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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has had revealed his admiration for Marc-André ter Stegen, Thibaut Courtois and Gianluigi Donnarumma, naming the trio as the best goalkeepers in world football, Soccernet.ng reports. However, the Nigeria international believes that Italian star Donnarumma is currently operating above everyone else. Okoye, who enjoyed an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Udinese, was asked to rank the finest shot-stoppers in the game. While he placed Ter Stegen first out of personal admiration, he made it clear that Donnarumma is presently the goalkeeper setting the standard at the highest level. Nigeria and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. Copyright: Cristiano…

Master Chimkamnayo Olisaemeka, a teenager who was rescued from severe assault by his guardians in 2022 through the intervention of the Anambra State First Lady, Nonye Soludo, is set to begin his university education after undergoing full rehabilitation. Soludo said that since Chimkamnayo’s rescue from severe abuse and neglect, he has remained under her care, receiving medical treatment, educational support, guidance, and the opportunity to rebuild his life. The Anambra first lady, who spoke in Awka on Wednesday, said the boy was preparing to enter the university and described his story as one of triumph rather than mere survival. She…

Former Super Eagles defender Juwon Oshaniwa has weighed in on Lionel Messi’s performance against Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the early hours of Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Messi was the star of the show with a stunning hat-trick as Argentina began their title defence in style with a 3-0 win over the 2019 African champions to underline their credentials as one of the favourites for the tournament.  The Argentine captain produced a record-breaking display, taking his World Cup goal tally to 16 and moving level with Miroslav Klose on the all-time scoring chart. OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi, TOP SCORER EVER in World Cup history joint…

Agency Report The University of Lagos has commenced an investigation into reports of alleged contamination of water supplied to some of its hostels following complaints by students of vomiting, stooling and other health concerns. Some students, particularly those in female hostels, had complained about the quality of water supplied, alleging that it may have caused cases of vomiting, stooling and skin-related reactions. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of the Communication Unit, Mrs Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the institution said it had begun a comprehensive assessment of its water supply system, including laboratory tests, to determine whether the reports…

Civil society stakeholders in the South-South region under the auspices of the Niger Delta Civil Society Forum has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “revisit the calls for reforms in the administration of the constitutional 13 per cent Derivation Fund by establishing a Presidential Board to strengthen accountability, transparency and ensure direct developmental impact in oil-producing communities”. According to the Forum, the “derivation principle is constitutional, while the Petroleum Industry Act is a separate legislation enacted for entirely different objectives”. This was contained in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Mr. Ezekiel Kagbala, on Monday. The Forum while reacting to…

The recent decision by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to deploy Deputy Inspectors-General of Police to their respective geopolitical zones is being widely viewed by security stakeholders as one of the most strategic policing reforms in recent years. For many observers, the initiative represents more than an administrative redeployment. It is a deliberate operational strategy designed to bring senior police leadership closer to the people, strengthen intelligence gathering, improve coordination, and enhance the fight against kidnapping, banditry, insurgency, armed robbery, and other emerging security threats. The move is particularly significant because it revives a policing model that has not…

Ultimate Health HMO says it is intensifying efforts to expand health insurance coverage to Nigeria’s vast informal sector while deploying digital technologies and innovative healthcare solutions to drive universal health coverage. The company disclosed this at its 14th Annual General Meeting held after its 39th Board meeting, amid renewed efforts by the Federal Government to deepen health insurance penetration following the enactment of the National Health Insurance Authority Act, 2022. Nigeria has one of the lowest health insurance coverage rates in Africa, with a large proportion of the population relying on out-of-pocket payments to access healthcare services. The National Health…

The minority caucus of the House of Representatives on Wednesday delivered a scathing assessment of the state of the nation, accusing the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to address worsening insecurity, deepening economic hardship, and growing threats to democratic institutions. The caucus lamented that while these challenges persist, the government has remained focused on political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, the Minority Leader, Mr Fred Agbedi, said the country was facing one of its most difficult periods since the return to democratic rule in 1999, citing persistent…

Reigning Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan must make a significant decision regarding the future of Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Since joining Inter Milan in 2023, Akinsanmiro has spent the majority of his time developing away from the club. Due to intense competition within the Nerazzurri squad, the 21-year-old has completed two separate loan spells to gain senior experience. ​Two seasons ago, he was on loan at Sampdoria in Serie B. Most recently, he spent the season with Pisa following their promotion to Serie A. During his time there, the former Remo Stars man provided…

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday. Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford with five minutes to go ensured a winning start for Thomas Tuchel’s side after Croatia had fought back to level at 2-2. The prolific Kane twice put England ahead in the first half — one a retaken penalty — only for Martin Baturina and Petar Musa to hit back for 2018 runners-up Croatia. With both sides shaky at the back, the second half threatened another…