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Super Eagles star Nathan Tella put up a solid showing for Bayer Leverkusen in their dramatic 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Tella was on Kasper Hjulmand’s starting lineup in his first game as Bayer Leverkusen boss, after the club parted ways with Dutch tactician Erik Ten Hag two weeks ago. Our new head coach – Kasper Hjulmand takes charge of the Werkself until 2027! pic.twitter.com/0anwKDo0Wq — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) September 8, 2025 The Super Eagles star was deployed as a winger, a position from which he was able to do a lot of damage. Die…

The market has risen to a total cap of $4.1 trillion today, boosting the crypto price prediction for XRP, Cardano and Ethereum.These three altcoins have all posted gains in the past 24 hours, helping each to break firmly out of oversold positions.All three are gaining momentum as we head towards Q4, and their rallies today prepare them nicely for next week’s FOMC meeting, which could see the Fed cut rates for the first time since December.And with the SEC likely to pass judgment on numerous altcoin ETF applications in Q4, the final months of the year could be very bullish…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Federal Government has called for a renewed and aggressive continental strategy to eradicate malaria in Africa, following alarming statistics that show the disease claimed 597,000 lives across the continent in 2023 alone. Speaking at the Meeting on Harnessing Africa’s Central Role Against Malaria – The Big Push, held on Thursday at the Abuja Continental Hotel, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, said Africa must adopt a more urgent and coordinated approach to eliminate the disease, which remains a leading cause of death despite being preventable and treatable. Salako revealed that Africa…

Otunba Isaac Olaseni Amao is an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain.He is a business leader and the President of Isaac Olaseni Amao Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on sustainable philanthropic interventions. Amao is also a real estate consultant. He spoke with OLUDARE RICHARDS on the state of the nation, President Bola Tinubu’s recent initiative on State Police and sundry issues. Could you briefly introduce yourself? Otunba (Dr) Isaac Olaseni Amao is from Babaloma in Ifelodun Local Council of Kwara State. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations and a Master of Science in the same discipline. I…

The battle for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State has been ignited, as Kayode Ojo, an aspirant, was at the party’s national secretariat last Thursday to submit his nomination form, stating that “Ekiti needs a rescuer, and I am ready to answer that call.” Speaking shortly after submitting his form, Ojo, who is the Chancellor/ Chairman, Governing Council, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, electrified supporters with promises like full local council autonomy, unprecedented infrastructure renewal, economic revival, and a new deal for teachers, civil servants, artisans, and students. Ojo said: “Our…

Ipswich Town and Nigeria-eligible forward Chuba Akpom has urged the club’s fans to rally round the players despite their poor start, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old joined Kieran McKenna’s side on a season-long loan from Ajax and has yet to start a game for them this term, playing just 35 minutes of football. Ipswich Town are yet to win this season. In the EFL Championship, they’ve played out three draws and lost to Preston North End. They’ve also been knocked out of the EFL Cup by Bromley. Chuba Akpom scores his penalty during the Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appears to be consolidating his hold on political power ahead of the 2027 general election. While some opposition leaders are forming new coalitions or seeking alignment with  disenchanted northern politicians to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the President has continued to gain ground, particularly in the South, through elite realignments and high-profile defections. The results of the last by-elections further confirms the strength of the ruling APC just as it exposed the weaknesses of the opposition parties, especially that of African Democratic Congress (ADC), which despite the public brouhaha could not even win a…

The Kano State Government has approved N1.1 billion for procurement of free school uniforms for primary one pupils in the state to encourage enrolment. This is contained in a statement issued by Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the spokesman of Gov. Abba Yusuf on Friday in Kano. According to the statement, providing free school uniforms will boost enrollment, improve retention, and ensure equal opportunity. He emphasised that education is a right, not a privilege, and this initiative will ease the burden on parents. “The move aims to attract out-of-school children into classrooms and complements other education reforms, aligning with the government’s comprehensive education…

Victor Boniface joined Werder Bremen on transfer deadline day, and he will be looking to shine there… Werder Bremen coach Steffen Horst has admitted that he has been surprised by Victor Boniface’s performance levels since joining the club on transfer deadline day, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface endured a tough summer due to several speculations around his future. He was close to joining AC Milan from Bayer Leverkusen, but the transfer fell through, as they club was not satisfied with his injury record. He eventually linked up with Werder Bremen on transfer deadline day, in a season-long loan transfer. Victor Boniface in…

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is gaining fresh momentum as Grayscale moves forward with its updated ETF application – fueling a wave of speculation and strengthening a bullish Bitcoin Cash price prediction.The firm’s revised filing brings a potential BCH-backed ETF in the U.S. one step closer to reality, with the countdown now on for regulatory approval.If launched, the ETF could significantly boost demand by opening the door to institutional capital. U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) – August Data August PPI came in at -0.1%, surprising markets with a decline. Expectation: +0.3% Previous: +0.7%This softer reading reflects lower service costs, signaling potential cooling…