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Celtic head coach Martin O’Neill has revealed why Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has struggled for gametime since the turn of the year, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old joined the record Scottish Champions during the summer transfer window after terminating a three-year contract with Sevilla after just one season. While he had a brilliant start with the Hoops, recording three goal contributions in four games, Iheanacho’s hamstring problem has hindered him from further progress. Four minutes into the UEFA Europa League clash against Sturm Graz, he had to be taken off, and after recuperating, he suffered the same fate against St…

A few Super Eagles stars were in action for their respective European clubs on Tuesday, and it was a successful night for most of them, Soccernet.ng reports. ​First off, Tolu Arokodare came off the bench to inspire a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Wolverhampton Wanderers over Liverpool at Molineux. The Nigerian forward was introduced at the hour mark, and it took him only 18 minutes to make his presence felt. ​Arokodare provided a sublime assist for Rodrigo Gomes following some excellent hold-up play from a long ball. Gomes made no mistake from close range, beating Alisson Becker one-on-one to make it…

The Senator representing Ondo South, Jimoh Ibrahim, has said Nigeria’s absence from the list of the world’s most indebted countries reflects disciplined fiscal coordination under President Bola Tinubu. Ibrahim, an ambassador-designate, made the assertion amid renewed public debate over Nigeria’s debt profile and borrowing pattern. He disclosed this in a statement shared with PUNCH Online on Wednesday. His remarks, our correspondent, notes it comes against the backdrop of fresh global debt data released in Q4 2025 by the Institute of International Finance, Global Debt Monitor, analysed by Visual Capitalist on Monday, which shows several advanced economies carrying total debt burdens…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has raised concern over increasing Lassa fever cases across 18 states and 67 Local Government Areas. The agency attributed the sustained transmission and rising fatalities to operational gaps at the state level, urging urgent action to strengthen outbreak response and control measures. Director-General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Edo, and Benue accounted for more than 80 per cent of confirmed cases recorded during the 2026 peak transmission season. Idris described as particularly worrisome the growing infections among…

Former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto has warned his old club to be careful of Ademola Lookman and Atletico Madrid’s dangerous attack, Soccernet.ng reports. Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Spotify Camp Nou tonight. Atletico come into the game with a big advantage after winning the first leg 4-0 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in February. Lookman, who joined Atletico from Atalanta during the winter transfer window, was the star of that match. Ademola Lookman. Copyright: xCesarxCebollax/IMAGO The Nigeria forward scored one goal and provided one assist as Diego Simeone’s…

An entrepreneur from Ikorodu, Lagos State, Prince Segun Shonubi, has identified the need for all privileged Nigerians to prioritise supporting and complementing government investments in youth empowerment, particularly efforts that are aimed at boosting their educational advancement. Shonubi said that it is not an overstatement that the greatness and development of every nation are tied to investing in the education of its teeming youth population. The entrepreneur, according to a statement on Monday, disclosed this while presenting free Joint Admission and Matriculation Board examination application forms to over 300 indigent students within Ikorodu and its environs. The initiative, fully financed…

Victor Osimhen has been at the centre of fresh controversy in Turkey after reports claimed he and some of his teammates were owed salaries at Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. Over the past week, several Turkish media outlets suggested that the Nigerian striker had not been paid for two or even three months. The rumours grew louder after Osimhen did not celebrate some of his recent goals. One moment that caught attention was his calm reaction after scoring a decisive goal against Juventus in the Champions League knockout stage. Some fans linked his muted celebration to the salary claims. Victor Osimhen vs…

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Works, on Tuesday said the long-delayed Abuja-Kaduna highway has reached 80 per cent completion, with 60 kilometres of the redesigned concrete pavement already delivered, and the remaining stretch scheduled for completion by the end of April. The ministry disclosed this during an inspection tour of the project as part of the ongoing National Media Tour, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fast-tracking one of Nigeria’s most strategic transport corridors. The project, now handled by Infouest Nigeria Limited, was re-awarded following the termination of its previous contract with Julius Berger Nigeria PLC. The Controller of…

By Gift Habib The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Civil Society Organisation, Intersex Nigeria, to integrate intersex perspectives into the country’s healthcare policies, in a move aimed at improving protection and access to care for persons born with variations in sexual characteristics. The agreement, signed over the weekend in Abuja, formalised a partnership that began in 2023 between the ministry and the CSO. It also coincided with the unveiling of a policy toolkit designed to guide healthcare institutions in adopting more inclusive practices. This was contained in a statement signed…

Former Super Eagles and Lobi Stars left back Juwon Oshaniwa has revealed how the late Stephen Keshi changed his career for the better, Soccernet.ng reports. The 35-year-old burst onto the scene in 2012, following Taye Taiwo’s decline, and made his debut that year in an international friendly against Liberia. However, he wasn’t the coach’s first choice, as Elderson Echiejile was making waves at the time. As the year went on, Oshaniwa became a regular under Keshi, playing in the World Cup and AFCON qualifiers. When Keshi released his final 23-man AFCON 2013 squad, Oshaniwa, alongside Godfrey Oboabona, Chigozie Agbim and…