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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has denied allegations of nepotism, racketeering, and procedural breaches in the selection process for ad hoc staff for the 2025 Hajj operations. Reacting to a recent report that questioned the integrity of the process, the commission described the claims as misleading and an attempt to undermine its credibility. NAHCON, in a statement on Saturday signed by Shafii Sani Mohammed, clarified that the selection of the National Medical Team (NMT) was coordinated by a Steering Committee headed by the Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services (PRSILS), Professor Abubakar Yagawal. He said…

Galatasaray are reportedly devising a bold financial strategy involving Victor Osimhen’s potential move from Napoli, with plans to earn a record-breaking €40 million profit on the Nigerian striker, Soccernet.ng reports. The Turkish giants are understood to be plotting a €60 million deal to sign Osimhen this summer, in what would be one of the most ambitious transfers in Super Lig history. But the real intrigue lies in their long-term plan — selling the prolific forward to the Saudi Pro League within two years for a fee in the region of €100 million, according to Tgrt Haber. Nigeria and Galatasaray star…

  Cross River State has recorded 90 per cent success in the just concluded 2025 World Immunisation Week held across 1,037 primary healthcare facilities across the state. The week, commemorated globally from April 24 to 30 each year, aims to raise awareness and promote the use of vaccines to protect individuals of all ages against preventable diseases. With the theme, “Immunisation for All is Humanly Possible,” World Immunisation Week 2025 aims to ensure even more children, adolescents, adults, and their communities are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The immunisation took place in some healthcare facilities across the three senatorial districts, where…

Johnny Drille and Fireboy DML just dropped the music video for “Angelina”, and it’s giving everything the song promised — smooth, sweet, and full of quiet charm. The visuals feel like a slow Sunday afternoon, soft lighting, cosy vibes, and that dreamy feeling of being totally into someone. Johnny brings his mellow, soulful energy, while Fireboy DML floats through the scenes with that laid-back cool we’ve come to love. There’s no drama here. Just two guys singing about a girl who’s got their full attention. A few easy dance steps, some playful moments, and scenes that feel like pages from…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen could miss Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig cracker against Trabzonspor if he gets carded against Sivasspor next week, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been an important player for Galatasaray this season, contributing 31 goals and eight assists in 36 appearances for The Lions. And currently, he is leading their charge for the Super Lig title. Osimhen is expected to lead the line for Galatasaray again when they play Sivasspor in their 32nd fixture of the season. Victor Osimhen (Photo credit: Galatasaray X) The Super Eagles star scored a goal when both teams met in the reverse fixture and…

Jigawa state government has completed arrangements towards conducting screening and verifications of all its retirees to maintain an updated payroll system, the state Head of service, Alh. Muhammad K Dagaceri, has hinted. He stated this during a stakeholders meeting at the Pension House comprising the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Jigawa State Chapter. According to him, the essence of the verification exercise was not to witch-hunt any pensioner, but rather to maintain an updated payroll system. He said the exercise would also rectify minor irregularities that have developed over the past three years, only to enhance the accuracy…

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on the Atlas Lions of Morocco in their second Group B fixture at the U-20 AFCON tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s side claimed a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their opening group game in Cairo, courtesy of a first half strike from midfielder Auwal Ibrahim. Ahead of their clash at the June Air Defence Stadium this evening, Soccernet.ng highlights what the seven time African Champions must do differently against Morocco. Kparobo Arierhi of Nigeria during the WAFU B-U20 Championship Final match between Ghana and Nigeria at Stade de Kà guà on…

Gift Habib with Agency  Authorities in northwest Spain have rescued three siblings who were allegedly kept in strict isolation by their parents for over three years, continuing extreme lockdown conditions long after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided, New Post reported on Friday. The children, 8-year-old twins and a 10-year-old, were removed from their home in the Fitora-Toleo area of Oviedo earlier this week. According to investigators, the children had been confined indoors since 2021 and were only allowed to leave while wearing face masks. Upon being rescued, they reportedly appeared stunned by their surroundings and were seen reacting in amazement to…

Photo credit: Ayomaff/Instagram Feeling like you need a break from the constant hustle of life? Ayo Maff’s new single “Lazy Baby” is the perfect anthem for those moments when you just want to switch off. In “Lazy Baby,” Ayo Maff captures the feeling of mental exhaustion and the overwhelming pressure that comes with the daily grind. The lyrics express a longing to take a step back and do absolutely nothing, despite the hard work put in day after day (“365 days I’ve been hustling”). It’s a moment of realising that sometimes, you just need to hit pause. The song also…

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday approved the appointment of several distinguished individuals into key commissions and agencies across the state. The appointments followed the successful screening conducted by the 12-man Ad hoc Committee on Screening of Nominees, chaired by Hon. Mojeed F.A. (Ibeju-Lekki I). The approved appointments, according to a statement on the official X account of the Lagos State House of Assembly are Prince Adewale Taorid Ojora – Member, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission: Engr. Abimbola Odubiyi – Chairman (Non-Executive), Mr. Tunde Gbajumo – Non-Executive Member, Animashaun Fouad Olayinka…