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Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has emerged as a potential target for clubs in the Italian Serie A and the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Onyedika has continued to attract attention following his brilliant performances for Club Brugge. The 24-year-old midfielder joined the former Belgian champions from Danish side FC Midtjylland in 2022 and has been a regular starter ever since. Vermant Romeo substituted for Raphael Onyedika during the Jupiler Pro League match between Club Brugge and FCV Dender EH Copyright: ImagoxJanxDexMeuleneirx Since the start of the year, there has been a general belief that Onyedika’s days at Club Brugge…

In SummaryThe list highlights animals with extraordinary survival traits, such as the naked mole rat’s cancer resistance and pain insensitivity, the Saharan silver ant’s ability to withstand extreme heat, and the Namibian lizard that drinks water through its skin from fog.Many animals are notable for their strange looks, including the okapi (a giraffe relative with zebra-striped legs), the pangolin (a scaled mammal that walks on two legs), and the shoebill (a prehistoric-looking giant bird).The article features creatures with unexpected lifestyles, such as the elephant shrew (which is more closely related to elephants than shrews) and the “immortal” jellyfish off the…

Galatasaray face Union Saint-Gilloise on Tuesday night knowing victory could lift them into the Champions League’s top eight, but the build-up has been dominated by uncertainty over the fitness of star striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian remains a major doubt after sustaining an injury on international duty last week. His potential absence is significant: Galatasaray have won three matches in the competition this season, and Osimhen has scored in all three. Nigeria and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo by IMAGO The Super Eagles star delivered the winner in the dramatic victory over Liverpool, struck twice against Bodo/Glimt, and…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has reaffirmed its claim that officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) unlawfully entered its Abuja office, contradicting recent media reports suggesting otherwise. The organisation said the intrusion occurred in September 2024 and involved operatives using false names and arriving in unmarked vehicles. In a statement issued on 25 November 2025, signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation clarified that reports indicating that its deputy director “admits no invasion” were inaccurate.“The reports conveyed impressions that do not reflect what transpired in open court and may inadvertently misinform the public,” the…

Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Labour Party (LP) has vowed to unseat President Bola Tinubu’s APC-led administration. The party cited the present administration’s alleged imposition of hardship and insecurity on Nigerians. Speaking against the backdrop of hardship and insecurity in the country in Abeokuta yesterday, the Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Dr Ayo Olorunfemi, disclosed that the party is now one indivisible family, and anyone making statements to the contrary was merely creating noise that would not affect the party’s focus as the 2027 election approaches. Olorunfemi urged Nigerian workers to join the party and…

Like many other regions, Africa has widely opened its doors to the online gambling industry. Leading operators have taken notice of this trend, which explains why many of them have shifted their focus to the African continent. According to GlobeNewswire, the continent’s gambling market stands at $6.10 billion and is expected to jump to $11.27 billion by 2032.If things go as predicted, the industry will have expanded by more than a 7% compound annual growth rate. That’s why forward-thinking operators, such as Jackpot City online casino, are eyeing this market. At a time when the global market has become super competitive,…

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has offered a playful nod to the ongoing discussions around the team’s preparations ahead of the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. Multiple reports revealed that the reigning WAFCON champions will not be having a preparatory match ahead of the qualifiers. The Super Falcons, reigning WAFCON champions, are facing serious preparation challenges ahead of the 2026 tournament, which doubles as qualifiers for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Coach Randy Waldrum of Super Falcons of Nigeria during a training section at National Stadium on September 16, 2021 in Lagos, Nigeria. Photo by…

President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has told opposition figure Peter Obi that the government will not forgive him for remarks interpreted as welcoming possible United States military action in Nigeria. Onanuga made the comments in a quoted X post, referring to a video in which Obi is heard welcoming Trump’s invasion threat. “If Donald Trump said he will invade Nigeria, I will welcome it with open arms because security is my priority.” Onanuga accused the former Labour Party candidate of showing disregard for national sovereignty. The footage resurfaced following a 1 November 2025 post…

Africa’s fast-growing economies are giving rise to new cities, technology corridors, and industrial parks designed to attract investment and create high-skilled jobs. Projects such as Konza Technopolis in Kenya, Kigali Innovation City in Rwanda, and Egypt’s growing network of economic zones highlight how countries are positioning themselves for future industries. While the architecture and vision often attract public attention, the success of these developments depends on a much quieter process: the accurate estimation of materials long before construction begins.Understanding Land PreparationThe first and most critical phase is land preparation. Many new city projects occupy large areas of undeveloped or uneven…

Resurfaced photos of Eberechi Eze training with the Nigeria national team have stirred conversations about how close the Arsenal forward came to representing the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. The images, taken during Nigeria’s London training camp in March 2017, capture an 18-year-old Eze—who was the a rising talent at Queens Park Rangers—posing with established Super Eagles stars. He was invited by then-head coach Gernot Rohr as the team prepared for international friendlies against Senegal and Burkina Faso, both of which were later cancelled due to security concerns. Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr and Alex Iwobi. Photo by IMAGO…