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Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has reportedly responded to efforts by fellow Nigerian star Victor Osimhen to convince him to join Turkish champions Galatasaray ahead of the 2026/27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray are said to be exploring a move for Lookman as they prepare to defend the Süper Lig title they won in the 2025/26 campaign. The Istanbul giants finished top of the league to secure a fourth consecutive championship and a record-extending 26th league crown. The interest in Lookman comes amid uncertainty over his future at Atlético Madrid. Reports suggest the Spanish side could consider offers despite the Nigerian…

Oluwatobi Oyewo is the youngest of the five sons of legendary actor, scholar and cultural icon, Kola Oyewo, who died on Friday aged 80. In this interview with WALE AKINSELURE, Oluwatobi recounts his father’s final moments and values that defined his life and legacy Tell us about the final moments before your dad’s death… He passed on Friday at about 6:30pm. Two days before he died, he had been talking in a way that was mysterious. He was speaking in parables. My immediate elder brother had been in Ife for a while, taking care of him. His family stays in…

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is expected to depart Besiktas this summer after just one season, Soccernet.ng reports. Ndidi joined the Turkish side from Leicester City in an €8 million deal last summer. As a high-profile arrival, he was expected to play a pivotal role in the club’s push for the Süper Lig title. However, while Ndidi was a consistent performer, the team struggled collectively, finishing fourth — a disappointing 17 points behind champions Galatasaray. Wilfred Ndidi & players of Besiktas celebrates with fans (Photo by: ImagoxSeskimphoto) Following their underwhelming campaign, Besiktas parted ways with coach Sergen Yalçın and have…

The Christian Association of Nigeria on Sunday observed a nationwide Black Sunday in honour of victims of insecurity across the country, describing the situation as a national tragedy that has left countless families devastated by violence, terrorism, kidnapping and banditry. A message to Christians by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the observance was aimed at mourning the men, women, children, clergy, farmers, students and entire communities whose lives had been affected by the worsening security situation in the country. The association said, “Today, we are not only mourning; we are speaking with one voice. Our nation is bleeding, and…

By Favour Abalaka Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has accused Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos, of negligence and actions she said had hindered investigations into the death of her twin son, Nkanu. In a post shared on Instagram on Saturday, Adichie alleged that the hospital had engaged in conduct aimed at delaying inquiries into the circumstances surrounding her son’s death. Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of the author, died on January 7, 2026, following a brief illness. Adichie, who published a letter she said she wrote to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, stated…

Former Super Eagles and Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh has identified what the Atlas Lions of Morocco lacked in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C opener against Brazil, Soccernet.ng reports. Carlo Ancelotti’s side fielded several big names like Casemiro, Alisson Becker, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Lucas Pacqueta, but the Moroccans didn’t flinch. Instead, the African Champions imposed themselves on the game, breaking the deadlock in the 21st minute through Ismael Saibari, who sent a delicate chip over Alisson. Ismael Saibari celebrates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco. Copyright: ImagoxAllstarxPicturexLibraryxLtdx Get Our Sports News…

The National Pension Commission has intensified its enforcement drive to ensure nationwide compliance with the Contributory Pension Scheme by launching a specialised, high-level monitoring platform targeting non-compliant sub-national governments. The pension regulator inaugurated the maiden edition of its Bi-Annual Consultative Session for Heads of Service of states that are yet to fully adopt or implement the scheme. The initiative is part of an ongoing strategy to deepen pension reform at the sub-national level and secure a sustainable retirement future for public servants across all states of the Federation. The strategic session, which serves as a critical platform for high-level engagement…

Popular Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, better known as Odumodublvck, has shared his thoughts on what the Super Eagles could have achieved at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Morocco’s clash against Brazil, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles failed in their bid to qualify for the World Cup after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the CAF playoff final last year, marking their second consecutive absence from football’s biggest tournament. Meanwhile, Morocco began their campaign in the competition with an entertaining 1-1 draw against Brazil on Saturday night as they began their quest to replicate their historic semifinal run from the 2022 World Cup. The Atlas Lions took the lead…

The Prayer and Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd), who reportedly died while in the custody of kidnappers in Katsina State. In a statement issued on Friday by its Convener, Ambassador Mary Abayomi-Fatile, the group described the late senior military officer’s death as painful and disturbing, noting that he dedicated much of his life to defending Nigeria and protecting its citizens. Major General Abubakar was reportedly abducted alongside his wife while travelling through Matazu Local Government Area of…

By Ayoola Olasupo The abuse of illicit drugs and pharmaceutical substances is rising across the country. According to experts, this is largely driven by worsening economic conditions, increasing availability of narcotics, and gaps in enforcement and rehabilitation systems. From Lagos, Kano and Port Harcourt to rural communities, the consumption of substances including cannabis, tramadol, codeine-based syrups, methamphetamine and other psychoactive drugs has increased among youths and working-age adults. The trend is raising concerns over public health risks, crime rates and productivity losses. Drug abuse is the inappropriate, excessive or hazardous use of legal or illegal substances to alter mood, behaviour…