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Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed the footballers he looked up to while growing up, naming Nigerian legend Rashidi Yekini alongside former Arsenal star Thierry Henry and Didier Drogba, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old recently completed a move to newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City from Nottingham Forest, bringing an end to his four-year spell at the club. Awoniyi joined Forest from Union Berlin in 2022 and initially played an important role for the club. However, he gradually lost his place in the team before eventually leaving this summer. The Nigerian forward scored 23 goals in 103 appearances for Forest across all competitions. Taiwo Awoniyi…

By Deborah Tolu-Kolawole The FCT Stakeholders Forum for Development has called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration to take urgent measures to address the recurring flooding in Abuja, including the desilting of drainage channels, enforcement against encroachment and a comprehensive review of the territory’s 1979 Master Plan. The forum, comprising landlords, business owners and investors in the FCT, made the demand on Wednesday at a press conference in Abuja, where it expressed concern over the recent flooding that has affected several parts of the nation’s capital. Speaking for the group, its Chairman, Chief David Kente, said the recent floods had…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians to respect their opponents and ensure that campaigns for the 2027 general election are issue-based. Speaking on Wednesday during the flag-off of the second tenure bid of President Bola Tinubu at the Oxbow Lake in Yenagoa by a political group, PBAT Door to Door Movement, Diri stated that the charge was against the backdrop of the commencement of campaigns for next year’s elections. The Bayelsa governor urged members of the group to emulate Tinubu, whom he described as a democrat, by being persuasive rather than combative with those who hold…

September brings two regulatory decisions on opposite sides of the Atlantic. Microsoft Copilot AI predicts they set the tone for the rest of the year, and the price prediction places Bitcoin at $85,000 to $95,000 with a likely 2026 close near $90,000.The U.S. Senate vote on the CLARITY Act arrives in mid-September. Copilot expects passage to unlock clearer institutional flows. All while the UK’s FCA crypto regime rolls out at the end of the same month. That adds global legitimacy rather than just domestic clarity.Price action has already responded. Recent trading confirmed a breakout above $65,800 support with volume surging…

Super Eagles target Anthony Dennis could be on his way to the Middle East, despite links to multiple clubs in Europe, Soccernet.ng reports. ​This summer, Dennis’ future has been on the front burner at Goztepe, as he has been linked with several clubs. He joined the club as a youth player in 2023 and has grown to become a key player in the first team. ​Last summer, he was linked with several sides, but he ended up staying in Turkey. This summer, the talks have continued, with Anderlecht still interested. Anthony Dennis at Goztepe. (Photo by Imago) The 22-year-old has…

In a move to curb rising insecurity, the Joint Security Task Force, code-named Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau State, has relocated its tactical headquarters from Jos, the state capital, to Mangu Local Government Area of the state. The redeployment follows a spate of attacks in Mangu, including the recent assault on Binper Village which claimed over 25 lives. Addressing journalists during the relocation on Wednesday, the Commander of OPSH and General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Williams Dangana, said the decision was aimed at improving operational efficiency and response time. “Establishing a physical presence in Mangu will enable…

​Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche has undergone successful surgery following a knee injury sustained during a pre-season match for Getafe, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Nigerian spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace, where he struggled to secure regular playing time. He featured in only 22 matches, logging a total of 477 minutes. Crystal Palace had the option to make the move permanent but chose not to trigger it. Consequently, he has returned to Getafe amid speculation surrounding a potential exit. Christantus Uche for Getafe. Copyright: ImagoxJoaquinxCorcherox ​Uche had been a regular fixture during pre-season until a match on August 6,…

Iyanuoluwa Abiola Thirty women leaders from Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal have begun a 12-month leadership programme aimed at strengthening their ability to influence health systems, shape policy and improve maternal and newborn health outcomes across West Africa. The women are participating in the 2026 West Africa Midwifery Leadership Journey, a fully funded initiative by WomenLift Health in partnership with WILAN Global, which opened with a four-day leadership immersion in Lagos. The programme seeks to address the underrepresentation of women in leadership and decision-making positions in the health sector, despite their central role in delivering maternal and newborn healthcare…

Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as they continue to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season. United attempted to sign the Cameroon international last summer but were put off by Brighton’s valuation, which was in excess of £100 million. However, Baleba’s price has reduced significantly and, after failing in their pursuit of Matheus Fernandes earlier this summer, United have decided to revisit the midfielder. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, the Red Devils have submitted an initial £60 million offer, which remains below Brighton’s valuation, but negotiations are continuing.…

The SEC proposed Regulation Crypto Assets includes a conditional safe harbor that could allow a crypto asset to be delinked from an investment contract with which it was once associated. The proposal pairs that safe harbor with new exemptions designed for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets.Earlier today, the SEC proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, a proposed framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. It includes two exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 and a conditional safe harbor related to the term investment contract. With our new proposal, the SEC is taking the most historic step yet…