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Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare scored his first goal as the Midlands side sealed a 2-0 win over Everton in the Carabao Cup third round at Molineux, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old Super Eagles forward came off the bench to wrap up the game in the 87th minute, side-footing home to double Wolves’ advantage after Marshall Munetsi had opened the scoring in the first half. What Did Tolu Arokodare Promise Wolves Fans? Moments after the final whistle, Arokodare expressing his delight, took to his X (formerly Twitter) platform to promise Wolves fans more goals moving forward. “First goal in gold and we…

There is a death scare among female elected officials in the last local council election in Lagos State. The concern stems from the death of four female elected officials who died two months after they were sworn into office. A total of 114 women councillorship and 10 chairmanship candidates secured the tickets to run under the All Progressives Congress in the council elections in the state. However, tragedy started on August 13, 2025, when the councillor representing Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Council, Oluwakemi Rufai, died after a brief illness. Five days later, Councillor for Ward C3 in Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local…

Friends, colleagues and relatives are still mourning the death of 10 people who lost their lives in the September 16, 2025 fire outbreak at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island. The victims included four officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and six workers of United Capital who were trapped in the six-storey building after thick smoke engulfed the premises. The deceased United Capital staff were identified as Jesutomi Shodipo, 21, a graduate intern in the compliance department; Kehinde Adeoye, 36, from compliance; Ndidi Osaemedike-Okeke, 41, from trustees; Olumide Oyefodunrin, 27, a trust officer; Opeyemi Oloyede, 26, a…

The eventual defection of Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, suggests not only new worries for political alliances in the state, but also the ultimate extinguishing of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presence in South-East and a fresh recalibration of the zone’s 2027 calculations, LEO SOBECHI reports. It is no longer if, but when.Findings by The Guardian show that Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah is on his way to the broom-waving All Progressives Congress (APC). Signs that the governor was porting emerged after he registered his absence at the pre-national convention strategy meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum in Gusau, Zamfara State.…

Emmanuel Dennis is closing in on a surprise move to the Saudi Pro League after talks opened with Al-Shabab, Soccernet.ng understands. The Nigerian forward, 27, has been without a club since leaving Nottingham Forest by mutual consent last month. Dennis joined Forest for £20m in 2022 but never cemented a role, drifting through loan spells at İstanbul Başakşehir, Watford, and Blackburn Rovers. Former Watford star Emanuel Dennis. Copyright: IMAGOxEmilxSebastianxPopescux Now, a SportsBoom report suggests Al-Shabab are weighing up a two-year deal for the versatile Super Eagles attacker. The Saudis have already landed former Burnley captain Josh Brownhill this month and…

ReserveOne, a crypto asset management firm modeled after the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, has filed a confidential draft of Form S-4 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as part of its plan to go public through a merger with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. Key Takeaways: ReserveOne has filed for a $1 billion SPAC merger to go public and list on Nasdaq. The firm will manage a diversified crypto treasury anchored by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Led by former Hut 8 and Coinbase executives, ReserveOne aims to offer crypto exposure via public equity. The merger, first revealed in July, is…

Entertainment Trends Fueling Race Track ProfitsIn 2025, racetracks aren’t just about burning rubber anymore. All across Australia — and the world — they’re turning into full-on entertainment hubs. Think trackside gigs, luxe hospitality setups, and experiences that go way beyond the race itself. Motorsport’s still the main draw, sure, but the real money? It’s coming from everything happening off the asphalt.Trackside Experiences Go MainstreamOne of the biggest trends is the expansion of on-site entertainment. Race organisers now compete with music festivals and cultural events for public attention. This has led to more curated programming, multi-day fan zones, and family-friendly activities.…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North West geopolitical zone, Aminu Bala Wudilawa, has urged the party to consider former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, as its flagbearer in the 2027 general elections. Wudilawa, who is also the North West Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Vanguard, made the call during a political engagement in Kano, arguing that his principal possesses the competence, credibility and national spread to secure votes across the federation. According to him, Nigeria’s political climate requires a unifier who can transcend ethnic and regional divides. He described Olawepo-Hashim as “a natural bridge-builder,” citing…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified that images circulating on social media, suggesting he recently met with former U.S. President Donald Trump and Musiliu “MC Oluomo” Akinsanya, chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), are falsified. Obi issued the statement on his X account on Wednesday under the title “Clarification on Fake News and Photos.”“My attention has been drawn to some pictures currently circulating on social media, falsely portraying meetings I never had. One of such images purports to show me with US President Donald Trump, alongside a fabricated claim that he praised me,”…

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, known as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby, turned heads at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, Soccernet.ng reports. The “pick up” crooner stepped out in a luxury ensemble styled by Louis Vuitton, and Vanguart, which is collectively worth tens of millions of naira. The singer confirmed the fashion choices on his socials, writing: “Make nobody tell me say I don’t really deserve. I prayed for this all my life. Ballon d’Or was an inspiring moment. Styled in @louisvuitton x @vanguart x Tuffman.” Make nobody tell me say I don’t really deserveI prayed for…