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Frank Onyeka has completed a permanent move to Coventry City ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season, sealing his switch from Brentford after impressing on loan under Frank Lampard, Soccernet.ng reports. Having played just 88 Premier League minutes for Brentford in the first half of the season under new manager Keith Andrews, the 28-year-old capitalised on a brilliant AFCON 2027 campaign in Morocco by joining Coventry City on loan in February, with the option to make the deal permanent if they gained promotion. He went on to play 14 games for Coventry, scoring one goal and assisting another, as Lampard’s…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved a restructuring of the state’s security architecture, appointing retired Brig.-Gen. Nash Yakubu as the Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau. According to the statement, Yakubu retired from the Nigerian Army after 35 years of service, during which he participated in several local and international operations. “His service record includes participation in operations linked to the MASSOB and IPOB crises, peacekeeping assignments in Sierra Leone and Sudan, as well as deployments in Nigeria’s…

Former Northampton Town and Wycombe Wanderers striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has become a shareholder and part-owner of FC Farsley, Soccernet.ng reports. The 43-year-old joined the ownership group because of his close friendship with former Premier League goalkeeper David Stockdale and his wife, Katie. Akinfenwa and Stockdale spent several years together at Wycombe Wanderers, where they helped the club enjoy one of the most successful periods in its history. David and Katie Stockdale took control of the club’s holding company in December 2025 after Farsley Celtic, the original semi-professional side, went into liquidation because of financial problems. Since then, the couple have…

Federal Road Safety Command, Ogun State Sector Command, has advised motorists to exercise patience and desist from driving against flow of traffic especially on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Sector Commander, Mr Oludare Ogunjobi, gave the advice in an interview with  the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Ota, Ogun. Ogunjobi said that flooding of  the expressway  by heavy rainfall on Tuesday caused some motorists to drive against traffic, resulting in gridlocked. “The FRSC is appealing to motorists to be patient, reduce speed and avoid driving against the flow of traffic,” he said. Ogunjobi said that impatience and flouting of traffic…

By Johnson Idowu Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the dredging of 28 additional primary drainage channels following flooding in parts of the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina, on Tuesday. According to the statement, Wahab said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state. He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku. The statement read, “The Lagos State Government on…

English Premier League side Coventry City have just completed the signing of Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka, but they are looking to add another Nigerian to their roster, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Coventry earned promotion to the English Premier League last season under the management of former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard. The club is expected to be busy in the transfer market this summer as they seek reinforcements to compete effectively in the top flight. Frank Onyeka, Jack Rudoni, and Bobby Thomas. Copyright: ImagoxJorgexHorsted/NewsxImagesx ​Goztepe midfielder Anthony Dennis has emerged as a serious target and is high on the list of potential…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Tuesday expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for approving the award of the contract for the construction of the Oyo Circular Road from Ijawaya–FGGC–Sabo–Ilora to Akinmorin in Oyo Federal Constituency. The commendation was contained in a statement issued by the monarch’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The Alaafin noted that, for decades, the poor condition of roads in Oyo metropolis had posed severe socio-economic challenges for residents, adding that the Tinubu administration’s prompt attention to the critical infrastructure would bring immense relief. The PUNCH…

Brentford have confirmed that Nigerian-eligible winger Michael Olakigbe has joined Austrian Bundesliga club WSG Tirol on a season-long loan, Soccernet.ng reports. Olakigbe departs the Brentford Community Stadium just days after Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka completed his permanent move to Coventry City. The two transfers signal another busy period for the Premier League club as they continue reshaping their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. Olakigbe, who is eligible to represent Nigeria through his parents despite playing for England at youth level, will spend the campaign in Austria as Brentford hope he gains more first-team experience in senior football. Brentford…

No fewer than 37 children are reportedly still missing following an attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday. PUNCH Online on Monday reports that terrorists attacked the school at about 9 a.m. while candidates were writing the National Examinations Council examination, killing two teachers and abducting an unspecified number of students. In interviews with our correspondent on Tuesday, parents said the state government had opened a register for families to report missing persons. A parent, Mbula Bura, whose 19-year-old daughter was abducted, said 37 names had been registered as missing.…

Tems performing her single “What You Need” live on stage at the 2026 BET Awards. Photo Credit: Tems/Instagram The 2026 BET Awards just wrapped up at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, and whilst the music was spectacular, we cannot stop talking about the fashion. Specifically, we need to talk about Tems. The Grammy-winning singer gave us a masterclass in versatility, shifting through three entirely different style eras in a single evening. If you want a breakdown of what she wore from the arrivals line to her moments on stage, here is the full look book. Look 1: The Earth-Toned…