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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and Burkina Faso have made it to the final of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship after claiming victories in their respective semifinals, Soccernet.ng reports. The Flying Eagles booked their final ticket courtesy of a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over hosts Côte d’Ivoire following a thrilling 2-2 draw after extra time at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro.Burkina Faso also secured their place in Sunday’s final after defeating Niger 2-0 in extra time in the second semifinal. The Young Stallions and the Flying Eagles will now battle for the regional title, with the tournament winner…

A woman was arrested after four men were stabbed Wednesday in Covent Garden, a busy central London area popular with tourists, in a suspected “mental health related incident”, police said. The 47-year-old woman was detained on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and assault following the stabbings shortly before 12:30 pm local time (1130 GMT), according to London’s Metropolitan Police. She remained in custody Wednesday afternoon, it said, noting officers had seized a pair of scissors at the scene. The four victims — aged 34, 39, 42, and 52 — were taken to hospital where two remained with injuries not…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has earned praises for his influence by former Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson, Soccernet.ng reports. Hutchinson joined Nottingham Forest from Ipswich Town after an impressive 2024-25 campaign. Although he enjoyed a stunning individual campaign, Ipswich’s relegation from the Premier League forced the club to cash in on the winger in a deal worth £37.5 million. Omari Hutchinson of Nottingham Forest. Copyright: xMIxNewsxImago Despite arriving at the City Ground with high expectations, Hutchinson found life difficult during the early stages of his Forest career. He endured a slow start, struggling to break into the starting lineup and was left to settle for…

Grok AI predicts a bottom is already in for Bitcoin, and this price prediction puts the number right up front. From today’s roughly $64,200, the bull case runs to $120,000 to $150,000 or higher by the end of 2026.The argument starts with supply mechanics rather than sentiment. The 2024 halving locked daily issuance at approximately 450 BTC, while ETFs, corporate treasuries led by Strategy and its peers still accumulating, pensions, and wealth platforms all create persistent demand that routinely outpaces new supply.Long term holders now control more than 80% of circulating coins, and exchange inventories keep shrinking, meaning less Bitcoin…

By Saheed Oyelakin The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has advised Nigerians to read food labels before buying packaged food, saying doing so can help consumers make safer and healthier choices. The agency gave the advice in the first episode of its #NAFDACExplains series posted on its official X handle on Tuesday. PUNCH Online reports that packaged food refers to food products that are sealed or wrapped in containers or packages before being sold. Examples include bread, biscuits, instant noodles, bottled drinks, and sachet or canned milk. Speaking in the video, a food safety expert in…

Official album art for Davido’s sixth studio project, Oriadé, released on 31 July 2026 exploring themes of African royalty, legacy, and identity. Photo Credit: Chris Leach/Instagram  If Oriadé has already made it into your favourite playlist, you probably know Davido has come through with a project worth the wait. The Afrobeats star has returned with his sixth studio album, a 13-track body of work that has been 15 years in the making and feels rooted in themes of destiny, legacy and identity. Featuring Black Sherif, Leon Thomas, Aya Nakamura, Mayorkun and more, the album marks another major moment in Davido’s…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Wednesday defeated hosts Côte d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties to book a place in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship after a dramatic semi-final ended 2-2 following extra time. Goalkeeper Lawani Clinton emerged as Nigeria’s hero, producing two crucial saves in the shootout to send the seven-time African champions into the final. The Ivorians made a bright start and were rewarded with the opening goal in the 18th minute after dominating the early stages of the encounter. Nigeria fought back in the second half, with captain Habila Simeon restoring parity in the 68th minute when…

Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s pursuit of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, Soccernet.ng reports. The Premier League champions have been strongly linked with the 26-year-old in recent weeks amid uncertainty surrounding his contract situation at Real Madrid. Vinicius joined the Spanish giants in 2018 and has established himself as one of the world’s best forwards. Since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu, he has scored 128 goals in 375 appearances across all competitions while helping the club win multiple trophies, including three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League crowns. Vinicius Junior in action.…

The Adamawa and Taraba states commands of the Nigeria Customs Service have intercepted smuggled items worth over ₦362 million. Briefing journalists on Wednesday at the command’s headquarters in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, the Controller, Mohammed Tako, disclosed that some of the items intercepted include 220kg of pangolin scales and 74kg of ivory tusks. Giving a total breakdown of the intercepted smuggled items, he said, “25,295 Litres of PMS (1,003 Jerry cans and 1 drum),9 kilogrammes of Cannabis Sativa, 64 pieces of complete raw donkey skin and 534.55 kilogrammes of dried donkey meat. “Three (3) vehicles – one DAF towbed…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has lost a major Süper Lig record following the arrival of Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Nigerian striker completed a blockbuster permanent transfer to the Turkish top-flight last summer from Napoli. Galatasaray paid €75 million for Osimhen in what remains a record purchase fee for a Süper Lig club, as well as the club’s third-most expensive sale of all time. ​Away from the transfer fee, Galatasaray made a major financial commitment by making Osimhen the highest-paid player in the history of the Süper Lig, handing him a net salary of €15 million plus…