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Andrés Iniesta has thrown his support behind Victor Osimhen, urging Barcelona to make the Super Eagles striker their next leading forward following Robert Lewandowski’s departure to Chicago Fire, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Barcelona midfielder believes the Nigerian international is the ideal player to lead Hansi Flick’s attack, especially with Atlético Madrid showing no intention of selling Julián Álvarez, who has been Barcelona’s preferred transfer target. Cérémonie de remise du Ballon dOr 2025 Golden Ball 2025 award ceremony held in Paris, Theâtre du Chatelet 448933 2025 09 22 Paris France Iniesta, Andrés PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxBEL Copyright: xLionelxGuericolasx/xStarfacex STAR_448933_131 Speaking in an interview as…

Nigerian youngsters Zadok Yohanna and Calvin Okike have been named among 20 emerging talents expected to make their mark in the 2026-27 Premier League season. The duo were included in a list of promising players from every Premier League club who could enjoy breakthrough campaigns as teams prepare for the new season. Brighton & Hove Albion winger Zadok Yohanna is one of the most exciting names on the list after the Seagulls invested £21.5 million to sign the 19-year-old from Swedish club AIK Stockholm. The Nigerian right-winger impressed in Sweden last season, scoring five goals and providing four assists in…

Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed on August 3 that H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, will receive a Senate floor vote before the August recess, upgrading the bill’s status from probable to scheduled. The confirmation matters, but it does not resolve the harder question: whether Republicans can assemble the roughly seven Democratic votes needed to clear the 60-vote filibuster threshold that stands between a floor vote and actual passage. JUST IN: Senate Majority Leader Thune says he still expects to hold a vote for the crypto Clarity Act this week before recess.— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) August 3, 2026…

The Gombe State Ministry of Health on Tuesday commenced its 2026 Joint Annual Review, bringing together government ministries, development partners, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders to assess the performance of the state’s health sector and set priorities for the coming year. The two-day review is expected to examine achievements recorded in the implementation of health programmes, identify gaps and challenges, and develop practical recommendations to improve healthcare delivery across the state. Declaring the meeting open, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Danladi Adamu Bojude, described the JAR as a critical platform for measuring progress against the state’s health priorities while…

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved a ₦3.5 billion loan for the payment of the 2027 Hajj deposit for intending pilgrims from the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Government House, Dutse, the Jigawa State capital. According to the commissioner, the approval reflects Governor Umar Namadi’s commitment to the welfare of the state’s citizens. Musa said, “In line with His Excellency Umar Namadi’s administration’s proactive commitment to meeting the state government’s obligations, the Council…

After nine competitive days in Glasgow, Nigeria finished seventh with 24 medals, comprising 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze. But beyond the medal haul was the landmark achievement of several Nigerian track and field stars who broke new ground for the country. ABIODUN ADEWALE spotlights them Samuel Ogazi — Men’s 400m gold Ogazi made history as the first Nigerian man to win the Commonwealth Games 400m title, storming to a new Games record of 44.25 seconds to secure gold for Nigeria. The last time a Nigerian athlete won a medal in the men’s 400m at the Commonwealth Games was…

In the latest XRP price prediction, XRP price is trading at $1.0732, down 0.99% in the last 24 hours, yet the more interesting story sits just beneath the surface. A 4% bounce off the August lows is testing an 80-day falling channel, and one technical level will confirm whether this move has legs or fades, as every prior rally since May has. South Korea is making its position clear. The rest of the market hasn’t decided yet.XRP market cap sits at approximately $68.27 billion with a circulating supply of 62 billion tokens and 24-hour trading volume around $877 million, stable,…

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has urged newly inducted medical doctors of Gombe State University to uphold professionalism, empathy, integrity and teamwork as they begin their medical careers. The Registrar of the MDCN, Prof. Fatima Kyari, gave the charge on Tuesday at the sixth attestation ceremony and third annual Prof. Idris Mohammed Lecture organised by the College of Medical Sciences, Gombe State University. Kyari, who was represented by the Assistant Registrar, Dr Ali Mandaka, described the induction as a defining moment marking the end of the graduates’ undergraduate training and the beginning of lifelong professional responsibility. She said…

Shakira poses with members of Uganda’s Triplets Ghetto Kids while enjoying an ice cream outing together during their US trip. Shakira has shared some beautiful words about Uganda’s Ghetto Kids after spending time with the young dance troupe, and her message is one that sits warmly with fans of both the singer and the group. The Colombian star said the past few days had been filled with “inexplicable love”, adding that she took them to the beach for the first time in their lives and spent time with them every day alongside family and friends. She said it was hard…

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday said recent stability in the foreign exchange market, rising foreign reserves and moderating inflation indicate that its ongoing monetary reforms are beginning to yield positive results. The apex bank disclosed that Nigeria’s external reserves had risen above $52.5bn as of July 17, 2026, exceeding its annual target and reaching their highest level in 17 years. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, represented by the Acting Director of the Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, made the disclosure at the CBN Fair held at the International Conference Centre, Gombe. Sidi-Ali also reiterated the…