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Ajax manager John Heitinga could only watch in frustration as Victor Osimhen tore through his defence with ruthless precision to inspire Galatasaray to a 3-0 win in Amsterdam, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward’s sensational hat-trick on Wednesday night not only secured three vital points for the Turkish champions but also pushed them closer to the Champions League knockout stages. In contrast, Ajax’s miserable run in the competition continued with the Dutch giants still without a point after four games. Photo Credit: UEFA X After the game, Heitinga was gracious in defeat but clear in his analysis: Osimhen made the difference.…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen was in good spirits after scoring a hat-trick against Ajax in the UEFA Champions League last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old’s trio now makes him the competition’s top scorer with six goals, above the likes of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lautaro Martinez. Prior to the clash at the Johan Cruijff Arena, Osimhen had broken the record for the most goals by a Nigerian in the Champions League. Following his goals last night, he smashed Obafemi Martins’ record (23), becoming the Super Eagles player with the most goals across all European…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials for the November 8, 2025 Governorship Election in Anambra State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Anambra State, Dr Queen Elizabeth Agwu, monitored the distribution of sensitive election materials to the various local government areas ahead of the gubernatorial election on Thursday.She said the distribution was part of the electoral process, urging the electorate to come out en masse on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and exercise their franchise in order to elect candidates of their choice. She explained that the commission commenced the movement and distribution of…

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has demoted a Shari’a Court Judge, Shamsu Maul’ainaini, after finding him guilty of financial impropriety and misconduct in a matter brought before him. Maul’ainaini of the Upper Shari’a Court, Durbunde, had earlier been referred to the State Judiciary Public Complaints Committee, where he was found guilty of corruption and was relieved of his job.A release signed by the spokesperson of the State Judiciary, Baba Jibo Ibrahim, said the embattled judge was demoted to the registrar cadre by one grade level and strongly warned against tampering with case files. Similarly, the commission frowned at the…

Circle submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, responding to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the GENIUS Act. The filing outlines a national framework for payment stablecoins and describes how uniform requirements could support users, issuers, and intermediaries across U.S. markets.The letter presents its recommendations within a single regime that accommodates both permitted U.S. issuers and qualifying foreign issuers, while ensuring consumer funds are protected through clear reserve, redemption, and disclosure standards established in rules rather than marketing claims. The GENIUS Act is a momentous turning point for the future of digital dollars. Our…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will trade tackles with the Panthers of Gabon next week in the semifinal of the continental World Cup playoffs. The winner of the game will then take on the winner of the game between Cameroon and DR Congo. Ahead of the game, the FIFA has announced the referees who will officiate the fixture. Interestingly three of them are from South Africa. Tom Abongile will be the centre referee, Zakhele Siwela one of the assistant referees, and Akhona Makalima as one of the video assistant referres (VAR). Why This is a Problem Ordinarily, this would not…

Vice President Ibrahim Kashim Shettima has disclosed that Nigeria loses an estimated $56 billion in human capital every year due to malnutrition, equivalent to 12.2 percent of the nation’s income. He described the situation as a tragic setback that fuels poverty, undermines national development, and destroys the potential of millions of citizens. Speaking at a conference themed “Mobilizing Against Malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria,” organised by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) on Thursday in Abuja, Shettima said thousands of children and pregnant women die yearly from malnutrition-related causes, while many more are left physically and mentally impaired. Represented by the Senior Special…

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State deepened on Monday following the suspension of some party members. However, some party members claimed that the suspension was illegal and fake. It was learnt that the party, through its State Publicity Secretary Hon. Richard Nwali, had on Monday announced the suspension of some members, which includes the party Zonal Vice President Mr. Chidiebere Egwu, 2023 governorship candidate Chief Ifeanyi Odii and four others for one month. But in a statement which The Guardian got a copy of on Tuesday in Abakaliki, the Director and Media Publicity, Anyi Ga…

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North under the APC, has called for a more inclusive political landscape in Nigeria, arguing that governance should be accessible to all, rather than a privilege of a few. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday, Nwoko emphasised that political leaders must prioritise national development and think beyond entrenched practices.“No one else can make our country great except we, the opportunistic political leaders,” he said. Reflecting on his two-year tenure in the Senate, Nwoko highlighted the legislative initiatives he has sponsored, which he described as aligned with his vision of inclusive…

Victor Osimhen scored a hattrick for Galatasaray to help them defeat Ajax on Wednesday…. UEFA have snubbed Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for the Champions League Player of the Week honour, despite being the only player to score a hattrick in the just-concluded game week, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen stole the headlines on Wednesday, as he scored a hattrick for the Cimbom in their 3-0 thrashing of Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena. He scored one with his head and converted twice from the penalty spot to seal the vital three points for his team. Galatasaray players with Victor Osimhen at…