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Two ex-Chelsea players, Franck Alain Leboeuf and William Gallas, have clamoured for Enzo Maresca’s side to sign Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Blues recently completed the acquisition of 22-year-old English striker, Liam Delap, from Ipswich Town for £30m. The Manchester City Academy Graduate penned a six-year deal with the two-time UEFA Champions League winners. While the need to get a prolific goalscorer was imminent, considering the season they just had, two former Chelsea players are still not satisfied with Delap’s deal, as they want the security of goals that comes with Victor Osimhen. Victor Osimhen…

Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yola, Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza, has issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to halt the federal government’s push for fresh foreign loans. He warned that continued borrowing would mortgage Nigeria’s future and deepen its economic crisis.Tinubu recently wrote to the National Assembly seeking an additional external loan of over $21.5 billion. Tinubu is also seeking the red chambers’ green light to issue Federal Government bonds worth N757.9 billion to settle outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). But Bishop Mamza, speaking to journalists in Yola…

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has vowed to respond to critics of his administration with exceptional performance, promising widespread development across the nooks and crannies of the state. Speaking at a civic reception held in his honour by the people of Southern Taraba in Wukari local government council, Kefas said his government was focused on delivering impactful projects that would transform lives and disprove naysayers. “I will disgrace those who doubt this administration with performance,” Kefas declared, highlighting key plans including the extension of rural electrification to all 168 council wards and the construction of critical road infrastructure to…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced his intention to lead the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign during the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the declaration during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, where he responded to accusations of undermining the PDP while serving in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu, an opposition party member. “I am still in PDP. I worked hard for the party,” Wike asserted. “I have not seen anybody who has the guts to tell me, ‘Wike, you are not a member of the party.’ Who is that? What is his…

Galatasaray’s hopes of signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal have dramatically increased, with Turkish football insider Zeki Uzundurukan revealing that the Istanbul giants now have a 70% chance of landing the prolific forward, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been in blistering form during his loan spell at Galatasaray from Napoli, helping the club secure their 25th Turkish Super League title and finishing the season as the league’s top scorer. Despite reported interest from several European heavyweights including Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Juventus, Galatasaray appear to be in pole position. Speaking to Turkish outlet Fotomaç via GsGazete, Uzundurukan…

Former Secretary General of the Anglican Communion Worldwide, Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has urged Kaduna Governor, Uba Sani, and his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, to bury their hatchets and work together for the development and growth of the state. Idowu-Fearon, the former Anglican Archbishop of Kaduna Diocese and Chairman of the Kaduna State Peace Commission, called on Governor Sani and El-Rufai to mend fences, saying they should be seen working together rather than fighting. In a Zoom meeting with some selected journalists in Kaduna, the cleric reacted to the recent media war between the two political figures in the state. Idowu-Fearon,…

Solomon Odeniyi The Federal Government has said it was working to reduce the country’s heavy dependence on imported healthcare products. It added that the current administration is also working to curb the number of Nigerians seeking medical treatment abroad and to create jobs in the health sector. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Unlocking Healthcare Value-Chain Initiative, Dr. Abdu Mukhtar, disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja. PUNCH Online reports that the initiative, established by the President, is designed to drive medical industrialisation and unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s healthcare value chain. Represented by Dr Nasir Ahmed at the launch…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said he will consult God before deciding whether to seek a second term in the 2027 governorship election. Otti made this known while responding to a public endorsement of his leadership by the Oha Isiala Ngwa people during a ceremony held at Sam Ihesiulor Stadium, Okpuala Ngwa, in Isiala Ngwa North and South local government areas of the state. Otti described the endorsement as a validation of his administration’s achievements so far but added that any decision about the 2027 governorship election would be made only after consulting with God. “Just like 2023 was…

2024/25 English Premier League champions Liverpool have set their sights on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng understands. The 26-year-old forward continues to attract interest from top European clubs as he prepares for a permanent exit from Napoli. According to Caught Offside, citing Sky Sports, Arne Slot’s Liverpool are considering a move for the Nigerian star to strengthen their attacking options. Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC [Photo credit/IMAGO]Darwin Núñez endured a disappointing campaign for the Reds, netting just seven goals in 47 appearances across all competitions last season.…

The Police Command in Anambra has nabbed three suspected armed robbers and recovered two vehicles allegedly stolen by them. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Monday in Awka. Ikenga stated that the operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, arrested the suspects at Agukwu-Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state on May 30. He said that the suspects were arrested based on information obtained from an armed robbery suspect in police custody. The police spokesperson listed the suspects to include Monday Onoja, Sanusi…