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Turkish champions Galatasaray have made their position clear over the future of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, amid growing transfer interest ahead of the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has attracted interest from several top European clubs, with Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona all reportedly monitoring his situation and stepping up efforts to strengthen their attacks. His remarkable goalscoring form has contributed to that. Since arriving at Galatasaray in 2024, Osimhen has scored an impressive 59 goals in 74 appearances, establishing himself as one of the best centre-forwards in world football. Nigeria and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen. IanxStephenx/IMAGO Despite the increased attention,…

The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Mr Adegoke Fayoade, has assured that abducted schoolchildren and their teachers will be rescued safely. Fayoade, who is in charge of Information and Communication Technology, gave the assurance on Monday while speaking with journalists during an official working visit to the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja. He said coordinated efforts were ongoing across relevant security formations to ensure the swift rescue of the victims. Fayoade said that coordinated efforts were ongoing across security formations to ensure the safe rescue of the victims in the shortest possible time. “All agencies, including…

Agency The Archbishop of the African Church Cathedral Bethel, Abuja, Most Rev. Peter Ogunmuyiwa, says parental neglect is one of the primary drivers fueling the rise in drug abuse and other social vices among young people. Ogunmuyiwa gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja, in commemoration of the 2026 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. NAN reports that World Drug Day is observed globally every June 26, and this year’s theme is “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges and Innovative Responses.” The cleric urged parents…

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams continues to attract attention from several clubs, following his impressive year for club and country, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 26-year-old marksman struggled in his first six months in Spain after arriving from Montpellier in France. However, he found his form last season, especially from January. He formed a ruthless partnership with Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s attack at the Africa Cup of Nations. Faizal Abdul A Bangal, Renildo Isnard Mandava and Ricardo Martins Guimaraes of Mozambique and Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams of Nigeria. Copyright: IMAGOxshengolpixsx ​Then, after he returned to his club at the…

Leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has described Keir Starmer as “a terrible Prime Minister,” following his resignation as Labour leader and Prime Minister. Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after less than two years in office, saying he would step down as Labour leader while remaining prime minister until a successor is elected. Reacting in a post on X, Badenoch blamed Starmer’s administration for what she described as a series of policy failures, insisting Britain was “not ungovernable.” File:  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer She accused the Labour government of increasing National Insurance contributions, introducing what she…

Alex Iwobi has picked England as his favourite to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Three Lions made a powerful start to the tournament under new manager Thomas Tuchel, Soccernet.ng reports. England, World Cup winners in 1966, currently lead Group L after defeating Croatia 4-2 in one of the most entertaining matches of the opening round in North America. The result was particularly significant because it is England’s first World Cup victory over a FIFA top-15 ranked nation since their famous win against Argentina at the 2002 tournament. Captain Harry Kane delivered a captain’s performance with two goals,…

Pope Leo XIV slammed on Monday the “progressive bureaucratisation of solidarity” which hampers the delivery of aid to the world’s hungry, while weapons move freely, fuelling conflicts. On a visit to the headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, the pope appealed for the international community “to increase the resources dedicated to combating hunger and its root causes, and to remove the obstacles that prevent aid from reaching those in need”. He said humanitarian concerns were often not a priority despite global rhetoric on the need to alleviate human suffering. “It is precisely within the gap between acknowledgement in…

Solomon Odeniyi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two elderly men, aged 84 and 75, for allegedly supplying and selling illicit drugs to teenage secondary school students in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. The suspects, identified as 84-year-old Godfrey Orji and 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, were arrested in separate operations by operatives of the agency. According to a statement on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, Obiora was arrested on June 19 following intelligence reports that he was selling illicit substances to students and other users from his patent medicine store. Babafemi stated, “Pa…

The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title is beginning to take shape, but former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi believes it is still far too early to identify the team most likely to lift the trophy, Soccernet.ng reports. Several traditional powerhouses have enjoyed strong starts to the expanded 48-team tournament, while others have already faced unexpected challenges. Germany became one of the first nations to secure a place in the Round of 32 after crushing Curaçao 7-1 before coming from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1. Defending champions Argentina also made a statement with a commanding 3-0 victory…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has reacted to Fulham’s decision to part ways with Marco Silva after the Portuguese spent five years at Craven Cottage, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old became a key figure for Fulham under Marco Silva, breaking the Premier League record for the Nigerian with most appearances, while also reaching a career-high milestone for goal involvements in a top-flight season. However, the Cottagers stalled on renewing the contract of the former Watford coach, and many believe that decision played a key role in derailing the team’s European ambitions, as they fell short by just a point. Silva has…