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Record FA Cup winners, Arsenal, are set to open transfer talks with Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old, on loan from Napoli, has scored 22 goals and provided five assists in 28 games across all competitions for Galatasaray this season. As per Caught Offside, Arsenal are planning to meet with Osimhen‘s agents ahead of a potential summer transfer window move for the player. Victor Osimhen waves to the fans after the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor at Rams Park Stadium on February 9, 2025. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get Our Sports…

To commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, the Jigawa State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, unveiled a training programme for 600 women selected from the 27 Local Government of the state. The training programme is part of UNICEF’s global Generation Unlimited movement, which aims to connect young people with skills, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurship pathways. The programme focuses on upcycling waste straps into marketable products, mitigating climate change, and promoting economic empowerment. Speaking while unveiling the training held on Saturday at Banquet Hall, Government House, Dutse, Wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Amina Namadi said “this collaborative initiative between UNICEF and…

The outgoing Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Darlington Obaseki, has cautioned against unprepared candidates seeking to succeed him after his tenure expires in August 2025. The CMD also challenged dons and other medical experts hoping to succeed him to at least have made modest contributions to the hospital’s growth and development to serve as a prerequisite for the plum job. Obaseki made the remarks during a courtesy visit to him by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Edo State Council led by Comrade Festus Alenkhe. He noted that…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated his “longtime ally and friend,” former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on his 68th birthday. Tinubu conveyed his felicitations through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu hails longtime associate, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, 68.‘ Osinbajo was vice president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. Tinubu noted that Osinbajo, a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, worked harmoniously with former President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver good governance and critical infrastructural projects for the country. The President remarked, “Professor Yemi Osinbajo will always remain…

Nice coach Franck Haise has revealed that Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi is close to reaching full fitness but may have to wait a while before returning to action, Soccernet.ng reports. Moffi has been out of action since July 2024 due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury. He had to undergo surgery and has been recuperating since then. However, in February, Soccernet.ng reported that the 25-year-old striker was close to returning to training. Moffi has since returned to training, and he has even started working with his teammates. Terem Moffi OGC Nice (Photo credit: Imago) That has prompted talks that…

Hajia Nike AbdulRahman, National Convener of Women Advocacy for Good Governance and a Cultural and Heritage Value Advocate, has condemned the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio. AbdulRahman, in a statement made available to NAN on Saturday in Akure, said that the action undermined the principles of justice and fair hearing. According to her, the action will set a dangerous precedent for the treatment of women who bravely came…

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nigerian women for their resilience, hard work, and achievements in celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day. In a post on his X handle on Saturday, he said, “Happy International Women’s Day To our mothers, daughters, sisters—your strength fuels Nigeria’s future. Together, we rise!.” This year has its theme tagged “Accelerate action.” as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate women’s strength, resilience, and achievements of all women and girls across Nigeria and the world. PUNCH Online reports that the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, honoured women globally for their resilience, hard work,…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the Step Up for Women in Journalism Initiative has called for safer spaces and protection for women in journalism. While reiterating the group’s commitment to promoting excellence among female journalists in the Niger Delta region, SWIJ also advised women to invest in themselves to be positioned to contribute significantly to the development of society and the world at large. This call was made in a statement signed by the Executive Director of SWIJ, Ann Godwin to mark this year’s International Women’s Day, themed ‘Accelerate Action.’ PUNCH Healthwise reports that International Women’s…

Seyi Vibez is kicking off the year with a brand-new EP, “Children of Africa“. It’s his first project of 2025, and as always, he’s coming in strong. The four-track EP packs in everything fans love about his sound, from street-hop to emotion and that spiritual touch he’s known for. This time, he’s got a surprise in the mix. One of the tracks, “Macho”, features American rapper NLE Choppa. The rest, “Mario Kart“, “Shaolin“, and “Happy Song“, stay true to Seyi’s signature style. Speaking of switching things up, Seyi Vibez has also been rocking a bold new look. Platinum blonde hair,…

Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami has admitted to a change of heart regarding Eric Chelle’s appointment as Super Eagles head coach, revealing the Franco-Malian’s detailed plan to transform the team, Soccernet.ng reports. Odegbami, a key figure in Nigeria’s 1980 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, was initially among those critical of the Nigeria Football Federation’s decision to hire Eric Chelle. The 46-year-old became the first non-Nigerian African coach to take charge of the three-time AFCON winners when he was appointed in January, a decision that caught many by surprise. Chelle, a former Mali international, had an unremarkable playing career and had…