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Werder Bremen’s Sporting Director, Clemens Fritz, has weighed in on the club’s decision to sign Victor Boniface from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old was close to joining AC Milan on loan, but some issues with his knees forced the deal to fall through. Surprisingly, Werder submitted a loan offer for the Nigerian on the summer transfer deadline day, and the striker opted to move to Weser Stadion. Victor Boniface looks on during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen. Copyright: ImagoxUlrik Pedersen Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Werder Bremen chief…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested no fewer than 583 young men and women for alleged immoral acts during the just concluded Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state. The figure was disclosed in a statement by the Deputy Commander-General of the board, Mujahid Aminuddeen, made available to journalists on Tuesday. “During the Sallah, our personnel were able to arrest no fewer than 583 young men and women for committing various immoral acts. “As you know, we deployed a total of 9,500 personnel across the state in order to check the excesses of such individuals, which yielded fruitful results,” he said.…

Medical experts have raised concerns over the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer among young Nigerians, warning that changing lifestyles and late diagnosis are driving the troubling trend. They explained that factors such as poor dietary habits, low fibre intake, high consumption of processed foods, physical inactivity, and rising obesity levels are contributing to the growing burden of the disease among younger age groups. The specialists also noted that genetic disposition, lack of awareness, and limited access to routine screening often result in late presentation, when the condition is already advanced. The World Health Organisation says colorectal cancer, which affects the…

After the international break, Paul Onuachu returns to club duty with a point to prove, Soccernet.ng reports. The Trabzonspor striker heads into one of the biggest fixtures of the Turkish season still searching for his first goal against Galatasaray. It is an unusual gap in what has otherwise been a prolific campaign. Onuachu leads the Süper Lig scoring chart with 21 goals in 24 matches and has been one of the most consistent forwards in the division. But against Galatasaray, he has so far drawn a blank. His only meeting with the Istanbul side ended in a goalless draw, with…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, unveiled a revised draft of its 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, seeking the input of political parties to strengthen the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the new regulations were designed to align with the Electoral Act 2026 and address gaps identified in previous frameworks. He stressed that credible elections begin long before voting day, emphasising the importance of transparency in candidate selection processes. “We gather not only to discuss the…

Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has signed a contract extension with Bayer 04 Leverkusen after joining the club in 2023, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old penned a five-year deal with Die Werkself in the summer of 2023, alongside fellow Nigerian teammate Victor Boniface. In their debut season, Tella and Boniface played crucial roles as Leverkusen went 34 games unbeaten in the German top-flight, winning their maiden Deutscher Meister. While injuries have dealt badly with the pair in recent seasons, Tella has been rewarded with a new contract until the summer of 2031. Nathan Tella after penning a new deal with Bayer…

Sundry Markets Limited, the owner of Marketsquare, Nigeria’s largest indigenous grocery retailer, has provided free medical care to 3,772 residents of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, through its medical outreach programme, Marketsquare Cares. The Head of Marketing at SML, Emmanuel Isangediok, in a statement, said that the free medical outreach in Yenagoa reflects the company’s dedication to improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved communities in Nigeria. He noted that the programme, conducted in partnership with Pro-Health International, offered a range of services, including free medical consultations, specialised surgeries, eye care, blood sugar and blood pressure screenings, dental check-ups, and health education…

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank, effective May 1, 2026. The bank made this known in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on Tuesday. It noted that the appointment aligned with its tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within its system. The bank said the development would further strengthen its executive management team. Mr. Okwudili holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri, obtained in 1998 with a Second Class Upper Division. He also earned a Master of Business…

Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has expressed concern over what he called politically motivated actions after his properties were raided by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. PUNCH Online reports that EFCC operatives, on Monday, marked an Abuja property linked to the former minister following an interim forfeiture order granted by a court. In a two-minute video, which earlier went viral, Malami was seen questioning the operatives over the legality of the action and demanding to see the court order authorising the marking of his house. Reacting to the development in an interview…

Nephrologists have raised the alarm over the rising cost of kidney care in Nigeria, warning that the soaring cost of dialysis has left patients with renal failure battling for survival, with many unable to access the life-saving treatment. They noted that dialysis costs between N50,000 and N100,000 per session, with patients typically requiring three sessions weekly, bringing the monthly cost to about N600,000, an amount far beyond the earnings of many Nigerians. The specialists noted that the high out-of-pocket cost of managing chronic kidney disease, especially dialysis and transplantation, has forced patients to skip or abandon treatment, with devastating consequences…