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Former Stoke City and Super Eagles midfielder, Oluwaseyi George Olofinjana, has backed Middlesbrough forward, Kelechi Promise Iheanacho, to hit top form following his poor Sevilla spell, Socccernet.ng reports. The former Manchester City man joined Sevilla on a free deal from Leicester City last summer, but Iheanacho’s first six months in Spain didn’t go as planned, as he was without a league goal. As a result, the 28-year-old joined Middlesbrough on a six-month loan in a bid to put his career back on track. However, Sevilla’s Sporting Director, Victor Orta, has come out to admit he made a mistake by signing…

The Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, Adetayo Akerele, has pledged his support for the revitalisation of the Safety Arena Medical Clinic. Akerele made the promise when the clinic’s management team, led by Dr. Funmilayo Shokunbi, paid him a courtesy visit. A statement by the Director, Public Affairs, of the task force, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, disclosed that the team from the clinic made the visit ahead of the forthcoming health week in the state. The task force chairman, in his remarks, assured of his commitment to the clinic’s cause. “We will do everything within our capacity to support the clinic’s…

Italian football legend Roberto Donadoni has thrown his weight behind Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman ahead of Sunday’s Serie A clash between AC Milan and Atalanta, saying the Nigerian has shown more consistency and decisiveness than Portugal’s Rafael Leão, Soccernet.ng reports. The two attackers are set to go head-to-head at the iconic San Siro as Atalanta look to consolidate their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League, while Milan continue their push for a European spot. Leão, now in his sixth season with AC Milan, is the most valuable Portuguese footballer in the world with a worth of €75 million, as…

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have swiftly intervened in an incident involving the suspected poisoning of livestock in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, where 32 cows belonging to a local herder were reported dead under mysterious circumstances. Intelligence sources reported that the incident occurred in an open field along the Zawura-Jebbu Miango axis, between Dutsen Kura and Jebbu Miango, a region historically prone to ethno-farmer-herder tension. According to military sources, the affected herder, Mr. Samaila Nuhu, reported that his animals began showing strange symptoms after grazing in the area, prompting suspicions of deliberate poisoning. Troops under…

Nigerian firms must integrate robust risk management into their core strategies to attract sustainable investment, corporate executives urged at a Lagos seminar, warning that weak risk culture and erratic policies threaten economic resilience. The hybrid session, hosted by Kreston Pedabo under the theme “Spreading Business Resilience: Integrating Enterprise Risk Management for Sustainable Growth,” convened stakeholders, academics, and executives. Speakers noted that only 20 per cent of Nigeria’s listed firms fully embed ERM, leaving most exposed to shocks from misaligned strategies and regulatory volatility. Head of Audit, Risk and Internal Control at Lafarge Africa Plc, Olanike Olakanle, described the current situation…

The UEFA Europa League and Europa Conference League quarterfinal second legs delivered drama across Europe on Thursday night – but it proved a bitter evening for several Nigerian footballers, Soccernet.ng reports. At the San Mamés, Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers started for Rangers but were unable to help the Scottish side avoid elimination from the Europa League. Rangers fell 2-0 to Athletic Bilbao, who progress 2-0 on aggregate following a goalless draw in Glasgow last week. Nigeria Super Eagles and Rangers defender Leon Balogun. Photo Credit X Oihan Sancet opened the scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time…

Southampton interim coach Simon Rusk has revealed that Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is a doubt for their game against West Ham this weekend due to a niggling ankle injury, Soccernet.ng reports.  Onuachu has had a topsy-turvy season at Southampton. At the beginning of the campaign, he struggled to get minutes, but things started to look up at the start of the year. However, his presence in the team has not changed much, as the club still got relegated after their loss to Tottenham two weeks ago. Onuachu started that game from the bench and got just 17 minutes of…

The Nigerian Governors Forum has paid condolences to Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, saying the attacks and killings in the state are unfortunate and unwarranted. The forum led by Kwara State governor Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman consoled their counterpart, saying they share in the pain. Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, while delivering the governors’ condolence message, said they are all saddened by the development. Responding, Governor Mutfwang appreciated them for their show of concern, saying the state is mourning due to the devastation of the incidents. However, Mutfwang said the attacks will not stop his administration from ensuring the restoration…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced the disbursement of N1.578 trillion among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue allocation for March 2025. The announcement was made following FAAC’s April 2025 meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the National Finance Ministry headquarters in Abuja. The N1.578 trillion was shared from gross total revenue of N2.411 trillion comprising gross statutory revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and Exchange Difference, the finance ministry disclosed. According to the ministry, the federal government received N528.696 billion, the…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has urged his compatriot Samuel Chukwueze to stay and fight for his place at AC Milan, Soccernet.ng reports. The Pacy Nigerian winger has been linked with a move away from the club following his lack of playing time at the San Siro Stadium. Chukwueze joined Milan from La Liga side Villarreal in 2023 with high expectations, but the Nigerian international has struggled for consistency at the club. Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan [Photo credit/Imago]The 25-year-old has made just a handful of…