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Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo could leave Southampton in the January transfer window for a discounted fee, Soccernet.ng reports. ​It has been a torrid last five months for Aribo, as he has been on the fringes at Southampton. After the club got relegated from the English Premier League, he was expected to leave, especially since he had one year left on his contract. ​However, despite links to several clubs, he failed to secure a move and had to remain at Southampton. Joe Aribo of Southampton. Photo by Imago Unfortunately for him, things have not worked out well. He had to…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Monday in northern region with visibility range of 2 km to 5km over parts of Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Borno and Yobe States. ‎The agency said the rest of the region would possibly experience slight dust haze throughout the forecast period. ‎” For the central region, slight dust haze is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period. ‎”For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine…

Fulham manager Marco Silva has pushed back against growing excitement about turning Samuel Chukwueze’s loan move into a permanent transfer in England, Soccernet.ng reports. The Portuguese gaffer has urged patience as the Super Eagles winger continues to settle into life at Craven Cottage. Chukwueze, who arrived from AC Milan on a season-long loan with an option to buy, has impressed the West London fans in recent weeks. Fulham forward Samuel Chukwueze celebrates after scoring his second goal 4-5 during the Fulham v Manchester City. Copyright: xIMAGO/EveryxSecondxMediax This has sparked speculations that Fulham may be ready to trigger the clause that…

Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and a former Senator who represented the Ogun Central senatorial district between 2007 and 2011, has responded to rumors suggesting she would contest in the 2027 elections. In November, the Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress invited her to campaign under its platform in the upcoming elections. She had also appeared on some billboards endorsing her for the upcoming elections. One billboard read, “In Ogun State, we know ourselves. Senator (Prof) Iyabo Obasanjo. Omo wa ni, eniyan wa ni, ara wa ni.” Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello In an interview with Remo…

Land grabbing and fraudulent sale of lands may suffer a setback in Rivers State as a government-approved but community-based land development authority has been set up in Alesa, in Eleme Local Government Area, the host community to the Port Harcourt Refineries. The land development committee system may provide a solution as Rivers State begins experimenting with the community-based control system. The Land Development Committee (ALDEC) was inaugurated over the weekend by the paramount ruler of Alesa, Emperor JD Mkpe. For years, Rivers State was faced with a severe challenge by land grabbers who moved with armed hoodlums backed by security…

A key on-chain indicator known as Bitcoin “liveliness” is climbing again, a pattern historically associated with bull market activity, raising the possibility that the current cycle still has room to run, according to analysts tracking long-term blockchain metrics. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s “liveliness” metric is rising despite stagnant prices, signaling renewed underlying demand. Analysts say dormant coins are moving at unprecedented scale, suggesting a major capital rotation. The indicator’s breakout from a years-long range hints the current bull cycle may not be finished. Technical analyst TXMC said on Sunday that liveliness has been “marching higher despite lower prices,” a divergence that…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on Sunday projected a sweeping victory for the ruling party in the 2027 general elections, citing what he described as growing national acceptance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Yilwatda made the declaration in Abuja while receiving the leadership of Women Leaders Support Advancement, a political advocacy group promoting greater inclusion of women in governance. His comments come as the APC intensifies internal consultations ahead of its crucial National Caucus and National Executive Committee meetings, now scheduled for December 18 and 19 at the Presidential Villa. “Our party is fully…

By Dare Akogun A Non-Governmental Organisation, Fructify Health Actions Initiative, has trained senior police officers in Kwara State on mental health awareness and resilience as part of its Mental Health Sensitisation and Promotion Programme. The summit, held on Saturday at the Police Officers’ Mess, GRA, Ilorin, brought together the Commissioner of Police, area commanders, divisional police officers, tactical commanders, and heads of departments across the state. Speaking while welcoming the FHAI team, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, described the initiative as timely and crucial to improving the mental well-being of officers who constantly face high-pressure operational challenges. “I…

  Rising Afrofusion talent, Fecent Ricco has unveiled his latest single, “Yewande,” featuring the ever-distinctive Terry Apala. The song blends soulful warmth with a vibrant, dance-friendly groove, delivering a beautiful balance of emotion and rhythm. Born Festus Otabor, Fecent Ricco is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer from Edo State, who spent his early years in Agbara, Ogun State, before expanding his artistry across Nigeria and South Africa. Over time, he has steadily grown an organic and loyal fan base through his unique sound, which he describes as “Afrocalm Vibes.” AfrocalmVibes is a soothing yet expressive mix of Afrobeats,…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has terminated the contract for the construction of the Ekim-Odukpani section of the Calabar-Itu Highway due to poor performance by the contractor. Umahi made the announcement during an inspection tour of the highway on Saturday, stating that the contract, handled by Raycon Construction Company, failed to meet the terms and conditions agreed upon. He said the ministry would issue a stop-work order to Raycon and conduct a joint assessment of the work completed. “This job was awarded as an intervention contract; it was taken over from Julius Berger because of the unreasonable price they…