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Reigning Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan must make a significant decision regarding the future of Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Since joining Inter Milan in 2023, Akinsanmiro has spent the majority of his time developing away from the club. Due to intense competition within the Nerazzurri squad, the 21-year-old has completed two separate loan spells to gain senior experience. ​Two seasons ago, he was on loan at Sampdoria in Serie B. Most recently, he spent the season with Pisa following their promotion to Serie A. During his time there, the former Remo Stars man provided…

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday. Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford with five minutes to go ensured a winning start for Thomas Tuchel’s side after Croatia had fought back to level at 2-2. The prolific Kane twice put England ahead in the first half — one a retaken penalty — only for Martin Baturina and Petar Musa to hit back for 2018 runners-up Croatia. With both sides shaky at the back, the second half threatened another…

​Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has finally broken his silence on Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off last week, delivering plenty of excitement so far. This edition is historic, marking the first time the tournament has expanded to 48 teams, making it the most lucrative to date for all participating nations. ​Despite Africa being awarded nine automatic qualifying slots and an additional spot in the playoffs, the Super Eagles failed to qualify. After finishing second in their group, Nigeria entered the continental playoffs but were ultimately eliminated by DR…

Behind-the-scenes group photo of Shakira and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids on the music video set for the official World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai.” Photo Credit: Shakira/Instagram The timeline is filled with match updates. But while we are cheering for our African teams during the group stages, we are also counting down to the halftime show at MetLife Stadium on 19 July, where Colombian superstar Shakira will share the stage with Uganda’s Ghetto Kids. Until then, these behind-the-scenes photos are more than enough to keep the excitement going. The images take us straight onto the set of “Dai Dai,” the official anthem…

The Federal Government has unveiled a N50 million Social Determinants of Health Fund for cancer patients, aimed at helping vulnerable Nigerians overcome non-medical barriers that often prevent them from accessing or completing cancer treatment. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, announced the initiative on Wednesday during the official unveiling of the fund’s disbursement in Abuja. Salako said the initiative was designed to provide timely, equitable and accountable support to cancer patients struggling with challenges such as transportation costs, accommodation, feeding and inadequate social support, which frequently hinder access to care. According to him, more than…

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria has unveiled a series of far-reaching measures aimed at tackling engineering quackery, preventing building collapse and strengthening professional accountability across the country. Among the key decisions taken by the Council is the establishment of a 90-Day Engineering Regulation Monitoring and Enforcement Rapid Response Task Force, designed to intensify project monitoring, enforce engineering standards and identify unqualified individuals engaging in engineering practice. The decisions were reached at the 189th Ordinary Council Meeting of COREN and were contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has shared his opinion on who the better player is between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The argument regarding the greater footballer between Messi and Ronaldo is an unending one, as both players have had largely successful careers. ​They have distinguished themselves from other players in their generation due to their consistency in front of goal for club and country. Lionel Messi R and Cristiano Ronaldo Copyright: ImagoxStringerx Interestingly, both players have different playing styles. Ronaldo started out as a high-flying winger but later tweaked his game to become a clinical striker, and…

The Bayelsa State Government has commenced a large-scale desilting of water channels across Yenagoa and surrounding communities as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of flooding during the 2026 rainy season. The exercise, being carried out through the State Directorate of Flood and Erosion Control, is said to be in line with Governor Douye Diri’s administration’s commitment to reducing the perennial flood challenges experienced in the state. In a statement made available to journalists, the Directorate disclosed that the first phase of the exercise commenced on Wednesday, with work beginning at the St. Peter’s–Obele Canal and the Osiri Road…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has hinted that he’s not averse to playing for another club in the future, putting the big guns like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain on alert, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old’s goalscoring record since he moved to Napoli in 2020 has seen him rated amongst Europe’s elite strikers, and while he continues to claim he’s happy at Galatasaray, there might be positions for him at other clubs. Real Madrid recently saw their €150m bid for Julian Alvarez rejected by Atletico Madrid, while Barcelona need a world-class striker as they’ll be without Robert Lewandowski next season. Dominik…

By Emmanuel Ande⁠ The 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday gathered in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, to develop new strategies for the implementation of ecosystem services across Northern Nigeria. The three-day meeting, tagged “Stakeholders’ Engagement and Knowledge Enhancement Session,” was organised by the Adamawa State Government, the World Bank, and the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project. Speaking with PUNCH Online on the sidelines of the meeting, the Adamawa State ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Dr. Ibrahim Chinda, said the initiative was designed to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable land management. According to him, the concept…