The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has asked Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to recuse himself from the party’s leadership crisis suit reassigned to him. Aregbesola’s application came barely a day before the commencement of hearing in the suit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe […]
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Fresh details have emerged regarding the ₦2 million transcript fee charged by Maduka University for students in some professional courses, following public criticism by a woman who alleged that the institution was withholding her child’s academic transcript.
Education advocate and Chief Executive Officer of Educare, Alex Onyia, said he held extensive discussions with the founder of Maduka University, Dr. Samuel Maduka Onyishi, over the controversy.
According to Onyia, the university’s management disputed the claims made by the woman, alleging that she had not paid for the transcript she was requesting and still owed the institution outstanding fees from previous academic sessions.
He further stated that the woman’s claim that her child graduated as the institution’s best student was inaccurate.
Onyia said the university had already issued a statement of result to the student and was willing to release the transcript once the student secured admission into another institution. According to him, no such admission had yet been obtained.
Explaining the rationale behind the ₦2 million transcript fee, Onyia said the policy was introduced to discourage students from using private universities as temporary pathways to gain admission into federal universities.
He noted that many students who fail to secure admission into federal universities due to high JAMB cut-off marks often enroll in private universities offering professional courses such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy and law.
According to him, some of these students spend a year in private institutions before requesting transcripts at 200 level to transfer to federal universities, where JAMB scores are no longer a major admission requirement.
“So students who scored very low in JAMB come to join their school for a year and in 200 level request for transcript to port to a federal university because at that time JAMB score is no more required,” Onyia stated.
He said the university introduced the policy after observing what it described as a growing trend of student transfers from professional programmes.
Onyia further explained that private universities offering professional courses operate under stringent accreditation requirements despite having significantly lower admission quotas than federal institutions.
According to him, Maduka University is permitted to admit a maximum of 50 medical students, while some federal universities admit up to 250 students into similar programmes.
He added that private universities are required to maintain comparable standards in terms of lecturers, facilities and equipment despite their smaller student population.
“To be accredited, the university is required to hire the same number of lecturers and equipment a federal university has, but the low slot of 50 is heavily impacting them negatively,” he said.
He noted that the transcript policy primarily affects medicine, nursing, pharmacy and law programmes, where transfer requests are reportedly more common.
Onyia also claimed that several other private universities offering medical-related courses operate similar policies aimed at discouraging mass transfers of students to public universities.
New details emerge on Maduka University’s N2m transcript charge, student transfer policy
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With World Cup mania at an all-time high, the African nations are gearing up to celebrate their national teams, which is one they are turning to credible resources and sportsbook reviewers like Bettingtop10 NG for all the inside news, injuries and rosters. However, one African powerhouse, Nigeria, will not be present for the 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles are one of Africa’s more successful footballing nations, but won’t be making the trip to North America.
This marks the second straight World Cup that the Super Eagles won’t qualify for. However, as a token of sportsmanship, the Super Eagles will attend the 2026 World Cup in North America as fans to support the participating African nations. Bettingtop10 Nigeria breaks down the quest for 2030 for the Super Eagles.
Nigeria Misses the Goal
While disappointing, it doesn’t come as a total surprise that Nigeria didn’t qualify for the 2026 World Cup. There were notable struggles during the qualifying group stages and play-offs. Nigeria was placed in World Cup qualifying Group C. South Africa, Benin, Lesotho, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe were the other teams in their group.
While these countries are no doubt talented, football experts, sports pundits, and the premier bookies like https://www.bettingtop10.ng/, had the Super Eagles as the clear favorite to win the group. The winner would automatically qualify for the World Cup. The team finishing in second place would go into a round of play-off matches to decide who qualified.
Nigeria lost just one of 10 games, winning four and drawing five. They dropped points against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, and it was the match against the latter that ultimately cost them a place in the tournament. They finished level on points with group winners South Africa, who outpaced the Super Eagles to top spot on goal difference. The Super Eagles were officially eliminated by the Republic of Congo.
Nigeria has had its poorest showings in these qualifiers when Victor Osimhen was out due to injuries. With Osimhen out of the lineup, Nigeria’s prolific scoring attack went silent. The Super Eagles have been battling nagging injuries throughout the qualifiers.
Nigeria Already Planning for the 2030 World Cup
Despite the disappointing absence, Nigeria is already planning on retooling to qualify for the 2030 World Cup. Head coach Jose Peseiro departed the role following the failed World Cup campaign. Not missing a beat, former Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane is set to take over.
Victor Osimhen, one of Nigeria’s top footballers, is committed to the 2030 games. Chelsea, Denis Damage, and Chuba Akpom, among other top footballers, are planning to make the 2030 games as well.
If the Super Eagles are to qualify for the next tournament, they must get younger. Nigeria was the poster child for a great youth development system, but it watched it die a slow death from poor funding and backdoor politics.
The consequence has been predictable, obvious even. Failure to qualify for several successive under-17 and under-20 World Cups. The sad truth once again is that Nigeria’s problems run deeper than failing to qualify for two World Cups. Those are simply symptoms of a much larger problem that needs to be addressed head-on. Otherwise, we are sure to have this conversation again in four years.
From rebuild to revival: Bettingtop10 Nigeria assesses Super Eagles’ 2030 ambitions
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Remo Stars goalkeeper Alladoum Francis Kolimba has been recalled to the Central African Republic, CAR, national team.
Kolimba last featured for CAR in the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola.
The shot stopper has been capped three times by his country.
His return to the national team follows an impressive display with Remo Stars in the NPFL last season.
He registered one clean sheet in 10 appearances for the Sky Blue Stars.
Kolimba previously featured for Katsina United and Wikki Tourists.
CAR will face-off against Togo and Angola this month.
Remo Stars goalkeeper recalled to CAR squad for Togo, Angola friendlies
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FIFA has confirmed the squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup in North America, which will see eleven Chelsea players represent their countries.
This summer’s tournament will kick off next week across Canada, Mexico and the United States, and these eleven Chelsea players will play for their respective nations.
After the squads were confirmed, shirt numbers for each participating nation have now also been revealed.
There will be three Chelsea players wearing the No.24 at the tournament, with Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez and Reece James all set to represent their countries.
Elsewhere, Malo Gusto will be wearing the No.2 for France, while the likes of Jorrel Hato, Pedro Neto and Mamadou Sarr will all be making their World Cup debuts wearing the No.25, No.18 and No.2, respectively.
World Cup squad numbers for the eleven Chelsea players:
Argentina
24 – Enzo Fernandez
Belgium
13 – Mike Penders
Ecuador
10 – Kendry Paez
23 – Moises Caicedo
England
24 – Reece James
France
2 – Malo Gusto
Netherlands
25 – Jorrel Hato
Portugal
18 – Pedro Neto
Senegal
2 – Mamadou Sarr
11 – Nicolas Jackson
Spain
24 – Marc Cucurella
World Cup 2026: FIFA confirms squad numbers for 11 Chelsea players