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2024 Women’s AFCON Qualifier: Super Falcons ready to tackle Cape Verde in Abuja
Despite the withdrawal of some key players from the two-legged 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Cape Verde, the Super Falcons remain optimistic about securing a favourable outcome against their opponents.
The Super Falcons will be in action for the first leg on Thursday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja before travelling to Praia for the second leg on 5 December.
While keeping his starting lineup under wraps, the interim Super Falcons coach, Justin Madugu, assured reporters in Abuja that his players are ready for the challenge and will undoubtedly deliver a ticket to Morocco next year.
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“All the players in camp are ready to go,” Madugu told reporters at Wednesday’s pre-match conference. “I won’t say this person or that person will start because anything can still happen before match time.”
Madugu echoed the importance of securing victories in both legs against Cape Verde.
“You don’t prepare for any game with the mindset that the result will not go your way,” he stated.
“You always expect to win, and that has always been our goal. We are planning to ensure we win both games against Cape Verde because that would help boost the confidence of the team, especially for the younger players coming into the team.”
With Cape Verde eliminating Liberia 6-2 on aggregate before setting up a date with Nigeria, one of the senior players in the current Super Falcons squad, Toni Payne, assured fans they would not underestimate their opponents.
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Payne reiterated that the Super Falcons are focused on securing their place at next year’s competition in Morocco.
“I haven’t heard much about them,” Payne told NFF TV. “They are a little bit unknown in terms of how they play. We will see some videos to know more about them.”
“We just build on what we normally do and focus on ourselves. Our way of playing is keeping the ball. We believe if we have the ball, it will be difficult for the opponent to score. We will try and stick to our plan and get a win.”
Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian official Ama Boateng-Nkansah as the referee for Thursday’s match in Abuja.
Boateng-Nkansah’s compatriots Doris Darko, Alice Chakule, and Barikisu Salifu will serve as assistant referee 1, assistant referee 2, and fourth official, respectively.
Oumou Sy from Guinea will be the commissioner, while Madeleine Somda from Burkina Faso will be the referee assessor.
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Davido Announces 5IVE Alive Tour in Five Cities in Nigeria

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has revealed the Nigerian dates for his 5IVE Alive Tour, linked to his fifth studio album released in April 2025, following a successful North American run.
The tour kicks off on October 26 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, and includes stops in Yola, Enugu, Ibadan, culminating on December 25 in Lagos.
Tickets are now available starting at ₦5,000 for most venues, with fans urged to purchase quickly amid high demand.

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Lagos Re-Arraigns Evans For Alleged Murder Of Two Policemen

The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, on a fresh murder charge involving the deaths of two police officers.
Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, were re-arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala on a five-count charge bordering on murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
The case was transferred from Justice Adenike Coker, and according to the charge, Evans and his co-defendant allegedly killed two policemen, Peter Nweke and Chijioke Ngozi, on August 27, 2013, around 10 p.m. at Festac Town, Lagos.
The offences violate Section 221 of the Lagos Criminal Law, 2011.
At the proceedings, State Prosecutor A. O. Azeez confirmed the transfer of the case and requested a fresh arraignment despite Evans’ earlier plea bargain applications before the former judge.
Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the five-count amended charge.
The court adjourned the matter to November 19, 2025, for hearing and issuance of witness summons.
Evans has already been convicted before another court and is currently serving sentences for two of his five criminal cases.
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‘Taking Nigeria’s Situation to God’ Peter Obi’s Message After Visit to Rome

After his visit to Rome, Peter Obi the former presidential Candidate of the Labour party in 2023 general election write what he did while in Rome.
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My Visit to the USA, Rome: Taking Nigeria’s Situation to God.
After my 2-day trip to the United States – where I addressed the Friendship Club on Saturday, 4 October, and spoke at the 1st Ubuntu African Youth Assembly in Washington on Sunday, 5 October – I departed that same night for Rome, arriving on 6th October to join my dearest wife, who was already in Rome waiting for me.
This year marks a Jubilee Year, an event celebrated every twenty-five years, and my dearest wife and I chose to dedicate our prayers to Nigeria. With hearts full of gratitude, we thanked God that, despite our differences and the many challenges faced over sixty-five years of independence, He has kept us together as one nation – a rare and profound blessing for which we remain deeply thankful.
We also sought forgiveness for our national transgressions and implored God to intervene in the suffering of the Nigerian people. We prayed for the injection into our political landscape selfless and compassionate leaders whose hearts He God would touch—leaders who would be truthful in word and deed, altruistic in service, and committed to using public resources for the common good. Leaders whose decisions would reflect competence, capacity, character, and commitment to the welfare of all. Leaders who understand that they were not created to live in isolation but in community with others, and must ensure that actions are for the benefit of the community.
On Tuesday, the 7th of October, as part of our pilgrimage, we passed through three Holy Doors of the four major Papal Basilicas in Rome, praying at each that God would open the door of His mercy to Nigeria. At St. Mary Major, we prayed, passed through the Holy Door, and reflected at the grave of the late Pope Francis. From there, we journeyed to the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, where Cardinal James Harvey warmly received us, led us through the Holy Door, and shared the basilica’s rich history and the deep significance of the Jubilee Year. Our third stop was the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran, dedicated to Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, where, together with other pilgrims, we passed through the Holy Door and joined in prayer. We then proceeded to the Scala Sancta – the Holy Steps which Jesus ascended before Pontius Pilate – where we prayed with profound reverence, completing a day of deep spiritual reflection at some of Rome’s most sacred sites.
On Wednesday the 8th of October, we rose early for the Papal General Audience at St. Peter’s Basilica, where we were blessed to hear the Catechesis of His Holiness on hope, perseverance, and steadfast faith in times of hardship. Afterwards, we passed through the final Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, praying and reflecting deeply on God’s mercy, thus completing our pilgrimage through the four doors with hearts filled with gratitude and renewed faith.
At St. Peter’s, we were privileged to be received in audience by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex, to whom we humbly appealed for prayers for our beloved country, Nigeria.
Along the way, we met several Nigerian pilgrims: men and women of faith whose faces shone with quiet hope. Together, we renewed our trust in God’s divine mercy and in the promise of a renewed and better Nigeria.
I believe fervently in the power and providence of God. Yet, as we lift our nation before Him in prayer, we must not surrender to fatalism. Faith does not absolve us of responsibility; rather, it calls us to action. As Nigerians, we must each continue to do our part – with honesty, diligence, and love – for the healing and progress of our country.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
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VIDEO: Lagos Govt demolishes Ola of Lagos showroom

The Lagos state government has demolished the car showroom owned by popular auto dealer and influencer, Olaoluwa Osunkoya, widely known as Ola of Lagos.
The demolition took place in Lekki after authorities found that the structure was built directly beneath 33kV high-tension power lines, a violation of safety regulations.
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Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, Receives Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon

President Bola Tinubu has pardoned Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in Abuja.
Bello was the son of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Haliru Bello.
Sanda was sentenced to death by hanging by Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in January 2020.
She would receive the pardon after spending six years and eight months at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre..
This was revealed in a statement released on Saturday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said, “Her family pleaded for her release, arguing that it was in the best interest of her two children.”
”The plea was also anchored on her good conduct in jail, her remorse, and her embracement of a new lifestyle, demonstrating her commitment to being a model prisoner,” the statement read.
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According to Onanuga, the gesture was made on the recommendation of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN).
It also stated that the convicts were considered for clemency based on factors such as remorse, good conduct, old age, and rehabilitation through education or vocational training. Some inmates were recognised for their enrolment in the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), while others had demonstrated notable behavioural reform.
Others who recived presidnetial pardons include, llegal miners, white-collar convicts, remorseful drug offenders, foreigners, Major General Mamman Vatsa, Major Akubo, Professor Magaji Garba, capital offenders such as Ken Saro-Wiwa, and the other Ogoni Eight were among the 175 convicts and former convicts.
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