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Super Eagles of Nigeria have been dealt an early setback ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after midfielder Raphael Onyedika was forced off in Club Brugge’s 5-5 draw with Westerlo. The 24-year-old was substituted in the 16th minute with what is suspected to be a hamstring injury. This has left his club and country anxious about his fitness. Although, there has not been an official statement from the club yet, multiple reports suggest that Onyedika wlll be out for six weeks. INJURY NEWS FOR SUPER EAGLES PLAYERS; – Fisayo Dele-Bashiru sidelined for about a month with a thigh…

Brentford handed Manchester United another painful afternoon at the Gtech Community Stadium, securing a 3-1 win that piled pressure on Ruben Amorim’s uncertain future, Soccernet.ng reports. Igor Thiago’s early double stunned the visitors inside 20 minutes, finishing first with a rasping half-volley after Jordan Henderson’s lofted pass before bundling in a second following Kevin Schade’s burst into the box. Manchester United briefly clawed back through Benjamin Sesko, who netted his first goal for the club just before the half-hour mark. Brentford defender of Nigerian descent Michael Kayode. Photo by IMAGO The hosts, however, had too much energy, organisation, and conviction.…

The Nasarawa State Government has threatened to shut down the Akwanga abattoir if its poor sanitary conditions are not addressed within one month. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Margret Elayo, issued the warning while briefing journalists after the September sanitation exercise in Akwanga Local Government Area. Elayo, represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Hussaini Babayayi, said the abattoir’s unhygienic practices pose a serious health risk to residents. “Our brothers and sisters in Akwanga depend on this abattoir for their meat, but the place is not hygienic. It is dangerous to public health. If nothing changes between now and next…

Recently, Ethereum (ETH) reached a new all-time high, igniting global market enthusiasm. However, the surge in price has also brought heightened volatility, leaving many investors under pressure. An increasing number of ETH and other major coin holders are now seeking more stable and predictable income streams. Many of them are turning to MSP Miner—a cloud mining platform where users can earn passive daily income through mining contracts.Steady Returns, Automated OperationUnlike traditional self-run mining rigs, MSP Miner uses a “contract-to-profit” model. Users don’t need to buy hardware or have technical expertise—once a contract is activated, mining starts automatically. Earnings are settled…

Victor Osimhen returned to action for the first time in two weeks against Alanyaspor… Galatasaray coach Orkan Buruk has stated that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is yet to reach full fitness and had to play through pain in their 1-0 win over Alanyaspor on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. After three weeks on the sidelines due to an ankle injury, Osimhen returned to action on Friday, in Galatasaray’s Super Lig game against Alanyaspor at the Gain Park Stadyumu. The Super Eagles star was introduced as 85th-minute substitute, and helped his side see out a difficult win. Victor Osimhen during the 2026…

In SummaryAfrica’s broadband pricing is shaped by geography and infrastructure, but reforms and regional projects are steadily reducing long-term costs.Small states and islands with limited economies of scale are at the top of the cost list, yet many are pioneers in digital policy innovation.New undersea cables, cross-border fiber links, and public-private partnerships are positioning Africa for one of the fastest broadband transformations globally.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, September 26 – Broadband pricing across Africa highlights how infrastructure, geography, and market dynamics shape digital access. In 2025, several nations still record subscription costs far above the continental average, yet these figures are…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the fare for the 2026 pilgrimage to Mecca will range between N8.1 million and N8.5 million, reflecting a reduction compared to the previous year’s rates. NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, disclosed the revised pricing after the commission signed service agreements with providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new fare structure, approved by the Federal Government, introduces an average saving of about N200,000 per pilgrim compared to 2025. Maiduguri-Yola Zone pilgrims from Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, and Taraba will pay N8,118,333.67, about N209,000 less than the N8,327,125.59 charged in…

A support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of the Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG), has inaugurated over 2,000 ward executives to mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration took place during the commissioning of the AMG secretariat in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The ward executives were drawn from the 203 political wards in the state, with 10 members selected per ward. Director General of AMG, Olumuyiwa Asagunla, disclosed that similar structures were springing up in Osun, Ekiti, and Lagos States, with plans to expand nationwide. He said…

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has had a fine start to life at Celtic, scoring two goals and providing one assist in three games, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old joined the Hoops on a one-year deal, with the option for the contract to be extended another year, but a maintenance of his newly found form could even earn him more time at Celtic Park. He’s also earned praise from former Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers, who’s confident the Celtic faithful will fall in love with the 2021 FA Cup winner. Brendan Rodgers and Kelechi Iheanacho after the final whistle during the Premier…

Security operatives in Kaduna have arrested six notorious armed robbery suspects said to be terrorising parts of the state, recovering arms, ammunition, and other exhibits. The Kaduna Police Command disclosed that on September 11, 2025, at about 1900hrs, operatives of Operation Fushin Kada Tracking and Response Team, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Fahad Babangida, a notorious gang leader involved in armed robbery, shop-breaking, and vehicle snatching. Police spokesman DSP Mansir Hassan, in a statement, said Babangida was arrested alongside gang members Ahmed Lawal and Salahudeen Ibrahim. He noted that intelligence reports indicated the gang was planning to attack and…