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The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, says the party’s South-West leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering victory in the August 15 governorship election following a strategic meeting in Lagos. Oyebamiji disclosed this on Monday after a meeting at the Lagos State House, Marina, attended by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, former Osun State Governor Chief Bisi Akande and APC governorship candidates from Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states. According to him, the meeting focused on reviewing campaign plans and strengthening collaboration ahead of the poll. He wrote on X, “This…

Birmingham City have stepped up their interest in Super Eagles winger Philip Otele as they prepare to battle Italian side Lecce for the FC Basel attacker before the summer transfer window closes, Soccernet.ng reports. The Championship club have followed the 27-year-old since the closing months of 2025 and are now considering a formal move after Basel made it clear they are ready to sell him permanently. The Swiss champions are expected to accept offers worth around €5 million.According to GiveMeSport, Birmingham are not alone in the race. Championship rivals Derby County have already opened talks with Basel as they look…

The Federal Ministry of Works has begun an assessment of flood-affected sections along the Benin-Sagamu Expressway following recent torrential rainfall that disrupted movement on parts of the highway. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated this on Monday while inspecting the affected sections at the Ore corridor in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to Umahi, the three major flood-prone locations along the Ondo section of the expressway are: Agofure at Km 100, Adolak Junction near Ore Flyover Bridge at Km 107, and the Agric Section at Km 117. He said the ministry was proposing targeted engineering interventions…

Premier League side Chelsea have completed a deal to sign Dutch striker Emmanuel Emegha from French club Strasbourg ahead of the new season, Soccernet.ng reports. Emegha was born to a Togolese-French father and a Nigerian mother, making him eligible to represent the Super Eagles at international level. However, after featuring for the Netherlands at youth level, he eventually committed his international future to the Dutch senior team, making his debut in 2025. The 23-year-old joined Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg in 2023 after an impressive spell with Austrian side Sturm Graz. During his time in Austria, he played a key role in the club’s Austrian Cup triumph…

In Ethereum news today, the application layer generated $1.79Bn in fees during Q2 2026; rollups are processing 1,270 user operations per second, and $17.2Bn in real-world assets sit on-chain.However, the ETH price remains below $2,000, roughly -60% off its all-time high near $4,950 set in August 2025. The network activity is real. The value accrual to the ETH token is not keeping pace, and that gap is now the central structural debate in the Ethereum ecosystem. ➥ Ethereum is scaling faster than ever, yet $ETH is still trading below $2,000As someone who actually holds ETH, I think this disconnect is…

Victor Ayeni Within the past six months, there has been a growing trend of Nigerians who showed no outward signs of distress or illness but suddenly slumped and died. While some of these incidents have happened in private, others have occurred publicly, causing panic and speculation among eyewitnesses. For centuries, many of these occurrences have been attributed to supernatural powers, with the victims assumed to have committed grievous sins or angered deities who struck them down as punishment. However, with modern scientific understanding and advances in healthcare, medical experts have gained significant insights into the causes of this phenomenon known…

Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and Fulham have all failed in their attempts to sign Chibuike Nwaiwu after Trabzonspor refused to lower their asking price for the Super Eagles defender, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old centre-back has been at the centre of attention of several Premier League clubs following an impressive first six months in Turkey. Despite interest from clubs in England and Italy, Trabzonspor remain determined to keep him unless their valuation is met.Fulham have gone the furthest in the race after agreeing personal terms with Nwaiwu on a four-year contract. However, negotiations between the two clubs have reached a standstill…

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Sunday signed three executive orders aimed at tackling political thuggery, illegal mining and drug abuse in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Zainab Jalingo. Kefas noted the alarming rise in substance abuse and its correlation with criminality, violence and social disintegration in society. “Drug abuse remains one of the greatest threats to the future of our young people. It fuels insecurity, destroys families, undermines productivity, and exposes communities to various forms of crime. “The Executive Order provides stronger legal backing for relevant authorities to…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has become increasingly competitive in recent years, with clubs investing more heavily in recruitment, and infrastructure as they seek domestic success and continental qualification, Soccernet.ng reports. Although transfer spending in the NPFL is still low, compared to many African leagues, market values provide an indication of the quality, potential and depth within each squad. Factors like the player age, recent performances, international experience and transfer potential all contribute to a club’s overall valuation. Enugu Rangers celebrate NPFL win to qualify for CAF Champions League. (Rangers/X) According to the latest figures from Transfermarkt drawn from…

By Rotimi Agbana The Ogun State Government has commenced a remediation exercise in the Ogijo axis of the state, following concerns over alleged lead contamination linked to Used Lead Acid Battery recycling activities, as part of efforts to protect public health and restore the environment. The exercise follows a comprehensive environmental assessment conducted by the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, which included process audits of Used Lead Acid Battery facilities as well as soil, water, air and blood tests on residents of the industrial community. Lead contamination has become a growing environmental concern in communities hosting battery recycling facilities because…