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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has named Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi as one of the top performers for English Premier League club Fulham this season, Soccernet.ng reports. Fulham have outperformed themselves this season. They currently sit 9th in the Premier League after winning 13 of their 32 games. The Cottagers have picked wins from opponents like Tottenham, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Arsenal. And if they win their remaining games this season, they almost sure of playing European football next season. Former Arsenal star Iwobi has been a standout performer for the Cottagers this season. In fact, on a personal note,…

Idowu Abdullahi The rising cases of drug abuse among Nigerian youths are being fuelled by a culture of denial among parents and guardians, psychiatrists have said. The experts stated that the safe haven often provided by parents and guardians to children and young adults indulging in drugs and opioids is contributing to the growing menace. A report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Nigeria indicated that 14.4 per cent (14.3 million) of people aged between 15 and 64 years abuse drugs. In Nigeria, one in seven persons within the age range had used a drug (other…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]By Ngozi Egenuka The trial of the former Manager of P-Square group, Jude Okoye, on the alleged money laundering to the tune of N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59, yesterday, witnessed the testimony of his younger brother, Peter Okoye, before a Federal High Court in Lagos. He is standing trial alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, on a seven-count charge.    Jude is being tried before the court presided by Justice Alexander Owoeye’s Court, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He is being tried on the petition written to the commission by his brother, Peter.   Led in evidence by Aso Larry, the…

The Edo State Government and the state Peoples Democratic Party on Monday traded words over Governor Monday Okpebholo’s re-election campaign for President Bola Tinubu. The Presidency, on Saturday, called for a halt to any of such campaigns and disclaimed any campaign material. Reacting through a press statement on Monday, the state PDP Publicity Secretary, Chris Nehikhare, said the Federal Government’s disclaimer was a major blow to Okpebholo’s attempts to curry Tinubu’s favour through unlawful political grandstanding. The statement read, “The Presidency has publicly disclaimed the premature and illegal 2027 campaign billboards flooding parts of Nigeria, including those promoted by Senator…

By Silver NwokoroThe Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone Limited (OGFTZ) has debunked claims of a forceful takeover of 158 hectares of land belonging to 13 indigent families in Igbesa. Speaking during a press conference in Ogun State, Alhaji Kabiru Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to Hadjia Hafsat Tafawa-Balewa Oduwole, Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, clarified that the Chinese partners in the Free Trade Zone have nothing to do with land purchases or acquisitions, and therefore cannot be accused of forcefully taking over any land. He further explained that the land in question was part of the 8,000 hectares acquired…

Super Eagles and Genk striker, Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare, has revealed his dream move would be to join 15-time UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old striker is enjoying the most prolific moment of his budding career, scoring 20 goals and providing five assists in 38 games across all competitions. He’s been linked with several clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, with clubs from Turkey and England monitoring the performances of the two-cap Super Eagles star. Tolu Arokodare forward during the Jupiler Pro League match between KRC Genk and RSC Anderlecht [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get Our Sports…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]From Michael Egbejule, Benin City  The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, said it remains committed to defending the constitutional order and protecting the integrity of the country’s democracy against desperate and unlawful manipulation by the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement, which was made available to newsmen by the Publicity Secretary, Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, in Benin.   Nehikhare publicly disclaimed the premature and illegal 2027 campaign billboards flooding parts of Nigeria, including those promoted by Governor Monday Okpebholo and the APC-led government in Edo State.  Nehikhare said: “This marks a major blow…

Galatasaray Vice-President Ibrahim Hatipoglu has revealed that they want Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to remain at the club beyond this season, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen caused a slight controversy last Friday when he scored for Galatasaray in their 2-0 win over Samsunspor. After the game, the Super Eagles striker commended his teammates and spoke about his love for Galatasaray. “There are always rumours about me, of course. But I prefer to live in the moment. I am enjoying myself right now. I am enjoying both the club and my life here. The fans have also been incredibly supportive since the…

Agency Women in Jigawa State have called on the government to improve access to family planning commodities to ensure women can receive quality and free reproductive health services. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in commemoration of the 2025 Safe Motherhood Day, some women shared their frustrations over the unavailability of free family planning services in the state. Zaliha Usman, 25, said she learnt about family planning during her antenatal visits and, with her husband’s consent, decided to access the services. “Since we made the decision about five months ago, my husband and I have visited many facilities in…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Alumni Association (MAPALUM), Lagos chapter, has promised to work together with the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland and Europe chapter of the institution, which was inaugurated at the weekend in London. Chairman, MAPOLY Lagos Alumni chapter, Gafar Odubote, in his message after the inauguration of the body, described the occasion as a milestone win for the global alumni network. The newly inaugurated executives include Kunle Orekoya as Chairman, Gbenga Yeku (Secretary), Deji Abioye (Treasurer), Margaret James (Welfare & Ireland Coordinator) and Razak Ashiru as a member of the executives. Odubote said that the occasion signified…