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By Ikenna Obianeri Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called on Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles, stressing that maintaining a healthy brain is essential to achieving overall wellbeing. Soludo, who is the founder of the non-governmental organisation, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday to mark the 2026 World Brain Day. She said practices such as eating nutritious meals, engaging in regular physical activities, getting adequate sleep, continuous learning and prioritising mental wellness could help protect brain health. According to her, individuals should pay greater attention to their mental wellbeing and…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle might get a new option to pick from, as a player with dual nationality is set to switch allegiances to Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes as former Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu has taken his first few steps to switch allegiances from France to Nigeria. The 22-year-old midfielder was born in France to Nigerian parents, and he represented France at youth level. Ugochukwu Lesley and Bouaddi Ayyoub for France. Copyright: xFAUGERExFRANCKx However, he is 22 now and cannot play youth-level football anymore. He is due for the senior team, but he is yet to get an…

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to intensify its crackdown on energy thieves and vandals targeting critical power installations across the country. The minister made the call during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where both leaderships agreed on stronger tactical collaboration to protect the national grid. Speaking on the urgent need to secure energy infrastructure, Tegbe, according to a statement by the police on Wednesday, noted that widespread energy theft and the continuous destruction of electrical equipment remain major obstacles to reliable…

Dutch giants Ajax have become the latest club to show serious interest in signing Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Soccernet.ng reports. Transfer expert Matteo Moretto (via Voetbalprimeur) reports that Ajax are closely following the 25-year-old’s situation after his relationship with Wolves completely broke down. The Eredivisie side believe they could take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding the Nigerian international, whose future at Molineux appears all but over.Ajax have already strengthened their attack by spending around €20 million to sign Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo, but the Amsterdam club are still searching for another forward with a different style. Standing…

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has praised the performances of Africa’s national teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing the continent’s campaign as a historic achievement and evidence of the steady growth of African football. In a statement obtained from its website on Wednesday, Motsepe commended the 10 African nations that represented the continent at the expanded 48-team tournament, with nine progressing from the group stage to the Round of 32, the highest qualification rate for African teams in FIFA World Cup history. The African representatives at the tournament were Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo,…

Bitcoin price is trading around $66,100, after climbing above $66,500 earlier in the session, in a bullish prediction environment. Despite the recent rebound, its volatility has compressed to a level not seen since 2016, making many traders uneasy. CryptoQuant contributor Axel Adler Jr. noted on July 22 that Bitcoin’s 30-day realized volatility dropped to 28.3, down from 41.6 on June 25.That places BTC in the bottom 8% of its volatility range since 2016. In other words, roughly 92% of trading days during that period recorded higher volatility. Such calm conditions rarely last for long, especially after a steady price recovery.BTC…

Paediatricians have advised parents to deworm their children regularly, warning that failure to deworm children can impair growth, nutrition, and overall development. The child health specialists explained that children are particularly vulnerable to worm infestations because of frequent contact with contaminated soil, poor hygiene practices, and exposure to unsafe food or water. They noted that intestinal worms can deprive children of essential nutrients, leading to anaemia, poor weight gain, stunted growth, and abdominal discomfort, among others. The World Health Organisation lists parasitic worms in humans to include roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms. “Those living in poverty are most vulnerable to infection,…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi found the net in Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Three Super Eagles stars — Ola Aina, Awoniyi, and Ryan Alebiosu — were in action when Forest locked horns at Albufeira on Wednesday. Aina was in the starting eleven for the Tricky Trees, while Awoniyi started from the bench. Meanwhile, Alebiosu started and played 62 minutes for Blackburn Rovers. Anthony Elanga and Ola Aina of Nottingham Forest celebrate 1st goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United (Photo credit: Imago) Nottingham Forest were the favourites…

Liverpool have issued more than 400 lifetime bans to individuals involved in ticket touting offences as the club intensifies its efforts to combat illegal ticket sales. The club, working alongside Merseyside Police, seized assets worth more than £1.2 million linked to organised ticket touts as part of an operation targeting the laundering of criminal proceeds from illicit ticket sales. According to BBC Sports on Wednesday, following the investigation, Liverpool imposed 432 lifetime bans and 115 indefinite suspensions on individuals found to have participated in ticketing violations. Detective Chief Inspector Nick Suffield of Merseyside Police praised the partnership between the police…

Portuguese champions SL Benfica Feminino have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian striker Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei, Soccernet.ng reports. Benfica handed the teenage forward a long-term contract that will keep her at the club until 2028.The youngster arrived in Lisbon this week to complete the final stages of her transfer from Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) side Bayelsa Queens before putting pen to paper on her new deal.It is the biggest step yet in the career of one of Nigeria’s brightest young talents and it gives her the chance to play in the Campeonato Nacional Feminino and the UEFA Women’s…