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Italian Serie A club Venezia have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Akor Adams, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Nigerian forward has been linked with several clubs this summer following a solid campaign with Sevilla, where he recorded ten goals and three assists in 32 appearances to help the club avoid relegation. ​In recent weeks, Marseille and Sunderland were touted as potential destinations, and it appeared likely that he would join one of the two, especially as Sevilla are eager to sell him this summer. Adams of during the La Liga. Copyright: ImagoxAntonioxPozox/xPRESSINPHOTOx However, those clubs have recently…

No fewer than 18 people have been killed in a communal clash linked to a lingering land dispute in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, with 15 of the victims reportedly burnt to death after assailants set a two-bedroom apartment ablaze. The latest attack occurred on Tuesday night at Angwan-Baago near Godoro village, where the victims were trapped inside the building and burnt to death, according to the Niger State Police Command. The police said one other person was also killed at a separate location, bringing the total number of deaths recorded in the crisis to 18. The violence…

Former Super Eagles star Michael Emenalo has stepped down as the Saudi Pro League’s Director of Football after three years in the role, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The former Nigerian international has built a stellar reputation since transitioning into management after his playing days. During his time at Chelsea, he served as a chief scout, assistant first-team coach, and sporting director in his 10-year stint. ​He worked under former owner Roman Abramovich, playing a key role in restructuring the club’s academy and charting the path for the first team. His efforts helped lead the Blues to success in major competitions, including the…

The Federal Government on Thursday urged Nigerians to begin immediate preparations for possible flooding as the rainy season intensifies, warning that climate change has significantly altered the country’s rainfall patterns and heightened flood risks across several states. The call was made by the Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Yussuf Kelani, who said recent flooding in Lagos and other parts of the country should serve as a wake-up call for governments, communities and citizens to prioritise disaster preparedness and climate resilience. In a statement issued in Abuja, Kelani said climate change was no longer a future environmental…

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it prosecuted more than 100 people in the last one year for illegally occupying road medians and violating environmental regulations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Wednesday during an inspection of the ongoing clearance of illegal traders and squatters from the Okokomaiko–Orile road median. The exercise, according to the state government on its offical social media handles, is aimed at permanently clearing the corridor, which has been designated for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project. Wahab said the inspection was to assess compliance with Governor…

Super Eagles stars Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi face uncertainty at Nottingham Forest, as the club is set for a managerial shake-up, Soccernet.ng reports. ​In what is a shocking decision, the club is set to part ways with Portuguese tactician Vítor Pereira, who only took charge in February. He replaced the previous coaching staff after a poor run of games left the team embroiled in a relegation battle. ​The former Wolves boss signed an 18-month deal. Upon his appointment, Nottingham Forest’s fortunes improved, and they escaped relegation comfortably weeks before the end of the Premier League season. He also guided…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has formally taken custody of 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, intercepted at the Apapa Seaport in Lagos. The illicit consignment was officially handed over to the NDLEA during a ceremony at the Apapa Port on Wednesday, following its interception during a joint examination of two containers by operatives of the NDLEA, the Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies. A statement on Wednesday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, revealed that the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd), represented by the agency’s Director of…

Head coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Justine Madugu, has made a huge claim about the pressure the Nigerian team are facing ahead of the WAFCON 2026 tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. The 62-year-old served as an assistant under Randy Waldrum before taking on the head coach role in 2024, winning the WAFCON 2024 tournament in Morocco last year. The WAFCON was Nigeria’s 10th, and the success of the team saw Madugu recognised globally as he was nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Johan Cruyff Award. The coaches nominated for the #ballondor Johan Cruyff Trophy Who do you want to win?…

Agency Report The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens tens of thousands of jobs and could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, the United Nations warned. The UN Development Programme said the epidemic was “sparking a far-reaching socioeconomic crisis which could push 985,000 more people into poverty”. “The Ebola crisis also risks eliminating tens of thousands of jobs, disrupting education and healthcare services, and costing African economies up to $3.6 billion if broader regional and global shocks intensify,” UNDP said in a statement on Tuesday. The poverty shock — which would disproportionately affect women — would…

Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts’ first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century — and only their second ever — sets up a clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday. Balogun’s goal on the stroke of half-time had sent the California crowd into delirium, with some 30 million Americans expected to be watching the blockbuster clash across the nation. But the striker saw red as VAR intervened following a nasty clash with Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic.…