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Bayern Munich star, Jamal Musiala, once eligible to represent Nigeria, starred with a stunning second-half hat-trick in the Bavarians’ record-breaking 10-0 thrashing of Auckland City in the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old, who came off the bench, made a positive impression with three goals—including a long-range strike, a composed penalty, and a clinical finish after capitalising on a goalkeeping error—as Bayern registered the biggest win in the history of the tournament. As reported by Trivela, Musiala’s dominant display helped Bayern start their Group C campaign in style, with fixtures against Boca Juniors and Benfica still…

The Nigeria Police Force has recovered a Toyota Prado belonging to the Federal Government, along with other vehicles that were stolen in Nigeria and trafficked to Ghana and Niger Republic. Police spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said on Sunday that the recoveries were made through joint efforts between the Nigeria Police and INTERPOL offices in Ghana and Niger. Adejobi claims that one of the recovered cars, a 2020 Toyota Prado, is owned by a federal government organisation, was stolen during a recent robbery in Abuja, and was discovered in Accra, Ghana. According to Adejobi, three suspects were detained in Ghana and…

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon may decide to stay at FC Nantes for further seasons, amid rumours of a summer exit, Soccernet.ng reports.  Per reports from We Sport from North Star Network, the Nigerian international is weighing stability over a big move away from France. Moses has been particularly linked with a move to Everton, and Ligue 1 rivals Marseille and Rennes. Despite this, the Super Eagles forward could now make a surprising U-turn and remain at Ligue 1 side FC Nantes. Alex Iwobi, Simon Moses of Nigeria and Alfredo Kilembe Ribeiro and Manuel Luis Da Silva Cafumana of Angola…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State following fresh attacks in the town of Yelwata that killed at least 45 people. Tinubu’s directive comes after an early morning attack on Saturday, which government officials said was carried out by armed bandits. “Not fewer than 45 people have been confirmed killed by armed bandits in an early Saturday morning attack on Yelwata,” a town in Benue State, said spokesman Tersoo Kula. Some local residents told AFP the death toll could be closer to 100, with…

The member representing Takum, Ussa, and Donga Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mark Bako Useni, has announced the sponsorship of no fewer than 10 bills and the execution of over 88 constituency projects since his election to the National Assembly two years ago. Useni made the disclosure during a media parley held in Taraba State, where he provided updates on his legislative contributions and development initiatives across the three local government areas he represents. Among the key bills he personally sponsored, as reeled out by him, are Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023; Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari (Establishment)…

Lara Adejoro The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting elderly citizens from various forms of abuse, including health-related, physical, emotional, financial, and psychological mistreatment within the territory. This assurance was given by the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, in commemoration of the 2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, themed “Beyond age.” This is according to the statement released on Sunday by Dr. Fasawe’s Special Adviser to the Media, Mrs Bola Ajao. Fasawe explained that WEAAD, marked globally on June 15, seeks to raise awareness about the often-silent abuse…

Senator Olamilekan Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has credited the economic reform measures implemented by President Bola Tinubu with averting a potential collapse of Nigeria’s economy. Speaking on Sunday during the 12th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Yewa at Rev. Fry Memorial Anglican Church in Ishaga Orile, Ogun State, Adeola, otherwise known as Yayi, stated that the country faced a severe threat of economic breakdown two years ago but has been put back on a path to recovery due to what he described as “bold and innovative” policy decisions. “As it is, the Renewed Hope Agenda…

Danish club side Aarhus Fremad has won the country’s second division title and will play in the first division next season. It needed a final day 1-1 draw against Amager Fremad for the title to be confirmed. It was in 2023 when Nigerian tech billionaire Shola Akinlade took over 55 percent majority ownership of the Aarhus Fremad, and paid his first visit to the club on Easter Monday. It was a move that had its resonance in the Nigerian football industry, as it showed the breadth of opportunities available for doing sports business across borders. Nigerian tech entrepreneur Shola Akinlade…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, on Sunday urged President Bola Tinubu to checkmate those allegedly planning to cause trouble over the fresh ruling by the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, on the local government election conducted on October 22, in the state. It is recalled that the court had, on Friday, dismissed the motion marked CC/AK/226M/2022 filed by the APC to relist an abandoned suit filed by the party for want of prosecution over the control of local councils in Osun State. Oyintiloye, who hitherto represented Obokun State Constituency in the state House…

Police officers on Sunday dispersed a protest in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, using tear gas to break up a demonstration against a series of deadly attacks that have claimed over 100 lives in recent days. The protest, held at the Wurukum roundabout, was organised in response to coordinated assaults in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area on Friday night. The attacks, which left more than 100 people dead, occurred less than 48 hours after 25 others were killed in Mtswenem and Akondotyough Bawa communities in Makurdi LGA. Protesters, mostly young people dressed in black and carrying…