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BBNaija Season 11 housemates Aikou and Flora, who were previously guaranteed places in the finale but barred from winning the grand prize as Gambits, have been reinstated as full housemates and are now eligible to compete for the ₦160m prize. The development was announced on Monday, following Sunday’s “Operation Release the Gambit” twist, which gave viewers the power to decide whether one or both housemates would be released from the special status. “Flora and Aikou are officially out of Gambit mode. Biggie has reinstated them as full #BBNaija housemates, making them eligible to compete for the prize money,” the organisers…

By Tosin Oyediran A Clinical Oncologist, Dr Omolola Salako, has raised concern over the increasing number of young Nigerians developing cancer, saying oncologists are seeing “unpredictable” cancers among people aged between 18 and 39. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Sunday, Salako said the development was particularly challenging because many of those affected were below the age at which routine cancer screening is usually recommended. “And for young cancers, that’s another thing we’re seeing in oncology, there are young people between the ages of 18 and 39 that are developing cancers and these cancers are unpredictable, too young…

The Transfer Deadline Day is almost here, and in these final hours of the summer transfer window, many players could still move and that includes Super Eagles stars, Soccernet.ng reports. While some Nigerian internationals have already settled their futures, others remain at the centre of transfer discussions for very different reasons. The Premier League window closes at 11pm on Tuesday, September 1, meaning there is still time for late negotiations, while some European markets remain open beyond that date. The summer transfer window shuts tomorrow! Some BIG names have been on the move the last few days… pic.twitter.com/GNnaZ179wF — Premier…

The Office of the Auditor-General of Osun State has recommended the stoppage of overhead funding to ministries that fail to render proper accounts. The recommendation was contained in the report of the State Auditor-General, Kolapo Idris, on the accounts of the Osun State Government for the year ended December 31, 2025. The report was presented at an audit forum held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Monday. The forum was attended by heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, representatives of civil society groups, professional bodies and other stakeholders. Speaking on the ministerial and non-ministerial accounts of the state, Idris…

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to Barcelona and Arsenal this summer, but legend Obafemi Martins has weighed in on the best destination for the Galatasaray forward, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Napoli man has found himself at the centre of transfer speculation, with several European heavyweights interested in signing the 27-year-old before the transfer window closes. Arsenal have been among the clubs linked with the Nigerian international, with the Gunners previously exploring a move for the striker as they looked to strengthen their attack. Victor Osimhen celebrates with his daughter. Copyright: ImagoxDavidxRawcliffe Get Our Sports…

By Hussaini Ibrahim and Esha Aliku Katsina and Kano states are intensifying efforts to contain diphtheria outbreaks, with the disease reported in 29 local government areas of Katsina State, while a recent investigation in Kano confirmed two diphtheria-related deaths in Rano Local Government Area. In Katsina, the widening outbreak has prompted the state government to intensify emergency vaccination, surveillance and isolation measures, with Funtua recording the highest burden. Briefing journalists in Katsina on Sunday, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u Kabir, said Kankia, Bakori, Katsina, Mashi and Daura were also among…

It was another busy weekend for Super Eagles stars in Europe, as they resumed action for their various clubs in the search for domestic dominance, Soccernet.ng reports. Victor Osimhen was again decisive for Galatasaray, while Tolu Arokodare opened his Eredivisie account for Ajax. Ademola Lookman also continued his impressive start to life at Atlético Madrid by getting on the scoresheet. Samuel Chukwueze also produced a solid performance for AC Milan as he continued his push for a more prominent role under coach Ruben Amorim. Goncalo Ramos, Samuel Chukwueze, Davide Bartesaghi for AC Milan. Copyright: ImagoxAndrzejxIwanczukx There were positive performances elsewhere,…

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Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has responded to Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone’s apology for playing him out of position at the start of the 2026/2027 La Liga season, Soccernet.ng reports Simeone deployed Lookman as a centre-forward in Atletico’s opening two league matches against Malaga and Villarreal, but the former Atalanta forward was unable to find the back of the net or create an opening for his teammates to score. The Argentine coach later apologised to the 28-year-old, admitting that playing him through the middle was not his ideal position. Simeone had been forced to improvise because of the unavailability…