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The Nigeria Football Federation Development Committee has described the recent death of a referee during a fitness test in Abuja as an unfortunate incident, saying the official underwent the required medical examinations before participating in the exercise. Chairman of the committee, Faith Irabor, said there was no negligence in the medical process leading to the referee’s participation in the fitness test. Irabor made this known in Abuja while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja at the ongoing pre-season fitness and technical training for referees ahead of the 2026/27 football season. She said referees were required to undergo medical examinations, including an…

Ethereum is back in the spotlight after U.S. spot Ethereum ETF pulled more than $220 million in fresh capital on August 20. The funds recorded more $219 million in net inflows, extending their winning streak to four consecutive trading days. BlackRock’s ETHA once again dominated the session with about $173 million in inflows.That puts the August 20 flow above the $189.15 million recorded one day earlier. The back to back inflows suggest institutional demand has not slowed after Ethereum’s sharp recovery.Ethereum ETF Flows, CoinglassETH is also surging above the $2,300 level. CoinGecko data shows Ethereum trading around the $2,360 area…

Raphael Onyedika produced an impressive performance as Eintracht Frankfurt opened their 2026-27 competitive campaign with an 11-0 win over SC St. Tönis in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles midfielder earned a 9.1 rating on SofaScore, according to the match data supplied for the game. His score came as Frankfurt controlled the match from the start and produced the biggest win in the club’s DFB-Pokal history.Only three players – Jonathan Burkardt, Can Uzun and Robin Koch – of the 32 who took part in the encounter had a better rating than Onyedika. Burkardt,…

Dignitaries, notably Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as well as frontline traditional rulers drawn from different parts of the country, led by the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, stormed Warri on Friday to join the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, in celebrating the fifth anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The roll call of distinguished guests at the event included Senator Joel Onowakpo-Thomas, representing Delta South; the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Arts, Hannatu Musa Musawa; Minister of Aviation and…

Feyenoord have made contact with Nigerian winger Daniel Job as the 20-year-old looks set to leave Norway this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Feyenoord head scout Micha Jansen was seen speaking with Job after a Kongsvinger training session in Norway on Friday, according to local newspaper Glåmdalen, per Voetbalprimeur. The meeting is the clearest sign yet that the Dutch club are considering a move for the attacker.Job joined Kongsvinger in February 2026 after leaving Sarpsborg 08. The move was part of a deal that also saw Noa Williams go in the opposite direction. The Norwegian Football Federation lists the transfer as completed…

By Sunday Nwakanma Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed the harmonisation of the 2023 and 2025 Consolidated Medical Salary Structure for immediate implementation at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba. Otti gave the directive on Thursday when he received a progress report from the Board and Management of ABSUTH, led by the Board Chairman, Dr Ezinne Kalu, during a working visit to the Governor’s Office. The governor said the welfare and working conditions of healthcare professionals must receive adequate attention, noting that his administration’s investment in the health sector was aimed at improving healthcare delivery in the state.…

Tems and Burna Boy earn nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are in, and Nigerian music is represented by Burna Boy and Tems across three nominations. Burna Boy receives two nods alongside Shakira for “Dai Dai” — in Best Collaboration and Best Latin — while Tems is nominated with British-Nigerian rapper Dave in the Best R&B category for “Raindance.” The ceremony is set for Sunday, 27 September, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Beyond Nigeria, the wider African and diaspora footprint remains strong across the lineup: PinkPantheress scores five nominations…

Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez could be the next Aston Villa players to join the exodus from the Europa League winners. Villa have rejected several bids for Watkins from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal this week, but Emery hinted the England striker would be allowed to leave for the right price. England defender Ezri Konsa is on the verge of sealing his move to Premier League champions Arsenal, while Argentina goalkeeper Martinez has told Emery he wants to go. Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne and Youri Tielemans have already been sold by Villa since the end…

XRP price is changing hands at $1.3, up 18% on the day, extending a violent 22% rally that carried the token to $1.26 in a single 24-hour window days earlier, shrugging off bearish prediction. But what’s driving it, and more importantly, where does the smart money rotate once the easy gains are booked?The rally wasn’t XRP-specific. It traces back to two August 19 announcements: the U.S. Treasury doubling its longer-term bond buyback program to inject market liquidity, and President Trump reiterating his push to make the U.S. a Bitcoin superpower while pressing Congress to pass the CLARITY Act. BREAKING: The…

Al Hilal president Prince Nawaf bin Saad is preparing to travel to Istanbul for direct talks with Galatasaray over a possible deal for Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Saudi Pro League club has already increased its offer for the Nigeria striker to €150 million after Galatasaray rejected an earlier proposal worth €130 million. The latest offer is part of an aggressive attempt by Al Hilal to convince the Turkish champions to sell one of their most important players.According to a report by KooraBreak, Prince Nawaf has told Galatasaray that he will come to Istanbul himself if negotiations become formal. That…