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Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers made a timely statement in his bid to remain in the Super Eagles picture after scoring twice to fire Panathinaikos into the UEFA Conference League league phase, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old came off the bench on the hour mark and delivered when his team needed him most, scoring in the 72nd minute before converting a dramatic 125th-minute penalty to secure a 2-1 victory over Hradec Kralove. Dessers’ second goal came with the tie heading towards a penalty shootout, as the 31-year-old kept his composure from the spot to complete his brace and send Panathinaikos through…

The Anambra State Police Command has intercepted two vehicles carrying illegal firearms, leading to the arrest of nine suspects comprising seven males and two females. It was gathered that the vehicles were intercepted during a stop-and-search operation at a checkpoint in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state, in the early hours of Friday. According to a press statement released on Friday, the spokesperson for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the vehicles were intercepted by the Joint Operation Base, Aguata, led by the Chief Superintendent of Police, Austin Elaigwu, in collaboration with other security agencies. The…

By Collins Agwam Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has described as unacceptable the allegations by a lawmaker that orthopedic mattresses and fans he donated to a hospital in his constituency were diverted for private use shortly after the donation The Honourable member representing Umaisha/Ugya constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Abdullahi Sa’ad, in a now viral video, had demanded an explanation over the whereabouts of the items he donated to the Umaisha General Hospital in the Toto Local Government Area of the state. To this end, Governor Sule directed a detailed investigation into the matter to ascertain…

Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has left English League One club Barnsley by mutual agreement despite still having a year left on his contract, Soccernet.ng reports. Once tipped to become one of the Super Eagles’ biggest football stars, Nwakali has endured a difficult career, with a couple of moves failing to work out as expected. He has now left Barnsley, leaving him without a club. The 28-year-old began his career at Arsenal but never made a senior appearance for the club. He went on loan to several clubs during his time with the Gunners before eventually leaving in 2019. Nwakali then moved to…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing environmental pollution by promoting waste recovery and conversion of abattoir waste into useful products across the state. This was contained in a statement on Friday signed by the spokesperson for the Lagos State Ministry of Environment, Kunle Adeshina. Adeshina noted that the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Gaji Tajudeen, disclosed this at a one-day workshop for abattoir operators held at ABIS Farmers Market, Ajah, Lagos. The workshop, themed, “Red to Green: From Waste Disposal to Resource Recovery,” focused on…

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Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor is set to leave English side Portsmouth this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Erhabor signed her first professional contract with Brighton in 2024 but struggled to make an impact, leading to consecutive loan spells with Hibernian and Plymouth Argyle. Last year, she joined Portsmouth on a one-year deal, which expired at the end of the season. ​At the international level, Erhabor was part of the Super Falcons squad that underwhelmed at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, exiting in the quarter-finals and missing out on qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Comfort Erhabor, goalkeeper…

Gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey, has thanked pastor and founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, for surprising him with a new car. Bassey, in an Instagram post on Friday, said he had planned to have a quiet day of gratitude to God before discovering that Eze had been working with his wife to surprise him with the vehicle. The singer said he was left “speechless” by the gesture, adding that Eze insisted on getting the best car after his wife suggested one for him. According to Bassey, Eze told his wife, “my brother can’t drive that” while insisting on…

The Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, has demanded the immediate payment of specialist allowance to Grade Level 14 resident doctors, who are Senior Registrar 1, and salary shortfalls owed to its members. The LASUTH-ARD also gave the Lagos State Government a seven-day ultimatum to resolve the issues, warning that failure to do so could lead to further industrial action. The LASUTH-ARD President, Dr Akerele Alaba, gave the ultimatum at a press briefing on Thursday, while demanding the immediate implementation and payment of the specialist allowance to Grade Level 14 resident doctors at LASUTH. He said,…

Nigerian football star Christy Ucheibe has left reigning Portuguese champions Benfica for Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, Soccernet.ng reports. Ucheibe has spent the last six years at Benfica, winning nine titles, including five consecutive league titles. During her time at the club, she made over 90 appearances across all competitions. During her time at the club, Benfica Women have been able to stamp their dominance in Portugal and maintain a consistent presence in the Champions League. Christy Ucheibe 16 and Marta Cintra 8 for SL Benfica. Copyright: ImagoxPedroxPorrux/xSPP She also played a key role in helping the club signing fellow…