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Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has revealed Victor Osimhen’s interest in the Premier League, likening the Galatasaray forward to Erling Haaland, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old forward was linked with several English top-flight clubs, most notably Chelsea, across two summer transfer windows. Osimhen eventually joined Galatasaray on a four-year deal for 75 million euros, putting a temporary hold on a move to England. Victor Osimhen with his matchball after scoring a hat-trick against Ajax at the Johan Cruiff Arena in Amsterdam. [Photo Credit/ Victor Osimhen on X]Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Bassey lauds…

In Summary:Leading African pharmaceutical markets in 2025 show multi billion dollar production capacity and rising export competitiveness driven by strengthened regulatory frameworks.Countries like South Africa, Egypt and Morocco dominate with large scale manufacturing hubs that supply both domestic and regional demand.Emerging players such as Kenya, Ghana and Algeria report double digit growth in local production, reducing reliance on imported medicines.Overall industry expansion improves health security, boosts regional supply chains and positions Africa as a growing player in the global generics market.Deep Dive!!Saturday, 29 November 2025 – Africa’s pharmaceutical landscape is undergoing a major shift as countries invest in manufacturing capacity,…

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has expressed dismay at the false claims in some quarters that the state government authorised the shutdown of schools in response to security concerns. While noting the great harm fake news could cause to society, the governor said it was both malicious and mischievous for anyone to claim that the Adamawa State Government had directed the closure of schools due to insecurity. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, the governor described the information as false and baseless, stressing that schools remain open and running. “At no point did the government direct…

By Ibrahim Adam Snoring is a common issue that can disrupt sleep. Almost everyone snores at some point, including babies and young children. According to an online medical site, the Cleveland Clinic, snoring occurs when air does not move easily through the nose or mouth. While mild or occasional snoring is usually not a serious concern, persistent snoring can increase the risk of health problems such as stroke and heart attack. The clinic further noted that loud or chronic snoring that interferes with sleep may signal a more serious underlying condition. An otolaryngologist and snoring specialist at Capital Otolaryngology in…

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish an emergency response fund to curb gender-based violence (GBV) and provide critical support for survivors. Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, disclosed this at the launch of a research report on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). The event was organised in Abuja by the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) in collaboration with the Advancing Learning and Innovation on Gender Norms (ALiGN) and funded by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). Represented by her Special Adviser on Political Matters, Alhaji Nasiru Zakari, the minister said the Emergency GBV Response Fund is designed as…

Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze was heavily involved as his side secured all three points against Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur in London, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old was given his first start for the Cottagers by Marco Silva, and he made it count, terrorising Tottenham’s defenders down the left-hand side. The Milan loanee dazzled down the left side, and a miscued pass from the fleet-footed winger found Kenny Tete on the edge of the box. The Dutchman drilled a low shot that deflected off Destiny Udogie into Gugliemo Vicario’s goal to open the scoring inside four minutes. Samuel Chukwueze…

Victor Osimhen has handed Galatasaray a timely boost after returning to full training ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated Istanbul derby against Fenerbahçe, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian striker had been sidelined for 11 days with a hamstring strain sustained during international duty with the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old suffered the setback in the final of the African World Cup qualifying play-off tournament in Morocco, where Nigeria were held 1-1 by DR Congo before losing 4-3 on penalties. The injury ruled him out of Galatasaray’s 3-2 league win over Gençlerbirliği and their narrow 1-0 Champions League defeat to Union St.…

In Summary:Several African currencies appreciated in 2025 due to stronger remittances and export inflows.Ghana’s cedi gained over 40 percent, while Nigeria’s naira and Zambia’s kwacha recorded strong rebounds.Central banks boosted stability through tighter policies and clearer FX management.Commodity earnings and rising tourism supported currencies in countries like Morocco, Botswana and Mozambique.Deep Dive!!Sunday, 30 November 2025 – Africa’s foreign exchange landscape in 2025 reflects a year of decisive monetary actions, stronger external inflows and renewed investor confidence across several high-performing economies. A combination of tighter policy frameworks, improved export earnings and more stable macroeconomic environments has allowed a select group of…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu scored a brace for Trabzonspor to help them to a 3-1 victory over Konyaspor at Papara Park, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu has been in fine form this season, and he maintained his place in Trabzonspor’s starting eleven when they welcomed Konyaspor in their 14th Super Lig game of the campaign. The Black Sea Storm were the favourites heading into the fixture, but they conceded after 17 minutes, after Okay Yokuslu inadvertently put the ball in his own net. Paul Onuachu during the Trendyol Turkish Süper Lig (Photo by ImagoxSeskimphoto) Trabzonspor bounced back pretty well, controlling the…

Former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has renewed his call for significantly increased public spending on health and education, warning that Nigeria’s progress will remain stalled unless government confronts what he termed the “sibling alliance against development: illiteracy and ill-health.” Delivering the Convocation Lecture of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, titled “Ill-health and Illiteracy: Siblings Alliance Against Development,” Mimiko said Nigeria’s human development indicators continue to paint “a dismal picture,” despite recent fiscal reforms that have boosted government revenues. He acknowledged current policy efforts in both sectors but stressed that they must be…