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​Manchester United are in negotiations to send Nigeria-eligible centre-forward Chido Obi-Martin to Bundesliga side FC Köln on loan, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Red Devils are expected to have a busy transfer window following the appointment of Michael Carrick as head coach. As the club looks to reshape its squad, the 18-year-old Obi-Martin has been identified as a candidate for a temporary departure to help his development. ​Obi-Martin first broke into the Manchester United senior setup two seasons ago following a high-profile move from Arsenal’s academy, where he had been a prolific scorer at the youth level. Chido Obi-Martin of Manchester United.…

A former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has thrown his weight behind the proposed death penalty for kidnappers and bandits by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. Oshiomhole said the measure was necessary to curb rising insecurity, insisting that criminals should have no place in Edo State. The former governor spoke on Saturday while addressing party supporters at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress campaign for the Edo North Senatorial District local government elections held at the Public Field in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area. His remarks were contained in a…

By Stephen Angbulu Nigeria has received at least $247.3m in total humanitarian funding so far in 2026, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs revealed in its latest report covering eight crisis-affected countries in West and Central Africa. Of the total sum, the report said $232.8m flowed through the country’s Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan. This is a sharp increase that raised the country’s $516.4m humanitarian requirement to 47 per cent, the second-highest coverage rate among the countries surveyed. The figures were drawn from OCHA’s latest weekly West and Central Africa Regional Funding Status report for the…

The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria has assured Nigerians that the current high prices of tomatoes are expected to decline considerably from August as the wet-season harvest reaches the market. The Kaduna State Chairman of TOPAN, Mr Rabiu Zuntu, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday. NAN reports that tomato prices have risen sharply since early May following the end of the dry-season harvest and reduced supply. A 50kg basket of tomatoes, which sold for between N18,000 and N20,000 in January, now costs between N100,000 and N130,000, depending on the variety.…

Kingsley Ehizibue’s four-year stay at Italian Serie A club Udinese is coming to an end after both sides failed to agree on a new contract, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old right-back will officially become a free agent on June 30 after negotiations over a contract extension collapsed. Although Udinese initially discussed extending his deal until 2028, the talks broke down because both parties could not agree on the structure of his salary, which was worth around €1 million net per season. Transfer expert Nicolò Schira confirmed the situation on X, writing: “There is no agreement between Udinese and Kingsley Ehizibue. Therefore,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, in partnership with Rite Foods Limited, will on Tuesday honour seven outstanding Nigerian undergraduates with ₦5 million each at the maiden Academic Excellence Recognition Award Ceremony in Lagos. The initiative is aimed at rewarding exceptional academic performance during the 2025 admission exercise. In a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, the examination body said, “each of the seven award recipients will receive ₦5 million in recognition of their exceptional performance in both the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the respective Post-UTME or institutional screening exercises conducted by their…

Senior maternal health experts have strongly stated that diarrhoea during pregnancy should not be dismissed as a minor illness or normal pregnancy symptom, noting that persistent loose stools may cause dehydration, trigger contractions and result in preterm labour and miscarriage. The physicians explained that diarrhoea, which could be caused by hormonal changes in pregnancy, infections, contaminated food and water, food intolerance, poor dietary habits and reactions to multivitamins and other medications commonly taken by pregnant women, deprives the mother and baby of nutrients and fluids. They noted that while the condition is often mild and temporary, diarrhoea that lasts more…

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has addressed speculation surrounding his future at Olympique Marseille amid reports linking him with an exit this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old only moved to France during the winter transfer window but has already been linked with a possible exit just a few months later, as interest in his services continues to grow ahead of the new season. Nnadi enjoyed an impressive spell at Zulte Waregem but initially found life difficult at Marseille, where he was limited to only a few minutes during his first months at the club. However, the fortunes of the Nigerian midfielder changed towards…

The Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State branch, has called on Governor Umo Eno to designate the Ibom Medical City corridor as a tax incentive and Free Trade Zone to attract both local and international investors. A statement issued on Sunday by the association’s chairman, Prof. Aniekan Peter, in Uyo, said the move would encourage the establishment of world-class hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, medical equipment manufacturers and producers of hospital consumables, while also creating employment opportunities and stimulating economic growth. The 350-bed Ibom Medical City was unveiled last week by the state government as a deliberate policy initiative aimed at transforming…

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has become the subject of fresh transfer interest after two Premier League clubs reportedly made offers to sign him from French giants Marseille ahead of next season, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite the approaches from England, the 22-year-old is now believed to be leaning towards staying in France to continue his development. Reports from Marseille suggest Nnadi’s future has changed direction over the past few weeks. Earlier in the year, the Nigerian midfielder was thought to be seriously considering leaving the Ligue 1 club after a difficult first six months. During parts of last season, he struggled…