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A senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has proposed that the Federal Government grant a structured amnesty to Nigerians who return illicit funds held abroad, provided the money is invested in productive sectors of the economy. Daniel, a former Ogun governor, made the recommendation on Wednesday in Abuja during a book launch at the Yar’Adua Centre to mark his 70th birthday. He said corruption remained a major impediment to Nigeria’s progress and stressed the need to address capital flight, describing it as one of the most damaging dimensions of graft. “In the interim, one of the most damaging dimensions of…

​Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have identified Nigerian defender Honest Ahanor as a potential target for the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Ahanor is currently one of the top rising stars in world football, having developed in leaps and bounds over the past year. The 18-year-old completed a transfer from Genoa to fellow Serie A side Atalanta last summer in a deal worth €17 million. Honest Ahanor of Atalanta BC. Copyright: ImagoxGonzalesxPhoto/FCIx The fact that such a significant fee was paid for a player who was only 17 at the time is a testament to Ahanor’s immense potential. ​This…

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to suspend ongoing amendments to health-related bills, citing legal and professional concerns. The body said the move was necessary to protect the integrity of the healthcare system and avoid actions that could undermine public health and patient safety. It also warned that proceeding with the amendments despite pending court cases could violate legislative rules and disrupt established structures within the pharmacy profession. The President of the association, Ayuba Tanko, made the appeal during the 2026 Colloquium of the society held in Yola, Adamawa State. “We respectfully urge President Bola…

The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has met the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, assuring him of stronger collaboration and sustained support to security agencies battling banditry. A statement issued by the governor’s media aide, Abubakar Bawa, on Thursday said Aliyu gave the assurance on Wednesday during a visit to the IGP at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where both leaders discussed intensifying operations to curb violent crimes in Sokoto and beyond. “We are doing this because of our strong belief that protecting the lives and property of our people is a collective responsibility, not that of the Federal Government…

Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has thrown his support behind DR Congo as they aim to seal a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The former West Brom left-back’s backing comes despite the ongoing dispute involving Nigeria’s football authorities and the DR Congo. The Leopards today face Jamaica in a decisive inter-confederation play-off final in Guadalajara, with a place at the World Cup on the line. The match, staged at the Estadio Akron, offers both nations a rare opportunity to reach football’s biggest stage. It is a huge chance for DR Congo to return to the…

Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has decided not to hide his emotions following Italy’s latest World Cup failure, Soccernet.ng reports. Watching one of football’s most decorated nations fall short again struck a personal chord with the former Nigeria midfielder, who knows the weight of the tournament and what it means to countries with deep football traditions. Italy’s hopes of reaching the 2026 finals ended in familiar pain, losing 4-1 on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina after a 1-1 draw in their European play-off. Reduced to ten men in the second half, the Azzurri battled through extra time…

Weeks after CAF announced they were stripped of the AFCON 2025 title, Senegal paraded their trophy at the Stade de France before they played against Peru in a friendly game, Soccernet.ng reports. Former Flying Eagles coach John Obuh, has slammed CAF for terrible decision-making, which has, in turn, ridiculed African Football on the global stage. Senegal, because they walked out for a decision which they felt was unfair, saw their 1-0 win turned into a 0-3 loss, seven weeks after the final was played. Sadio Mane celebrates lifting the AFCON trophy. Copyright: ImagoxSFSIx Get Our Sports News First – Join Our…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has reacted to Victor Boniface’s return to Werder Bremen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles attacker, via his X (formerly Twitter page), sent a strong message on social media in response to his post. The Galatasaray forward responded to Boniface’s recent post with: “GOD is the greatest; star boy is back!!!”. This statement quickly drew attention from fans. Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface. Photo Credit X Boniface’s post triggers Victor Osimhen’s reaction Boniface, who had been working his way back from injury, shared training photos online with the caption: “God blessing”. The images showed…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria concluded their second friendly of the March international break on Tuesday, settling for a 2-2 draw against Jordan, Soccernet.ng reports. ​It was a somewhat disappointing result for the team, especially following their 2-1 victory over Iran last Friday. However, the squad featured several new faces who had never played together, so the players deserve some understanding as they build chemistry. While there is a lingering sense that the team could have performed better across both fixtures, several individuals displayed flashes of genuine quality. ​Here, Soccernet.ng rates Nigeria’s five best performers from the clashes against Iran…

Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye might be returning to action sooner than expected after undergoing a series of tests in Italy, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old suffered a thigh contusion while on International duty with Nigeria, having started a game for Eric Chelle’s men for the first time since June 2025. The injury sidelined the ex-Watford man for the game against Jordan, where the Super Eagles surrendered the lead twice before the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Maduka Okoye makes a penalty save from Riccardo Orsolini in Udinese’s 3-0 loss to Bologna. Copyright: Udinese Official Website Get Our…