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The United States House of Representatives has approved measures seeking to condition American assistance to Nigeria on demonstrable steps by the Federal Government to tackle violence and protect vulnerable communities, including Christians. The measures were adopted during consideration of the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill, which the House passed on Wednesday by 217-209 votes, largely along party lines. A key amendment sponsored by Republican Congressman Gregory Steube raised the proposed restriction on US assistance to Nigeria from 50 per cent to 100 per cent, meaning all funds allocated to the country would be withheld until the Federal Government meets…

Two Super Eagles attackers who ply their trade with Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface, had to deal with lengthy injury spells last season, but one of them is keen on returning to the National team fold, Soccernet.ng reports. While Boniface spent most of his time on loan at Werder Bremen, Tella remained at the Bay Arena and dealt with three different injuries that kept him out for almost 30 games. The 27-year-old endured a frustrating season, but despite his injury woes, Bayer Leverkusen showed faith in the Nigerian international by extending his contract until 2031…

Polish star Robert Lewandowski’s Major League Soccer debut was on hold Thursday after the match between the Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps was postponed due to air quality issues caused by wildfires. Smoke from the fires, which are ravaging the Canadian province of Ontario, spread Thursday through the United States with border states including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois particularly choked. Thursday’s scheduled clash at the Fire’s stadium was pushed back to October 6, the club said in a statement. “The decision to reschedule the match was reached in close consultation with local health experts, MLS, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to enjoy new perks at Galatasaray ahead of the start of the 2026/27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 27-year-old marksman started playing for the Cimbom two seasons ago and has established himself as the club’s best player. His track record proves he is a top talent, and that has seen him linked with several major European sides. This summer, he has been linked with Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United, but no concrete offers have emerged from the speculation. Mario Lemina of Galatasaray SK celebrates with Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Sara. Copyright:…

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI predicts that this dip is the bottom of the cycle, with a bull market price prediction restart penciled in for the second half of 2026.The base case target is $140,000 to $170,000 by December. The stretch case, if the Fed panics into easing, runs $200,000 to $250,000.Five catalysts are stacked on top of each other here. A post-halving expansion zone, Fed rate cuts, the CLARITY Act, fresh use cases, and institutional adoption are all landing in the same window.Bitcoin already showed its hand on rate sensitivity, bouncing near $64,800 the moment inflation cooled and traders trimmed…

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish the Nigeria Genomic City, a landmark initiative aimed at transforming the country into a knowledge- and innovation-driven economy by harnessing its vast genomic resources to advance scientific research, improve healthcare, strengthen food security and accelerate economic growth. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, where he warned that Nigeria risks squandering its demographic advantage unless it makes deliberate investments in research, science and innovation, according to a statement issued on Thursday by his office. “The biggest demographic dividend ever witnessed…

Cross River has launched a weeklong awareness campaign aimed at combating preeclampsia and reducing maternal and neonatal deaths across communities in the state. The campaign, organised by the Cross River State chapter of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) is themed, “Preeclampsia: The Unforeseen Enemy at the Door.” Speaking on Thursday at the launch of the programme, the Chairman of the Cross River State Task Force on Health Quality and Anti-Quackery, Dr Dan Abubakar, charged health practitioners not to compromise professional standards despite the prevailing economic challenges. He explained that preeclampsia, a pregnancy-related condition characterised by high…

Italian Serie A club AC Milan has agreed to part ways with Nigerian midfielder Victor Eletu, four years after he first joined the club, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Rossoneri have been highly active this summer, aiming to balance their books, reduce their wage bill, and offload players who do not fit the tactical philosophy of manager Rúben Amorim. Although fellow Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze appeared to be on the fringes of the squad, it now seems he will be given an opportunity to prove his worth this season. Samuel Chukwueze at Ac Milan. Copyright: ImagoxIPAxSport/ABACAx ​Unfortunately, Victor Eletu will not receive…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting local and foreign investments, declaring that Nigeria is “ready and open for business” as the Federal Government continues to strengthen the legal, physical and financial frameworks needed to safeguard capital and guarantee returns. Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Sales Office and Experience Centre for the Abuja City Walk Development project in Abuja. Photo credit: Stanley Nkwocha. Photo credit: Stanley Nkwocha The President made the declaration on Thursday while inaugurating the Sales Office and Experience Centre for the Abuja City Walk Development project in Abuja. Tinubu was represented at the…

Nigeria youth international Shakirat Moshood has completed a move to Portuguese top-flight club SCU Torreense on a two-year contract, Soccernet.ng reports. The highly rated Super Falcons prospect leaves Nigeria Women Football League champions Bayelsa Queens to begin her first professional adventure in Europe, with her new deal running until the summer of 2028.Moshood joins Torreense at an exciting time in the club’s history. The Portuguese side has qualified for the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time and will begin their maiden campaign in the qualifying rounds later this year. Her arrival adds another talented young player to a…