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Samuel Chukwueze was forced to do something rare in Fulham’s loss to Everton on Saturday…. Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze has revealed that he can play as a striker, depending on the situation of the game, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze got 31 minutes of action off the bench for Fulham in their 2-0 loss to Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. The Super Eagles winger replaced Harry Wilson in the 59th minute, but Fulham lost their striker Rodrigo Muniz to an injury in the 75th minute. Raul Jimenez would have been the natural replacement, but he had already been subbed…

Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has won re-election in the Anambra State governorship election, securing 422,664 votes across all 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs). From the collated results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) early Sunday, Governor Soludo is far ahead of Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with 99,445 votes. In third place is Paul Chukwuma of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), who garnered 33,652 votes, George Moghalu of the Labour Party (LP) has been credited with 10,482 votes, John Chuma Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is fifth with…

Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo has been re-elected as governor of the state for a second term. Soludo, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) won in all the 21 local government areas of the state in the governorship election that held on Saturday. INEC ’s Returning Officer, Prof, Edoba Omoregie (SAN) who declared the results stated that Soludo, who was the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) secured a total of 422,664 votes to beat other contestants. He declared other results as follows: APC – 99,445; YPP 37,753 ; LP -10,576; ADC – 8208; PDP –…

Katsina United fan allegedly slit the throat of Barau FC player, Nana Abraham, moments after his team equalised in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.  The gruesome event occurred at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, where the home side, Katsina United, had taken a 1-0 lead in the first half before Orji Kalu levelled the score in the 69th minute. Katsina United Fan’s Brutal Assault on Barau FC Player According to live match updates posted by Maliya Boys on their official X (formerly Twitter) page, play was briefly halted in the 70th minute after…

The (YOWICAN), Adamawa State Chapter, has refuted reports circulating on social media claiming that Fulani herdsmen beheaded the current CAN Chairman of Adamawa State. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Rev. Dr. Gabriel L. Shall, YOWICAN described the viral reports as false, misleading, and capable of inciting unnecessary tension within the state. “We wish to categorically state that this information is entirely false. The present leadership of CAN in Adamawa State has not experienced any such incident,” the statement read. Rev. Shall clarified that while no such tragedy has occurred recently, it is true that in 2020, the late…

The extended crypto downturn has left a deep mark on digital asset treasury companies, exposing the fragility of a business model built around holding volatile crypto assets on corporate balance sheets. Key Takeaways: Digital asset treasury companies are under heavy pressure as the month-long crypto downturn erases billions in balance sheet value. XRP-focused Evernorth has recorded $78 million in unrealized losses, while BitMine faces $2.1 billion in paper losses on its Ether holdings. Analysts warn that many treasuries risk collapse as their market net asset value (mNAV) sinks. Bitcoin and Ether have both fallen sharply over the past month, and…

Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has reacted to his rift with Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old has had a poor start to the 2025/2026, largely due to poor fitness after he missed the club’s pre-season preparations in trying to force a move to Inter Milan. Lookman was taken off for Yunus Musah in La Dea’s clash against Marseille, and didn’t take the situation kindly. This resorted to Ivan Juric pulling the Nigerian by arm, which escalated the situation further. Ademola Lookman in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Olympique de Marseille and Atalanta Bergame…

Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand has revealed Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella is edging closer to full fitness after missing two months of action, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old last played for Die Werkself in their 3-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Bay Arena. Tella was initially diagnosed with a bruised knee, but upon further checks, it was discovered that the knee problems were more than a bruise. Trainer Kasper Hjulmand and Nathan Tella Bayer 04 Leverkusen. [Photo Credit/ Imago].Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! The former Southampton winger has been working hard to get…

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued seven kidnapped victims in Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Emem Ikoedem, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin. She said the victims were abducted in the Ikeken Forest, where they had gone to farm, by armed men suspected to be kidnappers. The statement reads, “The Edo State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its relentless onslaught against kidnapping and violent crimes in the State, as operatives of the Command have successfully rescued…

American Bitcoin (ABTC), the Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury and mining firm backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has grown its Bitcoin holdings to 4,004 BTC (valued at roughly $415 million), according to a company announcement released Friday. Key Takeaways: American Bitcoin (ABTC), backed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., has expanded its holdings to 4,004 BTC worth $415 million. The company’s dual strategy of Bitcoin mining and at-market purchases drove a 2% rise in its share price. ABTC mirrors Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy) accumulation model but faces tighter margins. Between October 24 and November 5, the company added 139 Bitcoins,…