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The Kano State Government has so far paid N32 billion of the N48 billion backlog of gratuity and death benefits it inherited from the former administration of Abdullahi Ganduje. The state governor, Abba Yusuf, disclosed this on Wednesday while flagging off the payment of the sixth tranche of N5 billion gratuity and death benefits to retirees in the state. “When we came in May 2023, we inherited a N48 bn backlog of gratuity and death benefits from the previous administration. “Alhamdulilahi, today I am happy to say that N27 bn has been settled in five tranches. “With the payment of…

The recent FIFA clearance of Arthur Okonkwo will boost the present Super Eagles goalkeeping options and shape Nigeria’s goalkeeping future heading into 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle, Soccernet.ng reports. With the Super Eagles preparing for a transitional phase, timing and age profile could hand the Wrexham shot-stopper a decisive edge over his rivals. Super Eagles’ goalkeeping future Nigeria’s current goalkeeping core of Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, and Francis Uzoho remains competitive, but age is gradually becoming a factor. Stanley Nwabali, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright: xshengolpixsxIMAGO By June 2026, Nwabali will be 30, while Okoye turns…

Super Eagles fans take note as Bayern Munich supporters’ group sparks conversation all over the world after renting an entire plane to attend their UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. With flight tickets from Germany to Madrid rising above €900, many Bayern fans risked missing the encounter. But instead of backing out, members of the Red Bulls Taubenbach fan club came together to charter a plane. Multiple reports on X revealed that around 180 supporters made the trip, splitting costs and travelling as a single unit. Images from the journey showed fans in and out of the…

Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially confirmed they will defend their Unity Cup crown in London later this year, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions announced the news via their verified X account (@NGSuperEagles), the team declared: “Back in London to defend our title!” Super Eagles Unity Cup 2026 Fixtures and Schedule The four-nation invitational tournament, featuring Nigeria, India, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe, is set to run from May 26 to 30, 2026 at the Valley Stadium, Charlton, London. The Super Eagles enter as reigning champions, having clinched the 2025 edition in dramatic fashion. In that final at…

Ademola Lookman will carry the hopes of Atlético Madrid as they attempt to end a painful 20-year wait for an away win against Barcelona at the Camp Nou, Soccernet.ng reports. Atlético have not beaten Barcelona away from home since February 2006, a run that has stretched across different managers, squads and eras. Now, Diego Simeone’s men return for a Champions League quarter-final first leg with renewed belief and a new attacking weapon. Lookman has made a fast start since his move from Atalanta in January. In just a few weeks, he has scored 5 goals, provides 4 assists, created numerous…

Former Werder Bremen striker Aílton Gonçalves da Silva has offered a blunt assessment of why Victor Boniface has struggled during his loan spell at the German club, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface arrived in Bremen with strong expectations, but his season has quickly unravelled. The Nigerian forward has failed to score in 11 Bundesliga appearances, managing only two assists. A serious knee injury, suffered in December 2025, forced him into surgery the following month and ruled him out for a long period. Even before that setback, concerns had already emerged about his physical condition. Bremen’s sporting director Clemens Fritz admitted the club…

Former Bayern Munich defensive midfielder Dietmar Hamann has told Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to move to the English Premier League if he eventually decides to leave Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Osimhen surprised many fans when he announced that he was joining Turkish Süper Lig champions Galatasaray last summer. ​At the time, he was linked with several clubs in the top five leagues of Europe. Chelsea, Manchester United, PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and several other sides were linked with the superstar. But it was the Cimbom that later prevailed. Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray teammates. Copyright: Imago ​So far, Osimhen…

A side-by-side portrait of Nigerian actress Osas Ighodaro in a black halter dress and singer Johnny Drille in a black leather jacket. Do you know that Osas Ighodaro and Johnny Drille are cousins? You did? Oh no! Why didn’t you tell us? Oh, you didn’t? We didn’t either! Imagine our surprise when we saw the two on a podcast together, finally addressing the million-dollar question that has been lingering around their shared surname for years. In a new podcast, THE BTML POD, the pair sat down for a chat that felt less like a formal interview and more like a…

Former Super Eagles and South Korea head coach Johannes Bonfrëre has questioned the leadership of the NFF after Nigeria missed out on consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments, Soccernet.ng reports. Ghana participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Nigeria’s place after the Black Stars sealed an away goal advantage, and DR Congo did the same in 2026, but this time, on penalties. The failure to participate in the Mundial has tanked the reputation of the Super Eagles on the global stage, and Bonfrere, who led Nigeria to an Olympic gold in 1996, has urged the Football Federation to put in…

Super Eagles defensive midfielder Raphael Onyedika played 90 minutes in Club Brugge’s 4-2 win over Anderlecht over the weekend, but the club coach Ivan Leko wasn’t too pleased with his performance, Soccernet.ng reports. The Croatian manager was livid about how spent the 24-year-old looked against Jeremy Taravel’s men, and went further to air his displeasure in his post-match conference, a situation that didn’t go down well with club legend Marc Degryse. Degryse played 235 games for Die Blau-Zweirt in his active days, scoring 107 goals and winning the Belgian Super Cup twice, the Belgian Cup once, and the Pro League…