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Super Eagles attacker Victor Boniface has hit back at lingering doubts over his fitness after completing a loan move to Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian international was officially presented by the Bundesliga side following a turbulent summer that saw transfers to Al Nassr and AC Milan collapse. During his unveiling at Werder Bremen, Boniface, when asked about his condition, shrugged off speculation surrounding his physical state. “Whatever you want to believe on the media, you can believe them, that’s not on me… I don’t care. If my body is not 100%, I will be in the…

Co-ordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (CTC), Maj-Gen. Adamu Laka has said that experience in counter-terrorism operations over the years has shown that a lasting solution lies in addressing the root causes of terrorism and violent extremism. Laka said that fighting terrorism requires robust non-kinetic measures that foster dialogue, reconciliation, education, economic empowerment, social cohesion, and community resilience. In an address of welcome at the start of a two-day conference on Combating Emerging Terrorist Groups and Strengthening Sustainable Security in the ECOWAS and Sahel Region, Laka said Nigeria has been focusing on initiatives such as community engagement, counter-radicalisation and deradicalisation programmes,…

Kelechi Iheanacho made history during his time in the English Premier League with Leicester City… Former Leicester City and Liverpool coach Brendan Rodgers has backed Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho to hit top form at Celtic, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old moved to Sevilla on a three-year deal from the King Power Stadium last summer, but his time in Spain didn’t go well. After six months without a league goal in Seville, Iheanacho returned to the EFL Championship, signing a loan deal with Middlesbrough, with an option for a permanent transfer included. However, the former Manchester City forward scored one goal…

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to deploy more advanced military equipment and surveillance technology to Katsina State to halt the recent spate of attacks on innocent citizens by bandits. Tinubu, who received a delegation of eminent citizens of the state led by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda at the State House, said the federal government will consider the operations of a state police and further equip recently deployed forest guards. He said the exigencies of security in some states will require the deployment of outfits that understand the terrain and the peculiar culture of the people and can easily network…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland-designate and former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, has observed that the University of Ibadan can maintain its premier status due to its extensive reach, personified by its numerous alumni who have positively impacted society. Oba Ladoja made this statement while receiving the Principal Officers of the university, led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, who paid him a courtesy visit to formally congratulate him on his designation to the revered throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He noted that despite the proliferation of universities in Nigeria, which began with the first…

Wall Street executives expect digital assets to capture 10% of post-trade market turnover by 2030, representing approximately $2 trillion in daily trading volume as tokenized securities reach a critical adoption tipping point, according to Citi’s Securities Services Evolution 2025 survey. The prediction is based on 537 industry leaders across five years of data, with North American respondents being the most bullish, expecting 14% digital turnover driven by recent regulatory clarity.The survey reveals big hope in fast settlement infrastructure, with 85% of respondents prioritizing accelerated settlements, digital asset adoption, and automation. Source: Citi SurveyTraditional financial market infrastructures, which support 40% of…

Nathaniel Shaibu The President-elect of Rotary International, Yinka Babalola, has warned that without routine immunisation against polio, children in Nigeria remain at risk of contracting the disease. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at a press briefing, Babalola noted that despite Nigeria being certified polio-free, routine immunisation in the country remains abysmally low. He stressed that until routine coverage improves, no child is safe. “There are some issues that have emerged in many of the countries where polio has been eradicated. You need to continue to vaccinate the children because until there are no more cases of polio, no child is…

Getafe president Ángel Torres is facing a backlash from furious supporters after sanctioning the late sale of striker Christantus Uche to Crystal Palace, Soccernet.ng reports. The versatile Nigerian forward joined Palace on loan with an obligation to buy for €20 million next sunmer. That figure will make him the most expensive sale in Getafe’s history, surpassing Marc Cucurella’s €18m move to Brighton in 2021. Christantus Uche. Photo Credit: Crystal Palace But while the fee suits the club’s books, fans are unconvinced, and Torres has been forced onto the defensive. Uche himself admitted he did not want to leave Madrid so…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for failing to protect citizens accused of blasphemy from mob violence, describing the lapses as evidence of institutional collapse. In a statement signed by its national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group condemned the killing of a female food seller, identified as Ammaye, who was lynched and set ablaze by angry youths in Mariga Local Council of Niger State over alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. The incident reportedly occurred at Kasuwan Garba when the woman, a Muslim and well-known food vendor, exchanged words…

The Ethereum staking entry queue has surged to its highest level in nearly two years, reaching 860,369 ETH, worth approximately $3.7 billion, on Tuesday. Key Takeaways: Ethereum’s staking queue has surged to 860,000 ETH, its highest level since 2023. Institutional demand and rising prices are driving renewed confidence in long-term ETH staking. Over 70 treasury participants now hold 4.7 million ETH, most of it earmarked for yield-generating strategies. It marks the longest wait time since the Shanghai upgrade in 2023, which allowed for withdrawals and briefly triggered large-scale validator exits.Institutional Influx Drives Renewed Confidence in Ethereum Staking: EverstakeAccording to staking…