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Noni Madueke Hails Super Eagles Star Ola Aina As Toughest Opponent Of His Career.3
Arsenal winger Noni Madueke has named Nigeria international Ola Aina as the toughest opponent he has faced, praising the Nottingham Forest defender for his strength, physicality, and composure on the ball.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Aina, a key player for the Super Eagles, has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most dependable full-backs since joining Forest in 2023. His standout performances last season were crucial in helping the club secure a spot in the UEFA Europa League and restore confidence at the City Ground.
Even after a brief injury earlier this season, Aina returned and quickly regained his place in the starting lineup, proving his importance to the team.
Madueke, who moved from Chelsea to Arsenal last summer, has faced Aina in five matches. He has managed just one win against the Nigerian international, a record that highlights Aina’s resilience and dominance in one-on-one duels. Their most recent encounter ended in a tense 0-0 draw between Arsenal and Forest last month.
In an interview shared on , Madueke spoke without hesitation when asked to name the hardest full-back he’s played against.
“I’m going to give Ola Aina his flowers. Played against him a couple of times. He’s mad strong, mad physical,” said the former Chelsea man.
“But he’s also good on the ball. Some people probably wouldn’t give him the credit for that.”
It is this combination of strength and skill that sets Aina apart. While his defensive performances often make the headlines, close observers note his comfort on the ball and his ability to step into midfield when needed.
Despite an injury-affected season, the 27-year-old has made 16 appearances in all competitions. Upon regaining fitness, manager Sean Dyche immediately restored him to the starting XI, underlining the trust placed in him.
Nottingham Forest are still chasing Europa League progress and must avoid defeat against Fenerbahçe in the second leg of their round-of-16 play-off to keep their campaign alive.
In the Premier League, Forest sit 17th, just two points above the relegation zone. The coming weeks will be critical not only for the club’s survival but also for the futures of several key players.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new benchmark known as the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR) to guide the country’s money market and improve transparency in financial transactions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar met with former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Friday at his Maitama residence in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The meeting, which took place shortly after Jumu’ah prayers, was confirmed by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, who disclosed that both leaders held closed-door talks after initial greetings.
While details of their discussion were not revealed, the meeting comes amid ongoing political consultations among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both Atiku and Kwankwaso are prominent figures within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, which continues to attract interest from opposition stakeholders.
The visit also follows recent remarks by Atiku, where he dismissed suggestions that Kwankwaso could surpass him politically in the North. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, he maintained that he remains more influential in the region, citing his extensive political network and support base.
Atiku further argued that no current or emerging northern politician matches his reach, adding that Kwankwaso’s influence is largely centered in Kano State, where he said political loyalty is now split between him and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), a pro-re-election group backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for 2027, has unveiled 16 directors to oversee key departments within the organization.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who serves as the group’s Director General and National Coordinator, in a statement issued in Abuja by Tunde Rahman, Director of Media and Publicity. The appointments are aimed at strengthening the group’s operations nationwide.
Among those named is former PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh, who will head Organization and Mobilization. Others include Mele Kolo Geidam (Finance), Muiz Banire (SAN) (Monitoring, Compliance & Legal), Bisoye Coker-Odusote (Technology & Data), and Abubakar Rabiu Abubakar (Support Groups).
Additional appointments feature Ibrahim Garba (Intelligence), Senator Sani Musa (Special Duties), Hon. Simon Karu (Planning), and Dr. Halima Suleiman Zakari (Welfare).
Rounding out the list are Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri (Administration), Bilikisu Muhammed Kaika (Women Affairs), Abike Dabiri-Erewa (Diaspora), and Hadiza Bala Usman (Research & Innovation).
The RHA is tasked with promoting the achievements of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across the country ahead of the 2027 elections. Its leadership also includes Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as Deputy Director General, Gombe State Governor Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya as Secretary, and Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as Deputy Secretary.
Uzodimma added that the structure extends to six zonal coordinators, 37 state coordinators, and 774 local government coordinators to boost grassroots outreach.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu, during a meeting with RHA leaders and coordinators on April 16, reaffirmed his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election.
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