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Sean Kanu, the son of Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo, has signed his first professional contract with Polish third-tier side Górnik Polkowice, Soccernet.ng reports. This marks the beginning of a professional journey for the 19-year-old who is expected to shine more than his father did at his prime. Having honed his skills in various academies, including Watford FC’s youth system in England, the young forward is now set to make his mark in Poland’s competitive football scene. Kanu Nwankwo in action for Arsenal With a strong footballing pedigree, Sean aims to carve out his own path while following in the…

The pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Mr Bola Babarinde, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, for his humanitarian and youths empowerment initiatives in the country. Babarinde, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, noted that Seyi Tinubu’s efforts at putting smiles on the faces of the youth deserved recognition. The APC chieftain noted that he had been monitoring Seyi Tinubu’s exploits in the last two years in areas of youths empowerment and humanitarian intervention to victims of natural disasters across the country. According to him, it is apt, wise and imperative to…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, to Thursday, May 15, 2025. The party’s national secretary, Udeh Okoye, disclosed on Sunday that the postponement was due to emerging issues, including the need to conclude pending zonal, state, local government, and ward congresses. Okoye also noted that the National Working Committee (NWC) consulted with party leaders, stakeholders, and relevant organs, including the Board of Trustees, Governors’ Forum, and the PDP National Assembly Caucus, before making the decision. The statement read, “Distinguished members of the National Executive Committee…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has disclosed that the state withdrew from the World Bank loan arrangement because it was “not a good deal” for its people. Soludo made this revelation on Sunday when the leadership of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s political groups, along with some Nollywood practitioners, toured the ongoing construction of the Government House project in Awka North Local Government Area. Addressing the groups, the governor noted that Anambra is the only state in Nigeria to have opted out of the World Bank loan arrangement, adding that the decision was taken to avoid falling into debt.…

Idowu Abdullahi Senior public health and nutrition experts have cautioned those engaging in dusk-to-dawn fasting not to consume certain foods after breaking their fast to avoid jeopardising their health. They advised those fasting to prioritise the intake of essential nutrients for their bodily functions. The experts warned against overeating and taking acidic foods or drinks on empty stomachs at the point of breaking fast. The experts also urged those who are living with certain health conditions, including diabetes and hypertension to consult their doctors before engaging in fasting. Aside from those who are hypertensive and diabetic, the experts also advised…

Exhausted by the state of the economy and politics? Weary from waiting on God for a miracle or an answered prayer? Just tired of everything and on the verge of giving up? Victoria Orenze has a message for you: Don’t give up. In her latest music video for ‘Far Beyond,’ featuring renowned gospel minister and pastor Nathaniel Bassey, Victoria Orenze delivers a powerful song of hope, strength, and thanksgiving. ‘Far Beyond’ is a reminder that God’s blessings often exceed our expectations, even when we least expect them. The video paints a striking picture of reality. Victoria Orenze and Nathaniel Bassey…

English Premier League side,  Chelsea FC, have set their sights on Nigerian forward Victor Boniface as their priority summer signing, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Stamford Bridge outfit are shifting focus away from Napoli-owned Victor Osimhen to bolsters their squad with his countryman’s signature, despite heavy competition from Arsenal, Newcastle, and Manchester United. The Blues, in desperate need of a reliable goal scorer, were previously linked with Osimhen, but concerns over his salary demands reportedly led them to consider a more financially viable yet equally prolific alternative in Boniface. READ MORE: Although several reports have linked them back to the former LOSC…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has cautioned critics against making uninformed comments on the affairs of the Upper Legislative Chamber, urging the public to understand parliamentary rules before engaging in debates. The Senate President issued the warning when he received a delegation from the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum in Abuja. His remarks followed the recent suspension of Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for violating Senate rules, a decision that Akpabio emphasised was unanimously supported by lawmakers. Expressing concern over the growing trend of uninformed commentaries on television and social media, Akpabio said, “People who have no understanding…

Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of RCCG, has shared a personal testimony of his near-death experience seven years ago At the March edition of the Holy Ghost congress, the 83-year-old cleric said while attending an evangelism programme in Ilesha, he developed severe body aches due to the poor road conditions, which left him bedridden during the Christmas celebration. Adeboye recounted how his health deteriorated, forcing him to charter a helicopter to return to the campground. He emphasized that traveling by road would have been fatal, given his physical condition at the time. “By the third day of this Go and…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said it will be left in the hands of the residents of the state to choose who will be governor after him. Makinde stated this in his bi-monthly newsletter, noting that while his administration has redefined governance and showed the people of Oyo State what is possible with strategic thinking and targeted implementations, some people have begun to ask what next and whether the next governor would not remove some of the efforts. The governor declared that residents of the state would decide their destiny by choosing his successor even though he…