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Victor Osimhen continued his fine start to life in Turkey with another decisive contribution as Galatasaray earned a 3-1 win over Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The reigning champions entered the contest brimming with confidence after three straight wins without conceding, while Rizespor were still searching for their first goal of the campaign. Galatasaray struck first in the 20th minute when Gabriel Sara’s corner was met by Davinson Sánchez, who powered a header past the goalkeeper to give the hosts the advantage. Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit: Galatasaray/X Despite controlling large spells of possession, Okan Buruk’s…

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has vowed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state will register at least 1,000 new members per ward ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aiyedatiwa appealed to party members to rally more supporters in preparation for the 2027 general election in support of President Bola Tinubu. The governor made this statement during an APC stakeholders’ meeting held in Akure over the weekend, where he also briefed party leaders on his administration’s achievements and development plans for the state. While emphasising that the Renewed Hope Initiative was deliberately created to strengthen the grassroots…

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the umbrella of the Shehu Buba Organisation (SBO), thronged the Bauchi State secretariat of the party to urge stakeholders to pick the Senator representing Bauchi South for the 2027 governorship election. During a peaceful rally from the APC Bauchi local government office to the secretariat, where they submitted their demands through official party channels, they described Buba’s 26 months at the Senate as “remarkable, impactful, and people-driven.” Speaking on Saturday, the SBO Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Baba, said the initiative was a non-partisan and non-campaigning appeal, reflecting the collective yearnings of Bauchi South…

Bayelsa Queens continued their dominant march in the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers with a commanding 4-1 victory over Benin Republic’s Sam Nelly on Saturday evening in Yamoussoukro, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian champions, already assured of a semi-final spot, made it three wins from three in the group stage, to underline their status as the most consistent side in the competition. Seimeyeha Akekoromowei was the star of the show, scoring twice in a Player of the Match performance. The forward opened the scoring in the 14th minute with her first goal of the tournament before Nigeria U17 international Shakirat…

The Police Command in Ondo State says it has successfully rescued Mr Ayodeji Akinsero, a health worker at Federal Medical Centre, Owo, who was kidnapped on August 28, 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akinsero was kidnapped by armed men at his residence in Owo Local Government Area of the state. DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Akure. Ayanlade said the rescue was achieved following the directive given by the Commissioner of Police (CP), Adebowale Lawal, after receiving the report of the incident. “Upon receiving the report of…

XRP has recently been fluctuating around $3. Analysts point out that if the Federal Reserve begins a cycle of interest rate cuts, global liquidity will improve, potentially leading to a resurgence of capital in crypto assets. With widespread adoption in cross-border payments and continued investment from financial institutions, it’s not impossible for XRP’s price to reach a new all-time high.At the same time, FindMining announced the launch of the world’s first mobile mining app based on XRP. This app allows users to remotely participate in cloud mining of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum using only their mobile phone,…

Wale Akinselure An author, Nancy Bankole, has recommended daily hugs as a way to improve physical and mental well-being. According to Bankole, hugging daily can help lower stress levels, treat depression, strengthen the immune system, and promote faster recovery from illness. Bankole, in a book she will launch on Saturday (today) via Zoom, identified the healing power of hugs to lift a heavy heart, calm anxious thoughts, and lighten the weight of sorrow. She said research supported her book’s argument that hugs were medicinal remedies for depression and grief. Nancy said, “Research shows that hugs are more than gestures of…

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is the current manager of Victor Boniface at Bayer Leverkusen… Bayer Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag has admitted that Super Eagles attacker Victor Boniface must prove himself to reclaim a place in the squad, Soccernet.ng can exclusively report.  The 24-year-old was absent as the Bundesliga champions were held to a 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen on Saturday. His omission comes just weeks after a failed loan move to AC Milan. Meanwhile, GiveMeSports recently reported a possible late switch to West Ham United. Erik Ten Hag on Boniface’s Future Speaking after the draw in…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that it has observed with keen interest the growing speculation surrounding the possible return of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the 2027 presidential race. Speaking, the party’s spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, in a statement, noted that the former president’s political relevance to unseat President Bola Tinubu remained in doubt. “While we acknowledge the former president’s role in the peaceful democratic transition of 2015 — an act that rightly earned him praise at home and abroad — we must state, in clear terms, that Nigeria has since moved beyond…

Some traders and shop owners in the Obio/Akpor area of Rivers on Saturday opened for business in defiance of the state government’s no-movement directive during the local government council elections. They cited economic hardship and survival concerns as reasons for opening their businesses despite the ban. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Rivers Government had earlier declared a 12-hour no-movement order across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGA). The restriction is intended to ensure the smooth conduct of elections to fill chairmanship and councillorship positions across the LGAs. Despite the order, NAN observed that some shops…