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Actress, Liz Anjorin, has reacted to an interim order of the Lagos State High Court restraining her from publishing or circulating photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala. The actress, during an Instagram Live session on Friday, mocked Priscilla’s mother, veteran actress Iyabo Ojo, over her decision to publicise the court order on social media. Anjorin questioned the authenticity of the document, arguing that a court order should not be publicised before it is formally served on the respondent. In a video from the live session, she said, “Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter…

Former Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie has criticised William Troost-Ekong’s continued captaincy of Nigeria while the defender was playing in Saudi Arabia, Soccernet.ng reports. Troost-Ekong, who has since retired from international football, moved to Saudi Pro League side Al-Kholood in 2024 after leaving Greek club PAOK. Despite moving away from European football, the defender remained Nigeria’s captain and continued to wear the armband under former head coach Finidi George and subsequently Eric Chelle. John Obi Mikel, Daniel Akpeyi and William Troost-Ekong in action for the Super Eagles. Copyright: Imago Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!…

The Federal Government could not provide sufficient evidence to auditors that N33.75bn in cash transfers meant for more than 3.29 million vulnerable households reached genuine beneficiaries, the Auditor-General for the Federation has said. This was contained in the Auditor-General for the Federation’s 2024 Annual Report on Non-Compliance/Internal Control Weaknesses in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government obtained by Saturday PUNCH on Friday. The report, which reviewed transactions at the National Cash Transfer Office in Abuja for the 2023 financial year, raised eight audit queries involving billions of naira and identified weaknesses in the office’s internal control system. According…

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has been out of action for Coventry City since their opening Premier League fixture against Arsenal, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international missed Coventry’s last two competitive matches against Plymouth Argyle in the Carabao Cup and Hull City in the Premier League. However, Coventry City coach Frank Lampard has now provided a positive update on the midfielder ahead of the daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium. “He is available for tomorrow,” the former Chelsea midfielder said in quotes revealed by Coventry Live. “Ephron’s missed pre-season, Rudi is just back and there wasn’t our usual zip at…

Dennis Naku About 37 persons have reportedly died after inhaling fumes from a petroleum product at a jetty in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Thursday at the Okari Jetty in the Okrika Mainland area, where youths from Okrika and neighbouring communities had reportedly gathered to load a petroleum product from an illegal tapping point. Many others were said to be missing following the incident, which occurred in the mainly coastal community. A source in the community told our reporter that more than 100 persons had stormed the jetty with locally made boats while a…

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Content creator and social media influencer, Amarachi Amusi, popularly known as Ashmusy, has opened up on her online rift with Big Brother Naija reality star, Phyna, insisting that she never intended to betray her colleague and was instead painted as the villain in the controversy. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Ashmusy recounted how she became involved in a proposed celebrity boxing event, her uncertainty about participating, and how the situation eventually led to her public fallout with Phyna. Phyna had alleged that after recommending Ashmusy as her opponent for the event, the content creator stopped communicating with her and…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen could miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Nigerian forward sustained an injury during Galatasaray’s Turkish Süper Lig clash against Istanbul Başakşehir at the Fatih Terim Stadium on Friday. ​Leading the line for the Cimbom, Osimhen made an immediate impact by firing a sensational strike from outside the box, which bounced in off the underside of the crossbar. Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray. (Photo by Imago) Despite looking sharp, the striker was forced off in the 33rd minute and replaced by Barış Alper Yılmaz. Osimhen appeared to clutch…

The United States said Friday it had shot down over 300 drones operated by cartels along the Mexican border since the start of 2026. The US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)—which covers the United States and neighboring countries—linked the drones to the drug trade, without naming any specific group. It said it shot down 100 drones in August alone but did not say on which side of the border. The US military said the devices were used by “transnational criminal organizations… to support illegal cross-border activity, including smuggling operations and surveillance of law-enforcement and military personnel.” Mexican Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla claimed…

Turkish Cup winners Trabzonspor have received a fresh offer for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu from a Saudi Pro League club as interest in his services continues to grow, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu’s future has been uncertain throughout the summer, with the Nigerian striker repeatedly linked with a move away from the Black Sea Storm just a year after joining the club permanently from English side Southampton following their relegation. The 32-year-old enjoyed a remarkable individual campaign last season, winning the Golden Boot and the Best Goal of the Season award. He also played a key role in Trabzonspor’s Turkish Cup triumph, scoring a…