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Legendary Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho has come out of retirement to complete a surprise move to Italian Serie C club Ravenna, Soccernet.ng reports. The stunning move could see the Barcelona legend share a dressing room with former Fulham striker Stefano Okaka, the Italy international who twice rejected opportunities to represent Nigeria. Ronaldinho, who hung his boots 11 years ago, has officially signed an agreement with Ravenna at the age of 46, according to SkySports. However, questions remain over whether the 2002 FIFA World Cup winner will actually play a competitive match for the club during the 2026–27 season. The former AC…

The debate between football greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has received fresh attention at the 2026 FIFA World Cup being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Soccernet.ng reports. This is even as former Super Eagles and Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has heaped praises on the Argentine captain after his impressive start to the tournament. Football fans are closely watching what could be the final World Cup appearances of the two global icons. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has even struggled to pick a favourite between the two legendary attackers. Both Messi and Ronaldo have made history by…

By Ayoola Olasupo Physiotherapy is a procedure many people see as being done only when an individual is affected by injuries or when recovering from major accidents, but its scope goes beyond that. It is a dedicated healthcare profession to improving, maintaining, and restoring human movement, function, and overall well-being by employing therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and physical stimuli to relieve pain and rehabilitate injuries. The College of Physiotherapy of Ontario, Canada, sees it as a treatment to restore, maintain, and make the most of a patient’s mobility, function, and well-being. It works to restore someone’s function and movement when…

Former Super Eagles captain and coach Augustine Eguavoen believes African nations are now capable of competing with football’s biggest powers and could even challenge for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title, Soccernet.ng reports. The expanded tournament, being staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, features a record 10 African representatives. After the opening rounds of matches, several teams from the continent have produced results that have strengthened belief that Africa could finally claim its first World Cup crown since the competition began in 1930. Morocco, Africa’s highest-ranked side, held tournament favourites Brazil to a goalless draw before beating Scotland…

Taiwo Bankole A Professor of Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology at the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Augustine Onyeaghala, has identified a lack of political will as the major obstacle to the development of Nigeria’s herbal medicine sector. He said the industry has the potential to revolutionise healthcare delivery and expand access to quality medical care. Onyeaghala said the effectiveness of herbal medicine in combating ailments such as hypertension and diabetes has been established over the years, stressing the need for Nigeria to strengthen its clinical pipeline for natural medicine and…

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has accused United Kingdom authorities of destroying her reputation through a failed corruption prosecution that lasted more than a decade. Alison-Madueke, who was acquitted on Wednesday by a jury at Southwark Crown Court in London, made the remarks during an interview with BBC on Friday. The former minister had faced five counts of accepting bribes and conspiracy to commit bribery following a 13-year investigation by the UK’s National Crime Agency. Speaking after her acquittal, Alison-Madueke described the investigation and prosecution as “painful and traumatic.” “I’ve not been allowed to travel. I’ve not been…

Former Super Eagles and Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh has revealed how Portugal can get the best out of Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The 41-year-old is in his final World Cup, his last chance to lift the only trophy that has eluded him in a trophy-laden career. After a poor outing in the friendly against Nigeria, Roberto Martinez opted to start the Al-Nassr striker against DR Congo. While Portugal had most of the possession, they barely created clear-cut chances, leaving the five-time Ballon d’Or winner scrambling for crumbs. Joao Neves broke the deadlock with a…

Undefeated Nigerian boxer Temitope “TNT” Ademulure (5-0) has thrown down the gauntlet to former four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner, declaring himself ready to face the American veteran either in the United States or in front of a home crowd at the Arena National Stadium in Lagos. The challenge comes ahead of Prizefighting.tv’s upcoming “Fight For Liberty” event, with Ademulure, known for his power and unbeaten record, insisting he has the credentials to hand Broner his toughest test yet. “Adrien Broner has spent his whole career telling the world that he is ‘The Problem.’ But every problem has a…

Morocco and Scotland will face off at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough in their matchday two clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atlas Lions head into the game in search of their first win of the tournament after playing out an impressive 1-1 draw against five-time champions Brazil in their opening fixture. Scotland, meanwhile, top the group after securing a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their first game. A win here would see them book a place in the next round, making the encounter even more difficult as they look capable of troubling Morocco. Both…

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives-Federal Health Institutions has congratulated the newly inaugurated Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, expressing readiness to partner with the board to advance the interests of nurses, midwives, and the country’s healthcare system. The 21-member board was inaugurated on Thursday by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, in Abuja. Dr. Alice Ogundele from the Department of Nursing Sciences, Elizade University, Ondo State, would serve as the NMCN chairman. Members include the Director of Nursing Services, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs Umah Imaobong, the National…