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October 6, 2024 Lookman Replaces Osimhen in Nigeria’s Squad for AFCON Qualifiers
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Lookman Replaces Osimhen in Nigeria’s Squad for AFCON Qualifiers

 

Victor Osimhen has been excluded from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming doubleheader 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya.

Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen, in a squad list released on Saturday, opted to leave out Osimhen due to injury concerns. In his place, the coach has called up the in-form Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, as part of a 23-man squad.

The squad features regulars like captain William Troost-Ekong, winger Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi, Stanley Nwabali, Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, and Victor Boniface, among others.

Defender Bright Osayi-Samuel returns to the team after missing out on the previous qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda in September. Playmaker Chidera Ejuke also makes his comeback to the squad after a lengthy absence.

Nigeria is set to face the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in a two-legged clash. The three-time AFCON champions will host the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11th, before traveling to Benghazi for the return leg at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium on Tuesday, October 15th.

All invited players are expected to report to camp in Uyo on Monday, October 7th.

Full Squad List:

Goalkeepers:

•Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)

•Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)

•Amas Obasogie (Fasil Kenema SC, Ethiopia)

Defenders:

•William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)

•Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)

•Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal)

•Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England)

•Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)

•Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)

•Benjamin Tanimu (Crawley Town, England)

Midfielders:

•Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)

•Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)

•Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA)

•Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy)

•Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany)

•Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

Forwards:

•Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)

•Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain)

•Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy)

•Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC, Spain)

•Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

•Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France)

•Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England)

October 5, 2024 Nollywood Actor Saheed Balogun Mourns the Loss of Daughter, Zeenat
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Nollywood Actor Saheed Balogun Mourns the Loss of Daughter, Zeenat

Popular Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun, has tragically lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun.

The actor shared the heartbreaking news on Saturday through his verified Instagram account, posting a solemn image of a candle surrounded by flowers, accompanied by heartbroken emojis.

Fellow actress and colleague, Ronke Oshodi Oke, later confirmed the sad news on her own Instagram account. She posted an image of a candle and wrote, “No words can ease the pain of losing someone so precious. My heart goes out to you, @saidibalogun, during this incredibly difficult time. May you find strength in the love and support surrounding you.”As of the time of this report, the cause of Zeenat Balogun’s death has not been disclosed.

October 5, 2024 Akwa Ibom: Governor Eno Appoints Daughter as Acting First Lady
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Akwa Ibom: Governor Eno Appoints Daughter as Acting First Lady

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state, following the passing of his wife.

The governor made this announcement during a condolence visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, in Uyo.

Governor Eno explained that Helen would work alongside the state’s Deputy Governor to ensure the Office of the First Lady continues its responsibilities seamlessly.

“To uphold the Office of the First Lady and continue my late wife’s work, I present our daughter, Helen, to take on the duties of the office,” he stated.

“She will collaborate closely with the Deputy Governor and the Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare,” Eno added.

The governor expressed confidence in his daughter’s ability to succeed in this new role and sustain her mother’s legacy.

RELATED: Gov Eno Mourns Wife: “She Embodied All the Virtues of a Perfect Woman”

October 4, 2024 ASUU Threatens Indefinite Strike Over FG’s Failure to Honour Agreement
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ASUU Threatens Indefinite Strike Over FG’s Failure to Honour Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike due to the Federal Government's failure to honour the 2009 agreement with the union.

Speaking at a news conference in Jos on Friday, the Bauchi Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof. Timothy Namo, stated that the union had issued multiple ultimatums following its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held between August 17 and 18.

"As of now, the government has not honoured any of the agreements or addressed our concerns," Namo said. He explained that after the initial 21-day ultimatum expired, a subsequent 14-day ultimatum began on September 23.

Namo stressed that if ASUU decides to go on strike, Nigerians should hold the federal government responsible for the shutdown of public universities.

The unresolved issues include the non-conclusion of the re-negotiation of the 2009 agreement, non-release of three-and-a-half months' worth of salaries for academic staff, unpaid salaries for adjunct academic staff, and outstanding third-party deductions.

Additional concerns involve poor funding for the revitalisation of public universities, unpaid Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) as outlined in the 2023 budget, the unchecked proliferation of universities, and the non-implementation of reports from visitation panels to universities.

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