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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Benue State, Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has condemned the latest attack on Abaashwa community in Mbaasar, Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of the state, where suspected armed herdsmen killed four people. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, James Ian, the PDP governorship candidate described the attack as “barbaric, heartbreaking and yet another painful reminder of the worsening security situation in Benue State.” While extending his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the attack and praying for the speedy recovery of those…

Samuel Chukwueze’s representatives are actively working to secure him a return to Spanish football before the summer transfer window closes, Soccernet.ng understands. The 27-year-old has returned to Milan after spending last season on loan at Premier League club Fulham. Although the Super Eagles star showed flashes of his quality in England, Fulham decided not to activate the option to sign him permanently, sending him back to the San Siro ahead of the new campaign.Rather than pushing for another move to England, Chukwueze’s camp has shifted its attention to Spain, where he enjoyed the best football of his career with Villarreal.…

In the latest Bitcoin news, Strategy (MSTR) sold 1,638 BTC for approximately $105 million last week, disclosed via an SEC filing dated August 3, 2026, marking the firm’s third discrete Bitcoin disposal of 2026 and its sixth consecutive week without a purchase.The proceeds, combined with $290.6 million raised through common stock issuance, funded $81.2 million in STRC preferred stock repurchases and added $250 million to Strategy’s USD reserve, pushing that figure to $4 billion. Strategy increased its USD Reserve by $250M and repurchased $81M of $STRC. This increased USD Duration by 57 days to 2.3 years and tightened STRC’s BTC…

By Chika Otuchikere The Niger State government has said there is a high prevalence of the Hepatitis B virus, as 7.5 per cent of 20,000 people tested positive for the disease. The state government made the disclosure on Tuesday during the 2026 World Hepatitis Day, during which it called for aggressive awareness, saying the current figures of positive cases show the burden is high. However, it explained that it is already collaborating with the federal government and other development partners to provide free HIV and viral hepatitis testing services for pregnant women, advancing the triple elimination of HIV, Syphilis, and…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has blamed the proliferation of club houses around Kwara State University, Malete, for the rising cases of drug abuse among students and youths in the community. The Kwara State Commander of the NDLEA, Fatima Popoola, stated this on Tuesday during a sensitisation programme on the effects of drug abuse organised by the agency in collaboration with the university. Popoola said the agency had repeatedly made arrests linked to the abuse of nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, in Malete, describing the trend as alarming and deeply troubling. “We have been making repeated arrests…

Serie A giants Juventus have hit a major stumbling block in their pursuit of Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen is facing another summer of uncertainty over his future at the Turkish champions as interest in his services continues to grow from several top clubs across Europe. The 27-year-old initially joined Galatasaray on loan in 2024 before the move was made permanent for a Turkish record €75 million last summer. He has since repaid the club’s faith, scoring 59 goals in 74 appearances across all competitions. While Barcelona are no longer pursuing a deal, Tottenham Hotspur have already entered the…

The Oredo Federal House of Representatives candidate in Edo State, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, on Tuesday, in Benin, said Governor Monday Okpebholo’s recent working visits to the United Kingdom will strengthen diaspora remittances and attract greater support for community development across Edo State. Iyamu, a former commissioner in the state, in an interview with journalists, said the engagement with Edo indigenes and business leaders in the United Kingdom had reinforced confidence among members of the diaspora, adding that stronger ties with Edo people abroad would translate into increased financial inflows, investments and support for development projects in the state. He said,…

Super Eagles forward Abraham Marcus produced a standout performance to inspire Estrela da Amadora to a thrilling 4-2 victory over Al Nassr to win the Troféu Cidade da Amadora in Portugal, Soccernet.ng reports. With Cristiano Ronaldo still on an extended break after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Al Nassr were missing their biggest star, but Marcus ensured the spotlight belonged to him. The 26-year-old was involved in the game’s first two goals, setting up one and scoring another before leaving the pitch in the 64th minute after a brilliant display.Marcus made his first big contribution in the 25th minute. Max…

Google Gemini AI predicts a structural rally for Bitcoin, and this price prediction frames the setup as a perfect storm rather than a single catalyst. Trading at $63,500, Bitcoin is positioned for a move toward $95,000 to $115,000 by year end 2026.The bull case stacks five forces together. The delayed supply squeeze from the 2024 halving is still working through the market. Sustained spot ETF institutional inflows keep arriving. Source: Gemini AI Bitcoin Price PredictionCorporate and sovereign treasury adoption keeps expanding. Global M2 liquidity is resurging as central banks ease policy. Post election regulatory clarity adds a final layer.Gemini frames…

By Iyanuoluwa Abiola Forty-two years after graduating from the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, members of the university’s 1984 medical class reunited to celebrate decades of service to humanity. It was a nostalgic homecoming and reunion as classmates—many now accomplished medical specialists, professors, and healthcare leaders—shared memories of student life and reflected on friendships that have endured for more than four decades. But beyond the nostalgia, the reunion became an opportunity to examine the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system and call for reforms to strengthen the sector. The reunion, themed ‘The Medical Profession: Lifelong Service through Learning and…