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Nigeria have suffered a fresh setback in their hopes of convincing Lesley Ugochukwu to switch his international allegiance to the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. France Under-21 coach Gérald Baticle has included the Galatasaray midfielder in his latest 25-man squad for the final matches of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 qualifying campaign. The French Football Federation announced the squad on Friday, September 18, with Ugochukwu named among the midfielders selected for four matches between September 25 and October 6. The selection comes at a significant point in the 22-year-old’s international career because Nigeria has been linked with efforts to persuade…

Tosin Oyediran The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said food production has increased under the President Bola Tinubu administration, but gaps in processing and distribution continue to keep food prices high. Kyari said the government had made considerable progress in food production, with farm-gate prices falling, but consumers were yet to fully benefit because of challenges between the point of production and the market. The minister disclosed this in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday while responding to concerns over the slow impact of the government’s agricultural reforms on food prices. “Let’s go down memory…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  September 18, 2026 Arbitflow is using a spot-only trading framework for its AI-supported managed cryptocurrency platform, keeping margin and leveraged positions outside its trading model as it combines professional traders with artificial intelligence.The structure is intended to give users a hands-off way to participate in cryptocurrency markets while avoiding one of the major additional risks associated with…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has questioned the reported number of suspected miners arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps after 37 detainees died in the agency’s custody in Minna. Bago said about 67 people were reportedly arrested and detained in three cells, with 37 of them dying in the cell where male detainees were held. The governor raised the question while speaking on NTA Network News on Friday, as investigations continued into the deaths. He said the deaths could have resulted from suffocation caused by overcrowding or possible poisoning from hazardous substances at the mining site,…

Former Rangers and Scotland striker Kevin Kyle has weighed in on Emmanuel Fernandez’s difficult start to the season and has revealed what could help the Nigerian defender return to his best, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez has endured a tough start to the 2026/27 campaign with the Light Blues, with his performances falling well below the level he showed during his impressive debut season at the club. The Super Eagles defender has also been targeted by opposition attackers in several games and his performances have come under criticism from several ex-players. Fernandez joined Rangers in 2025 from English club Peterborough United and immediately raised the bar…

The Federal Government has opted for a low-key celebration for the country’s 66th Independence Day anniversary, with President Bola Tinubu scheduled to address the nation on October 1. This was disclosed by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in a statement made available to Saturday PUNCH on Friday. According to the statement, the Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee responsible for organising the event in Abuja. The committee is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Speaking after the inauguration, Akume, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in…

Isaac James’ first senior Nigeria Super Eagles call-up has been celebrated by his Portuguese club Alverca after the defender earned a place in Eric Chelle’s squad for the opening AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old left-back was included in Nigeria’s 24-man squad for the matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, marking his first invitation to the Super Eagles. Alverca reacted to the news with a message on its official social media account, describing the selection as a major moment for their Nigerian defender. “Isaac James was convocado for the first time to represent the Nigerian National Team . Our athlete…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  September 18, 2026 Bitcoin broke above $80,000 for the first time since September 7, while more than $183 million in short positions were liquidated within a single hour. Total liquidations during that hour reached $192 million. More than 100,000 traders were liquidated over the broader daily timeframe, but forced deleveraging on that scale does not by itself…

Actress and filmmaker, Tierny Olalere, has said that starring in a successful movie does not necessarily mean an actor has established a lasting career in Nollywood. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Olalere said she had learnt that a successful project or breakthrough role could provide visibility without guaranteeing long-term stability. She said, “I had to learn the hard way that relying solely on your instincts isn’t enough, and having a moment of fame from a hit movie doesn’t mean you have ‘blown’ or permanently made it. “A viral project or breakthrough role gives you momentary visibility, not long-term stability.…

England striker Princess Ademiluyi has expressed her disappointment over her side’s 3–0 loss to Nigeria’s Falconets in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Ademiluyi played the full 90 minutes for England, but she failed to deliver the goods. Despite registering five shots — three of which were on target — she could not find the back of the net. The result was unexpected, as England entered the fixture as favourites. While the English side slightly dominated possession, they fell short against a disciplined Nigerian side. Princess Ademiluyi of England against Nigeria. Copyright:…