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Middlesbrough head coach, Michael Carrick, was delighted with Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Promise Iheanacho, after the Nigerian scored his debut goal against Oxford United this evening, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old hit some sort of brick wall as regards scoring goals since he left England to join Spanish La Liga side, Sevilla. A loan move to Middlesbrough in the winter transfer window didn’t seem to help his cause, but after eight games, Iheanacho finally found the back of the net. The former Leicester City forward tapped home from a Sam-Iling Junior cross to score his first league goal in two years,…

The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Abdulganiyu Jaji, has placed fire service personnel on red alert to ensure swift response to emergencies during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Jaji also urged Nigerians to adopt fire safety measures, particularly while cooking, to prevent avoidable incidents during the festive period. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the fire service boss advised against leaving cooking unattended and emphasized the need to store gas cylinders outside kitchens and keep matches away from children. “These safety measures are crucial in preventing fire outbreaks, especially during a period when many people travel, increasing the…

Idowu Abdullahi A consultant paediatrician, Dr Ayodele Renner, has raised concerns that theover 26,000 children kept in prisons across the country may suffer from anxiety disorders besides being at risk of sexual abuse. Renner said keeping children in adult prisons would expose theem to several harms  including physical, psychological, and sexual abuses. The child health expert disclosed this while reacting to a report that over 26, 000 children were in custodial centres across Nigeria over the last five years. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed it on Wednesday at a high-level inter-agency stakeholder meeting in Abuja, lamenting that the…

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has defended the National Assembly’s ratification of the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He declared that most of the criticism trailing the action of the National Assembly was politically motivated. The Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District posited that his colleagues ratified the proclamation despite public outcries against it in national interest, not on the basis of partisanship or pandering to the whims and caprices of the presidency. The National Assembly had a couple of weeks ago given the state of emergency declared by President Tinubu…

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Saturday, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Edo State Government and the Federal Government following the brutal mob attack that led to the killing of innocent Northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State. The victims were reportedly returning home to celebrate the end of Ramadan and Eid Kabir with their families when they were attacked. NEF spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, in a statement, condemned the killings as “barbaric, extrajudicial, and cowardly,” calling for urgent action to address the situation. He said, “The North has tolerated numerous such animalistic and cannibalistic acts of recklessness…

Victor Osimhen is no longer the most valuable footballer on the African continent after his market value took another hit, allowing Egypt’s Omar Marmoush to claim the top spot, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen, who had held the title of Africa’s most valuable player since 2023 when he reached his highest value of €120 million, has now been overtaken by the Manchester City winger, as per Transfermarkt.  The Nigerian forward’s stock has been declining since his move to Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. Nigeria Super Eagles and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen. Photo by IMAGO Initially valued at €100 million last summer, his…

The Afghanistan’s Taliban government announced the release of nearly 2,500 prisoners ahead of celebrations marking the end of Ramadan, AFP reported. The exact number of prisoners held by various security bodies in Afghanistan is unclear, but a spokesman for the Office of Prison Administration told AFP on Saturday that between 11,000 and 12,000 convicted prisoners were in the authority’s custody. The move is a customary practice ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, which are expected to begin on Sunday. The supreme court said on X that “2,463 prisoners who were eligible for amnesty were released, while 3,152 others received sentence reductions” as…

14 mins ago Akin Alabi, the member representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has congratulated the Oyo State Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Olayide Moshood Abas, on his appointment as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. Alabi described this appointment as a recognition of Abas’ dedication, leadership, and… 10 hours ago The political turmoil in Rivers State has intensified following explosive allegations by the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, against suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while his wife, Florence Nwaeke, has raised concerns over his safety after his sudden…

Nigerian striker Akor Adams has stated that the major difference between La Liga and the Ligue 1 is the pace and physicality, Soccernet.ng reports. Adams has been on the move for the past two years. He joined Montpellier from Lillestrom in 2023 for €4.5 million. And after 13 goals and three assists in 49 appearances, he completed a surprise transfer to Spanish La Liga club Sevilla in January. Unfortunately for him, he has struggled to make an impact yet due to injury issues. Adams has played just two games for Los Nervionenses due to injury. However, he seems to have…

The Kano State Police Command has dismissed as false the social media reports claiming an attack on an 18-seater passenger bus in Kano. This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Saturday.Kiyawa said this report was entirely false and misleading. “The police command reaffirms its commitment to maintaining law and order, ensuring the safety and security of all residents, and promoting harmony among diverse communities. “An investigation is currently underway to uncover the source of this fake news, and those responsible will face consequences for their actions. “The command urges the…