Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign.

 Iwobi, who recently equalled Shola Ameobi’s record as the Nigerian with the most Premier League appearances, said that the achievement is an honour but insists he is focused on playing more games and setting a higher record.

Speaking to newsmen, the Fulham star described his consistency as a blessing and credited his family’s support for keeping him grounded. He says surpassing Ameobi’s feat in fewer years is a motivation to continue performing at the top level for both club and country.

Iwobi also welcomed fellow Nigerian Samuel to Fulham, noting that their presence alongside other Nigerians in the Premier League reflects strong national representation.

Israel has approved the first phase of a Gaza deal, which will lead to a ceasefire and the release of hostages.

Under the agreement, Israel’s military will partially withdraw from Gaza within twenty-four hours.

Hamas will also have seventy-two hours to release all Israeli hostages, while Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian detainees.

The Oyo State G22 group has renewed its call for the rotation of the governorship position in the forthcoming 2027 Oyo State gubernatorial election. The group said the move would promote equity, justice, and balanced leadership across the state.

As the discussion on security and safety of life takes the center stage, Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the government’s next steps on how to restore peace and ensure the safety of lives and property throughout the country.

In conversations with Dominion News, some residents expressed deep concern over the current state of security, highlighting the prevalence of community attacks, kidnappings, and armed banditry, which have instilled fear among ordinary Nigerians.

The debate has intensified following comments from some retired military generals advocating for the declaration of a state of emergency to effectively address the escalating threats of terrorism and insurgency.

In the midst of this discourse, security experts and civil society advocates are urging the federal government to address the root causes of insecurity, which include poverty, unemployment, weak governance, and porous borders.

The Federal Government has directed all tertiary institutions to submit comprehensive reports on unutilised intervention funds received from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund within thirty days.

The Minister of Education, Doctor Tunji Alausa, gave the directive in Abuja during a meeting with heads of tertiary institutions, stating that sanctions will be imposed on institutions that fail to utilize funds effectively.

Alausa expressed concern over the huge sums of TETFund allocations that remain unspent across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, saying the situation has stalled infrastructural and academic development.

To ensure accountability, the minister said the government would introduce quarterly compliance reviews and capacity-building programmes to strengthen project management and reporting.