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Ukrainian teenage sensation Oleksandr Dragan has heaped praise on Africa’s reigning Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman, describing the Nigerian forward as a role model and mentor at Atalanta, Soccernet.ng reports. Dragan and Lookman both joined the Italian club in the summer of 2022, but their arrivals followed different trajectories. While Lookman went straight into Gian Piero Gasperini’s first team, the Ukrainian was integrated into Atalanta’s youth setup. Nigeria Super Eagles and Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. Photo by IMAGO READ MORE  Despite their contrasting paths, both players have enjoyed steady progress in Bergamo. Dragan’s impressive rise has seen him climb…

An Islamic group under the aegis of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, the Oyo State chapter has set plans to unveil a Sharia court in the state and its environs. The group, in a flier that went viral on Tuesday, invited guests from across the country to the court’s inauguration ceremony, which will be held on January 11, 2025, at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre, Oba Adeyemi High School Road, Mobolaje Area, Oyo. The flier also listed Bashorun of Oyo land, High Chief Yusuf Akinade Olayinka 1 as Royal father of the day; Mufairu of Oyo land, Alhaji…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested at least 35 traffic robbery suspects in a series of operations conducted within a week, spanning areas from Ajah to Elemoro. Confirming the arrests on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that the suspects were apprehended during different tactical operations in the Ajah area. Among those arrested on February 24 are Alao Oluwafemi, Adeshina Akinrinde, Udoh John, Afolabi Kola, Daniel Augustine, Olalekan Qudus, Shittu Lanre, and Azeez Olalekan. Others picked up within the same week include Olayemi Moses, Oriyomi Ojo, Ismail Mubarak, Alabi Ibrahim, Bashir Umar, Nasiru Muhammed, Ashiru Sanni, Babalola…

The Netherlands says it will return 119 Benin bronzes looted during the 1897 British raid on Benin City to Nigeria. The Dutch embassy in Nigeria said the artefacts should have never ended up in the Netherlands. The number of artefacts is believed to be the single largest to be returned to Nigeria. “This restitution contributes to redressing a historical injustice that is still being felt today,” Eppo Bruin, Dutch minister of education, culture, and science, said in a statement issued by the Dutch embassy in Abuja on Wednesday. “Cultural heritage is essential for telling and living the history of a…

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has been denied her moment in the spotlight at the Olympic Games. Despite qualifying for the 100m dash, Ofili’s name was mysteriously left off the entry list by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC). Favour Ofili took to Instagram to express her heartbreak and outrage, revealing that this is not the first time she’s been victimized by administrative incompetence. At the last Olympic Games, she was among 14 Nigerian athletes who qualified but were unable to compete due to lack of funds for testing. She wrote, “It is with great…

In Summary By 2030, AI is expected to contribute over $1.2 trillion to Africa’s GDP. Countries like South Africa and Nigeria are leading the charge with AI-powered fintech, healthcare diagnostics, and smart agriculture.Rwanda and Ghana are leveraging AI for governance and digital transformation, while Morocco and Tunisia are scaling AI research and policy development. With increasing funding from global tech giants and government-backed AI initiatives, Africa is not just adopting AI—it is building its own AI-driven future.Deep Dive!!!Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future for Africa—it is happening now. African nations are integrating AI into their economies at an unprecedented rate…

Immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, believes the Niger Delta region deserves a lot of accolades for keeping the country together as a unit despite its constant neglect by each ruling government. Speaking during his condolence visit to the late Chief Edwin Clark’s residence in Abuja, El-Rufai maintained that Nigeria would have long been divided had the Niger Delta joined the Igbos during the Biafra war. He added that Nigeria would have become history today if not for the selfless and patriotic roles played by the likes of the late Edwin Clark, the late General Samuel…

Grace Edema The Global African Women in Medicine Summit has called for more opportunities to provide mentorship, networking, and inspiration for women in the medical field. The founder of the group, Dr Olajumoke Ladapo-Osinuga, said such opportunities would help female doctors overcome barriers to personal growth. Ladapo-Osinuga made the call in a statement on Monday, ahead of the group’s forthcoming summit slated for March 8 in Lagos. She said, “We can achieve a supportive community through year-round activities, specifically designed to empower the next generation of global African female doctors. “Many doctors, though international in their locations of practice, are…

Blaqbonez is kicking off the year with a bang. The hip-hop sensation just dropped a sizzling new single, “W For Wetego” featuring Phyno and Young Jonn. Released under Chocolate City, the track brings together three heavyweights over a beat produced by Black Culture, Arienati, and DJ 808. “W For Wetego” is all about the hustle, chasing the bag in BTC, Euros, Dollars, or any currency that stacks up. Young Jonn opens the track with his signature smooth delivery. Blaqbonez, the mastermind behind the song, keeps the energy high with his bars. Phyno wraps it up with a mix of Igbo…

Super Eagles and Rangers forward, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, has lauded his club’s Interim manager ahead of their game against Motherwell, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old drew praise from the debuting manager ahead of Rangers 4-2 comeback against Kilmarnock and the Belgium-born Nigerian repaid Barry Ferguson’s trust by scoring a brace. Away from Kilmarnock and unto Motherwell, Dessers was full of praise for the former Rangers midfielder. UK: Rangers v Union Saint-Gilloise, UEFA Europa League at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland on 30 January 2025: Pictured: Cyriel Dessers. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! “I’ve seen…