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Portugal players Ruben Dias and Jose Sá have underscored the significance of their forthcoming friendly match against Nigeria as the European team continues its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A Seleção das Quinas is set to face the Super Eagles at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria next Wednesday, marking their second encounter in four years.

While Dias participated in the first half of Portugal’s 4-0 victory over Nigeria in November 2002, the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper remained an unused substitute.

Portugal is utilizing the friendly against Nigeria to refine their preparations and tactical strategies ahead of their World Cup opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo, who earned their spot in the tournament by narrowly defeating the Super Eagles in the final of the African playoffs.

In anticipation of Portugal’s warm-up matches against Chile and Nigeria, goalkeeper Jose Sá emphasized that both games will be crucial in assisting the squad to fine-tune its preparations prior to the tournament’s commencement.

“These will be two very important games against Chile and Nigeria to prepare for the World Cup. We are focused on giving our best and preparing well for the first game in the competition,” Sá stated to A Bola.

Manchester City center-back Dias, who has been selected for Portugal’s World Cup squad for the third time, echoed Sá’s views and pointed out the unpredictable nature of the tournament.

When questioned about the importance of the friendlies against Chile and Nigeria, considering the differing styles of Portugal’s World Cup opponents, Dias unequivocally affirmed their significance.

“Yes, they will be extremely important. This is my third World Cup and I have already experienced firsthand, in various and different circumstances, the difficulty of playing against anyone in the World Cup,” Dias remarked to A Bola.

Portugal will also compete against Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K of the 2026 World Cup.

Game with Nigeria very important – Portugal players Ruben Dias, Jose Sà

The Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Hon. Mamman Nda Eri has said that he has intensities preparations for credible local government council elections.   Speaking with newsmen he noted that as preparations gather momentum for the October 17, 2026 Local Government Elections in Kogi State, he will continued to demonstrate commitment […]

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The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight pastors arrested in Onitsha, Awka and other parts of the state.

The pastors were arraigned at the state judiciary complex in Awka.

Mr Ejimofor Opara, a Media Adviser to thr Anambra State Governor, said the clerics who he described as “fake pastors”, violated the 2025 Homeland Security Law.

The law which came into effect in February 2025 frowns at certain forms of religious practices that are deemed inimical to the public, especially as it pertains to wealth creation.

Last year, some native doctors who were promoting get-rich-quick practices were also arrested. While some has been prosecuted and jailed, others are still undergoing trial.

The eight pastors arraigned on Friday are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu and Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu.

The others are Ndubisi Nnachukwu,  Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.

The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, is leading the prosecution against the suspects.

BREAKING: Anambra Govt arraigns eight alleged fake pastors for violating state laws

The Governing Council of University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT, has approved the appointment of Prof. Princewill Chike as the institution’s 10th Vice-Chancellor.

Chike is expected to assume office on July 13 following the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, on the same date.

The university’s spokesperson, Dr Sam Kpenu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Port Harcourt.

Kpenu said Chike’s appointment was approved by the university’s 17th Governing Council following the successful conclusion of the selection process.

He added that the process was conducted in strict compliance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and the University of Port Harcourt Act.

He said the process involved the constitution of a Search Team and a Joint Council-Senate Selection Board, which carried out the exercise in accordance with extant laws and regulations.

Kpenu explained that the committees conducted the selection process in line with procedures governing the appointment of vice-chancellors in Nigerian universities.

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, congratulated Chike on his appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to provide visionary leadership for the continued growth and development of the universit.

Chike served as Rivers State Commissioner for Health during the administration of former Governor Nyesom Wike.

UNIPORT gets new Vice-Chancellor

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Ekiti State chapter, has called on law enforcement agencies to institutionalise gender-sensitive cultures and strengthen collaboration in the prevention and response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the state. The call was made during a stakeholders’ engagement in Ado Ekiti, themed “Promoting Gender-Sensitive Culture in Law Enforcement Agencies […]

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The member representing Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Jeremiah Umaru, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC, citing concerns over the conduct of the party’s recently concluded primary elections.

Umaru, popularly known as Jakadan Wamba, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Gitta Ward in Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

In the letter dated May 28, 2026, the lawmaker said developments surrounding the party’s primary elections had left him disillusioned and unable to continue his political journey within the ruling party.

He expressed concern over what he described as the gradual erosion of the values of fairness, transparency, justice, and internal democracy, which he said formed the foundation upon which many members joined and worked for the party’s growth.

According to him, the events that characterized the primary election process significantly weakened his confidence in the party’s commitment to credible and inclusive democratic practices.

The federal lawmaker noted that, as a loyal member who invested considerable time, effort, and resources in building the APC, it was painful to witness what he termed the increasing prevalence of imposition, manipulation, and disregard for the collective wishes of party members.

He maintained that the experiences of the primaries convinced him that the party was drifting away from the principles that once inspired the confidence and commitment of its supporters.

“I can no longer, in good conscience, remain part of a system that fails to uphold fairness, credibility, and respect for the aspirations of dedicated members,” he stated.

Despite his decision to leave the APC, Umaru expressed gratitude to party members, leaders, and associates with whom he worked during his years in the party.

He also appreciated the opportunities and experiences gained while serving under the platform and wished well to members who remain committed to advancing democratic ideals within the party.

His resignation adds to the growing list of defections and political realignments in Nasarawa State following the conclusion of party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Primaries: Rep Jeremiah Umaru dumps APC, cites credibility concerns

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Anthony Ehilebo, has lamented that some Nigerians have turned the insecurity in the country into a commercial venture.

Ehilebo noted that the inability of the Nigerian government to bring terrorists to account has continued to give rise to the insecurity situation across the country.

Speaking on News Central’s Politics HQ on Friday, Ehilebo said: “When Boko Haram kidnapped girls in Borno State, till today we have not found those responsible and held them to account. Buni Yadi happened and nobody was held to account, and it spread to other schools.

“There are multiple facets and there is one that is solely domiciled within terrorism and if you look at the literal translation of Boko Haram, it means western education is haram according to radical Islamic teachings.

“And now there is the commercial venture where you have even local indigenes are driven by economic factors, very recently an SSA of a particular state got herself kidnapped and arrested for trying to get her state government to pay ransom for her own self kidnap.

“It has now become an industry and a commercial venture for some and for some it has become literally a religious thinking process but the bottom line that has kept this is the consequence which is almost driven by political wills.”

Some Nigerians have turned insecurity into commercial venture – PDP chieftain

Rapper Illbliss has emphasised on the need for Nigerians to be more receptive of non-indigenes in their states and shun inflammatory remarks against non-indigenous residents.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Outside The Box podcast, the ‘Aiye Po Gan’ crooner used the Igbos in Lagos as a case study of non-indigenous residents’ contributions to development.

Illbliss noted that the Igbos have contributed significantly to the Lagos economy despite not being indigenes of the state.

He said it is regrettable that Nigerians are still struggling with tribalism and religious bigotry after decades of coexisting as a country.

“The Igbos have given a lot to the Lagos economy in terms of trade and commerce. I wonder how this town will be if you told every Igbo man to leave. So, I’m always shocked whenever I hear comments like, ‘If you’re not from Lagos State, go back to your state.’

“We have no business being where we are as a country. We have no business not being accommodating of each other. But sadly, we are still plagued by tribalism, ethnic and religious divides,” Illbliss remarked.

The rapper said Nigeria’s situation makes him wonder sometimes whether it should have been a single country in the first place.

‘Igbos have given a lot to Lagos economy’ – Rapper Illbliss

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State has declared that the party will not collapse into any existing political party in its quest for electoral victory. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of a get-together organised for party stakeholders in Ilorin, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji […]

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