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Imoleayo Oyedeyi and Muhammed Lawal Nigerians living in South Africa have raised the alarm over a fresh wave of xenophobic threats by an anti-migrant group known as Operation Dudula. Leaders of Nigerian communities are calling for urgent diplomatic intervention following reports of attacks and harassment allegedly spearheaded by the group, which has been accused of blocking foreigners from accessing public hospitals. The outcry comes amid sustained harassment that began earlier this year, fuelling fears of another round of xenophobic violence. In a viral video clip seen by Saturday PUNCH, one of the group’s leaders was captured ordering foreigners out of…

One-time Bundesliga winners Bayer 04 Leverkusen secured a win against Eintracht Frankfurt last night in the most dramatic fashion, Soccernet.ng reports. Two free-kick goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and a goal before half-time from Patrick Schick cancelled out Can Uzun’s strike, but that wasn’t all. Die Werkself finished the game with nine men after Robert Andrich and Equi Fernandez were sent off at different intervals of the game. Alejandro Grimaldo is one of the best free-kick specialists in the world pic.twitter.com/tMLXdwkme7 — VRed Baller (@VRedBaller) September 13, 2025 Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella played 82 minutes as a right winger at…

Nigeria legend Segun Odegbami has called for a radical overhaul of the Super Eagles squad, urging the introduction of new young talents to rescue the national team after yet another looming World Cup heartbreak, Soccernet.ng reports. The 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner expressed his frustration as Nigeria’s qualification hopes for the 2026 World Cup hang by a thread. With two games left in the series, the Super Eagles trail behind South Africa and Benin Republic. Super Eagles team walk. Photo Credit: Super Eagles /X Unless results take an unlikely turn, Bafana Bafana are poised to secure the group’s ticket,…

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has strongly condemned the recent bandits’ attack on Egbe community in Yagba West Local Government Area, describing it as a brutal attack on the peace and humanity of Kogi State. A statement by Unubi Emmanuel, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Kogi State, quoted Ododo as saying, “The governor mourns the loss of gallant officers of the Nigeria Police Force and members of the Vigilante Service who paid the supreme price while defending the people. “Their blood will not be shed in vain. We will not rest until those behind this heinous crime…

Microsoft’s recent $17.4 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure has captured global attention and underscored how demand for high-performance computing is reshaping the digital economy. While Bitcoin consolidates near record levels, institutional investors are shifting focus toward platforms that combine ​AI-driven efficiency with sustainable blockchain mining​.In this context, ​RI Mining​, a UK-registered cloud mining company operating across more than 190 countries, today announced the launch of its ​next-generation mining contracts​. The new model integrates ​AI-optimized hashrate scheduling and renewable energy infrastructure​, enabling users to secure daily digital income with greater consistency and transparency.RI Mining Cloud Mining: AI and Blockchain ConvergenceAnalysts…

Thirty-year-old mother of one, Loveth Ewenkineyane, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about her continued battle with breast cancer, which started in 2022, her struggle for survival, and the challenges encountered When did you start seeing symptoms?It all started in 2022. Then, I had a shop because I’m a hairdresser. I was in my shop when I discovered that my left breast was hurting me, but I didn’t take it seriously because I had never had or heard about cancer or lumps. After some months, it started growing fast, and I decided to go for a scan. After I did that, I was…

The 2025 Annual Conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) has secured strong institutional support from top financial regulators and key industry players, reinforcing its importance as a national platform for shaping Nigeria’s digital economy agenda. Leading the list of supporters are the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), United Bank for Africa (UBA), Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Zenith Bank, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Unity Bank, and Stanbic IBTC Bank, among other prominent financial institutions. Their endorsement signals a growing consensus on the critical role of digital transformation…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, and his immediate predecessor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, have urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state not to be complacent ahead of the party’s October 27, 2025, governorship primary. At least four aspirants, including Oyebanji, have obtained the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms to contest for the APC ticket ahead of the June 20, 2026, governorship election. Speaking during the APC stakeholders’ meeting held at Iyin-Ekiti, the country home of the state’s first civilian governor, Mr. Adeniyi Adebayo, Governor Oyebanji emphasized that the coming primary is crucial for the…

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has dismissed claims that he has declared his next political ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to reports that he disclosed his plans during a live appearance on TVC’s programme Beyond The Headlines, anchored by Nifemi Oguntoye, Obasa clarified that he never stated he was running for either governorship or a senatorial seat. He explained that, like other members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), his political future would ultimately be determined by the party leadership. “As a politician, you must wait for the hierarchy of…

Nigeria legend Segun Odegbami has delivered a brutal assessment of the Super Eagles following their 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein, insisting his country did not deserve to win, Soccernet.ng reports. The 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner expressed deep frustration with the team’s performance in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier, a result that leaves Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 tournament in jeopardy. The Super Eagles went to Bloemfontein under pressure, needing victory to revive their campaign after a sluggish start. Nigeria s Super Eagles walk off the pitch after their 1-0 victory over Rwanda s Amavubi during the…