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Ikenna Obianeri The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the Seraphic Psychiatric Hospital and Old People’s Home, built in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state, by Seraphic Foundation, the charity arm of the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, powered by Evangelist Ebuka Obi. During the inauguration of the over 400-bed space facility on Friday, Soludo lauded the Spiritual Director of Zion Prayer Outreach, Evangelist Ebuka Obi, for having the presence of mind to construct the facility, stating that it fully aligns with him as a person and what his administration is doing. Speaking at the event,…

Super Falcons striker Chinaza Uchendu has signed for Melbourne City FC, sealing a move that adds serious firepower to the Australian champions ahead of the new A-League Women’s season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old joins from French side FC Nantes Féminine, continuing a career that has already taken her across five countries. The Nigeria international previously turned out for Rivers Angels in Nigeria, SC Braga in Portugal, Linköping in Sweden, Gyeongju KHNP in South Korea and Turkish giants Galatasaray, where she won a league title. Ready to make an impact https://t.co/723SinauUH pic.twitter.com/j0eqKOEIRb — Melbourne City FC (@MelbourneCity) September 18, 2025…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles opened their World Cup preparations with a 1-1 draw against Chile in Rancagua on Saturday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s side started brightly and took the lead inside 18 minutes. Tahir Maigana swung in a precise corner and Ahmed Akinyele rose highest to nod home and capitalise on Nigeria’s early dominance. Nigeria Flying Eagles vs Chile. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Daniel Bameyi marshalled the backline confidently, while Charles Agada and Ayuma Israel carried the attacking threat. But Chile hit back against the run of play. A defensive lapse allowed Felipe Faúndez to find space and level the…

The Zamfara State Government has trained 120 women in digital literacy to boost their economic prospects and promote self-reliance. Commissioner for Women, Children, and Social Development, Dr. A’isha MZ Anka, disclosed this while receiving a donation of menstrual hygiene items from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Gusau. Speaking through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Suwaiba Ibrahim, Dr. Anka explained that the participants were carefully selected from all 14 local government areas of the state. According to her, the training was designed to empower the women to become self-employed and, in turn, create jobs for others, thereby reducing unemployment in…

Ethereum is trading near $4,471 after a modest 1.14% dip over the past 24 hours, leaving its market cap at $539.7 billion. Despite short-term volatility, onchain signals, ETF inflows, and corporate treasury moves suggest ETH may be preparing for a breakout that could carry prices toward the $5,000 milestone.Network Signals and Onchain StrengthEthereum’s recent price action has been mixed. On one side, validator exits have surged, with more than 2.45 million ETH—worth $11 billion—waiting to be unstaked. This has extended the withdrawal queue to an estimated 42 days, raising concerns about near-term supply pressure. Still, unstaking doesn’t always translate into…

The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) on Saturday went ahead with local government by-elections despite a restraining order issued by the State High Court. The polls followed a resolution by the Edo State House of Assembly to fill 59 councillorship seats it declared vacant, citing the local government crisis that rocked the state earlier in the current administration. However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had filed an ex parte motion challenging the legality of the exercise, arguing that the tenure of the affected councillors remains valid until September 2026. Justice Mary E. Itsueli, sitting as a vacation judge, granted…

Idowu Abdullahi The Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, has disclosed that the new outbreak of cholera across 14 out of 20 local government areas in the state has claimed 58 lives. The deputy governor, who disclosed this during the inauguration of the State Cholera Steering Committee and the State Technical Working Committee, also said the state has 258 new cases of the disease. According to Jatau, cholera remains one of the major public health threats despite the state government’s efforts to tackle the disease. “These outbreaks are often preventable with timely interventions, coordinated responses, and sustained improvements in water,…

Super Eagles attacker Paul Onuachu who recently joined Trabzonspor from Southampton shares the pitch with Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana… Manchester United loanee André Onana produced a moment of magic in the Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Cameroonian delivered a 60-yard assist for compatriot Paul Onuachu to snatch a 1–1 draw for Trabzonspor against Gaziantep in Trabzon. The visitors stunned the home crowd in the 39th minute when Kévin Rodrigues broke the deadlock, finishing off a well-worked move to put Gaziantep in front. Trabzonspor, who had struggled to turn possession into clear chances, went into the break…

The Northern Youth Frontiers (NYC) has lauded Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after the state emerged as the overall best-performing state in the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) results, describing the achievement as a landmark success for education in Nigeria. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Sama Musa, the group said the performance highlights the brilliance of Kano students and the transformative leadership of Governor Yusuf. “Under Governor Yusuf’s visionary guidance, Kano State has witnessed a renaissance in its educational landscape. His administration has implemented a series of practical and deliberate reforms aimed at revitalizing the sector…

Wilfred Ndidi has handed Beşiktaş a timely boost after returning to full training just 24 hours after missing Friday night’s shock 3-0 defeat away to Göztepe, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian midfielder sat out the match with a knock, sparking concern among fans who feared a longer layoff. But Beşiktaş confirmed on Saturday morning that Ndidi was back with the squad as preparations began for their clash with Kayserispor. Kayserispor maçı hazırlıklarına başladık. pic.twitter.com/IlslMSJbI0 — Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) September 20, 2025 The 28-year-old joined the Turkish giants this summer from Leicester City and has quickly become a key figure in…