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Super Eagles and KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare is keen on making a switch to the English Premier League before the transfer window slams shut, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old forward has been second choice to Hyeon-gyu Oh at the Cageka Stadium after winning the Belgian Pro League Golden Shoe. The South Korean was promised the starting position ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign, with Arokodare expected to move on to a bigger club. However, the Nigerian striker is still at Genk, playing as a squad player. Tolu Toluwalase Arokodare reacts during a soccer match between Standard de Liege and KRC Genk.…

Here’s our roundup of the best crypto to buy today, as the cryptocurrency market as a whole consolidates at a cap of $3.99 trillion.Ethereum has fallen by 2% in the past 24 hours, while Bitcoin is up by only 0.8%, yet some altcoins look ready to post big returns in the very near future.These include XRP, Dogecoin and Pi Network, the latter of which is up by 2.5% today, after announcing some important upgrades.We explain just where these tokens might be heading in the coming days and weeks, while you can also check out our best meme coins article for…

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has projected that the country’s digital economy will contribute 21% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030, up from its current 16–18 per cent. Speaking at the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill Nationwide Engagement in Abuja on Thursday, Tijani, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Rafiu Adeladan, said the target will be achievable if the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill is passed into law. He revealed that the sector contributed N7 trillion to the economy in Q1 2025, accounting for 14.19 per…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has revealed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is considering fielding either former President Goodluck Jonathan or former Labour Party (LP) presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate in 2027. Mohammed made this disclosure on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television program, Politics Today. “If he decides to come to a better platform where there is no encumbrance, he would be given an opportunity,” the governor said. On whether the PDP is presently courting or talking to Obi as regards contesting for the 2027 presidential election under their platform, Mohammed said: “People…

Bauchi State governor Bala Mohammed says he is ready to serve as vice-presidential candidate to Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde in 2027 if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) adopts such a ticket. Speaking on Channels Television, the chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum said the party had learnt tough lessons from its 2023 loss and would prioritize unity and fairness. He stressed that personal ambition would not stand in his way. “If the party and our presidential candidate from the South choose me, I am ready. If not, I will support whoever emerges,” he said. Mohammed admitted that PDP’s decision…

In the last few days, Christantus Uche’s future has been the major issue of discussion at Getafe, and Bordalas has now made a decision on him…. Getafe coach Jose Bordalas has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche will start in their La Liga game against Valencia on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Coming into the summer, it was clear that Uche would have many suitors due to his impressive showing last season at Getafe. But while he was linked with many clubs, especially from England, none of them made an offer until this week. Christantus Uche and Adrian Liso celebrating Getafe’s…

The Federal Government on Thursday denied signing any agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), insisting that the much-referenced renegotiated document with the union remained a draft. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who spoke with journalists in Abuja, explained that a seven-man committee headed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Abel Enitan, had been set up to present the government’s counter-proposal to ASUU. According to him, the draft document under contention never received government’s formal endorsement. “Let me clear this: the Solicitor-General looked into the agreement and confirmed that government has never signed any agreement with…

Former Plateau State Governor, Senator Jonah David Jang, has called for the chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be returned to the North Central zone after the tenure of the current acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Speaking at the Plateau North PDP caucus meeting in Jos, Jang said this would help balance the party’s political structure and strengthen its unity. “We had it with Iyorchia Ayu, but he messed us up. After Damagum from the North East completes his tenure, the chairmanship should return to the North Central, where it originally belongs. We have the capacity to…

The Kaduna State Police Command has invited the Senator representing Kaduna Central, Lawal Adamu Usman, over an allegation of a threat to the life of Governor Uba Sani. The invitation, contained in a letter signed by the Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Mohammad. According to the letter, the command received a formal complaint from Governor Sani through the Kaduna State Ministry of Justice. “This is to inform you that the Kaduna State Police Command is in receipt of a formal letter of complaint levelled against your humble self by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, through the Ministry of…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has tipped compatriot Gift Orban to succeed in Serie A following his loan move to Hellas Verona from Hoffenheim, Soccernet.ng reports.  The 22-year-old sealed his fourth move in just 31 months after leaving Stabæk, joining Verona on loan with an option to buy. The deal sees the Serie A club pay a €1 million loan fee while covering his full wages, with a €9 million option to make the transfer permanent next summer. Gift Orban joins Hellas Verona [Photo credit/Hellas Veron on X] Ogenyi Onazi on Orban’s Move Speaking exclusively to footy-Africa, Onazi, who…