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David Akintola made his first goal contribution in English football but Hull City were ultimately swept aside in a big 4-2 defeat against Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon. The Nigerian forward, who joined Hull this summer after a spell in Turkey, contributed an early assist in just his third appearance for the Tigers. Hull City also signed Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi a few weeks ago but the former West Brom star is currently out injured.  The 29-year-old midfielder wasted no time in stamping his authority on the match, stealing possession after only three minutes and sliding…

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen and John Ogu have both represented the Nigerian national team, although only Osimhen is currently an active member of the squad… Former Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has revealed that Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk once tried to lure him to Turkey during his time with Israeli side Hapoel Beer Sheva, Soccernet.ng reports. Ogu made the revelation while responding to a post by Nigerian journalist Buchi Laba, who had praised Buruk’s influence at Galatasaray. According to Buchi, the 51-year-old coach is one of the main reasons top players are attracted to the Istanbul giants. “That’s why you…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun Area 1 Command, has restated its commitment to protecting Nigeria’s borders and curbing smuggling activities. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, led by its Chairman, Wale Olanrewaju, the Customs Area Controller, Godwin Otunla, disclosed that the command recorded 144 seizures of contraband, including cannabis and other hard drugs, with 7,151 wraps of cannabis intercepted through inter-agency collaboration. He added that the command also generated ₦121,886,398 in revenue from April 24 to August. He also stressed the significant operational achievements in recent months. Otunla explained that the…

The Super Representative community of Tron has voted to slash network transaction fees by 60%, reducing energy unit prices from 210 sun to 100 sun in the largest fee cut since the blockchain’s founding. The proposal took effect on August 29, as Tron defends its position as the dominant USDT rail, hosting a stablecoin supply of $80.97 billion compared to Ethereum’s $73.8 billion.Source: DefiLlamaTron Leads the Stablecoin RaceThe fee reduction comes as the TRX token’s appreciation erodes Tron’s competitive advantage over rival networks. Rising TRX prices from $0.12 in early 2024 to $0.32 by Q3 2025 pushed USDT transfer fees…

Ademola Lookman has been at the centre of a controversial transfer saga at Atalanta, with his relationship with the club’s hierarchy deteriorating…. Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is on the verge of sealing a sensational move to Atlético Madrid in the closing hours of the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports.  Lookman, who scored 15 goals and provided five assists in 31 matches last season, has been at the centre of one of the window’s most dramatic sagas. Despite starting the new campaign with Atalanta, his time in Bergamo appears to be drawing to a close, with Atlético prepared to hand…

Benjamin Sesko just joined Manchester United in a transfer worth €76.5 million, but he has started any Premier League game yet… Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has questioned Ruben Amorim’s decision to repeatedly bench Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko in the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. Manchester United had to rely on a 97th-minute penalty from Bruno Fernandes to defeat newly-promoted Burnley 3-2 on Saturday. On paper, the Red Devils were the absolute favourites due to their quality of squads. But Manchester United’s performances in the past week didn’t inspire much confidence. Amad Diallo crosses the ball during the Premier…

The Police Command in Oyo State says it has arrested a male driver, (name withheld), allegedly in possession of N1,000,000 fake currency. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Adewale Osifeso, made this known in a statement he issued in Ibadan on Saturday. Osifeso stated that the suspect was arrested by the command’s Federal Highway Patrol Team during a stop-and-search operation on Friday. The arrest, he said, was made at about 8.45 p.m. around the Guru Maharaj Ji area of the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway. According to him, the driver, on his way to Osogbo, was driving a green Sienna…

Japanese nail salon operator Convano has officially launched its Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition strategy, following its ambitious plan to raise approximately ¥434 billion ($3 billion) to purchase 21,000 Bitcoin, equivalent to 0.1% of the total supply.According to an August 30 Bloomberg report, the Tokyo-listed nail salon company plans to become one of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holders. In response, Taiyo Azuma, Director of Convano’s BTC Holding Strategy Office, outlined a three-phase Bitcoin acquisition plan, with a target of 2,000 BTC by the end of 2025. コンヴァノがブルームバーグに取り上げられました。ありがたいことに、徐々に国際的な認知が広がっているのを感じています。私たちの目標は明確。2027年3月までに「21,000 BTC」を獲得し、世界有数のビットコイン保有企業になることです。 https://t.co/cLC1Ew6ZdA— 東 大陽 | コンヴァノ取締役（6574） (@MotokiyoA) August 30, 2025 The portfolio is expected…

Adekunle Sulaimon Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are set to unveil the Care365 Health Hub, chaired by the ex-Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre on Tuesday. The hub is a transformative healthcare innovation conceived in the United States and now launched in Nigeria. The event, led by Abubakar, the Chief Host and Chairman of Care365 Health Hub, will be attended by former Heads of State, while Jonathan is billed to be the Guest of Honour, with Obasanjo serving as the chairman of the occasion, and the Coordinating Minister of Health…

Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has urged unity among stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the ward levels in particular and the state in general. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, made the call on Saturday when he hosted stakeholders and leaders of Ward 8, Idumuje, at his country home in Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta. This is contained in a statement by the Sen. Ned Nwoko Media Directorate, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja, on Saturday. The lawmaker, while addressing the APC stakeholders, said that the meeting was convened to foster unity…