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Thirty-six Nigerians have been deported from four European countries in a joint operation that saw 41 people flown to Nigeria and Ghana. According to Austrian news outlet, Heute.at, three Nigerians were deported from Austria, 29 from Germany, two from Luxembourg and one from Hungary. The deportees were flown on a charter flight between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with Lagos, Nigeria, and Accra, Ghana, listed as the destinations. Diaspora Tales learnt that Germany organised the joint deportation operation, which was supported by Austria, Luxembourg and Hungary. According to the report, 35 deportees were on board the flight from Germany, comprising…

By Esha Aliku The Katsina State Government has approved the procurement of additional equipment for the Advanced Imaging and Cancer Centre at the General Amadi Rimi Specialist Hospital, Katsina. The move is aimed at expanding access to specialised healthcare and reducing medical tourism. The approval was one of the major decisions reached at the 14th Regular Meeting of the Katsina State Executive Council for 2026, held on Thursday at the Government House, Katsina, under the chairmanship of Governor Dikko Umar Radda. Speaking on the health sector approval, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Lawal Rabe, said the additional equipment would…

The All Progressives Congress governors have taken responsibility for delivering victory for President Bola Tinubu in their respective states in the 2027 general election. The Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodinma, disclosed this on Thursday after a meeting between the President and APC governors shortly after the 160th National Economic Council meeting in Abuja. According to the materials from the briefing made available by the State House on Friday, Uzodinma who spoke on behalf of the governors, said the responsibility for delivering the election ultimately rested on the shoulders of governors at the subnational…

16-time Danish champions FC Copenhagen have entered the race to sign Nigerian winger Daniel Job from Kongsvinger, Soccernet.ng reports. Job joined Sarpsborg from Nigerian academy Future PA in 2024, but he had to leave on loan to Egersund last year. After his return, he could not secure a starting spot, so in February, he joined Kongsvinger on a free transfer. Since joining the OBOS-Ligaen side, he has proven to be a revelation. This season, the 21-year-old has contributed seven goals and six assists in 18 appearances. He has been involved in a third of the club’s goals in the league…

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reached out to former governors and opposition leaders in the state as part of efforts to reconcile political groups following the governorship election. Adeleke, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in Osogbo on Friday, said he spoke with former governors Chief Bisi Akande, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Rauf Aregbesola on his peace and reconciliation drive. The statement noted that the governor also called the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the governorship candidate of the APC, Bola Oyebamiji, on the phone. Adeleke’s outreach formed part of activities marking the…

Super Eagles and Ajax Amsterdam forward Tolu Arokodare has revealed what impressed him most in Ajax’s 5-3 win over Sion in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. The on-loan Wolverhampton Wanderers forward scored twice as the Dutch side secured a 9-5 aggregate victory, having won the first leg 4-2, to advance to the league phase of the competition. Arokodare had also scored in the first leg and was handed a starting berth for the return fixture, marking his first start for Ajax since joining the club on loan from Wolves earlier this summer. Youri Baas opened the scoring for Ajax in the…

No fewer than 2,700 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with about 500 new cases emerging weekly. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the worsening Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak could claim more lives unless the international community urgently expands funding and containment efforts. Guterres also warned that global indifference could worsen the Ebola crisis in DRC. Guterres told journalists at UN Headquarters in New York that urgent international action and additional financing were required to prevent the epidemic from spreading further. “The challenge is immense,” he said, warning that the humanitarian response was only 48…

The Nigeria Police Force has paraded four suspects allegedly involved in an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa State. The suspects are Emmanuel Ode, 23; Dr Benjamin Oyime, 48, a nephrologist and consultant to Wellington Hospital, Life Camp, Abuja; Dr Daniel Otukpa, 53, also a nephrologist and Acting Director of Clinical Services at Wellington Hospital; and David Idoko, 25. They were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad during a sting operation on August 19, 2026, at Auta Balifi, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this…

Noah Atubolu has completed his move from SC Freiburg to Eintracht Frankfurt, giving Super Eagles fans another reason to watch the Bundesliga club closely, Soccernet.ng reports. Frankfurt confirmed the 24-year-old goalkeeper’s arrival on Friday. The deal is an initial season-long loan from Freiburg. Frankfurt also have a purchase option, which can become a compulsory transfer if certain conditions are met, according to BILD.Atubolu now joins Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika at Frankfurt. The 25-year-old midfielder signed from Club Brugge earlier this month on a contract that runs until June 2031. Onyedika wears No. 25. Raphael Onyedika. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi…