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Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi played a starring role as Coventry City advanced to the third round of the EFL Cup with a 4-2 victory over Plymouth Argyle, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old joined Coventry City this summer in a £9 million deal from Nottingham Forest and made his first appearance for the club in their 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League opener last weekend. Awoniyi was handed his first start for the club in Tuesday night’s second-round clash and made the most of the opportunity, scoring once and providing an assist in the impressive victory. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring after…

Manchester City are preparing a fresh move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with the Premier League champions expected to test Chelsea’s resolve before the transfer window closes. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, City have identified the Argentina international as a priority target as manager Enzo Maresca looks to strengthen his midfield following several major departures. Chelsea have placed a £120 million valuation on Fernandez, although reports suggest the club’s position on a potential sale remains dependent on securing a suitable replacement. The 25-year-old has reportedly attracted strong interest from City despite an earlier deadline set by Chelsea for…

By Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State Government has urged Traditional Birth Attendants to strengthen referrals to health facilities when pregnant women develop complications, as new figures showing a sharp decline in TBA-recorded antenatal registrations and deliveries raise concerns about how women are accessing maternal healthcare in parts of the state. The call was made by the Permanent Secretary, Health District III, Dr Monsurat Adeleke, at a stakeholders’ meeting with TBAs in Ibeju-Lekki, where officials sought to determine whether the decline reflected a shift towards formal health facilities or whether some women were dropping out of maternal care altogether. Adeleke disclosed…

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Former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello says Samuel Chukwueze looks like a “completely different player” after the Nigerian winger helped AC Milan open their Serie A campaign with a 2-1 win at Torino, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze started as the right wing-back in Rúben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday. The Super Eagles star was one of Milan’s most dangerous players before being replaced by Alexis Saelemaekers in the 66th minute.His display was a sharp change from the player Capello criticised after the Nigerian joined Milan from Villarreal in 2023.Writing for La Gazzetta dello Sport after…

President Bola Tinubu has described the Hausa people as “great pillars” who play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria. Tinubu stated this in a message posted on his X handle on Wednesday to commemorate Hausa Day, being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace. The President said the Hausa language had flourished and become a major language of unity and commerce across the world. “The Hausa people are great pillars that play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria. “The Hausa language, without doubt, has flourished and has become a major language of unity…

The final days of the summer transfer window could prove decisive for several Super Eagles stars, with a number of Nigeria internationals still facing uncertain futures, Soccernet.ng reports. While some have already attracted concrete offers, others have emerged as late-window targets for clubs looking to strengthen their squads before the deadline. Victor Osimhen is arguably the biggest name on the list, with Arsenal maintaining interest in the Galatasaray striker. There is also the possibilty of a Galatasaray switch. Wilfred Ndidi, meanwhile, has been linked with a move away from Beşiktaş despite reports suggesting he could ultimately remain in Turkey. Super…

Thirty-three state governments have spent at least N512.10bn on Government Houses, Governors’ Offices and travel in the first six months of 2026, about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month salary of Nigeria’s 36 governors. Ogun State Police Command had dismantled an illegal baby factory syndicate in Abaren Village, Mowe, rescuing two heavily pregnant women and four children while arresting six suspects. Country music icon, Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 80, prompting United States President Donald Trump to order American flags lowered across the country for one week. No fewer than 19 oil licences in Nigeria’s upstream…

By Chika Otuchikere The Niger State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund have charged local government chairmen to prioritise nutrition in their budget. UNICEF and the Commissioner for Planning, Mustapha Ndajiwo, while speaking at a One-Day sensitisation and orientation workshop on the operationalisation and management of the Nutrition-25 Initiatives (N-25), said the exercise would improve nutrition outcomes at the grassroots level. They further said it was designed to enhance participants’ knowledge on the operationalisation and management of the state government’s Nutrition-25 Initiatives. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Hajiya Aishatu Usman, noted that the N-25 initiative…

Ayra Starr performing Heaven Baby live on stage at the All Points East 2026 festival in Victoria Park, London. Photo Credit: All Points East/Instagram If Heaven Baby has had you hooked on repeat since it landed, wait till you watch how Ayra Starr made it even sweeter live on stage! Taking over Victoria Park in London for the All Points East 2026 festival, the Nigerian singer brought her latest track to life in front of a massive crowd. Tapped as one of the standout performers of the day, Ayra gave fans a festival moment to remember. The song itself is…