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Gemini AI has predicted the outcome of the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash between Galatasaray and Liverpool, and the results suggest a thrilling encounter at the RAMS Park. ​Following the recent draws that paired the Turkish giants against the English heavyweights, fans and analysts have been divided on who will progress. Galatasaray secured their spot in the knockout stages after an impressive showing against Juventus in the playoffs, while Liverpool entered the draw as one of the favorites to lift the trophy in 2026. According to the data-driven projections, the match is expected to be decided…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and industry stakeholders have intensified efforts to attract investors ahead of the expected first gas delivery from the Ajaokuta–Gwagwalada segment of the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano Gas Pipeline by July 2026. The project, a key component of the AKK pipeline network, is expected to boost domestic gas supply, support power generation, and stimulate industrial growth across northern Nigeria. Officials expressed confidence that its completion will unlock significant economic opportunities along the corridor. NNPC has called on investors to take advantage of emerging opportunities in compressed natural gas infrastructure, emphasising that Nigeria has transitioned from an oil-focused economy…

Eric Chelle‘s demands for a new contract and an improved salary has received mixed reactions from fans and ex-Super Eagles stars as well, Soccernet.ng reports. Olympic 1996 Gold medallist Garba Lawal has opined that the Franco-Malians’ requests will be a hard one for the NFF to reach because he failed to win the AFCON 2025 tournament. Chelle’s financial demand sees his monthly income go up to $130,000, but the 48-year-old clarified that the fee is for himself and his backroom staff. Victor Osimhen and Eric Chelle during the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-final match between Algeria and Nigeria. Copyright: ImagoxSFSIx…

Solomon Odeniyi The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has uncovered a suspected child trafficking syndicate operating under the guise of an orphanage home in the Saburi area of the Federal Capital Territory. The discovery followed a petition submitted on January 29, 2026, by concerned members of the Saburi community to the Office of the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, over suspicious activities linked to the orphanage. Acting on the complaint, the command commenced a discreet investigation into the matter. A statement on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh said preliminary findings revealed that the operators of the orphanage allegedly…

Hundreds of motorists were on Friday stranded along Gusau-Tsafe-Funtua road, Zamfara following rumour that the bandits have planted several bombs on the road. The motorists who were in large number have to park their vehicles along the road for fear of the explosives, while several others who were lucky to maneuver their vehicles returned to their respective destinations. An indigene of the area Adamu Mohammed told the PUNCH that, tension gripped commuters flying the road after suspected bandits reportedly planted many Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) on the busy road. Mohammed said the incident occurred early Friday morning when it was…

The UEFA Champions League draws were held on Friday, and the remaining contenders in the round of 16 now know their respective paths to the quarterfinals. ​Nigeria still boasts three representatives in the competition: Victor Osimhen with Galatasaray, Ademola Lookman with Atletico Madrid, and Nathan Tella with Bayer Leverkusen. While all the Nigerians left expected formidable opponents, Osimhen and Tella appear to have drawn the toughest assignments of the group. Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray teammates. (Photo by Imago) ​In the confirmed fixtures, Osimhen and his Galatasaray teammates will face Liverpool. Interestingly, the Nigerian striker mentioned just on Wednesday that he…

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama on Friday, granted bail in the sum of N10m each to Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, shortly after their arraignment on a 12-count criminal charge. The charge was filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation over alleged forgery of documents, including an international passport and an irrevocable power of attorney, allegedly used to lay claim to a property in London said to have been unlawfully procured by the late Jeremiah Useni. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.…

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s international switch to Nigeria remains unfinished, despite growing expectations that he could soon join the Super Eagles setup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that the paperwork for his change of allegiance is still in progress and has not yet been finalised by FIFA. Recent speculation suggested that the former Arsenal shot-stopper was already cleared to represent Nigeria, but senior NFF officials have now moved to cool the excitement. Wrexham AFC goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo Copyright: ImagoxIanxLyallx While Okonkwo is firmly on the federation’s radar, the governing body insists the process is ongoing…

Edward Nnachi The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, and his team, on Wednesday, began free cancer screening for the first 1,000 individuals at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The minister, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Daju Kachollom, said the nationwide exercise was organised to observe 2026 World Cancer Day, noting that cancer accounted for nearly 10,000 deaths in Nigeria annually. He disclosed that the ministry planned to offer treatment to patients diagnosed during the screening, stressing that early detection would save lives, reduce financial burdens on families, and improve national…

The All Progressives Grand Alliance said it will commence its continuous electronic membership registration nationwide March 1, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr Ejimofor Opara, National Publicity Secretary of the party, made the disclosure during a news conference on Friday in Awka. Opara said the exercise would take place simultaneously across the 8,809 electoral wards in the country. He said the initiative underscored APGA’s commitment to innovation, transparency and inclusivity in party administration. Opera said that in June 2024, APGA became the first political party in Nigeria to automate its membership registration process. He described the move as a…