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Falcons Battle Portugal Today in Pre-WAFCON Friendly

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will lock horns with Portugal today in an international friendly match aimed at boosting preparations for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. The high-profile encounter is part of the team’s training tour in Europe as they gear up for a tough qualification campaign. The friendly fixture serves as a crucial test for the Falcons, who are looking to sharpen their tactics, improve team chemistry, and evaluate player performances ahead of the continental showdown. Facing a strong European side like Portugal provides an excellent opportunity for Coach Randy Waldrum and his technical crew to assess the team’s strengths and identify areas needing improvement. Portugal, ranked 21st in the world by FIFA, are known for their tactical discipline and pace, making them ideal opponents to test the Falcons’ resilience and tactical setup. Nigeria, Africa’s most successful women’s football team, will rely on their blend of experienced stars lik...
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Outrage in Enugu as Vigilantes Uncover Native Doctor's Alleged Ritual Killing Spree.

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A shocking incident unfolded on Monday in Umumba Ndiagu, a community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, after vigilante operatives arrested a native doctor accused of burying multiple people alive in a sewage pit for ritual purposes.   The suspect, identified as Onyeka Obu—also known as *Ozo Ezeani* and popularly referred to as *"E dey play, E dey show"*—was reportedly exposed by local vigilantes. Disturbing video clips circulating on social media, particularly Facebook, show gruesome scenes of victims dumped in the sewage pit, sparking widespread condemnation.   Authorities have yet to release an official statement, but the discovery has triggered outrage among residents, with calls for a thorough investigation into the alleged ritual killings.   "The sewage pit, located at the ongoing construction site near the native doctor's residence, contained several bodies—including that of a pregnant woman. The pit is owned by the native doctor." Resid...
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Lagos Businesswoman’s N14.8m Investment Hanging 4 Years After She Trusted Azeez Oluwole’s FarmKonnect

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Mariam, a businesswoman based in Lagos, says she is still waiting to be paid nearly four years after investing close to N15 million in two agricultural schemes run by Azeez Oluwole, the managing director of FarmKonnect, an agro-investment company based in Ibadan. Speaking to FIJ, Mariam — who requested that only her first name be published — said she had remained patient for months, hoping the company would fulfill its promises, but neither she nor other investors have received any payments. “I discovered FarmKonnect on social media and was impressed by what seemed like a genuine opportunity to support agriculture and earn returns,” she said. “Their marketing was convincing, and Azeez Oluwole came across as trustworthy. That’s why I invested.” Mariam said she put her money into two of the company’s schemes in 2020, trusting she would receive her returns within the agreed timeframe. However, four years later, she says she has not received a single payment. “I’ve made countless atte...
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Customs Endorses ‘Nigeria First’ Policy to Boost Trade and Strengthen Border Security

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The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has advocated for the widespread adoption of the "Nigeria First" policy as a foundation for advancing cross-border trade and national security. He made this appeal while delivering a keynote address at the annual conference of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA), held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Speaking on the theme “Cross-Border Trade and Security Implications on the Nigerian Economy: Taking Advantage of Global Trade Dynamics,” CGC Adeniyi emphasized the need for harmonizing trade facilitation with national security priorities. He revealed that Nigeria’s trade volume surged to ₦196.94 trillion in 2024—an impressive 179.3% increase over the previous year—despite ongoing border security threats. “Our economic growth depends on achieving the right balance between facilitating trade and safeguarding our borders,” he stated. Highlig...
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UN-Accredited Group Condemns Arrest Of Nigerian Activist VeryDarkBlackMan, Demands Immediate Release

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A prominent global human rights organization that holds consultative status with the United Nations has issued a strong condemnation regarding the arrest and ongoing detention of Nigerian social advocate and media figure, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkBlackMan. They have described this action as a “direct assault on freedom of expression.” In a recent statement, the International Organization for Human Rights Development and Environment (IOHRDE), recognized for its Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), called for the “immediate and unconditional release” of the activist. IOHRDE honored VeryDarkBlackMan as “a symbol of truth, courage, and the relentless pursuit of justice.” His grassroots activism in Nigeria has earned him acclaim for his efforts to combat corruption, abuse of power, and inequality. By fearlessly addressing issues that affect the everyday lives of citizens, ranging from corruption and abuse of power to ...
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The World Bank has called on the Nigerian government to take measures to safeguard vulnerable populations from the impacts of inflation.

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The World Bank has called on the Nigerian government to initiate reforms aimed at shielding the nation’s most vulnerable citizens from the impacts of escalating inflation. The World Bank has recommended that the government enhance the livelihoods of Nigerians by promoting more productive employment, emphasizing that this is essential for tackling the country's high poverty rates. This guidance was outlined in the most recent Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria, published in April 2025, which was received on Monday. Earlier last month, the Africa’s Pulse report highlighted a concerning trend: an increase in poverty levels among Nigerians over the next five years. It attributed this grim outlook to Nigeria’s structural economic challenges, heavy reliance on oil revenues, and overall national instability, which pose significant obstacles to effective poverty alleviation. In response to the rising inflation triggered by recent reforms, the government has implemented temporary cash tra...
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Anambra Boutique Owner Sues NAFDAC Over Claimed Theft of Merchandise During Onitsha Drug Market Operation

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  Sophia Eberechukwu Okoye, a young entrepreneur from Anambra State, who owns a boutique in Onitsha, has taken legal action against the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). She claims that soldiers allegedly deployed by the agency looted her store during a raid at the Onitsha drug market, popularly known as Ogbo Ogwu. In a notice of legal action issued by her legal representative, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor of I. C. Ejiofor & Co. law firm, Ms. Okoye is seeking N22 million in compensation, which she asserts is the verified value of the goods taken from her shop. Reports indicate that Ms. Okoye expressed her distress after losing goods valued at over N15 million due to the purported looting by the soldiers. Her boutique, which had opened just a few months prior, was one of many shops that were reportedly broken into and ransacked during the operation. Sources reveal that the thieves stole clothes, shoes, and other valuable items from the boutique, le...
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"Kano girls, having been married off from an orphanage, face abandonment by their husbands and endure abuse, as they are now forced to seek assistance to survive."

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The Nassarawa orphanage home in Kano is a refuge for abandoned children, many of whom have been found on the streets, lost due to the tragic loss of their parents or left behind after accidents. For years, the Kano State Government has played a crucial role in supporting the orphanage by providing food, clothing, and education until these children reach adulthood. As they grow up, the boys often find work in government positions or venture into entrepreneurship, while the girls are generally married off to suitors interested in them. Since the orphanage’s inception, hundreds of girls have entered into marriage, but some women have shared their struggles with DAILY POST, expressing feelings of abandonment after their husbands divorced them. They often endure abuse and mistreatment, facing significant challenges in seeking help or reporting their situations. Hadiza Muhammad, 40, and Halima Muhammad, 45, are among those who have suffered through domestic abuse for over twenty years of mar...
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Benin Republic, Niger enjoy smuggled fuel as Nigerians keep vigil at petrol stations

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While numerous Nigerians are keeping vigil at filling stations to fuel their vehicles, drivers in the adjoining nations of Benin Republic and Niger are getting a charge out of fuel snuck from Nigeria, a Saturday PUNCH examination has shown. Our journalists, who visited the two nations found that the snuck petroleum was being sold by dark advertisers, whose rates were less expensive than those working in filling stations. Discoveries show that drivers frequently belittle the dark advertisers on the grounds that their rates are less expensive than the people who purchase from the filling stations. Saturday PUNCH accumulated the higher worth of cefas (CFA) to naira made the Nigerian snuck fuel alluring to residents of the two nations. Nigeria is seeing the fifth significant fuel emergency since President Bola Tinubu accepted office on May 29, 2023, following his expulsion of the fuel appropriation. The evacuation prompted a sharp ascent in fuel costs, causing alarm purchasing, far and wid...
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