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Ex-Nigeria international Etim Esin has weighed in on the lingering transfer of Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen, attributing the delay to off-field issues, especially the player’s outburst against former Super Eagles coach Finidi George,  Osimhen, who slammed Finidi during a live video in June over comments regarding his absence from the …

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has thrown its weight behind the call for former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the presidential race for 2027. In the past few weeks, there has been a growing rumour that northern elites and politicians are not happy with President Bola Tinubu’s administration and subtly …

A Nigerian man, identified as Yomi Olayeye has been arrested and charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft for his alleged role in a $10 million pandemic unemployment assistance fraud scheme in the United States. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts under the Department of …

Thierry Henry has officially resigned from his position as head coach of the France Under-21 national team. The announcement, made by the French Football Federation on Monday, confirmed that Henry’s departure was due to “personal reasons.” Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano also reported the news, stating that Henry had “decided …

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, has appealed to the Federal Government to pay a six months wage award of N25,000 monthly, owed to its members across the country. The Head of Information of NUP, Bunmi Ogunkolade, made the appeal on Monday in Abuja. Ogunkolade said that the Federal Government …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the request of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to use the 2023 dividends due to the federation to pay for petrol subsidy. The president also approved the suspension of the payment of 2024 interim dividends to the federation in order to augment the …

Former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan could return to Etihad Stadium after spending just one season at Barcelona. The Germany international ended a seven-year association with Manchester City last summer as he moved to Barcelona on a two-year deal. However, Sport reports that the player wants to move out of the …

As the 2024/25 English Premier League season looms and the UEFA Champions League rekindles its magic, football fans worldwide brace themselves for another round of thrilling matches. Among the myriad of iconic venues, Anfield Stadium stands out not only for its historical significance but also for the intense atmosphere that …

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed the arrest of the suspect accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Alakuko, Lagos. In a statement released on X.com on Friday, the agency disclosed that it is collaborating with the Lagos State Police Command to investigate the case. The …

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.04m and seven properties connected to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which is investigating alleged …