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Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has reacted to the officiating in the UEFA Champions League semifinal clash between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Bayern welcomed reigning champions PSG to the Allianz Arena looking to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg, which had ended 5-4 in favour of the French side. While the first leg was widely praised as one of the best matches in Champions League history because of the nine-goal thriller, the return leg was totally different. Only two goals were scored as PSG secured a second consecutive Champions League final appearance and kept alive…

Ogbonnaya Ikokwu The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, has charged new veterinary doctors of the University to uphold the ethics and values of their profession while ensuring food safety and safeguarding public health. Prof. Akanwa gave the charge while addressing graduands of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) during the 12th Induction and Oath-taking Ceremony organised by the University in collaboration with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) on Wednesday. The VC, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Prof. Nneoma Elechi Obasi, said the induction confers legal rights on the graduands to practice Veterinary…

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday raised concern over the renewed killings in Plateau State, describing the recurring attacks and the reported assault on mourners during a burial in Barkin Ladi as a failure of security response in the state. Atiku was reacting to reports and videos from Barkin Ladi, where gunmen reportedly attacked mourners during a mass burial on Wednesday. Several people were feared killed, while many others sustained injuries after the attackers allegedly opened fire on residents gathered to bury seven people who had been killed earlier in the community. However, the attack had yet to…

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has opened up on the disagreement between him and Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche after the player suggested that the coach no longer trusted him at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Uche has endured a frustrating campaign at Selhurst Park since arriving on loan from Spanish La Liga side Getafe CF. The Super Eagles midfielder has made 22 appearances in all competitions this season, but almost all of them came from the bench. He is still waiting for his first Premier League start and has not played a competitive match in nearly two months. The lack of…

Thursday 7 May 2026 – Rising tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices higher on Thursday, sharpening market focus on the Strait of Hormuz and keeping crypto trading subdued. The broader digital asset market remained near $2.7 trillion, while Bitcoin hovered around $81,500 after a strong seven-day run.Brent crude futures rose 0.67% to $101.95 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate gained 0.65% to $95.70 in early trading. The move followed President Trump’s statement that Iran would face bombing “at a much higher level” if it rejected his administration’s new peace deal. He also said the US naval blockade…

The Benue State Government is to collaborate with the International Organisation for Migration and the National Emergency Management Agency to strengthen local communities on disaster risk reduction. The Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency, Dr James Iorpuu, disclosed this on Thursday during the distribution of food and non-food items to internally displaced persons across the 15 camps and host communities in the state. Iorpuu expressed confidence that the project, when fully implemented, would strengthen local emergency management structures and provide critical training for grassroots emergency volunteers across the state. He said, “Benue SEMA is pleased with the…

Animashaun Salman The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following a fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in parts of the state, as health authorities battle a growing number of infections. Cerebrospinal meningitis is a deadly infection that causes inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It spreads more easily during the dry and hot season, particularly in overcrowded communities with poor ventilation. Northern Nigeria, including Sokoto State, falls within Africa’s “meningitis belt,” a region known for recurring outbreaks. Confirming the outbreak, Commissioner for Health, Faruk Abubakar, disclosed this on Wednesday during an…

Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday night may have ended the Women’s Super League title race, but it also dealt a painful blow to Chiamaka Nnadozie’s hopes of making history in England, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria goalkeeper was one of the standout performers at Broadfield Stadium on Wednesday night, producing a string of outstanding saves to frustrate Arsenal for long periods. Brighton looked set for a famous victory after Fuka Tsunoda fired the hosts ahead in the 43rd minute, smashing home from close range after Arsenal failed to clear a dangerous free-kick. The match carried extra…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been tipped to join Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray by a former Turkiye International, Soccernet.ng reports. The Portuguese has just one year left on his contract with the Red Devils, although there’s an option to extend for another year. The 31-year-old was offered up by the club for sale last summer, but chose to stay, and is on the brink of equalling Thierry Henry’s Premier League assist record in one campaign. Former Turkiye midfielder Zeki Önder Özen has urged Galatasaray to go all out for Bruno Fernandes, claiming he’ll be a vital…

The top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the backdrop of sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. The US secretary of state’s visit comes after Trump’s extraordinary criticism of Leo, the head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, over his anti-war stance. AFP reporters saw Rubio’s motorcade driving up Via della Conciliazione — the grand avenue leading up to St Peter’s Basilica — before entering the Vatican. Rubio, a devout Catholic, has sought to play down the rift ahead of the private audience,…