Oshoala Becomes CAF Ambassador

Fola Badmus03 mins

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially welcomed Asisat Lamina Oshoala into its cadre of Ambassadors, celebrating her outstanding contributions to African women’s football. The announcement marks another milestone for the Nigerian forward, whose influence both on and off the pitch has been unmatched across the continent. Oshoala, born October 9, 1994, in Ikorodu, Lagos, has built a decorated career with clubs including Barcelona and Bay FC. The former FC Robo Queens player steps into this new ambassadorial role with so much achievement bagged over her enviable career. Her record-breaking, consistent, and inspirational resume speaks volumes. She has won the CAF Women’s Player of the Year a record six times (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023), more than any other African female player. In the 2022-23 season for FC Barcelona Femení, she was the top scorer in Spain, netting 20+ league goals and 27 in all competitions as the club secured the league title and UEFA Women’s Champions League. In her time with Barcelona, she amassed 117 goals in 163 official matches across all competitions, helping the club to win multiple domestic titles, Spanish cups, super cups, and Champions League honours. For Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Oshoala has played over 60 matches, scoring close to 37 international goals. She has featured in multiple Women’s AFCON tournaments and Women’s World Cups — she is the first African player to score in three different Women’s World Cup tournaments. As a CAF Ambassador, Oshoala will no doubt leverage her platform to uplift women’s football across Africa. She will continue encouraging young girls, advocating for growth in women’s competitions, and continue to embody excellence at every level.

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World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles May Battle Gabon in Semi-Final Play-Off

Fola Badmus04 mins

By Bunmi Ogunyale Three-time African Champions, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been tipped to battle The Panthers of Gabon in the semi-final of FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off in November. Nigeria are among four nations waiting to discover their opponents in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) semi-final. As announced by FIFA earlier in the week, two semi-finals will be held on November 13 and then the final on November 16 at venues still to be confirmed. Furthermore, the four teams will have to wait until the next FIFA rankings is issued on October 23 to discover their opponents with the highest-ranked side taking on the lowest and the second-highest taking on the third-highest. Nigeria (45) are the highest-ranked African nation to have finished second in qualification which means they would face a play-off semi-final against Gabon (79). Nigeria saved their best performance in qualification for the final game, thumping Benin 4-0 in Uyo on Tuesday evening to leapfrog their rivals in Group C. Victor Osimhen was the hero for Eric Chelle’s side as he netted a superb hat-trick in his nation’s hour of need. Although, with time ticking away, the hosts still needed another goal to guarantee a play-off spot. Frank Onyeka, in the first minute of injury time right at the end of the game, scored the decisive goal and one that could be worth its weight in gold over the next few months. The victory was not enough for the Super Eagles to top the group and therefore qualify automatically for next summer’s tournament as that honour went to South Africa instead after they beat Rwanda 3-0. However, Nigeria do have a lifeline thanks to a four-star showing inside the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. At the final whistle, Nigeria joined Cameroon as two of the definite best runners-up from the CAF qualifying section with either Gabon/Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso or DR Congo set to fill the remaining spots. Once the identity of all four teams have been revealed, they will play a mini tournament in Morocco in November to determine a single team that will go on to compete in an inter-continental playoff in March for a place at the 2026 World Cup.  

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Bilyaminu Bello’s Father Confirms He Begged Tinubu To Grant Maryam Sanda Presidential Pardon

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Ahmed Bello, father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, has confirmed that he personally pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to grant a presidential pardon to his daughter-in-law, Maryam Sanda, who was convicted in 2017 for killing his son. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a joint interview with Maryam’s father, Garba Sanda, Bello explained that his request was made purely on humanitarian grounds and out of concern for his two grandchildren, who had already lost their father. He said executing Maryam would not have brought his son back but would have left the children without both parents. “As a Muslim, I accepted the incident as the will of Allah. I have forgiven Maryam for what happened,” Bello said. “Before the trial ended, I appealed to both the police and the court to drop the case because I didn’t want my grandchildren to lose their mother after losing their father.” Reacting to reports that some family members disapproved of the pardon, Bello maintained that everyone was entitled to their opinion but insisted that his forgiveness was genuine and complete. On his part, Maryam’s father, Garba Sanda, expressed deep appreciation to the Bello family for their compassion and forgiveness, describing their act as one of true faith and humanity. “Words cannot express how grateful we are for this act of mercy and reconciliation. We pray for continued healing and for the children to grow up surrounded by love and peace,” he said. Both families reaffirmed their decision to move forward in unity and forgiveness, promising to jointly raise the late Bilyaminu’s children in a peaceful and loving environment. President Bola Tinubu had recently granted Maryam Sanda a presidential pardon after she spent more than six years in prison.  

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Nigeria Keep World Cup Dream Alive After Thrashing Benin 4–0

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are still alive after a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday evening. The result moved the Super Eagles to second place in Group C, ensuring they finish as one of the four best runners-up in the CAF qualifiers, earning a spot in the upcoming inter-confederation playoff tournament. How the Inter-Confederation Playoffs Work The FIFA playoff tournament will determine the final two places at the 2026 World Cup. It will feature six teams: The four lowest-ranked teams will face off in two semi-final matches.The two highest-ranked teams will receive a bye to the finals of the bracket.The winners of those two bracket finals will qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Nigeria’s Path to Qualification Before the match, Nigeria sat third in Group C with 14 points, one behind South Africa and three behind Benin.But the Super Eagles produced a spectacular response, demolishing Benin 4–0 to climb to second with 17 points, level with the leaders but behind on goal difference. Meanwhile, South Africa sealed top spot in the group after defeating Rwanda 3–0, booking their first World Cup appearance since 2010. Nigeria’s second-place finish and strong goal difference now send them into the intercontinental playoff, keeping their World Cup dream alive. African Teams Qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (So Far) Two more spots will be confirmed later today, as the winners of Groups B and F are yet to be decided.Additionally, one more African team — possibly Nigeria — could still secure a place via the inter-confederation playoffs.

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Breaking: Osimhen’s Hat-Trick Brightens Super Eagles’ World Cup Hope

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An hat-trick from Victor Osimhen against the Squirrels of Benin Republic on Tuesday has boosted Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Galatasaray of Turkey forward struck after three minutes into the game after connecting with a sublime pass from Samuel Chukwueze. Osimhen doubled the lead for Nigeria with an header in 37th minute of the tie. The red-hot forward completed his hat-trick with another header in the 51st minute. Nigeria finished second place with 17 points in Group C of the qualifiers behind South Africa, who came tops in the group and qualified automatically for the mundial. Brentford of England midfielder Frank Onyeka completed the routing of the Beninoise on the dot 90 minutes to make it four nil. Former African Champions will go through another round of play-off to punch her ticket for the next edition of the FIFA World Cup.

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Mathematics No Longer Required For Arts And Humanities Students In University And Polytechnic Admissions

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The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that senior secondary school students in the arts and humanities will no longer need a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by WAEC or NECO to gain admission into Nigerian universities and polytechnics. For decades, all admission seekers—regardless of their chosen fields—were required to obtain five credits, including English and Mathematics, to qualify for higher education. However, the ministry said this requirement has now been revised to better reflect the needs of each discipline. According to a statement by ministry spokesperson Folasade Boriowo, the updated National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions aim to “remove barriers while maintaining academic standards.” The new framework applies to universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies nationwide: Universities: Candidates must have a minimum of five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, in not more than two sittings. Mathematics remains compulsory for Science, Technology, and Social Science courses only. Polytechnics (ND Level): A minimum of four credit passes in relevant subjects is required, including English for non-science courses and Mathematics for science-related ones. Polytechnics (HND Level): Candidates must present five credits, including both English Language and Mathematics. Colleges of Education (NCE Level): A minimum of four credits is needed, with English mandatory for Arts and Social Science courses, and Mathematics for Science, Vocational, and Technical programs. Education analyst Ayodamola Oluwatoyin commended the move, describing it as a “brilliant reform” that will ease admission hurdles for many students. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the decision represents a deliberate effort to expand access to tertiary education across the country.

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Tinubu Mourns Former Foreign Minister, Joy Ogwu

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President Bola Tinubu has learned with profound sadness that Ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, who was 79, has passed away. A former Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Ogwu represented Nigeria at the United Nations from May 2008 to May 2017. A skilled diplomat and scholar, she served as the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), where she made invaluable contributions to developing Nigeria’s foreign policy and international relations scholarship. With inspiring dedication and skill, she presided over the UN Security Council twice, first in July 2010 and again in October 2011. President Tinubu extols the late Ambassador for projecting Nigeria’s voice with clarity and purpose and working tirelessly for global peace, disarmament, international security, and the advancement of women’s rights. The President extends his heartfelt condolences to Ambassador Ogwu’s five children, grandchildren, sisters and brothers, the entire Ogwu family, and the diplomatic and academic community, mourning the passing of the distinguished diplomat. ”Nigeria has lost a trailblazer who rose to the highest level of her vocation through excellence and hard work,” he says. President Tinubu prayed for the repose of her soul and for divine comfort for all who mourn the diplomat.

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