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Transfer deadline day brought plenty of movement around several Super Eagles stars, but only some of the major stories ended with a completed deal, Soccernet.ng reports. The Premier League window closed at 11 p.m. BST on Tuesday, September 1, with Victor Osimhen, Ola Aina and Femi Azeez among the Super Eagles players at the centre of late talks.Azeez was the clear winner. Brighton & Hove Albion reached an agreement with Millwall for the 25-year-old winger after several attempts to sign him. Aina’s story went in the opposite direction. Osimhen was the other major name without a move. Arsenal and Manchester…

By Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State Government has called for increased research, innovation and regulation of traditional medicine, saying indigenous healthcare practices must undergo stronger scientific scrutiny to play a greater role in expanding access to healthcare. The call was made on Tuesday at the 2026 African Traditional Medicine Day organised by the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board at the NUT Pavilion, Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dayo Lajide, said traditional medicine had remained relevant to healthcare delivery in African communities because of its accessibility, affordability and cultural acceptance. Lajide, who…

FOLA honours his mother by gifting her a brand-new Lexus SUV and her own church building. Photo Credit: FOLA/Instagram  Starting the day with that video of FOLA and his mum? We highly recommend it. There is something about seeing a parent receive a gift they once only dreamed about, especially when their child is the one making it happen. Fast-rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Folarin Odunlami, popularly known as FOLA, gave his mum not one but two very big reasons to celebrate. The singer surprised her with a brand-new grey Lexus SUV and, wait for it, a church building of her own.…

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has admitted that his future with the national team is uncertain following a 10-match suspension imposed by FIFA. Paredes was handed the ban for his role in a confrontation with Spain players after Argentina’s 1-0 defeat in the 2026 World Cup final. The 32-year-old grabbed Spain defender Eric Garcia by the throat and wrestled Gavi to the ground before appearing to strike the midfielder in the face. Paredes, who plays for Boca Juniors, said the suspension has made it difficult for him to see his international career continuing as before. As reported by BBC Sport on…

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Tosin Adarabioyo has completed his move from Chelsea to Tottenham Hotspur after the two London clubs reached an agreement on transfer deadline day, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old centre-back joined Spurs permanently on September 1, with the initial fee reported at about £7 million, plus add-ons that could take the deal closer to £10 million. Chelsea later confirmed that Adarabioyo had completed the transfer after two seasons at Stamford Bridge.The move gives Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi another experienced central defender after Kevin Danso left for Sunderland. Adarabioyo arrives with strong Premier League experience and a background at Fulham, where he…

Football’s transfer market has entered a new era of extraordinary spending, but one name continues to stand alone at the top. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, Neymar’s £200 million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains the biggest transfer fee in football history, almost a decade after it sent shockwaves through the sport. The Brazilian superstar’s transfer changed the economics of elite football. PSG activated his release clause and made Neymar the first player to break the £200m barrier, a figure that seemed almost impossible at the time. But the gap behind him has been shrinking.…

An Abuja-based hospital, Wellington Clinics, has denied involvement in alleged transactional organ harvesting linked to a kidney transplant performed at its facility, saying it neither participated in nor benefited from any financial arrangement involving the donor or recipient. The hospital also disclosed that it had suspended all renal transplant-related services pending the conclusion of investigations into the circumstances surrounding the April 24, 2026 kidney operation. The clarification came amid an ongoing investigation by the Nigeria Police Force into an alleged organ-harvesting and human-trafficking syndicate in Abuja and Nasarawa State. Police recently arrested and paraded four suspects, including two medical doctors…

The Nigeria Police Force and the National Peace Committee led by General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.) have stepped up efforts to contain rising political tension and alleged inciting comments as campaigns for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected the latest petrol price hike by the Dangote Refinery, describing it as avoidable and demanding that more Nigerian crude be supplied to domestic refineries. Gunmen have killed two people and abducted the All Progressives Congress Chairman of Rogo Local Government Area in Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Fanka, in an overnight attack. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board…

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