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Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has turned down an approach from Turkish rivals Fenerbahce, making it clear that a switch to the Süper Lig side is not part of his plans, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian international, currently on loan from Napoli, is expected to be at the centre of one of the summer’s biggest transfer stories. Osimhen has enjoyed a sensational spell in Istanbul, scoring 29 goals and providing six assists across 33 appearances for Galatasaray in all competitions, helping them chase a potential domestic double. Nigeria Super Eagles and Napoli-owned star Victor Osimhen. Photo by IMAGO While Galatasaray are reportedly…

Members of the Nigeria Police and Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun, took over the CBEX office at Oke-Ado in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday. This action followed the invasion of the online financial platform by some customers on Monday evening, allegedly over the loss of investments running into millions of naira. Our correspondent’s investigations revealed that the platform crash was announced on Monday, hence the reason some angry investors invaded the company and carted away some valuables. It was further learnt that scores of Ibadan residents have invested millions of naira in the online platform. Our correspondent, who…

Janet Ogundepo Nearly a year after losing her two children, Patience (not her real name) is still too traumatised to speak about her ordeal—but her neighbours remember. One of her children fell seriously ill one rainy morning. With no medical facility nearby and the child’s condition worsening, she and her husband braved the downpour to reach a hospital just a few kilometres away. But the Avah River stood in their way. Though ordinarily a 20-minute walk to the Goodwill Medical Centre (GMC) at Umuchigbo, the journey was made longer—and more treacherous—by the river, which divides several communities in the Enugu…

Credit: Davido/Instagram Just 72 hours to go until you’ll be vibing to ‘5IVE,’ the highly anticipated fifth studio album from Afrobeats superstar Davido. Setting the tone for the big release, Davido unveiled the official tracklist on Instagram today, and it’s packed with 17 tracks featuring genre-spanning, cross-continental collaborations. Expect guest appearances from powerh Monét Chris Brown Becky G ODUMODUBLVCK Chike, Omah Lay, Vouse names including Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Victoria Monét, Chris Brown, Latin pop sensation Becky G, and fellow Nigerian stars Chike, ODUMODUBLVCK, Omah Lay, and Victony. Davido has already teased a few tracks ahead of the drop — ‘Be There…

Card games like Tongits Go have always played a significant role in Filipino culture. Whether it’s a family reunion, a fiesta, or a casual gathering at the corner store, games like Tongits have long brought people together. Today, this iconic game is undergoing a remarkable evolution. With the rise of mobile apps like Tongits Go and Tongits Plus, the traditional Filipino card game is experiencing a digital revival, capturing the hearts of a new generation of players.Tongits Free MTT GameZoneFrom Physical Card Tables to Digital ScreensTongits is a fast-paced game played by three participants. Its rules resemble those of rummy,…

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The suspects are: Osita Emmanuel (25 years), Saint Johnson, (20 years), Peter Lucky (26 years), Samuel Asuquo, (28 years), Raphael James, (29 years), Chimobi Moses, (29 years), Edara Ubong, (21 years) and Nchekwube Paul, (23 years). Others are Happiness Anietie Michael (23 years), Christopher Edet (32years), Amadi Justice (27 years), Patrick Ahiakwo, (30 years), Sunday Umoh (24 years), Michael Ekerette Sunday, (25 years), Kennedy Etim Okokon, (29 years), Igwe Greg, (30 years), and Goodnews Ita,…

Super Eagles and AC Milan winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has admitted he’s content with sacrificing his playing time to put his team first , Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old has started just nine league games for the Rossoneri this season, scoring three goals from a total of 23 outings, which isn’t convincing. While many younger footballers approaching their prime will want to play in as many games as possible, Chukwueze’s dilemma is quite different. Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan seen during the match between AC Milan and ACF Fiorentina at San Siro Stadium. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get Our Sports News First – Join…

From Terhemba Daka, AbujaThe Federal Government has restated its resolve to place the nation among the top 80 countries on the Global Human Capital Index (HCI) by 2030.This, according to Vice President, Kashim Shettima, can be achieved by enhancing the nation’s workforce capabilities and improving socioeconomic outcomes.   Shettima spoke yesterday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, where he launched the state’s National Human Capital Development (HCD) Accelerator Project and the ARISE Human Capital Development Strategy.   Following the launch ceremony, the Vice President inspected ongoing work at several ARISE HCD projects, including model primary schools and the ARISE Park, an innovative environmental reclamation project.   Shettima…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday, inaugurated a 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee to oversee the administration of Rivers State following the declaration of a State of Emergency in the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the National Assembly complex, Abbas clarified that the National Assembly’s intervention was not a political vendetta but a constitutional necessity aimed at safeguarding peace, order, and good governance in the state. The committee is chaired by the House Leader, , Prof Julius Ihonvbere, with Ali Isah (PDP, Gombe) as the Deputy Chairman. Others are…

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a wheelbarrow pusher, Alfa Ali, in the Lafia Local Government Area of the state for allegedly stabbing his colleague, Hayyatu Ibrahim, to death as a result of unsettled business negotiations. Ali, a 20-year-old man who works at the Angwan Maina Park in the LGA, was said to have had a heated argument with his colleague two days before his untimely death over who would carry some goods brought to Lafia from Jos, the Plateau State capital. The Deputy Public Relations Officer of the command, ASC Muhammed…