Nigeria’s World Cup Hope On Line With Arokodare’s Strike Against Rwanda

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Arokodare in celebration of goal in Super Eagles 1-0 win over Rwanda in the World Cup qualifying encounter.

Tolu Arokodare’s second half winning score gave Nigeria a 1-0 triumph against Rwanda in their Group A World Cup qualifier encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday.

The new striker of Wolverhampton Wanderers made the difference as Super Eagles defeated Rwanda to claim all three points that revived Nigeria’s qualification hopes.

The usual trio of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Victor Moses led the attack as Coach Eric Chelle benched captain, William Ekong.

Nigeria started on a bright note but Osimhen’s goal from Lookman’s pass on eight minutes was ruled out for offside.

The Super Eagles continued to create chances with Simon going close twice, while Iwobi tested Fiacre Ntwari, Rwanda goalkeeper, from long range.

Osimhen however succumbed to injury and was replaced by Cyril Dessers in the 36th minute, but the half petered out as both sides went into the break goalless.

Arokodare was introduced at the start of the second half in a tactical switch and the towering striker put Nigeria ahead on 51 minutes, blasting into the net from a yard out to hand Nigeria a 1-0 lead.

Ntwari made a double save to deny Simon and Lookman minutes later as the Eagles probed for more goals.

The visitors threatened in the late stages but the Super Eagles stayed resolute to claim all three points.

The win is Nigeria’s first in six matches since a 2-0 at Rwanda on matchday 2 of the qualifiers.

Nigeria also moved above Rwanda to third position with 10 points from seven matches, one point behind second-placed Benin Republic.

The Super Eagles are six points behind group leaders, South Africa, whom they visit in another must-win match on September 9.

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Obi Of Onitsha Applauds Glo Over Commitment To Preserve Cultural Heritage

Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe. Globacom was Friday lauded for its strategic support for the Ofala festival. Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha who gave this commendation, noted that the partnership had been instrumental in transforming the festival into a globally acclaimed cultural event. At the 2026 Ofala Festival on Friday, the Obi of Onitsha gave a massive nod of appreciation to the technology company for being a principal sponsor of Ofala for the past fifteen years. Noted Igwe Achebe: “Their partnership has transformed the festival from a palace ritual to a world-renowned cultural festival owes a great deal to purposeful partnership. Since 2011, Globacom has stood with us as our principal partner – now fifteen consecutive years of unwavering commitment. “In good times and challenging times, Globacom has helped us preserve the authenticity of Ofala while enhancing its presentation, documentation, broadcast and global reach. They have helped take a living heritage to the global stage”. Agbogidi praised the vision of the Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr., for his commitment to the preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. Added he: “I thank Globacom and its Chairman, Otunba (Dr.) Mike Adenuga, Jr., GCON, a true man of culture, for his vision and belief that culture is not a luxury but a foundation for unity”. He added that the theme of this year’s edition, “Igba Mbo, Iga N’Iru” – Strive and Advance – was “a call to industry, to excellence, to self-improvement and to collective progress. Stated he: “It reflects the spirit of our forebears who built a kingdom on the Niger, and it speaks to our youth who must carry that heritage forward with enterprise and purpose”. Offering his warm regards to the Igwe and the good people of Onitsha, Dr. Adenuga said, “our association with the Ofala Festival since 2011 has been much more than a corporate partnership. It has been a relationship which we cherish deeply and regard as a privilege”. He thanked the Igwe for letting Globacom help keep this incredible heritage alive and celebrated. Said he: “It gives us great satisfaction to join Your Majesty and the people of Onitsha each year in showcasing to Nigeria, Africa and the wider world the beauty, dignity and enduring values represented by Ofala”.

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Visual Impairment Shouldn’t Be Barrier To Acquire Knowledge From Reading – Asein

Visual impairment should not deny victims equal participation, inclusion, access to knowledge acquired through reading, the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) has sued. This position was contained in a statement offered by the NCC director-general, Dr. John Asein on the occasion of White Cane Day 2026. The inability to read conventional print, he maintained, should never become a barrier to education, research, professional advancement, creativity or participation in our cultural and intellectual life. The theme for this year’s White Cane Day is “Promoting Independence, Inclusion and Equal Access for Persons Who Are Blind”. The full statement below: “The Nigerian Copyright Commission joins blind, visually impaired and otherwise print-disabled persons in Nigeria and across the world in commemorating White Cane Day 2026. “This year’s theme, ‘Promoting Independence, Inclusion and Equal Access for Persons Who Are Blind,’ is a timely reminder that the white cane is not only a mobility aid, but also a symbol of dignity, independence and the right to participate fully in society. “For the Commission, equal participation must include equal access to knowledge. The inability to read conventional print should never become a barrier to education, research, professional advancement, creativity or participation in our cultural and intellectual life. “The Copyright Act, 2022, particularly section 26, provides an important legal framework for addressing this challenge and gives effect to the principles of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled. It permits the production and supply of accessible-format copies for beneficiary persons through authorised entities, subject to appropriate safeguards, and facilitates lawful cross-border exchange of such works. “The task before us is therefore to move decisively from legal provisions to practical access. To this end, the Commission is advancing the establishment of a National Accessible Book Portal as a major instrument for operationalising the provisions of the Copyright Act. The Portal is envisaged as a trusted national platform for identifying and facilitating access to books and other works available in accessible formats. “It will support authorised entities, improve the discoverability of accessible works, reduce unnecessary duplication and promote collaboration among authors, publishers, libraries, educational institutions, organisations of persons with disabilities and other stakeholders. “Importantly, the Portal is also intended to build trust across the copyright ecosystem. Authors, publishers and other right holders should have confidence that accessible-format copies will be produced and used transparently and in accordance with the law. At the same time, authorised entities and beneficiary persons should have a clear, efficient and predictable system through which accessible works can be identified and lawfully obtained. “The Commission also calls on authors and publishers to become active partners in expanding access. Books should, wherever practicable, be made available in accessible formats, rather than leaving persons with print disabilities to depend solely on subsequent conversion under statutory exceptions. “More importantly, the publishing industry should increasingly embrace the principle of “born accessible” publishing by designing and producing books and digital publications from the outset in formats compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies. This should become part of good publishing practice, not an afterthought. “The Commission’s current initiatives build upon its longstanding “Let the Blind Read” campaign and its continuing engagement with organisations of blind persons, authors, publishers, libraries, educational institutions, technology providers and development partners. No child should be disadvantaged because a textbook is inaccessible and no one should be excluded from knowledge because they read differently. “Once again, on this White Cane Day we call on everyone to Let the Blind Read”.

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Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Cancer A Surgeons Remove Part Of Lung – Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives Gemelli Hospital ahead of the pontiff’s surgery to remove a lung nodule, in Rome, Italy, October 13, 2026. Pope Leo VIX was Tuesday after surgeons removed a part of his right lung, diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin, marking a significant health setback for the 71-year-old pontiff. The Pope has lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of cancer, with tissue ‌tests conducted during the operation confirming what doctors had suspected from preparatory examinations, the bulletin said. Leo was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove the growth that doctors had discovered in a recent routine health check. The Pope’s lead surgeon, Dr. Stefano Margaritora, and his personal physician, Dr. Luigi Carbone, said in a statement that the procedure lasted about 90 minutes and was successful, with no complications. Said they: “In order to make the procedure curative, the lower lobe of the right lung was removed using a video-assisted technique”, making clear that the aim was to eliminate all cancerous tissue. Human lungs have five lobes — three in the right lung and two in the left. A medical expert said that in ⁠order to assess the pope’s case they would need to know the size of the tumour and whether the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes, information the Vatican did not immediately provide. Said Dr. Stephen Liu, a lung cancer expert at Georgetown University in Washington and division chief of hematology-oncology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital: “While we have the diagnosis, we do not yet have the stage. This is critical to prognosis and treatment. “If this is a small lung cancer with no lymph nodes involved, surgery itself is likely to be curative. But if final analysis reveals a greater extent of cancer involvement, this indicates a poorer prognosis”. The Vatican said earlier this week that he was expected to remain in hospital for about a week and all his public events have been cancelled until October 20. Leo left the Vatican ahead of the surgery shortly before 1:00 p.m. (1100 GMT) in Rome and was seen waving from the back of ‌a black SUV as his convoy drove about 9 km (5.6 miles) north of the Vatican to the Gemelli. Upon arrival at the hospital, Leo shook hands with several officials, walked in front of a waiting crowd of well-wishers, some of whom shouted ‘Auguri’ (best wishes), and headed in via the main entrance. Leo, elected by the world’s cardinals in May 2025, is relatively young for a Church leader. He enjoys sports, including tennis, and is not known to be a smoker or to have had recent health issues. The late Pope Francis, Leo’s predecessor, was hospitalised several times as he grew frail in his later years. He died aged 88 in April 2025. ...

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