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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.…

Samuel Chukwueze’s future is currently a top issue of concern at AC Milan due to the possibility of an exit this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Nigerian winger has just returned from a season-long loan at Fulham. Although he openly expressed his desire to stay with the London-based club beyond last season, they have been hesitant to finalize a decision. ​Reports suggest that Fulham held a €26 million buy option, but they have been attempting to negotiate a lower fee. AC Milan, who hold the upper hand, are unwilling to budge, as Chukwueze still has two years remaining on his contract.…

The Soje family has appealed the judgement of the Lagos State High Court in Epe, which declared the Adegbajo Ruling House the customary owner of a disputed parcel of land in Eredo Community, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. The appeal follows the February 12, 2026 judgement delivered by Justice W. Animahun in Suit No. EPD/5231LMW/2017, instituted by members of the Adegbajo family against the Soje family over ownership of land located at Atake-Mafara, Semisolose, Taramigbuya, Agodo and Igbonla in Eredo. The claimants in the suit were represented by Honourable Sakiru Adesanya Adebanjo, Hon. Olusola Adebo, Adeleke Oshunkoya, Morufu…

By Anozie Egole The Nigeria Customs Service, on Wednesday, handed over nine containers of seized hard drugs, expired, fake and prohibited pharmaceutical products with a duty-paid value of N53.391 billion to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Apapa, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said the seizures reflected the outcome of diligent intelligence gathering and inter-agency collaboration aimed at protecting public health and national security. He said the seizures were made by the Apapa Area Command following intelligence gathering, scanning analysis, physical examination…

Trabzonspor have taken a firm stance on the future of Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu, amid transfer interest from other clubs this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has been the subject of transfer speculation since the end of the 2025-26 season, with clubs from the Saudi Pro League keen on signing him just a year after he joined the Turkish Cup winners. Onuachu enjoyed an outstanding individual campaign after joining Trabzonspor last summer for a second stint following his departure from Southampton. He had previously spent the 2023–24 season on loan at the club, where he made a strong impression. Paul Onuachu of Trabzonspor. Copyright:…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has assured members of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps deployed to the state of adequate security and a conducive environment throughout their one-year national service. The governor also urged the corps members to embrace patriotism, selfless service and community development, saying the service year offers them an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to national development. AbdulRazaq spoke at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members held at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. According to a statement issued on Wednesday…