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Nigeria Triumph Over Kenya 3–1 To Secure Bronze At 2025 Hockey Africa Cup Of Nations

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Nigeria’s men’s hockey team capped off an impressive run at the 2025 Hockey Africa Cup of Nations with a 3–1 victory over Kenya to claim the bronze medal in Ismailia, Egypt. The bronze medal clash, held at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium, saw Nigeria dominate from start to finish, displaying skill, organization, and clinical finishing. Solomon Dennis opened the scoring for the West Africans in the 16th minute with a well-taken field goal. Kenya responded in the 24th minute through Usagi Sutcliffe, who equalized to make it 1–1 before the break. Nigeria returned in the second half with renewed intensity, and forward Samaila James turned the game on its head. He fired home a penalty corner in the 44th minute to restore the lead and struck again five minutes later from another set piece to seal the 3–1 win. The result earned Nigeria a second consecutive podium finish and provided a morale boost after the women’s team narrowly lost 1–0 to Kenya in their own bronze medal game. In the men’s final, South Africa extended their continental dominance with a commanding 5–1 victory over hosts Egypt, clinching their eighth title and booking a ticket to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. The South African women’s team also lifted the trophy after a 4–0 win over Ghana to secure their ninth crown. For Nigeria, the bronze medal reflects significant progress and growing competitiveness on the African stage. Samaila James emerged as one of the standout players of the tournament, finishing as top scorer with eight goals — a testament to the team’s attacking power and steady rise in African hockey.

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U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Suffers Heavy Loss to Canada

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Canada’s U17 girls scored three second-half goals to dominate Nigeria 4-1 in the opening match of Group D of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco. The game at the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 2) in Moroccan city of Salé, near Rabat, was barely two minutes old when Canada went in front after a strong run by Molly Hale from the left was smartly finished off by Gabriela Istocki. The Flamingos rose stoutly to the challenge, contesting for every ball, and taking over the midfield. In the 9th minute, captain Shakirat Moshood’s long-range drive was saved by goalkeeper Khadijah Cisse, and four minutes later, Moshood’s volley from the edge of the box rose a little too high. As the Flamingos continued to pile pressure, Chisom Nwachukwu shot directly at Cisse from the left wing, but on the half hour, Cisse could not hold firm to Kaosarat Olanrewaju’s shot as Nigeria broke forward again, and Queen Joseph was on hand to bundle the ball over the line for the equalizer. The Flamingos came into the second half even more energized, and a good cross by Nwachukwu was punched away by the alert Cisse in the 68th minute. Five minutes later, Canada went 2-1 up after a long ball freed substitute Melisa Kekic, and she turned a defender before firing low past Elizabeth Boniface. With 10 minutes left, substitute Julia Amireh profited hugely as goalkeeper Boniface spilled the ball in an attempt to foil an attack by the rampant Canadians, making it 3-1. Six minutes later, it was 4-1, as Amireh outpaced the Nigerian defence and drove the ball to the far right of Boniface. The Flamingos will next take on France on Wednesday evening.

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Pardoned Inmates Are Still in Custody -AGF Fagbemi

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The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the recent exercise of the President’s power of prerogative of mercy has been released from custody. The process, according to him, remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure that all names and recommendations fully comply with established legal and procedural requirements before any instrument of release is issued. Fagbemi wrote; “It is important to note that the last stage of the exercise, after approval by the Council of State, is the issuance of the instrument for the implementation of the decision concerning each beneficiary. This stage affords an opportunity for a final look at the list for remedial purposes, if any, before the instrument is forwarded to the Controller-General of Corrections for necessary action. “This verification process is part of the standard protocol and reflects the government’s commitment to transparency and due diligence.” Fagbemi appreciates the public’s vigilance and constructive feedback, which continue to strengthen institutional integrity. Public engagement is always welcome, as it demonstrates that Nigerians care deeply about justice and good governance. “There is no delay in the process; it is simply following the law to the letter to ensure that only those duly qualified benefit from the President’s mercy. As soon as all legal and procedural checks are concluded, the public will be duly informed. The rule of law does not rush; it ensures fairness.”

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U17 Women’s World Cup: Legend Mercy Akide-Udoh Inspires Flamingos

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Nigeria legend, FIFA Women’s World Cup star and FIFA’s Ambassador for the women’s game, Mercy Akide-Udoh on Friday had a session with players of Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos in Morocco, two days before the Flamingos’ 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup opener against Canada.   Mercy Akide-Udoh is in Morocco as a member of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel. The 16-strong Players’ Voice Panel brings together former male and female players from diverse ethnic backgrounds and all six confederations. The panel advises and supports FIFA and its 211 Member Associations in the global stand against racism. The panel ensures that lived experience is central to the global stand against racism, with panel members offering critical insights on how racism impacts players both on and off the pitch.   ROLE OF THE PANEL • ADVISE: provide guidance and input on initiatives driving the global stand against racism • EDUCATE: support and lead educational efforts to build awareness and inspire action against racism • MONITOR: track progress and drive reforms for lasting change in the global stand against racism   Mercy will lead educational efforts to raise awareness and inspire action against racism and all forms of discrimination, and took time to advise and encourage the Nigerian girls. She plans to visit them again before their opening match on Sunday.

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How Super Eagles Reached 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF Play-off Tourney

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The Super Eagles achieved a universal spread of 10 different scorers in their 15-goal haul in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series, with only ace forward Victor Osimhen scoring more than once. The lanky marksman netted six times – in the process taking his Nigerian tally to 29 in 44 matches, only eight shy of legendary Rashidi Yekini’s record.   Defender Semi Ajayi, who will now miss the penultimate game of the CAF Play-off in Morocco next month after bagging two yellow cards in the series, scored Nigeria’s first goal in the series – the equalizer against Lesotho’s Crocodiles on Matchday 1 inside Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium on 16th November 2023.   Considering that Nigeria edged Burkina Faso only on goals’ tally at the end of the campaign to reach the Play-off, it means that Raphael Onyedika’s goal against Bénin Republic in Abidjan on Matchday 4 (even though Nigeria eventually lost 1-2) was as important as Ajayi’s equalizer against the Crocodiles in Uyo, just as Kelechi Iheanacho’s equalizer against Zimbabwe on Matchday 2 in Butare (Rwanda) on 19th November 2023 was as crucial as Calvin Bassey’s leveller against South Africa on Matchday 8 in Bloemfontein on 9th September 2025.   At the end of the qualifying campaign in Group C, the Super Eagles lost only one of its 10 matches, compared to South Africa’s Bafana Bafana that lost two (despite playing seven of its 10 matches on home soil) and Bénin Republic that lost three.   Chadian referee Alhadi Mahamat Allaou took charge of three of Eagles’ matches, viz the home draw with South Africa, the win over Rwanda in Uyo and the win over Lesotho in Polokwane. Gabonese Pierre Atcho took charge of two (the defeat by Bénin Republic in Abidjan on Matchday 4 and the draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein on Matchday 8.   The three-time African champions played all home games at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, and also played in Rwanda’s Stade Huye, Abidjan’s Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium and South African venues Free State Stadium (Bloemfontein) and New Peter Mokaba Stadium (Polokwane).   On their way from their Matchday 9 encounter with Lesotho, the team’s chartered ValueJet Airline aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air, but the professionalism, expertise and diligence of Captain Kamal Marafa saw the airplane safely guided back to the Luanda Airport where it had taken off after a refueling stop.   Now, on to the CAF Play-off Tournament in Morocco next month!     2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Matches: Nigeria’s Group C Campaign Matchday 1: Nigeria 1 (Semi Ajayi, 67) Lesotho 1 (Tabone Mkwanazi, 56) – 16/11/23. Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Referee – Mehrez Malki (Tunisia) Matchday 2: Zimbabwe 1 (Wisdom Musona, 26) Nigeria 1 (Kelechi Iheanacho, 67) – 19/11/23. Venue: Stade Huye, Butare (Rwanda). Referee – Souleiman Ahmed Djama (Djibouti) Matchday 3: Nigeria 1 (Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, 46) South Africa 1 (Mbane Zwane, 29) – 07/06/24. Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Referee – Alhadi Mahamat Allaou (Chad) Matchday 4: Benin Republic 2 (Jordan Dossou, 37; Steve Mounié 45+3) Nigeria 1 (Raphael Onyedika, 27) – 10/06/24. Venue: Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan (CIV). Referee – Pierre Atcho (Gabon) Matchday 5: Rwanda 0 Nigeria 2 (Victor Osimhen, 11, 45+3) – 21/03/25. Venue: Amahoro Stadium, Kigali. Referee – Jalal Jayed (Morocco) Matchday 6: Nigeria 1 (Victor Osimhen, 74) Zimbabwe 1 (Robert Chirewa, 90) – 25/03/25. Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Referee – Tsegay Mogos Teklu (Eritrea) Matchday 7: Nigeria 1 (Tolu Arokodare, 51) Rwanda 0 – 06/09/25. Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Referee – Alhadi Mahamat Allaou (Chad) Matchday 8: South Africa 1 (William Troost-Ekong OG, 25) Nigeria 1 (Calvin Bassey, 44) – 09/09/25. Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein. Referee – Pierre Atcho (Gabon) Matchday 9: Lesotho 1 (Leslie Kalake, 83) Nigeria 2 (William Troost-Ekong, 55; Jerome Akor Adams, 80) – 10/10/25. Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane (South Africa). Referee – Alhadi Mahamat Allaou (Chad) Matchday 10: Nigeria 4 (Victor Osimhen 3, 36, 51; Frank Onyeka 90+1) Benin Republic 0 – 14/10/25. Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Referee – Amin Mohamed Omar (Egypt)

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Nigeria’s Population Set To Surge By 2050, Raising Urgent Need For Job Creation – World Bank

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World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has called for job creation to be placed at the heart of every development, economic, and national security plan, stressing that employment is key to building sustainable growth. Speaking at the 2025 World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings Plenary, Banga projected that by 2050, over 85 percent of the world’s population will live in developing countries, with Africa alone expected to account for one in every four people on earth. He warned that about 1.2 billion young people will join the global workforce within the next 10 to 15 years, competing for only 400 million available jobs—just a third of what’s needed. “These young people—with their energy and ideas—will define the next century. With the right investments, we can unlock a powerful engine of global growth,” Banga said. Highlighting the bank’s reforms, he explained that 153 internal performance metrics had been merged into a single corporate scorecard with 22 key indicators. He also disclosed that the bank’s financial capacity had grown by about $100 billion through innovative financing tools and better resource optimization. According to him, the World Bank’s annual financing increased from $107 billion to $119 billion in two years, while private capital mobilisation jumped from $47 billion to $67 billion. Total commitments, including private capital mobilisation, hit $186 billion, with an additional $79 billion raised through bond issuances. These efforts, Banga noted, have translated into real-world impact: 20 million farmers now have better access to technology and markets, 60 million people have been connected to electricity, 70 million have received education or vocational training, and 300 million have benefited from improved health and nutrition services. He also pointed out that the bank is working closely with the Asian Development Bank and developing an IFC2030 strategy to further boost private investment. The multilateral development bank (MDB) co-financing platform has already backed 175 projects globally. On governance, Banga said the World Bank is partnering with governments to fight corruption using digital identification systems, enhanced fraud detection tools, and artificial intelligence that connects tax, property, and identity data. “Over the past decade, we’ve supported 120 governments in this effort and are currently working with 26 more to target corruption and illicit financial flows,” he said.

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Folashade Oluwafemiayo Breaks World Record, Wins Fourth World Powerlifting Title In Egypt

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Nigeria’s star powerlifter, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, has made history again after breaking her own world record in the women’s 86kg category at the World Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt. Oluwafemiayo delivered a stunning performance, lifting 168kg — one kilogram more than her previous record — to secure the gold medal and reaffirm her dominance on the global stage. The incredible lift stands as the heaviest ever in her category, earning the 38-year-old her fourth World Championship crown to go with her two Paralympic gold medals. Her success in Cairo not only cements her legacy as one of the greatest in the sport but also reinforces Nigeria’s standing as a powerhouse in world powerlifting. Oluwafemiayo’s latest achievement is a testament to her strength, discipline, and unrelenting drive to keep pushing boundaries — proving once again that limits exist only to be broken.

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Egypt, Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria Secure Spots for London 2026

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Egypt, Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria Secure Spots for London 2026 By Bunmi Ogunyale African table tennis powerhouses Egypt, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Algeria have officially booked their places at the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships in London, United Kingdom, following dominant performances in their respective groups at the ongoing 2025 ITTF Africa Championships in Tunis. Egypt was the first men’s team to seal qualification, cruising past Togo and Côte d’Ivoire. Nigeria followed with emphatic 3-0 victories over Cameroon and South Africa in Group B. Morocco also advanced from the group after defeating both Cameroon and South Africa, setting up a decisive clash with Nigeria to determine the group leader. Algeria and host nation Tunisia completed the list of qualifiers by topping Groups C and D, respectively. In the women’s category, the pattern mirrored the men’s event, with Egypt, Nigeria, and Algeria securing their tickets to London. Joining them is Uganda’s young and promising squad, marking a significant milestone for the East African nation. From April 28 to May 10, 2026, London will host the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals, a historic edition commemorating 100 years since the founding of both the World Championships and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) in the British capital. This centenary celebration will bring together 64 teams per gender. Of these, 52 will qualify through continental championships, 11 through world rankings (as of November 2025), and one automatic spot will be reserved for host nation England. The World Championships remain the pinnacle of global table tennis—a stage where legends are born and history is written. The countdown to London 2026 has begun, and the world’s best are preparing to converge for this once-in-a-century homecoming.

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