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Paul Onuachu was left out of Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming World Cup playoffs… Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu scored the only goal for Trabzonspor in their 1-1 draw against Alanyaspor, Soccernet.ng reports. Trabzonspor welcomed Alanyaspor to Papara Park on Saturday in their 12th Super Lig game of the season. The Black Sea Storm entered the game as the favourites due to their bright start to the season and their better quality on paper. Super Eagles striker Onuachu, who has been talismanic in front of goal with seven goals in 11 games, led the line for them. Trabzonspor dominated the…

The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that domestic and international observer groups have commended the conduct of the Anambra State Governorship Election, describing the process as transparent, orderly, and largely peaceful. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Dayo Oketola, stated this in a statement issued from the Commission’s Situation Room on Saturday. He said reports from accredited observer missions indicated smooth operations across polling units, improved voter turnout, and efficient deployment of election materials and technology. According to Oketola, the observers also acknowledged the performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the early arrival of officials…

Hundreds of Muslim groups and their supporters on Saturday marched through the streets of Kano, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks accusing Nigeria of allowing a Christian genocide and threatening military intervention. The demonstrators, in a video circulating online showed protesters raising placards which also had Trump’s image while also chanting anti-US slogans. The protesters described his comments as false and dangerous, warning that they risk deepening religious divisions in Nigeria. “There is no Christian genocide in Nigeria,” some of the placards read while most of what was chanted was in the Hausa language. The protesters moved from the…

Today’s Dogecoin price prediction suggests the popular memecoin is primed for a year-end rally after leading U.S. digital asset manager Bitwise filed an 8(a) form to launch the first spot Dogecoin ETF. If the ETF approval comes as early as November, as proposed, crypto traders could experience an explosive DOGE rally that could take it 8X from the current price level to reach $1.2 going into 2026.Just like during the 2021 bull run, when Dogecoin rose over 350X, pumping from $0.05 in February 2021 to reach a high of $0.73 three months later.Bitwise ETF Approval Could See DOGE Rally to…

The Labour Party (LP) lost in the polling unit of its 2023 presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, in the ongoing Anambra State governorship election. According to the result announced at about 3 p.m. at Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 11, Anaocha Local Government Area, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nicholas Ukachukwu, polled 73 votes in the unit to defeat the Labour Party candidate, George Moghalu, who has a total of 57 votes. The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) came third with 38 votes in the unit. Obi cast his ballot earlier in the day at the same…

Porto legend Ricardo Quaresma has hailed Nigeria and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen as one of the best strikers in the world, Soccernet.ng reports. Quaresma rates Osimhen above Liverpool’s attacking duo of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike as well as Arsenal’s summer signing Gyökeres. In a viral social media clip, the former Chelsea and Barcelona winger took part in a ‘pick one’ challenge, where he had to select his preferred striker from a series of head-to-head choices.  Photo Credit: Osimhen/X When presented with Osimhen’s image, Quaresma repeatedly picked the Nigerian over several of Europe’s elite forwards. The first comparison came against…

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has alleged acts of vote buying by an unnamed opposition party in the Saturday, November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. Soludo, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), spoke to newsmen shortly after casting his vote alongside his wife at Ofiyi Square Polling Unit 002 in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state at about 1:25 p.m. He expressed optimism about his victory if the system is made to work in line with the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines.According to him, reports reaching him…

The 2025 Anambra State governorship election proceeded amid contrasting narratives from candidates and observers regarding the conduct of voters. Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, has accused the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) of engaging in “massive vote buying.” Ukachukwu cast his vote at approximately 11:45 a.m. at Umudiala 1, Polling Unit 011, Osumenyi Ward 2, Nnewi South Local Government Area, accompanied by his wife. He asserted that APGA was paying N15,000 for each vote and stated that the news of vote buying was widespread across the state. Despite the allegations, Ukachukwu expressed confidence in the…

Nigeria Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu is poised to take on a new challenge off the field, that of mentoring highly-rated Nigerian youngster Isaiah Chinedu, Soccernet.ng reports. Isaiah Chinedu has just completed a move to Czech champions Slavia Prague from Right2Win Sports Club, one of Nigeria’s fast-growing academies. Igoh Ogbu, who joined Slavia from Norwegian side Lillestrøm in 2023, has become an integral figure in the Czech club’s recent success. Nigeria and Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu. Photo Credit: IMAGO Known for his commanding presence and uncompromising defending, the 25-year-old centre-back helped Slavia lift the Czech Cup in 2023 and…

Some residents and commercial vehicle operators in Awka and Onitsha, Anambra, defied the movement restriction order issued by the state police command on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the restriction was expected to take effect from midnight until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. It was also expected to affect all roads within the state, including interstate highways. However, NAN observed that commercial vehicles were operating freely in parts of Awna, the state capital, with commuters boarding them. The same situation was seen from Ogidi Local Government Area to Nkpor junction. NAN also noted the presence of security…