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Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has officially been unveiled as a new Eintracht Frankfurt player ahead of the 2026–27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. The Bundesliga club had been pursuing the 25-year-old throughout the summer and eventually agreed a deal worth around €10 million (₦15.7 billion) plus add-ons with Belgian champions Club Brugge, bringing an end to his four-year spell in Belgium. Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad were also interested in signing the Super Eagles midfielder, setting up a two-way transfer battle before Frankfurt eventually won the race for his signature. ???? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????? ???????????????? A place where another Eagle awaits.#SGE pic.twitter.com/fKfbuOOwWu— Eintracht Frankfurt (@Eintracht)…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has warned applicants to disregard a fake recruitment update claiming that a status-check portal for the next phase of its recruitment will open on Monday, August 3. The board issued the warning in a post on its X handle on Sunday. In the post, CDCFIB shared a copy of the purported “Official Announcement” and prominently marked it with a red “FAKE” watermark. The forged notice claimed that candidates who participated in the recent medical screening would be able to check their recruitment status through the official recruitment portal from August 3.…

Super Falcons’ preparations for their final Group C match against Egypt at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have suffered a major setback after two key Nigerian stars were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Soccernet.ng reports. Defender Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini will both miss the decisive group-stage encounter after disciplinary incidents during Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia.The Super Falcons bounced back from their opening 3-2 defeat to Malawi with a determined win over Zambia, but the victory came at a cost as both players received punishments that automatically rule them out of…

Japan just handed XRP holders a mainstream on-ramp that many Western markets still cannot match, and it’s bullish for Ripple’s price prediction. However, the pullback tells only part of the story. Tokyo’s latest crypto move could matter more than today’s price action.Effective July 31, 2026, SBI VC Trade and Orient Corporation launched a first-of-its-kind integration. Orico credit card holders can now convert Orico Points into BTC, ETH, or XRP through the VCTRADE platform. The redemption rate is 1,200 Orico Points for ¥1,000 worth of crypto. SBI VC Trade and Orico has partnered to let cardholders exchange Orico Points for $BTC,…

Poorly treated malaria during pregnancy can inflame the placenta, reduce the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the unborn baby, and increase the risk of growth restriction, premature birth, and even stillbirth, maternal health experts have warned. The specialists also cautioned that pregnancy lowers a woman’s natural immunity, making her more susceptible to severe malaria and its complications. They stressed that early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and preventive medication remain critical to protecting both mother and child. According to the World Health Organisation, malaria infection during pregnancy is a major public health problem, with substantial risks for the mother, her foetus,…

Iran’s Mehr news agency on Sunday denied President Donald Trump’s claim that the Islamic republic asked the United States to refrain from conducting new strikes. Citing military officials, the agency said the allegation “was nothing but a new lie” and that the Iranian armed forces were “on high alert and ready for any eventuality.” On Saturday, Trump said the US was “ready to go against the Islamic Republic” but that Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked him to hold off on fresh strikes. He said he had made the decision, subject to reaching a deal with Iran. Iran’s…

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf was once again in action for New England Revolution as they played out a 2-2 draw against CF Montreal in Major League Soccer, Soccernet.ng reports. The match, played at Saputo Stadium in Montreal, produced four goals in an entertaining contest as both sides continued their push for a strong finish ahead of the MLS playoffs. Carles Gil’s penalty and a goal from Dor Turgeman handed the Revolution a comfortable two-goal lead before the break. However, Montreal responded with an improved second-half display as Brayan Vera and Prince Owusu found the net to earn the hosts a share…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, has arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly vandalising the perimeter fence of the Great Green Wall at the Gabasmari Forest Reserve in Birniwa Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH gathered that the development comes amid a fresh wave of attacks on public property in the state, with recent cases involving the theft of roofing sheets, wires and armoured cables reported across several local government areas. The arrest was confirmed on Saturday night by the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC Jigawa State Command, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani, in a statement…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) oversees the Super Eagles, Super Falcons, youth national teams and domestic football development, Soccernet.ng reports. Running those programmes requires significant financial resources, making the federation heavily dependent on multiple revenue streams. The NFF’s finances have come into fresh focus following two major developments. First, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced an increase in annual funding for all 54 member associations. Secondly, FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed a controversial funding model that promised huge financial rewards for member associations before the plan eventually failed to gain the necessary backing. Nigeria’s Olorunleke Ojo shaking FIFA President…

XRP price prediction is getting bullish as Ripple backed Evernorth amended its SEC registration statement again. The real question is whether the market has already priced it in.Evernorth’s latest amended Form S-4 formalizes employment agreements for three senior executives. They include chief legal officer Jessica Jonas, chief business officer Sagar Shah, and chief operating officer Meg Nakamura. Jonas would receive an initial equity award worth about $4.5 million. Shah and Nakamura would each receive roughly $2.8 million, pending shareholder approval. BREAKING: Evernorth updates SEC filing for $1B XRP treasuryCustody move, OTC settlement, or exchange sale? pic.twitter.com/oCFzI6RoBP— Xora Finance (@xora_finance) July…