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As more Nigerian celebrities take to the boxing ring in pursuit of multi-million naira prizes, neurosurgeons have warned that repeated blows to the head, eyes and other vulnerable parts of the body could leave untrained contestants with short- and long-term life-altering injuries, especially as many compete without proper protective gear. The specialists stated that repeated punches to the head, which often determine the outcome of boxing bouts, expose participants to concussion, bruises, bleeding in the brain, dementia, paralysis, blindness and even death if the contests are not properly regulated. They stressed that while professional boxing is an established sport, untrained…

Alhassan Yusuf has revealed that he used Nigeria’s Unity Cup campaign as the perfect chance to prove himself to Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The New England Revolution midfielder was one of the regular faces in Nigeria’s team under former coach Jose Peseiro and played an important role when the Super Eagles finished as runners-up at the 2023 AFCON. However, things changed after Chelle took charge. When Nigeria travelled to Morocco for the 2025 AFCON, held between December 21, 2025, and January 18, 2026, Yusuf was left out…

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has directed a Sharia court judge and the Acting Director of Information and Statistics, Shari’a Court of Appeal, to proceed on compulsory retirement with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Baba Jibo Ibrahim, the spokesperson for the Kano State Judiciary. The two affected officers were found guilty of bribery and corruption by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee. “The Kano State Judicial Service Commission, at its 90th meeting held on 3rd July, 2026, under the chairmanship of the chief Judge of Kano State, considered reports and recommendations of the…

Italian Serie A club Venezia are considering alternatives to Akor Adams due to Sevilla’s insistence on demanding a major fee for the Super Eagles striker, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Adams’ future has been a key concern at Sevilla this summer, as he has been attracting interest from several clubs. It comes as no surprise, as he is coming off a successful La Liga campaign. ​The Super Eagles striker scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 32 appearances for Los Nervionenses in the Spanish top-flight. As a result, his importance in Seville has increased. Adams and teammates. Copyright: ImagoxMANUxGOMEZx ​The value of…

The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education on Tuesday distanced itself from controversial projects contained in its 2026 Appropriation Act. It stated that the projects were not conceived by the Commission but were National Assembly constituency projects assigned to it for implementation. The clarification followed a Daily Trust report on the inclusion of projects perceived to be outside the Commission’s statutory mandate in the 2026 Federal Budget. The report raised questions over why an agency established to address the Almajiri system and Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis was earmarked to implement projects considered unrelated to its core education mandate.…

Ayra Starr styles a black open-back bodysuit with a wide leather corset belt and stacked gold bangles. If “Tornado” has been sitting comfortably in your playlist, Ayra Starr has now given you another reason to stop scrolling. The singer has shared a fresh set of photos, and much like her latest single, the look arrives with plenty of attitude. There isn’t a bright colour in sight, yet she proves once again that black never has to compete for attention. Built around a sleek head-to-toe black palette, the outfit plays with shape and texture rather than colour. Ayra wears a fitted…

Bathing with untreated rainwater may trigger skin infections, including ringworm, athlete’s foot, boils, and jock itch, senior medical experts have said. They noted that using untreated rainwater repeatedly for bathing, particularly on broken or sensitive skin, may expose individuals to fungal and bacterial skin infections and trigger skin irritation. The specialists explained that rainwater is not sterile and can collect bacteria, fungi, dust, bird droppings, chemicals, and other contaminants as it falls through the atmosphere or is stored in unclean containers. The rainy season across Nigeria starts in April and lasts until October. During this season, reliance on harvested rainwater…

Former MVV midfielder and Nigeria Olympic-winning coach Johannes-Franciscus Bonfrère, popularly referred to as Jo Bonfrere, has tipped France to reach the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Didier Deschamps team have been in good form since the start of the Copa Mundial, winning all of their five games, scoring 14 goals and conceding just two goals, keeping three clean sheets. France’s captain, Kylian Mbappe, is vying for the Golden Boot award with Norway’s Erling Haaland and Argentina’s Lionel Messi, with all three on seven goals each. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise tops other creators, leading the assists…

The United States Consulate in Lagos and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have called for stronger information sharing with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to deepen collaboration in tackling sextortion and other transnational financial crimes. The request was made during a courtesy visit by the Assistant Law Enforcement Attaché of the United States Consulate, SSA James Smith, and SSA Thomas Pepper of the FBI Cyber Division Headquarters to the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, ACE I Bawa Kaltungo. This was contained in a statement posted by the anti-graft agency on its X handle on…

Nigerian striker David Okereke has been linked him with a move to Italian Serie B side Sampdoria following the end of his contract with Cremonese, Socccernet.ng reports. After being attached to Serie A clubs for several years, the 28-year-old officially became a free agent on July 1 when his troubled four-year stay at Cremonese came to an end. Without a transfer fee attached to his name, several clubs across Europe have started monitoring his situation, with Sampdoria among the strongest early contenders, according to AfricaSoccer. The Genoa-based club are rebuilding after another campaign in Italy’s second division and are looking…