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Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has condemned the killing of eight travelers in Mangun District of Mangu Local Government Area. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, June 20, 2025, after a group traveling from Zaria in Kaduna State to Quan’pan Local Government Area reportedly lost their way and encountered unrest in the area. This was revealed in a statement by Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State According to initial reports, the group ran into a volatile atmosphere in Mangun, a community dealing with recent waves of…

Super Eagles and Al-Kholood defender, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed his plans to win the 2025 AFCON tournament and play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old defender was a rock at the back under Jose Peseiro at the 2023 edition of the AFCON tournament, winning the competition’s MVP as the Super Eagles just fell short in the final against the hosts, Ivory Coast. Ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco, the one-time Greek Champion is keen on winning a major trophy with Nigeria before he announces his departure from the National team. Wiliam Troost-Ekong…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Specialists in the digestive system and its disorders have dismissed the widely held belief that skipping meals causes ulcers, describing it as a common misconception that continues to mislead many patients across the country. They clarified that not eating for long periods might worsen ulcer symptoms, but it was not a primary cause of the condition. Peptic ulcer disease remains a major health concern in Nigeria, with its complications ranking among the top causes of acute abdomen cases in hospitals, according to earlier studies. According to Cleveland Clinic, peptic ulcer disease causes open sores in your stomach lining…

Nigerian international striker Umar Sadiq is set for another move this summer, with Deportivo Alavés and newly-promoted Elche CF reportedly interested in securing his services, Soccernet.ng has learned. The 28-year-old forward spent last season on loan at Valencia, where he scored five goals in 25 La Liga appearances, helping the club maintain its top-flight status. However, with no purchase option included in the loan deal, the Super Eagles attacker returned to his parent club, Real Sociedad. Sadiq Umar of Real Sociedad looks on during the LaLiga [Photo Credit/Imago]Unfortunately, the Super Eagle is not in the plans of Sociedad’s technical team…

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 22 individuals suspected to be involved in the June 20 attack on travellers in Mangun village, Mangu Local Government Area. According to the state police spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, the victims were journeying from Zaria, Kaduna State, to attend a wedding in Qua’an Pan when their vehicle was intercepted by a mob. The bus was reportedly set ablaze around 9:47 p.m., resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Preliminary investigations, according to the statement issued Saturday, suggest the bus was attacked after the passengers lost their way. The police said seven persons…

Michael Olise has surged to the summit of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 top scorers’ chart, edging past a host of global superstars including Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María, Thomas Müller, and Harry Kane, Soccernet.ng reports. Olise, born to a Nigerian father, netted his third goal of the tournament to overtake fellow Bayern Munich teammate Jamal Musiala and Benfica winger Di María in the race for the Top Goalscorer Award, presented by Bank of America. Musiala, also of Nigerian descent, shares second spot with Di María on three goals after his impressive hattrick in Bayern’s 10-0 demolition of Auckland…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured Nigerians that the perpetrators of the killings and attacks in Benue and Plateau, as well as other parts of the country, particularly in the north central region, will be hunted down. While disclosing that the military has received clear directives from President Bola Tinubu to act decisively, Oluyede emphasised that the military is fully committed to putting a total stop to the spate of attacks. According to Oluyede, while declaring open a media chat organised by the Military-Civil Affairs of the Nigerian Army in Akure, Ondo State capital,…

Collins Agwam A survivor-led Nigerian Non-Governmental Organisation, the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation, has decried the increasing cases of Gender-Based Violence across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State. The DNF, in partnership with Ford Foundation, on Friday in Lafia, the state capital, organised an Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue on Preventing Gender-Based Violence, and also held a town hall meeting with community members and leaders in the state. Speaking during the event, which had in attendance representatives of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Humanitarian Services, State Ministry of Justice, religious organisations, traditional institutions, among others, the Executive Director of…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to light up Lagos once again as the Troost-Ekong Foundation hosts its second charity match this Sunday, June 22nd, at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Soccernet.ng reports. Themed #PlayForPurpose, the event will unite a glittering cast of celebrities, sports icons, and entertainers to raise funds and awareness for underprivileged children — using football as a force for good. Headlining the stellar lineup are heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, legendary Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins, Nigeria’s all-time top scorer at the Africa Cup of Nations Odion Ighalo, and goalkeeping icon Vincent Enyeama. Vincent…

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the Nigerian government is collaborating with the government of the Republic of Armenia to facilitate the safe evacuation of its citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran through Yerevan. In a statement issued Saturday by the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, it was read that preparation has reached an advanced stage. Following the escalation of hostility between Israel and Iran, the Nigerian government said two days back that it was planning an emergency evacuation of its citizens in both countries. The effort was however reiterated Saturday by the Charge…