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Nigeria international Bright Osayi-Samuel has dismissed reports claiming he rejected contract extension offers from Fenerbahçe, insisting his full focus remains on helping the club win the Turkish Super Lig title, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old defender is entering the final months of his contract with the Istanbul giants and is widely expected to become a free agent in the summer. With the club keen to tie him down to a new deal, ongoing talks have so far failed to produce a breakthrough, sparking speculation that Osayi-Samuel is stalling in order to secure a move to the Premier League. Fenerbahce v Lugano…

Agency Women in Jigawa have appealed for increased availability of commodities by the government, to enable women access quality and free family planning services. Some of the women, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria to commemorate the 2025 Safe Motherhood Day, explained their predicament in accessing free family planning services in the state. Zaliha Usman, 25, said she became aware of the family planning services during her previous antenatal and got her husband’s consent to obtain the services. “Since we made the decision about five months ago, my husband and I have been checking many facilities in Dutse…

Two months after dropping ‘Somebody like You,’ Lojay is back with a fresh new single titled ‘Mwah,’ this time teaming up with R&B singer Odeal.The track is a sultry, playful ode to a woman who’s bold, confident, and impossible to ignore. From the very first line, Lojay and Odeal let us into a world of deep attraction — one where scent, presence, and energy stir something undeniable. “Swing my way with your cinnamon fragrance” and “I don fall in love with your body” aren’t just lyrics; they’re vivid moments that paint a picture of someone unforgettable. But there’s more to her…

The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the low number of applications from Southeast states for its 2025 recruitment drive. Brigadier-General Chima Ekeator, leading the recruitment enlightenment team on Sunday, revealed in Enugu that Kaduna State has seen over 3,000 applications, while Enugu has only around a hundred, a trend observed across the region. He urged Southeast youths to apply in greater numbers to fill their allocated quotas. Ekeator said, “Our people are losing what rightly belongs to them. Each year, whenever a slot is being allocated to our people, we keep noticing that the number of applicants from our…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are converging in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, between Sunday and Monday, to deliberate on critical issues threatening the stability and future of the party.   Top on the agenda is the political crisis in Rivers State, especially the legal battle at the Supreme Court challenging the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who is also the Vice Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum.  The meeting, confirmed by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, is also expected to address a wide…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]Youths in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Council of Kwara State, at the weekend staged a protest over what they described as “outrageous billing” by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), following a sudden shift in the community’s electricity billing classification from Band C to Bands B and A. The protest, which was led by two masquerades, saw residents wielding placards and barricading major streets in the town, including Olomu and Latinwo Market areas, the Olomu palace, and the IBEDC office at the Omu-Aran City Complex. The protesters alleged that the reclassification to Band A was the reason behind the steep…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, directed the state’s Commissioner of Police (CP) to stop the imposition of illegal taxes on market operators and alleged forgery of council documents by the reinstated chairmen of local councils on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said that the development was capable of jeopardising the sustenance of law and order at the grassroots level. This directive was contained in a statement by Adeleke’s Spokesperson, Rasheed Olawale. According to the statement, the governor instructed the police commissioner to invite the affected council chairmen for questioning for allegedly falsifying council documents, collecting…

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru says Lazio are determined to bounce back from their midweek European disappointment when they face fierce city rivals Roma in Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Derby della Capitale, Soccernet.ng reports. Lazio slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night and need a response in a match that could prove crucial in the race for Europe. Speaking in Lazio’s official matchday programme via LazioNews24, Nigerian midfielder Dele-Bashiru admitted the team are eager to redeem themselves both from the loss in Europe and January’s derby defeat to Roma. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru of SS Lazio during the Serie A…

The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed sorrow over the death of Charles Bassey, a member of Nigeria’s 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team. Bassey passed away on Saturday at the age of 71 after a long illness in his hometown, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. His death came just hours after news broke that the captain of that victorious Green Eagles squad, Christian Chukwu, fondly called ‘Chairman’, also died in Enugu. “This has been a day of double tragedy, and the NFF and the entire Nigerian football fraternity…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]While the party primaries for the November 8 Anambra governorship seat have been concluded, several candidates across the opposition parties are displeased with the outcome, leading to shenanigans, cross-carpeting and other intrigues, LAWRENCE NJOKU reports. A headway into the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State may have been made with the conclusion of the governorship primaries by political parties participating in the process. This also aligns with section 28 (1) of the Electoral Act, which specified that the primary must be completed on or before April 10, 2025. However, the outcome of the exercise has become a…