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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s description of his proposed intervention in the petroleum sector as economically ignorant, stating that the administration’s policies have worsened the cost-of-living crisis despite increased government revenues. Atiku, in a statement issued on his behalf by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Friday, said the President was in no position to lecture Nigerians on economic management after the removal of petrol subsidy, the liberalisation of the foreign exchange market and the subsequent rise in inflation, transport costs and household expenses. The ADC presidential candidate had on Wednesday…

The summer transfer window is still open, and there have been many Nigerian transfers this week, Soccernet.ng reports. ​With most leagues’ windows closing within the next two weeks, more clubs are completing moves quickly, and everything is a bit more frantic. As a result, some moves have gone under the radar, causing you to miss them. ​But there is no need to worry — we have you covered. In this article, we will update you on five transfers involving Nigerian players that you probably missed. 5 Nigerian Transfers That Have Happened This Week ​Daniel Daga Signs New Contract Molde’s Daniel…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu and other presidential hopefuls in the 2027 election to come out to defend their records and subject their programmes to public scrutiny. The former Anambra State governor spoke while addressing a world conference on Friday marking the commencement of the 2027 presidential and National Assembly campaign season. Obi said presidential candidates should not hide behind proxies and surrogates during the campaign, arguing that anyone seeking to lead the country must have the courage to meet voters directly, answer their questions and defend his record. He…

Health and environmental experts have urged Nigerians to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and maintain clean surroundings as part of efforts to prevent malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases. The experts made the call on Friday during a medical outreach organised by Greenbox Facilities Limited in Gosa Community, Federal Capital Territory, to commemorate the 2026 World Mosquito Day, observed annually on August 20. The outreach, the third edition organised by the company under its Corporate Social Responsibility programme, featured malaria testing, HIV screening, Hepatitis B and C tests, as well as the distribution of mosquito nets and food items to residents. Speaking…

Kalshi daily crypto perpetual-futures open interest reached a record $17.98 million. The reading puts attention on Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated perpetual futures, which allow traders to take leveraged positions on crypto prices without buying the underlying assets.Perpetual futures, or perps, are derivative contracts that let traders take a position on an asset’s price without owning the asset itself. A trader can take a long position when expecting a price rise or a short position when expecting a decline. Unlike traditional futures, perpetual futures do not have an expiration date, although positions require sufficient collateral to remain open. Big news for the crypto…

Millwall head coach Alex Neil has provided an update on the availability of Super Eagles forward Femi Azeez ahead of their Championship clash against Norwich City on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Lions will welcome Norwich to The Den for their first home league game of the season as they look to build on their impressive 2-0 win over Bristol City in their opening game. Millwall narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League last season after losing to Hull City in the playoff semi-finals, but they have made a strong start to the new campaign. Josh Coburn scored both goals in…

Victor Osimhen continued his blistering start to the new Süper Lig season, scoring twice and providing an assist as defending champions Galatasaray thrashed newly promoted Erzurumspor FK 4-0 in their second-week fixture at the Kazım Karabekir Stadium on Friday, further cementing his status as one of the most consistent forwards on the continent. Roland Sallai opened the scoring in the twelfth minute before Osimhen turned provider eight minutes later, teeing up Yunus Akgün to double Galatasaray’s advantage. The Super Eagles striker then got on the scoresheet himself right on the stroke of half-time, netting in first-half stoppage time to put…

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has been hit with fresh criticism following Rangers’ narrow 1-0 victory over Jablonec in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off tie, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez started at the heart of the Rangers defence at Ibrox on Thursday as Ryan Naderi’s second-half goal handed Derek McInnes’ side a slender advantage ahead of next week’s return leg in the Czech Republic. However, the Nigerian defender endured another difficult evening, picking up a yellow card in the 11th minute after a foul on Jablonec striker Lamin Jawo. Jawo, who spent much of the game battling Fernandez…

By Dare Akogun The Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative has launched the SheBuilds AI Fellowship, a six-month programme designed to equip young women in Kaduna State with skills in artificial intelligence, data science and digital entrepreneurship. The programme is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. The launch, held at a press conference in Kaduna, also featured the presentation of a new issue brief by the organisation, titled, “Bridging the Gender Digital Divide: Artificial Intelligence as a Safe Driver of Economic Growth in Nigeria.” In a statement made available to The PUNCH on Friday,…

Tyla poses with her Moon Person trophy after winning Best Afrobeats at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. Photo Credit: MTV/Instagram MTV officially unveiled the full list of nominees for the 2026 Video Music Awards, and a major shift in the line-up has quickly become one of the biggest talking points across the global music industry. Organisers have omitted the Best Afrobeats category from the ceremony. The decision marks the end of a short-lived three-year run for the dedicated genre award, leaving the music community to unpack what this change means for African representation on major international stages. The category…