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Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored the only goal for Celtic in their 1-1 draw against Crvenda Zvezda in their UEFA Europa League opener on Wednesday. Coach Brendan Rodgers gave Iheanacho a place on the bench for their game at Crvenda Zvezda and favored Daizen Maeda to lead the line for the Hoops instead. That decision did not yield the desired result for Celtic in the first half, as they only managed two goal attempts, despite having the lion share of the possession. After the halftime break, Rodgers took off Maeda and introduced Iheanacho into the game. And that gave…

South Korea’s Naver is said to be moving close to a landmark deal that would give the internet giant control over Upbit, the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to local reports.Naver Financial, the company’s fintech arm, is in advanced talks with Upbit operator Dunamu, to carry out a comprehensive stock swap. Under this plan, the structure would see Naver issue new shares to acquire stakes from Dunamu’s existing shareholders. Both sides are now finalizing the swap ratio for the unlisted stock, Chosun Daily reported Thursday.In practice, a stock swap allows two companies to exchange shares instead of cash, creating a…

● Parties without core values offer voters no real choices, says Farounbi● Dormant political parties nothing but distraction, Yagboyanju warns● Ajayi: Too many inactive parties make Nigeria’s democracy a joke● Democracy thrives on diversity, M’Belt Forum president insists● ‘The more the merrier; only N’Assembly can regulate registration’● Adeoye: What Nigeria needs is stronger institutions, not more parties The absence of firm principles and values has left political parties offering little meaningful engagement to voters, widening the gulf between citizens and politicians. As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) moves to register 14 new parties, stakeholders have debated whether Nigeria’s democracy…

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has hit back at an Instagram user who attempted to undermine women’s football with a sexist comment, Soccernet.ng reports. The incident happened under a post by the official Saudi Women’s Premier League (saudi_wpl) account, which involved Plumptre and her Al-Ittihad Ladies teammate, Algerian midfielder Lina Boussaha. The caption praised the duo’s bright displays in the Saudi topflight: “ثنائي جديد بـ ألوان @ittihadladiesclub  يتألق في ساحة دورينا ” (Translation: “A new duo in Al-Ittihad colours shining in our league.”) Nigeria and Al-Ittihad defender Ashleigh Plumptre. Photo by IMAGO While many fans celebrated the post, one user,…

APC dismisses ADC’s claim of Tinubu’s one-term Presidency as ‘idle talk’ Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has assured people of the South-West geo-political zone that their interest would remain central to his policy direction if elected President in 2027, noting that his long-standing marital and cultural ties to the region make him family. However, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s claim that President Bola Tinubu will serve just one term as President. In a statement by his Communication Adviser, Kola Johnson, the former Vice President, who spoke during an…

There was confusion on Wednesday night following reports that President Bola Tinubu has allegedly directed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to proceed on terminal leave ahead of the expiration of his tenure. Yakubu is expected to end his two-term tenure of 10 years in the first week of December 2025. Yakubu was first appointed as INEC chair in 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari. He was reappointed by President Buhari after his first tenure lapsed and confirmed by the Senate in December. No INEC Chairman has served two terms since the establishment of the…

The Nigerian Army Court Martial in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced four soldiers for involvement in illegal arms and ammunition dealings across Borno, Enugu and Ebonyi states. Three soldiers: Sergeants Raphael Ameh and Ejiga Musa, and Lance Corporal Patrick Ocheje, were sentenced to life imprisonment, while Corporal Omitoye Rufus received a 15-year jail term. Presiding over the trial, Brigadier General Mohammed Abdullahi said: “Based on the evidence before this Court, Sergeants Raphael Ameh and Ejiga Musa, and Lance Corporal Patrick Ocheje are sentenced to life imprisonment, while Corporal Omitoye Rufus is sentenced to 15 years in prison.” Investigations revealed that…

Nigeria’s Bundesliga record goalscorer Jonathan Akpoborie has slammed Ademola Lookman’s representatives, accusing them of incompetence in the forward’s failed push to join Inter Milan this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman spent August embroiled in a bitter standoff with Atalanta after demanding a transfer to Inter. The 27-year-old forward submitted a transfer request, skipped training sessions, and even left Italy for the UK in a bid to force through the move. Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit: Lookman/X Atalanta, however, stood firm. Determined not to strengthen a Serie A rival, the Bergamo club refused to sell, leaving Lookman isolated from the first team and…

The South Korean Democratic Party (DP) has launched a new crypto policy-making task force, vowing to “foster growth” in the crypto and blockchain sectors.Per the South Korean media outlet Electronic Times, the ruling party said the task force would “create policies that spur future growth.”South Korean Crypto Policy: Task Force Set to Meet Biz LeadersAt a press event at the National Assembly on September 24, task force members said they plan to pass pro-business legislation before the end of the year. Han Jeong-ae, the Chair of the DP’s policy committee, said: “We need to establish a system that keeps pace…

10,781 days on from their UEFA Cup quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich in 1996, Nottingham Forest return to European action tonight, Soccernet.ng reports. Ange Postecoglou eyes another Europa League triumph, and the Reds kick off with a trip to Spain to face Real Betis tonight. However, they’ll be without Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, after he suffered a hamstring injury in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against South Africa earlier this month. He’s had surgery and will be out until December at least. Despite being already included in Forest’s UEFA Europa League squad for the tournament, the former Chelsea man was delisted…