The Super Falcons have ramped up their preparations for next week’s international friendlies against Senegal, with their squad in Ikenne now numbering 17 players.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Squad Updates and Training

• Recent arrivals include Christy Ucheibe, Glory Ogbonna, Blessing Nkor, Francisca Ordega, Comfort Erhabor, and Sikiratu Isah, who have strengthened the team.

• The camp opened on Sunday with early attendees such as Asisat Oshoala, Shukurat Oladipo, and Kafayat Shittu, followed by a large group of arrivals on Tuesday including Toni Payne, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, and Oluwatosin Demehin.

• Six additional players are still anticipated to join the squad.

• The team is set to conduct full-scale training on Wednesday evening at the Remo Stars Sports Complex.

Tournament Outlook

• The two friendlies against Senegal are scheduled for this Friday and Monday at the Remo Stars Stadium.

• Head coach Justine Madugu is utilizing these matches to prepare the squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be held in Morocco from July 25 to August 16, 2026.

• Defending champions Nigeria are placed in Group C alongside Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt, while Senegal will compete in Group A against Morocco, Algeria, and Kenya.

• The WAFCON tournament will also function as the African qualification phase for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Following a significant public backlash, Nigerian gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori has issued an apology regarding her recent remarks concerning the kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The controversy began when Yinka posted an Instagram video urging Nigerians to maintain prayers regarding the region’s insecurity, while also emphasizing that the government was doing its best to restore peace. Many Nigerians were infuriated by these comments, feeling that their concerns regarding the victims were being dismissed or not taken seriously.

In a subsequent video shared on Wednesday, the singer expressed deep regret and clarified that she never intended to disregard the pain of the affected families. Her statement included the following points:

• She realized that her initial comments had caused offense and made many Nigerians feel that their voices were not being heard.

• She specifically reached out to mothers and families impacted by the tragedy to express her remorse.

• She stated, “I am sorry. I beg in God’s name. Please, forgive me”.

• She affirmed that she would never deliberately minimize their suffering.

The coroner’s inquest into the passing of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege—the son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege—has been stalled. During the proceedings on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Igbosere Magisterial District in Yaba, Lagos, Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital announced that it had secured a stay of proceedings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

egal Standoff at the Coroner’s Court Representing Euracare, Professor Taiwo Osipitan, SAN, informed Coroner Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji that the hospital has initiated a judicial review at the Lagos State High Court. The hospital is challenging the Coroner’s Court’s authority to hold an inquest, specifically questioning its jurisdiction given that the deceased’s body is not available. Professor Osipitan stated that the High Court has granted leave for this review, which legally mandates a pause in the coroner’s proceedings.

Family’s Stance and Expert Testimony Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, appearing for the Adichie-Esege family, acknowledged the legal obligation to respect the High Court’s order. He noted that the family had already prepared extensively for the inquest, having filed four sworn witness statements—including one from Dr. Ivara Esege—alongside reports from medical experts based in Nigeria and the U.S..

Highlighting the need for transparency, Pinheiro urged the court to avoid an indefinite delay, remarking, “The innocent man is not afraid of the lamp; it is the darkness that fears the light”. Counsel for Atlantis Paediatric Hospital echoed this request for a structured timeline rather than an open-ended postponement.

Next Steps As a result of the legal challenge, no witnesses were heard, and the scheduled testimony has been put on hold. Magistrate Adetunji adjourned the matter until October 8, 2026, to receive updates on the High Court’s ruling, which will ultimately dictate when or if the fact-finding process can resume.