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When Nigeria international striker Victor Boniface signed for Werder Bremen on transfer deadline day, he brought attention to what is fast becoming a very Nigerian-influenced Bundesliga side that was under the radar.   Boniface made a loan move from Bayer Leverkusen to Bremen, where he is assured of a starting spot after falling off the pecking order at the Werks Elf. Boniface will certainly get a good Nigerian welcome in the locker room from the other Nigerian boys who are in the Bremen team.   And it offers Nigerian fans of the Bundesliga something to look forward to as the…

The Adamawa State Police Command has rescued five male children believed to have been abducted and transported unlawfully from Maiduguri, Borno State, to Mubi in Adamawa. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, the rescue operation took place on September 13, 2025, following credible intelligence. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, the Area Commander in Mubi, ACP Marcos Mancha, led a surveillance team that intercepted the children as they wandered the streets of Mubi town. The rescued children were identified as Adamu Musa (16), Suleiman Idris (10), Suleiman Mohammed (11), Dauda Yahaya (11), and Mohammed…

Amidst continued volatility in the global cryptocurrency market, investors are shifting their focus from simple price speculation to more robust investment strategies. The recent expansion of XRP’s use in cross-border payments and clearing has significantly increased its trading volume, but its price continues to fluctuate with the broader market. This uncertainty is prompting more and more investors to consider whether there are alternatives to holding onto their coins and engaging in high-frequency trading, and whether there are stable and predictable ways to participate. Cloud mining is entering mainstream awareness in this process.Early crypto mining often required individuals to purchase expensive…

The Chairman of the Committee on Housing and a member representing Obafemi Owode State Constituency, Hon. Soneye Kayode, has called on the private sector and real estate professionals to invest in the state housing scheme. Soneye stated that the development will complement the governor’s initiative on affordable housing for the citizens of the state and reduce the state housing deficit. He disclosed that Prince Dapo Abiodun has done more to prevent the housing deficit since he came on board as governor, ensuring that people live conveniently and securely in Ogun. Soneye, who was speaking during the commissioning of a housing…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe The First Vice-President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, has decried the crippling condition under which Nigerian doctors are forced to work. He warned that the country’s health system is on the brink of collapse if urgent reforms are not undertaken. Speaking in a statement made available to PUNCH Healthwise, Olowojebutu lamented that Nigerian doctors, despite being hailed as lifesavers and symbols of resilience, are overworked, underpaid, and left to grapple with deep physical and emotional exhaustion while sustaining a system that gives little back in return. He observed that while Nigeria has a population of…

Iyanya is gearing up for a big comeback with his new single “Sorry,” featuring fast-rising star Fido. The track, co-produced by Ubi Franklin and Mikaba Beatz, is the lead single off his upcoming album “The Forester’s Son,” set to drop in the coming week. “Sorry” is a mid-tempo Afrobeats tune with a heartfelt story at its core—love, regret, and the hope of making things right. Iyanya’s smooth vocals carry the weight of the emotions, while Fido brings a fresh energy that makes the collaboration feel just right. The music video mirrors the song’s theme, telling the story of a strained…

Apostle Eugene Ogu, General Overseer of Abundant Life Evangel Mission (ALEM) and former Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Rivers State, has predicted that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will face a mass exodus before the 2027 general election. Speaking in an interview in Port Harcourt, Ogu said Nigerians have lost confidence in the party, insisting that by 2026, the APC will “almost become a desert” as many of its current members are only joining to protect their personal interests. “Mark my words, in 2026, APC will almost become a…

Christantus Uche got 11 minutes of action in Crystal Palace’s goalless draw against Sunderland on Saturday… Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner has praised Super Eagles star Christantus Uche for his performance in their goalless draw against Sunderland at Selhurst Park on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Uche completed his transfer to the Eagles on transfer deadline day. And despite his involvement with Nigeria in the international break, he made Crystal Palace’s matchday squad for the game against newly-promoted Sunderland on Saturday. The Super Eagles star did not start, but he was introduced into the game in the 84th minute, when the Eagles…

The Edo State Chairman of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Hon. Victor Ogba, has announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the decision as a return to his political roots. Ogba, who also serves as the National President of the Movement for Nigerian Transformation (MNT), told journalists in Abuja on Saturday that he would formally join the ruling party on September 16. He explained that he had already been received by the APC Ward 5 Chairman in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State on August 22. “I have played politics all through in Edo, but…

A former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, has disclosed why former Governor Yahaya Bello refused to pick him as his successor, expressing shock that the latter instead chose Usman Ododo over him. Onoja made this disclosure in an interview on Mic On podcast on Saturday, explaining that Bello reneged on his promise to allow him succeed him as governor because he was “too qualified.” The former deputy governor added that Bello gave three reasons why he picked incumbent governor Ododo ahead of him. “He called me physically and we spoke, he said let’s send somebody else and he…