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South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns are exploring a move for Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah, with discussions understood to be at an advanced stage, Soccernet.ng reports. According to SoccerBeat ZA, the Betway Premiership giants are weighing up a deal for the 28-year-old centre-back, who is currently a free agent after leaving Stellenbosch at the end of last season. While negotiations are said to be progressing positively, no agreement has been finalised. The development comes just weeks after Ndah’s representatives confirmed that the former Orlando Pirates defender was attracting interest from clubs both within South Africa and abroad following the expiration…

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condoled with former Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Baba Tela, over the death of his two children, Mustapha and Ummi, in a fatal road crash. Kwankwaso conveyed his condolences in a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday. He described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that had brought profound shock and grief not only to the bereaved family but also to the Katagum Emirate and the entire Bauchi State. “I extend my deepest condolences to the former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State,…

Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State Government has directed operators of orphanage homes to comply strictly with regulatory standards governing child care, warning that failure to meet approved operational requirements could undermine efforts to protect vulnerable children across the state. The warning was issued during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Crèches and Orphanages Unit of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic Conference Hall in Alausa, where government officials, orphanage operators and child welfare experts discussed measures to improve standards in residential child care. The meeting, themed “Operational Standards and Regulatory Compliance for Orphanage…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye enjoyed a memorable weekend away from football after presenting the Pirelli Pole Position Award at the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old Udinese shot-stopper was invited by Italian tyre manufacturers Pirelli to hand the prestigious award to Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who secured pole position for Sunday’s race. Okoye’s appearance at one of Formula One’s most iconic circuits comes just weeks after the Nigerian international emerged as one of the most sought-after goalkeepers in Serie A, with clubs including Juventus monitoring his situation ahead of the new season. Maduka Okoye…

Nigerian actress and media personality Temi Otedola has said she will never deny being a “nepo baby,” arguing that acknowledging the advantages that come from family connections does not diminish an individual’s achievements. Speaking on a recent episode of The How Far Podcast, which she co-hosts with her husband, Mr Eazi, Temi shared her views on privilege and the ongoing conversation around nepotism. According to her, privilege extends beyond fame and includes growing up with opportunities such as financial stability, education and a supportive environment. “So this is my take on it. You don’t have to be famous to be…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will officially begin the final stage of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when they open a week-long training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco, on July 15, Soccernet.ng reports. The ten-time African champions are heading into the tournament with the clear objective to defend the WAFCON title and extend their record to 11 continental championships. Soccernet.ng understands that head coach Justine Madugu has put together his final 24-woman squad and is expected to make the roster public before the team departs for North Africa. The camp in Mohammedia will serve as the last…

The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to evacuate 270 Nigerians from South Africa as part of its ongoing repatriation exercise for citizens willing to return home. The returnees are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Wednesday aboard an Air Peace aircraft deployed for the evacuation. The latest evacuation follows the Federal Government’s continued efforts, through the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and other relevant agencies, to facilitate the voluntary return of Nigerians facing various challenges in South Africa. Announcing the schedule for the operation in a statement by the spokesperson for…

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, spoke with DARE AKOGUN on why the state continues to witness “flash flooding,” ongoing investments in drainage infrastructure, enforcement against illegal developments, and why residents must take greater responsibility for keeping drainage channels waste-free Many residents believe flooding in Lagos is becoming worse despite government interventions. From your assessment, what is our assessment of the situation? The first thing we need to understand is the difference between flooding and flash flooding. Lagos does not have a flooding problem in the sense and way that many people describe it. What we witnessed…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has praised the performances of African teams at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, commending their resilience and expressing hope for further success in the tournament. In a post on her verified X account on Sunday, Okonjo-Iweala singled out Morocco and Egypt for advancing to the next stage, while describing Cape Verde as the tournament’s standout African side. “So proud of the performance of the African teams at the World Cup! Morocco and Egypt have made it through so far, but Cape Verde was a standout,” she wrote. She also applauded…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has recovered N5.79bn in proceeds of crime between January and June 2026 as part of its anti-corruption drive aimed at strengthening accountability and national security. This is as the commission said, corruption continues to undermine Nigeria’s security architecture by diverting resources meant for critical public services. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a performance report obtained by our correspondent on Sunday. The ICPC said, “Cash recovered within the review period amounted to N5,789,681,925.02.” The commission said the recovery formed part of broader efforts to safeguard public funds, strengthen institutional integrity and…