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Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has revealed that playing for Nigeria helped him cope with the high demands of playing for Rangers, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Balogun was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mother, but he never represented his country of birth at international level. He made his debut for the Super Eagles in June 2014 and eventually formed a solid partnership with former captain William Troost-Ekong at center-back. That partnership was later nicknamed the “Oyibo wall”. Harry Kane, Leon Balogun, and Alex Iwobi during theFriendly match between England and Nigeria Copyright: ImagoxAndyxRowland ​The current Aris Limassol…

Chelsea saved Enzo Maresca from more awkward questions as they fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday. Maresca’s side were in danger of a damaging defeat after Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade struck twice in the first half at St James’ Park. But Chelsea hit back after the interval thanks to Reece James’s superb free-kick and Joao Pedro’s eye-catching solo effort. Chelsea remain fourth in the Premier League after a disappointing run of just one win in their last five top-flight matches. But the Blues’ gritty fightback was essential for Maresca after a turbulent…

Abiodun Nejo The Ekiti State Government has dismissed a medical doctor at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, over a surgery involving a patient, Joshua Afolayan. The state also suspended the surgical team present during the operation for one month. Afolayan, who said he visited the hospital following an accident, alleged that his two kidneys were removed during the surgery without his consent. He claimed that a test result before the procedure had shown that one of his kidneys was functional while the other was not, only to discover that the functional one was allegedly removed during the…

HELLO Energy Ltd. has reaffirmed its commitment to the Anambra community by turning the Fegge Roundabout in Onitsha into a vibrant focal point for the festive season. Adorned with sparkling Christmas lights, the roundabout now glows with colour and warmth, enhancing the city’s holiday ambience. The Fegge Roundabout was constructed in 2023 by Hello Energy under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and in support of Governor Charles Soludo’s vision for the state. Speaking, its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Okide Ezigbo, a lawyer, said the “initiative is aimed at bringing joy, hope and excitement of the holiday season to children…

Tom Lee’s investment firm Fundstrat advised private clients in its latest 2026 crypto strategy briefing to prepare for a major Bitcoin correction to $60,000 by the first half of 2026. Macro analysts note that Bitcoin price prediction cycle indicators align with this bias, projecting bear-market bottoms around $56,000-$60,000.Fundstrat Projects BTC, ETH, and SOL CorrectionIn an exclusive report shared by Dong Kuai, Fundstrat head of digital asset strategy Sean Farrell outlined his base case for a 2026 correction, anticipating Bitcoin declining to $60,000-$65,000, Ethereum sliding toward $1,800-$2,000, and Solana revisiting 2023 lows around $50-$75. According to @_FORAB, Tom Lee's fund, Fundstrat,…

Photo Credit: Fela Anikulapo Kuti/Instagram Decades after his passing, Fela Anikulapo–Kuti is set to be honoured on one of music’s biggest stages. The legendary Afrobeat pioneer will receive a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, recognising the lasting impact of his work on global music. The honour will be presented at the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards ceremony on January 31, 2026, during Grammy Week, a day before the main awards show. Fela will be celebrated alongside an impressive group of music greats including Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher and Paul Simon. While Fela never won…

Comoros head coach Stefano Cusin is in high spirits ahead of Les Coelacantes’ AFCON 2025 opener against the Atlas Lions of Morocco tomorrow, Soccernet.ng reports. Morocco are favourites to win the tournament, given they’re the hosts, but the Canadian manager his confident his team can cause chaos against the Atlas Lions. It’ll be Comoros’ second appearance at the AFCON tournament, and they’ll be looking to go one better than the round of sixteen stage feat they achieved in 2021. Stefano Cusin is on the touchline for Comoros. [Photo Credit/ CAFOnline].Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Stefano…

A 32 years old Nigerian national, Olusegun Adejorin, has been convicted of defrauding two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million and faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said. According to a DOJ press release cited by PUNCH Online on Saturday, Adejorin, who was extradited from Ghana, was found guilty of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorised access to a protected computer after a six-day trial in Maryland federal court. The DOJ said Adejorin targeted a charity in Maryland and another in New York between June and August 2020. He allegedly…

Former Super Eagles and Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh has weighed in on Maduka Okoye’s omission from Nigeria’s 28-man AFCON 2025 squad, Soccernet.ng reports. Coach Eric Chelle initially released a 54-man preliminary list two weeks ago, just before captain William Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from the Nigerian National team. Stanley Nwabali’s wrist and ankle injuries meant the Udinese goalkeeper finally had his chance to reclaim the number one spot for Nigeria heading into the AFCON tournament, considering he was already included in the preliminary squad. However, the final list saw many big-name omissions, although several reports claimed the Germany-born Nigerian opted…

The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has warned terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements that they will face stiff resistance in 2026, declaring that no part of its area of responsibility will be allowed to serve as a safe haven. The Commander, Guards Brigade, Brigadier-General Adebisi Onasanya, issued the warning on Saturday during the annual ascent of Aso Rock in Abuja, an exercise marking the conclusion of the brigade’s training activities for the year. Onasanya said 2025 had been particularly demanding for the formation, noting that in addition to its traditional role of protecting the President, the brigade recorded…