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Raphael Onyedika has received positive news after suffering a late shoulder problem during Eintracht Frankfurt’s 2-2 draw with SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old midfielder needed treatment after a late challenge in the closing stages of Saturday’s match at Deutsche Bank Park, raising concern over his availability for Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Onyedika started in midfield for Eintracht Frankfurt against Freiburg and played almost the entire match before the shoulder problem appeared in the final minutes. The incident came in the 91st minute when Onyedika was involved in a duel with Freiburg substitute…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday. NiMet disclosed this in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, warning that strong winds may precede thunderstorms in some areas. For Monday morning, the agency forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Taraba and Kebbi states. It predicted scattered thunderstorms with moderate rain over parts of the North-East, Kaduna, Taraba and Kebbi later in the day. “For the North-Central region, thunderstorms accompanied by light rain are expected over parts of Niger State during the morning hours. “Later during…

By Sami Tunji The National Health Insurance Authority has refunded more than N14.2 million to enrollees and suspended nine healthcare facilities following complaints over services provided under the country’s health insurance system. The authority also issued 368 warning letters to healthcare providers after resolving 3,878 complaints, according to a statement issued by the agency on Sunday. The agency’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, disclosed this in Abuja during the inaugural Civil Society Organisation-Led Mid-Year Review of Nigeria’s National Health Sector Reforms. The statement said, “NHIA has strengthened patient protection, resolving 3,878 complaints and refunding more than N14.2m…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested at least 16 suspects in separate operations across eight states over alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, sexual offences, cultism and drug-related activities. The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a state-by-state summary of police operational successes released on Sunday. Iniedu stated that police operatives in Oyo State recorded four arrests in separate operations between September 17 and 18, 2026. According to him, the operatives arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate at Kanbi Village on September 18, while two additional suspects were arrested for allegedly concealing kidnapping activities. He stated…

The Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has called for stronger integration of economic investment into the global architecture for conflict prevention, arguing that infrastructure, employment, trade and economic opportunities can help address structural conditions that make societies vulnerable to instability. Speaking in New York, United States, at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Global Executive Roundtable on Diplomacy, Multilateralism and Conflict Resolution, Afolabi said the international community must move beyond responding to conflicts after they erupt and place greater emphasis on preventive diplomacy, sustainable development and economic inclusion. According to him, peace and prosperity are mutually reinforcing. This…

Agency Report Yobe State University Teaching Hospital has recorded a significant medical breakthrough following the successful conduct of a total hip replacement surgery on a young man. The surgery was carried out on Saturday on a patient suffering from sickle cell disease who developed death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply to the top part of the thigh bone. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the specialised operation was led by Dr Lawan Yari, alongside Dr Musa Abdulmalik, Dr Bashok Palagvi, Mr Manasseh Jonah and Mr Karumi Ibrahim. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Muhammad Gana, who…

The Kwara State Government has commenced a statewide cattle artificial insemination programme targeting thousands of animals as part of efforts to improve breeds and increase milk and dairy production. The initiative, being implemented in collaboration with Genex URUS American International Animal Breeding Company, began with 500 cattle in September, while the government hopes to increase the number to about 1,000 by the end of the year. The Commissioner for Livestock Development, Oloruntoyosi Thomas, disclosed this on Sunday during the flag-off of the exercise at TGB Farms in Ganiki, Ilorin South Local Government Area. Thomas said the intervention was part of…

Chibuike Nwaiwu has revealed the message from new Trabzonspor manager Thomas Reis that helped the team stay focused during their stunning 4-0 victory over Galatasaray on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Trabzonspor produced one of their biggest results of the Turkish Süper Lig season at Papara Park, beating the defending champions 4-0 and ending their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 campaign.Mohamed Salah was the star of the night, scoring in the fourth, 44th and 80th minutes, while Noah Saviolo added another in the 39th minute.But Nwaiwu believes the result was built on hard work during a difficult week and the team’s ability…

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has urged the Blues to use the international break to improve after their disappointing 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brentford. Chelsea started brightly at the Gtech Community Stadium and dominated much of the first half, but their performance dropped after the break as Brentford scored three unanswered goals to secure all three points. The defeat leaves Chelsea with seven points from their opening five league matches, highlighting the need for improvement as Xabi Alonso continues to shape his side. In a post on Chelsea’s website on Sunday, Colwill acknowledged that Chelsea have shown both positive and…

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has handed Joseph Ede Oloko his first call-up to the Benin national team after the striker’s outstanding season in Latvia, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old forward was named in Rohr’s 25-man squad for Benin’s opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Burkina Faso and Mauritania, followed by a friendly against world champions Argentina. CAF reports that Oloko has scored 26 goals and supplied six assists in 30 matches across all competitions for FK Liepāja this season. He is the only new player in Rohr’s squad. Benin will face Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou…