Author: Press Room

Emmanuel Dennis is closing in on a surprise move to the Saudi Pro League after talks opened with Al-Shabab, Soccernet.ng understands. The Nigerian forward, 27, has been without a club since leaving Nottingham Forest by mutual consent last month. Dennis joined Forest for £20m in 2022 but never cemented a role, drifting through loan spells at İstanbul Başakşehir, Watford, and Blackburn Rovers. Former Watford star Emanuel Dennis. Copyright: IMAGOxEmilxSebastianxPopescux Now, a SportsBoom report suggests Al-Shabab are weighing up a two-year deal for the versatile Super Eagles attacker. The Saudis have already landed former Burnley captain Josh Brownhill this month and…

ReserveOne, a crypto asset management firm modeled after the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, has filed a confidential draft of Form S-4 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as part of its plan to go public through a merger with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. Key Takeaways: ReserveOne has filed for a $1 billion SPAC merger to go public and list on Nasdaq. The firm will manage a diversified crypto treasury anchored by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Led by former Hut 8 and Coinbase executives, ReserveOne aims to offer crypto exposure via public equity. The merger, first revealed in July, is…

Entertainment Trends Fueling Race Track ProfitsIn 2025, racetracks aren’t just about burning rubber anymore. All across Australia — and the world — they’re turning into full-on entertainment hubs. Think trackside gigs, luxe hospitality setups, and experiences that go way beyond the race itself. Motorsport’s still the main draw, sure, but the real money? It’s coming from everything happening off the asphalt.Trackside Experiences Go MainstreamOne of the biggest trends is the expansion of on-site entertainment. Race organisers now compete with music festivals and cultural events for public attention. This has led to more curated programming, multi-day fan zones, and family-friendly activities.…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North West geopolitical zone, Aminu Bala Wudilawa, has urged the party to consider former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, as its flagbearer in the 2027 general elections. Wudilawa, who is also the North West Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Vanguard, made the call during a political engagement in Kano, arguing that his principal possesses the competence, credibility and national spread to secure votes across the federation. According to him, Nigeria’s political climate requires a unifier who can transcend ethnic and regional divides. He described Olawepo-Hashim as “a natural bridge-builder,” citing…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified that images circulating on social media, suggesting he recently met with former U.S. President Donald Trump and Musiliu “MC Oluomo” Akinsanya, chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), are falsified. Obi issued the statement on his X account on Wednesday under the title “Clarification on Fake News and Photos.”“My attention has been drawn to some pictures currently circulating on social media, falsely portraying meetings I never had. One of such images purports to show me with US President Donald Trump, alongside a fabricated claim that he praised me,”…

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, known as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby, turned heads at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, Soccernet.ng reports. The “pick up” crooner stepped out in a luxury ensemble styled by Louis Vuitton, and Vanguart, which is collectively worth tens of millions of naira. The singer confirmed the fashion choices on his socials, writing: “Make nobody tell me say I don’t really deserve. I prayed for this all my life. Ballon d’Or was an inspiring moment. Styled in @louisvuitton x @vanguart x Tuffman.” Make nobody tell me say I don’t really deserveI prayed for…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday debunked claims that her 65th birthday anniversary fundraiser is tied to her husband’s 2027 re-election bid. Mrs Tinubu also revealed that the fundraiser, which is for the construction of a new National Library complex, has received over N20.4bn in donations since she first announced it last Thursday. Speaking at an interactive session with State House Correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Mrs Tinubu said, “Let me at this point correct a notion moving around about this fundraising. “It is not connected to anything political…So far, we have raised N20.4bn since this fund launched…

A long-running dispute between an Enugu-based trader, Sunday Udeh of Blessed Sunny Electrical, and his former apprentice, Michael Nwauba, escalated yesterday when Udeh turned to the Catholic Grotto of the Virgin Mary, seeking vindication and divine intervention. The controversy followed a viral video in which Michael accused Udeh of refusing to settle him after ten years of service. He further alleged that his former master threatened his family, accused him of theft, and attempted to frame him for crimes that could land him in prison. Appearing before the Blessed Sacrament at the Holy Trinity Catholic, Independence Layout, Enugu, Udeh rejected…

APC chieftain flays state Assembly over investigation plan   The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for a probe into the financial dealings of former Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), demanding clarity on how he managed over N254.37 billion received from the Federation Account between March and August 2025.  In a Freedom of Information (FoI) request, the rights group asked Ibas to account for allocations, including a reported N22 billion allegedly budgeted for installing CCTV at the State House. SERAP argued that full disclosure would promote transparency, accountability, and help address allegations of corruption or…

Super Eagles and Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been making headlines for his performances in Europe this season, Soccernet.ng reports. However, he might have made one for a not-so-good reason. The 24-year-old played 81 minutes in Club Brugge’s 4-0 win over Monaco in the UEFA Champions League last week. He was withdrawn with nine minutes left on the clock, with 21-year-old midfielder Lynt Audoor. Onyedika reacted to the substitution badly and was visibly perturbed, refusing to shake hands with his replacement. Sylla Abakar,, Raphael Onyedika and Audoor Lynnt celebrate the victory after the Jupiler Pro League match between Club…