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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the forefront of football glory since 2007, and even now, as their careers wind down, the argument about who’s greater seems to be never-ending, Soccernet.ng reports. Messi, who turns 39 today, scored a hat-trick in his first 2026 FIFA World Cup game against Algeria to break Miroslave Klose’s all-time record at the Copa Mundial. Still, it appears Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has pitched his tent with Portuguese superstar Ronaldo. The Argentine legend followed up with a double against Austria. Ronaldo was at the forefront of severe criticism following Portugal’s 1-1 draw…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arraign the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and money laundering offences involving about $2.53 million. The anti-graft agency filed a 12-count charge against Bodejo on June 22, 2026, accusing him of receiving and possessing large sums of foreign currency allegedly linked to proceeds of unlawful activities, in violation of provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. A statement on Wednesday by the EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said…

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole The Federal Government has unveiled measures to expand medical training capacity across the country as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery, improve the quality of health professionals, and position Nigeria as a hub for medical education and innovation in Africa. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday following the opening of the inaugural international conference of the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos. Alausa said the Tinubu administration recognises that sustainable healthcare development depends on deliberate investments in institutions responsible for training doctors, nurses,…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is entering a new era after the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) approved sweeping reforms designed to transform the country’s top-flight competition, Soccernet.ng reports. At the centre of the changes is a record-breaking prize package that will make the NPFL one of the richest leagues on the African continent, according to NSC boss Shehu Dikko. Under the new structure, the league champions will receive a minimum of ₦1 billion at the end of the season. This is a huge jump from the ₦150 million to ₦200 million range that…

The Ondo State Government has commenced the payment of over N2.6 billion in gratuities to retired local government and primary school workers who exited service in 2015. The government said the gesture was in fulfilment of its commitment to the welfare of serving and retired workers in the state. Speaking at the ceremonial flag-off of the payment exercise on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa said the release of the funds underscored his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of senior citizens in the state. Represented by his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, the governor said the development…

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche could be set for a departure from Getafe this summer, with significant interest mounting from clubs across Europe’s top five leagues, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Uche is returning to Getafe following a disappointing loan spell at Crystal Palace. He joined the Premier League side on a season-long loan last summer that included a conditional obligation-to-buy clause. The clause required him to make ten Premier League starts to trigger a permanent move; however, he failed to make a single start under coach Oliver Glasner. Since the beginning of 2026, he has managed only 172 minutes of competitive football…

The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Wednesday commissioned a purpose-built Multi-Door Courthouse at Idi-Oke/Igbesa. The courthouse was donated by the Olu of Idi-Oke Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ifalohun Odusanya, to mark his tenth coronation anniversary, Dipeolu commended the monarch, described as a rare commitment to building institutions of justice. She said the project represented more than the completion of a building, describing it as the realisation of a vision that justice should be accessible, affordable, timely, and responsive to the needs of the people. “There are kings who build palaces, monuments and markets. But there are…

Taiwo Bankole The Association of Resident Doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, has announced a 10-day warning strike over the non-payment of revised professional and specialist allowances, acute manpower shortage, delayed training funds, and deteriorating welfare conditions. The association also imposed a fine of N50,000 on any member who violates the strike directive. The decision to embark on the industrial action was reached at the association’s second-quarter Ordinary General Meeting held on Monday at the Adebola Adegunwa Hall, OOUTH, Sagamu, according to a communiqué made available to our correspondent on Tuesday. In the communiqué, signed…

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes one key decision has made life much harder for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali since the end of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwabali came to national limelight became Nigeria’s first-choice goalie during the 2023 AFCON and further strengthened his reputation at the 2025 edition in Morocco, where the Super Eagles finished third. His performances earned praise across Africa and increased speculation that he could move to a bigger club outside South Africa. However, in February 2026, the 30-year-old made a bold career move. While still under contract at Chippa United, he…

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the African Development Bank and UN Women, on Wednesday inaugurated the Nigeria Gender Profile and Roadmap to Equality 2030 to address gender disparities. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said the document provides an evidence-based assessment of gender equality and a framework for achieving national targets by 2030. She said the profile serves two purposes: presenting an honest picture of the current state of gender equality in Nigeria and outlining practical steps towards achieving national commitments. Sulaiman-Ibrahim described gender equality as a strategic investment in national development, emphasising that advancing…