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Super Eagles striker Akor Adams is steadily becoming one of Sevilla’s most important attacking players this season, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Montpellier star’s profile is on the rise as he continues to chase the goal involvement tally set by former teammate Dodi Lukebakio last year. Adams was on target again last Sunday when Sevilla drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium. The 24-year-old opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a close-range header after a precise cross from veteran defender César Azpilicueta. The goal was important for two reasons. First, it ended Adams’ five-match league goal…

March 10, 2026 4:07 pm File Copy: Carney Chukwuemeka Borussia Dortmund’s Carney Chukwuemeka has switched his international eligibility to Ralf Rangnick’s Austria from England ahead of the World Cup. Austria faces defending champions Argentina, Algeria and Jordan in the group stages of this summer’s World Cup, having qualified for the finals for the first time since 1998. Former Chelsea and Aston Villa midfielder Chukwuemeka was born in Austria but moved to England as a boy and played for the Three Lions throughout the junior divisions without gaining a senior cap. The 22-year-old’s status was updated by FIFA late on Monday…

Ayra Starr in a leopard print vest with a monochromatic purple beauty look, featuring lilac eye shadow and matching lilac nails. Photo Credit: Ayra Starr/Instagram If you have heard “Where Do We Go” and found yourself replaying it trying to figure out exactly what Ayra Starr is saying and feeling, you are not alone. Released on 6th March 2026 under Mavin Global Holdings and Republic Records, the track is her first solo single of 2026 and it arrived with a lot to say. The song describes a complicated romance filled with secret meetings, emotional attraction and mixed signals from a…

Former Turkey international Ümit Özat believes the presence of Victor Osimhen in Turkish football should be seen as more than just a successful signing for Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. According to him, it is a rare opportunity for the country to improve how it develops young strikers. Speaking during a television programme as per OkuHaber, Özat called on the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) to take advantage of Osimhen’s presence by allowing young national team players to learn directly from the Nigerian forward. In his view, the federation should even set aside a part of its budget to make this happen. Victor…

Health experts have warned that sleeping and living in poorly ventilated rooms and areas may lead to suffocation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and death, urging Nigerians to avoid sleeping in enclosed spaces such as containers, shops, or rooms with no or small windows. The specialists stated that when a room is not properly ventilated, it leads to the build-up of carbon dioxide and low oxygen, which can cause headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, and irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, and in severe cases, suffocation and death. The experts noted that the lack of air exchange between oxygen…

The Ondo State Police Command has intensified its efforts against kidnapping and violent crimes by establishing a Tactical Team Base in Ilu-Abo, following rising security concerns along the Ilu-Abo, Ayede, and Ogbese axis. The move was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday signed by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Abayomi Jimoh. The Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, who visited the community on March 10, assured residents that the Command is committed to safeguarding lives and property. “The Command is fully aware of your grievances, and we are taking proactive steps to address the prevailing security challenges in the area,”…

The Federal Government has launched a public consultation to gather opinions on potential measures to protect children online, including age restrictions for social media platforms. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday via his official X account, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, highlighted the opportunities and risks of the internet for children. “While the internet offers significant opportunities for learning, creativity, and communication, it also exposes children to risks such as cyberbullying, harmful content, online exploitation, misuse of personal data, and emerging challenges linked to artificial intelligence tools,” Dr Tijani wrote. “As Nigeria evaluates potential policy…

A close-up portrait of Tems wearing a monochromatic polka dot dress with a high, ruched neckline. She is wearing small silver hoop earrings and her hair is styled in a structured updo. Photo Credit: Tems/Instagram Polka dots were in full display at the O2 Arena in London on 7th March 2026, and Tems was the reason. The Nigerian singer stepped out for Dave‘s concert wearing a form-fitting white midi dress covered in black polka dots, with a straight strapless neckline sitting clean across the chest. She paired the look with a chunky silver chain-link necklace sitting close to the collarbone,…

Resident doctors at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the hospital’s management fails to provide a lasting solution to the lingering power crisis at the institution. They said the electricity problem had reached a tipping point, affecting the quality of care for patients and preventing doctors in training from getting the best out of their residency programme. The doctors warned that if nothing changed within three weeks, they would commence an indefinite industrial action to press home their demands. The resident doctors had earlier embarked on a one-week warning strike…

Onigbinde, who turned 88 on March 5, died on Monday, with his family announcing his passing in a WhatsApp message signed by Bolade Adesuyi. The family described him as “a respected football figure and community leader” and prayed that “your soul will rest perfectly in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.” In a statement on Tuesday via X, the Super Eagles paid tribute to the late coach. “We commiserate with the family of our former coach, Festus Adegboyega Onigbinde, following his passing. A respected leader and a true servant of Nigerian football. Rest in peace, Coach,” the team said.…