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It was another eventful weekend for Nigerian exports across Europe, with several Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars making their mark in their respective leagues in this Nigerian exports weekend round-up, Socccernet.ng reports. Fred Onyedinma, Paul Onuachu in Turkey, Salim Fago Lawal in Croatia, and other Nigerian footballers made their presence felt. Nigerian exports weekend round-up In England, Fred Onyedinma was the standout performer as his brace powered Wycombe Wanderers to a 4-1 home victory over Leyton Orient in League One. Fred Onyedinma with a brace and 20 points 4 G/A in his last four for the Wycombe midfielder #FantasyEFL…

The Presidency, on Sunday, issued an update on Nigeria’s counter-terrorism record, outlining major arrests, convictions, and a sharp drop in terror-related fatalities since 2023. The update, released via its verified X handle, comes amid renewed diplomatic friction following allegations by United States President Donald Trump accusing Nigeria of genocide against Christians and designating the country a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC)”. The US government also threatened sanctions and hinted at possible military action in Nigeria. Nigeria has repeatedly rejected the allegations, insisting the security crisis is rooted in a decade-long mix of terrorism, banditry and communal violence rather than religious…

The landowners of Treasure Park and Garden Phase 2, City of David Estate, Shimawa, Ogun State, have faulted the management of Adron Homes and Properties Limited for claiming that they are the sole owners of the estate. The management, according to the landowners, recently erected a signpost at the entrance of the estate, declaring it a private development owned and developed by the company. “We, the landowners of Treasure Park and Garden Phase 2, City of David Estate, Shimawa, Ogun State, who lawfully purchased plots, paid all required development fees and have constructed properties within the estate, wish to state…

Traditional rulers from Kogi West Senatorial District have unanimously rejected Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s bid for a second term, warning that his re-election ambition could heighten socio-economic disaffection in the state.The monarchs, speaking under the umbrella of the Okun Leaders League (OLL), said they do not support Ododo’s re-election in 2027. In a statement jointly signed by Canon Andrew Baiyekuhi (Kabba-Bunu), Mallam Qassim Yusuf (Ijumu), Dr. James Ogbondeminu (Mopamuro), Engr. Omobowale Palufe (Yagba East) and Chief Samuel Obaro (Yagba West), the group cautioned the governor against “denigrating the royal institution of Okunland” in his attempt to secure endorsements for a…

Nigeria’s Maduka Okoye endured another testing night in Serie A as Udinese slumped to a 2–0 defeat against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian shot-stopper, who has now started five straight games since returning from a betting-related suspension last month, was again left frustrated after conceding from the penalty spot. Okoye has failed any of the three penalty kicks he has faced this season, including two against Juventus last month. Udinese s goalkeeper Maduka Okoye during the Serie A soccer match between Udinese and Lecce. Photo by IMAGO The opener for Roma came three…

As the COP30 opens, experts are seeking a climate diplomacy that reflects Africa’s realities and advances Nigeria’s interests, thereby securing finance, unlocking technology and building resilient futures for communities vulnerable to climate change, CHINEDUM UWAEGBULAM reports. As the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) opens in Belém, Brazil today, Africa and particularly Nigeria, find themselves once again at the crossroads of climate ambition and harsh reality. Despite contributing less than four per cent of global greenhouse-gas emissions, the continent remains among the hardest hit by extreme weather events, deepening poverty and fragile ecosystems. Yet, amid mounting losses and slow international…

The African Democratic Congress has condemned the conduct of the Anambra 2025 governorship election, warning that the level of vote-buying and institutional complacency witnessed during the exercise posed a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The condemnation came just hours after President Bola Tinubu congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election, describing the outcome as “an affirmation of visionary leadership” and pledging closer collaboration between the Federal Government and Anambra State. But the ADC took a different view. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi, on Sunday, the party alleged that…

• Your win a testimonial of performance, Tinubu tells Soludo• Election a mockery of democracy, ADC says• Okechukwu: Poll evidence Tinubu not bent on one-party state• Lagos APC asks Obi to forget 2027 over loss of polling unit Soludo’s Solution, the slogan of Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, made an emphatic statement of validation, yesterday, when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returned the former Central Bank governor as the winner of last Saturday’s gubernatorial poll. With Soludo’s emergence, he becomes the third governor produced in the state in the past 26 years who has earned a re-election…

The Presidential Committee on the Overhaul and Revamp of Training Institutions for Security Agencies, chaired by Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has said it is working closely with consultants to meet its deadline for submitting findings and a comprehensive bill of quantities that will capture the total cost of refurbishing the country’s security training facilities for full implementation. The assurance was given over the weekend when the eight-member committee inspected the Nigeria Police Training School in Nonwa-Tai, Rivers State, as part of its nationwide assessment of security training institutions. The committee, which was inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu at a…

Spanish authorities have ordered the detention without bail of Álvaro Romillo, a well-known crypto influencer and founder of the alleged Ponzi scheme Madeira Invest Club (MIC), on charges of orchestrating a $300 million fraud that defrauded thousands of investors. Key Takeaways: Spanish crypto influencer Álvaro Romillo has been jailed without bail for allegedly running a $300 million Ponzi scheme. Investigators say MIC defrauded over 3,000 investors, promising annual returns of up to 20%. Romillo faces up to 18 years in prison, with authorities linking him to a hidden €29 million Singapore account. Romillo was taken into custody on Thursday after…