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Juventus are plotting ambitious summer moves for Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, as the race for the duo intensifies across Europe, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen appears set for a high-profile exit from Napoli at the end of the season following an excellent spell in Turkey with Galatasaray. After a Scudetto-winning year in 2022/23, Napoli failed to hit the same heights last season, with Osimhen joining Galatasaray on loan this term following the arrival of Romelu Lukaku in Naples. Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen during SSC Napoli s 2024-25 preseason training camp. Photo by IMAGO Osimhen rediscovered his best form in…

NAN Political parties have urged the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to reduce nomination fees for candidates contesting the July 12 Local Government election. The parties made the appeal during a stakeholders meeting between LASIEC and political parties on Tuesday in Lagos. The All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition party leaders disagreed over LASIEC’s administrative fees for the upcoming Local Government election. Party leaders held differing views on whether to increase, reduce, or entirely remove the nomination fees from the yet-to-be-released election guidelines. READ ALSO:Lagos unveils commercial High Court They shared their positions at the Stakeholders Meeting organized by…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday raised the alarm that his alleged criticism of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum was spun by agents of fake news. While stating that he has no personal grudge against Zulum, Idris expressed shock that what initially started as a slight case of misunderstanding soon degenerated into a conflict, with people taking sides on both divides. The minister made the clarification at the second edition of The Spokespersons Summit organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation in Abuja…

Oyo State Governor and a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Seyi Makinde, has said that he can aspire to become the president of Nigeria. Makinde said this during an interview session on the Channels Television programme Politics Today on Tuesday. The governor, however, mentioned that his party, the PDP, needs to be fixed first before the talk of contesting for the highest office of the land comes forth. Makinde said, “I don’t have any doubt that I have the capacity to occupy the highest office in this land and I have what it takes but what I want to do…

Fulham head coach, Marco Silva, has joined Jamie Carragher in heaping praise on Super Eagles versatile defender, Calvin Chinedu Bassey, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old has been rock solid for the Cottagers this season, starting 29 of their 32 Premier League games, showcasing his durability. Bassey was brilliant in Fulham’s 3-2 win over Liverpool last week, and his performance at the Craven Cottage drew praise from two ex-players. Calvin Bassey during the match between Fulham and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage, London, England on 22 February 2025. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! YOU…

Janet Ogundepo The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, unveiled the Avon Medical Facility, equipped with state-of-the-art health equipment. The 50-bed ultra-modern facility, located in Surulere, Lagos, was built by Dr Awele Elumelu, wife of the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, to boost access to healthcare in Nigeria and reduce medical tourism by providing advanced medical care locally. Speaking at the unveiling, Sanwo-Olu said his administration believed that involving the private sector in the healthcare industry was crucial to ensuring access to high-quality medical care…

Ready for some feel-good music video content? Ayra Starr has just dropped the visuals for her track  ‘All the Love‘  and it’s one to groove to. The song is a tender ode to unconditional love. The kind you offer freely to someone who deserves it, even when the world falls short. With lyrics and soulful melodies, Ayra pledges to be that person who shows up with care, loyalty and one hundred percent real love. She acknowledges life’s chaos and the struggle to feel seen, but reminds us that authentic connection still exists. In a world of fakes and filters, ‘All…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has warned that weak governance structures, poor accountability, and financial crimes are fuelling the operations of violent non-state actors in Nigeria. Delivering a lecture on Tuesday to participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 18 at the National Institute for Security Studies, Abuja, Olukoyede, who was represented by the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, warned that insurgents, bandits, kidnappers, separatist agitators, and cybercriminals are feeding off systemic corruption and regulatory weaknesses to sustain their operations. This was contained in a statement by the EFCC’s Head of…

From Njadvara Musa, MaiduguriGovernor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has ordered the immediate arrest of Bukar Modu, who allegedly brutalised a minor, Bashir Gaji, in a disturbing viral video recorded in the Umarari community of Maiduguri metropolis. The governor issued the directive in Maiduguri when he received the young victim at the Government House. The video, which sparked widespread outrage across social media platforms, showed a grave violation of children’s rights, prompting swift calls for justice. Condemning the act, Zulum stressed that the state government would not tolerate any form of abuse or exploitation of minors. “I directed a swift…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has stated that his goal with Udinese is to finish the Serie A season in tenth position, Soccernet.ng reports. Okoye has had a decent campaign with Udinese in the Serie A. The Super Eagles star has featured in 19 games, keeping three clean sheets. He has saved 66.3% of the shots he has faced this season. The Bianconeri have had a decent campaign for their level, as they sit 11th, 16 points off the last European football spot which is currently occupied by Lazio with six games left. Right above them is Torino, who also…