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A former Bayelsa Senator,  Ben Murray-Bruce, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies following the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. The media mogul described the operation as a demonstration of effective leadership, intelligence and professionalism. Reacting in a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Murray-Bruce said the safe return of the victims underscored what could be achieved through coordinated security efforts. “The successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State is a remarkable achievement and a testament to what can be accomplished when leadership, intelligence, and professionalism…

German side Eintracht Frankfurt have entered the race to sign Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyedika’s future has become uncertain, especially after entering the final year of his contract with the Belgian club earlier this month and reports have increasingly linked him with a move away, as Club Brugge are keen to avoid losing him for free when his contract expires next summer. The Super Eagles midfielder joined Club Brugge in 2022 from Danish side Midtjylland and has since become a key figure in the team. He has helped the club secure multiple…

Bitcoin price is demonstrating sustained market resilience, consolidating its position just under the $64,000 threshold. Despite shifting global energy dynamics and macroeconomic headwinds, trading volumes remain robust. BTC successfully reclaimed the $63,000 level this week—reflecting a 3.6% gain over seven days—neutralizing the downward pressure observed in late June.Market analysts are closely monitoring this consolidation phase, as sustained accumulation historically acts as a precursor to bullish breakouts. Spot market order books indicate that reclaiming $65,000 with conviction could trigger a broader recovery trend in the weeks ahead.As the benchmark digital asset builds this technical foundation, institutional and retail interest is spilling…

Photo Credit: Rema/Instagram Did you see what Rema did in Paris? If you were at Remaland on Saturday night, you already know. And if you were not, sit down, because this one is worth talking about. Rema stood centre-stage beneath a massive winged raven sculpture and started leading the entire arena in the old Nigerian National Anthem. Thousands of people, in Paris, singing along, completely locked in. It was already a moment. And then he pulled the rug from under everyone. Without a single warning, the anthem cut away and “Kelebu” came in, brass, bass line, and all. The crowd…

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has revealed the toughest striker he has faced in the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Bassey has been one of the best defenders in the English top flight since joining Fulham from Ajax in 2023. His brilliance has seen him become a key man at the back for the Cottagers. ​He has built a reputation for being a physically dominant, quick, and composed defender who can operate as a center-back or a left-back. ​Against some of the top strikers in the Premier League, Bassey has been able to hold his own. Last season, he featured…

Former Super Eagles winger and ex-Shooting Stars General Manager Dimeji Lawal has slammed John Obi Mikel over his recent attacks on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Soccernet.ng reports. Lawal says the Chelsea legend should focus on providing practical solutions instead of repeatedly condemning the country’s football administrators. Mikel made several explosive allegations while on a podcast with former England striker Peter Crouch. The former Chelsea midfielder claimed he had turned down several opportunities to work with the NFF because he did not want to be part of what he described as a poorly run football system. The 2013 Africa Cup…

Tom Zschach, who spent six years as SWIFT’s Chief Innovation Officer before recently leaving the company, pushed back against fresh Ripple rumors with a two-word reply on X: “Not happening.” That short response landed because he led SWIFT’s digital asset strategy, giving him firsthand knowledge of what the network was actually building.The comments followed claims from several XRP influencer accounts that SWIFT planned to support public tokens like XRP instead of developing its own infrastructure. The posts quickly spread across social media, but none included an official statement or supporting document. That’s a little like citing “trust me, bro” as…

Mr Eazi’s multi-genre collaboration Lambo featuring Jamaican artist Vybz Kartel marks his latest experimental dancehall release under the emPawa Africa label. Photo Credit: Mr Eazi/Instagram You know that feeling when the weekend arrives and the music drops at exactly the right time? That is precisely where we are right now. Between Fave returning with her most ambitious EP yet, Victony reminding everyone why he is one of the most dependable voices in Afrobeats, a long-awaited link-up from two Niger Delta legends, and Mr Eazi taking a full dancehall detour with Vybz Kartel, this weekend’s listening list is completely sorted. Here…

Venezia have stepped up their efforts to sign Nigerian and Sevilla striker Akor Adams, who could be heading to Italy in the coming days, Soccernet.ng reports. The Serie A newcomers sent sporting director Filippo Antonelli to Spain for face-to-face talks with Sevilla over a deal for Adams, according to transfer insider Gianluca di Marzio. If the deal is sealed it could become the biggest transfer in the Italian club’s history. Antonelli arrived in Seville on Thursday morning for scheduled discussions with Sevilla’s management as Venezia try to reach an agreement for the 26-year-old Super Eagles striker. The meeting comes after…

Nigerian teenage midfielder John Otomewo is set to begin the next chapter of his fast-rising career in France, Soccernet.ng reports. French club Stade de Reims have agreed a deal to sign Otomewo from Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Jerusalem in what is being described as the biggest transfer in the Israeli club’s history. According to reports from Israel’s Sports Channel, Hapoel Jerusalem and Reims have reached a full agreement for the permanent transfer of the 19-year-old defensive midfielder. The deal is worth at least €1.6 million, making it the largest sale ever completed by the Jerusalem-based club. The previous record…