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Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that four Super Eagles players, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, will miss the team’s upcoming friendly matches against Poland and Portugal, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles are fresh from their successful Unity Cup campaign in London, where they defeated Jamaica 3-0 in the final to retain the trophy. However, Chelle revealed after the victory that several members of his squad will not be available for the next stage of Nigeria’s June international programme. Osimhen and Lookman were originally included in the squad list for the European tour, but circumstances outside…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his administration has fulfilled 90 per cent of the promises it made to the people of the state within three years in office. The governor stated this on Saturday while receiving the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Muhammad Isa Umaru, who paid him a Sallah homage at the Government House, Kano. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Yusuf said his administration had remained committed to delivering democratic dividends through people-oriented policies and developmental projects across key sectors…

Millions of Nigerians will be watching the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal on Saturday, May 30, and if you do not want to watch alone, 12 official watch parties are happening across the country. Here is every venue you need to know about. Kick-off is at 5:00 pm WAT. Most venues open their doors at 4:00 pm. Paris Saint-German vs Arsenal. Copyright: Imago Where to watch PSG vs Arsenal live in Lagos Celebr8 Centre HQ, Vori Close, Acme Road, Ogba, Ikeja — free entry, but seats must be booked in advance. Doors open at 4:00pm WAT. Esporta…

Mr Aniefiok Assian, a pastor of the Solid Rock Kingdom Church in Akwa Ibom State, shares with CHUKWUDI AKASIKE the pain of his 23-year-old son’s abduction and his hope that he will return to him hale and hearty How did you get to know about your son’s abduction? It was on December 3, 2025, that the kidnappers called us and told us that my son, Utibeabasi, had been kidnapped. They told us that we needed to pay a N30m ransom. So, we negotiated and agreed to pay N500,000. The ransom was paid into the account of one Uzo Onuoha Enterprise…

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a Wall Street central clearinghouse that processes $2.5 quadrillion in securities transactions annually, announced plans Wednesday to connect its tokenized securities platform to the Stellar network by the first half of 2027. This is the first time DTC-custodied securities will live on a public chain. This will also bring the core of U.S. market infrastructure onto an open ledger, and to do it under an SEC no-action letter that covers Russell 1000 stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries. Today, @The_DTCC and SDF are announcing plans to enable the tokenization of DTC-custodied assets on Stellar.The…

By Okiki Adeduyite A Nigerian-born Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sexually assaulting women under his spiritual care, The Guardian reports. Odiong, 57, was found guilty on one count of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault after a trial in Waco, Texas. The jury, made up of eight women and four men, delivered its verdict after about two hours of deliberation on Friday. The court heard testimony from two women who said Odiong used his role as a priest to manipulate and pressure them into sexual…

Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha mesmerised fans during his playing days with his impeccable football skills, inspiring the likes of Ronaldinho during his time at Paris Saint-Germain, Soccernet.ng reports. Mikel Arteta has gone on to lift the English Premier League with Arsenal as a coach, while Mauricio Pochettino has coached several top clubs in Europe, but the duo, alongside the legendary Ian Wright, opine that Okocha is the most skilful player they’ve seen play. The numbers confirm the well-rounded public opinion of the 1994 AFCON winner after FIFA recently confirmed that Okocha remains the player with the most successful dribbles…

Femi Azeez has declared his ambition to reach the Premier League after marking his Super Eagles debut with two goals against Zimbabwe in Nigeria’s 2-0 Unity Cup semi-final victory, a performance that made him the first Nigerian debutant to score twice for the senior team in 55 years, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old Millwall forward, who arrived at the tournament on the back of a 19-goal-contribution season across 35 Championship appearances, has quickly identified the international stage as the springboard to the next phase of his career. “I had a good season in the Championship and obviously, to do…

The Soccernet.ng Cage 2026 keeps building momentum with another explosive showdown. Inspired by Nike’s iconic cage football culture, the tournament sees 48 players across 16 trios battle through fan-voted eliminators where entertainment, intensity and individuality define every result. Matchday Four now delivers a heavyweight duel between Red Redemption and Autobahn AC. Introducing the teams Red Redemption enter the cage with experience, power and swagger. Sadio Mané attacks every opening with relentless speed, Jude Bellingham drives the game forward with leadership and composure, while Mohamed Salah brings elite-level finishing and movement that can dismantle any defence in seconds. Their chemistry is…

Forty-year-old Radio Nigeria journalist in Kaduna State, James Ogbu, speaks with DANIEL AYANTOYE about how suspected bandits attacked him near his residence, and how his dogs rescued him You were recently attacked by some bandits. How did it happen? I closed from work on Wednesday (May 13, 2026). As you know, I am a broadcast journalist with Radio Nigeria. So, I left for Good Times, where I normally pick up my dog food. I wanted to take a motorcycle, but I noticed how the rider was all over me and appeared too nice. So, I declined and moved forward to…