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Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has revealed that Victor Osimhen played an important role in convincing French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu to join the Turkish champions, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking during an appearance on Tivibu Spor as related by TV100, Buruk explained how Osimhen personally reached out to the 22-year-old before the transfer was completed. The Galatasaray manager said: “Osimhen and Lesley had a phone conversation. He also FaceTimed with me twice.” The conversations came before Galatasaray completed Ugochukwu’s arrival from English club Burnley on a season-long loan. The agreement includes a conditional obligation to buy, with the overall transfer package worth…

XRP price prediction remains in focus as it trades between $1.08 and $1.10. The chart still gives bulls little to celebrate. Price remains below the 50, 100, and 200-day EMAs between $1.15 and $1.16, $1.24 and $1.25, and $1.45 and $1.46. That leaves the $1.00 to $1.02 zone as the key support that traders keep watching.The latest inflation data briefly lifted risk appetite across financial markets. However, XRP barely flinched. While stocks welcomed the softer backdrop, XRP continued to drift as traders stayed on the sidelines. Sometimes the market hears good news and simply shrugs.Open interest in perpetual futures has…

Scottish giants Rangers are facing fresh competition in the race to sign Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu, with clubs from the Bundesliga and Serie A also showing strong interest this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Alebiosu enjoyed a breakthrough campaign after joining Blackburn Rovers from Belgian side Kortrijk last summer. The 24-year-old made 40 appearances in all competitions for Blackburn and was one of the club’s standout performers during a difficult Championship season, helping the Rovers narrowly avoid relegation. His impressive displays also earned him recognition from Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, who included him in Nigeria’s final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Super…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the National Assembly to immediately withdraw the proposed Nigeria Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2026, describing it as a backdoor attempt to regulate social media and expand government control over online expression. SERAP warned that it would institute legal action if the bill is passed in its current or substantially similar form. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North), seeks to compel social media platforms, data controllers and data processors operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the country. It also empowers the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to shut…

Ethereum price is pulling away from the pack, as it trades around $1,900, gaining 8% across seven days with a bullish prediction. This rally feels increasingly institutional. The buying is not coming from a macro wave. Instead, it looks focused, deliberate, and hard to ignore.U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $96 million during the first three trading days this week, already beating last week’s $84 million total. Wednesday alone brought $53.8 million in net inflows. BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for $45.3 million, while ETHB added another $4 million. The remaining funds barely shared the leftovers. That is not a crowd rushing in.…

Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Latin pop icon Shakira rehearsing their live joint performance of the official anthem Dai Dai with dancers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show. Photo Credit: Shakira/Instagram  Tonight is the night. Have you gotten your popcorn ready? Actually, you are going to need more than popcorn. Have you gotten your dancing shoes ready? Because while you might be cheering for either Lionel Messi or Lamine Yamal tonight, there is something else that will keep you on your feet. Burna Boy and Shakira are performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show,…

By Iyanuoluwa Abiola Child health experts have cautioned parents against bathing babies and children with cold water, especially during the rainy season, warning that the practice could expose them to hypothermia and increase their risk of infections. They emphasised that keeping babies warm, especially during bathing, remains a simple but critical step in preventing avoidable illnesses during the cold season. The paediatricians clarified that cold water does not cause pneumonia but may weaken a child’s immunity or trigger complications, especially in those with underlying conditions like asthma and sickle cell disease. The warning comes as Nigeria experiences the peak of…

Kelechi Iheanacho’s move to Turkish side Bursaspor has left Celtic manager Martin O’Neill surprised after admitting he believed the Nigerian striker was set to remain at Parkhead, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles forward completed a shock transfer to the ambitious Turkish second-tier club earlier this week, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding his future. Iheanacho enjoyed a productive spell with Celtic last season, scoring nine goals and playing a key role in the club’s domestic double, prompting the Scottish champions to explore the possibility of extending his stay. However, negotiations eventually collapsed, allowing Bursaspor to swoop in and…

The Abia State Government has assured residents affected by flooding along the ongoing Owerrinta Road reconstruction corridor that the situation is temporary and will be addressed before the completion of the project. The government gave the assurance in a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, following the circulation of a viral video showing floodwater within a residential compound along the road. “While empathising with the affected residents, the Government wishes to assure the public that the situation is receiving attention and will be adequately addressed as part of the ongoing road construction project,” the statement…

The creator and host of the popular Yoruba language quiz show, Masoyinbo, Olalekan Fabilola, has hinted that President Bola Tinubu could appear on the programme after sharing a fan’s request asking him to feature the Nigerian leader. Fabilola, popularly known as “Ọlálékàn,” shared the request in a post on his X handle on Saturday, saying he receives similar messages from fans every day. “I get message like this every day, at least 20 a day — nothing is impossible. Baba @officialABAT @NGRPresident,” he wrote. The post included a screenshot of a message from a fan that read, “Oluko, e jowo…