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Former Super Eagles forward Peter Odemwingie has opened up on the infamous transfer deadline day saga involving West Bromwich Albion and Queens Park Rangers during his Premier League career, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward was at the centre of a controversial failed transfer in January 2013 when he attempted to leave West Brom for QPR. Odemwingie had joined the Baggies in 2010 from Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow in his first move to the Premier League. He quickly established himself at the club, with his impressive performances attracting interest from several top clubs in Europe. However, his relationship with West Brom deteriorated in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has disclosed how public funds were moved from a local government account to a private company before being transferred into cryptocurrency wallets. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed on Monday while addressing media executives and journalists in Abuja, stressing that the commission could not ignore the suspicious movement of public funds. Olukoyede, however, did not disclose the local government, company or state involved in the transaction. He said the commission’s Fraud Risk Assessment and Control Department had detected the suspicious transactions and intervened by freezing the funds for 72 hours to establish their destination…

By Tosin Oyediran The United Kingdom government has announced that offenders convicted of manslaughter, death by dangerous driving and historic child sex offences will be excluded from upcoming changes to prison sentences, keeping them behind bars for longer. The Prime Minister’s Office announced the decision in a statement on Monday, saying the move would also apply to offenders convicted of killing emergency workers in the line of duty and causing or allowing the death of a child. The announcement on the Home Office website builds on earlier measures excluding prisoners convicted of rape, serious child sexual offences and grooming from…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September, and a striker will be unavailable for selection by coach Éric Chelle, Soccernet.ng reports. ​This comes as striker Sadiq Umar has suffered an injury at Valencia. The 29-year-old marksman started for his club against newly promoted Deportivo La Coruña on Saturday, scoring his side’s only goal in a 3–1 defeat. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored for Deportivo, who were unfortunate to concede two own goals on the night. Umar Sadiq of Valencia CF. Photo by: Imago ​He played the full 90 minutes. However,…

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Monday to give manager Mikel Arteta a winning celebration in his 250th Premier League game in charge. The victory gave Arsenal two wins from two league matches at the start of the 2026/27 campaign, while Villa remain without a point after two defeats. Villa, who suffered a 4-0 defeat to Brighton in their opening league fixture, started brightly despite losing several key players in recent weeks. The hosts almost took the lead after 12 minutes when Emiliano Buendia’s long-range effort struck the crossbar. Arsenal…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  August 31, 2026 A hawkish speech knocked the wind out of the rally, and one model treats that as the opportunity. The latest Gemini AI price prediction predicts Bitcoin trading between $95,000 and $125,000 by the end of 2026, with a base-case price target of $110,000.The near-term pressure came from Jackson Hole. Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh…

​Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah has completed a transfer to Libyan club Al Shomooa, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Talks had been ongoing since last week, when his agent, Mike Makaab, confirmed that negotiations with a Libyan club were underway. This update came amid reports linking the defender to reigning CAF Champions League holders Mamelodi Sundowns. ​With the move now finalized, Ndah will look to settle in over the coming days. Here are three key details to know about his transfer. BREAKING: Olisa Ndah is set to join Al Shommoa SC on a two-year deal, with the announcement now imminent. : Al Shommoa…

BBNaija Season 11 housemates Aikou and Flora, who were previously guaranteed places in the finale but barred from winning the grand prize as Gambits, have been reinstated as full housemates and are now eligible to compete for the ₦160m prize. The development was announced on Monday, following Sunday’s “Operation Release the Gambit” twist, which gave viewers the power to decide whether one or both housemates would be released from the special status. “Flora and Aikou are officially out of Gambit mode. Biggie has reinstated them as full #BBNaija housemates, making them eligible to compete for the prize money,” the organisers…

By Tosin Oyediran A Clinical Oncologist, Dr Omolola Salako, has raised concern over the increasing number of young Nigerians developing cancer, saying oncologists are seeing “unpredictable” cancers among people aged between 18 and 39. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Sunday, Salako said the development was particularly challenging because many of those affected were below the age at which routine cancer screening is usually recommended. “And for young cancers, that’s another thing we’re seeing in oncology, there are young people between the ages of 18 and 39 that are developing cancers and these cancers are unpredictable, too young…

The Transfer Deadline Day is almost here, and in these final hours of the summer transfer window, many players could still move and that includes Super Eagles stars, Soccernet.ng reports. While some Nigerian internationals have already settled their futures, others remain at the centre of transfer discussions for very different reasons. The Premier League window closes at 11pm on Tuesday, September 1, meaning there is still time for late negotiations, while some European markets remain open beyond that date. The summer transfer window shuts tomorrow! Some BIG names have been on the move the last few days… pic.twitter.com/GNnaZ179wF — Premier…