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Inter Milan are set to abandon their pursuit of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman after weeks of stalled negotiations with Atalanta, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nerazzurri had been confident of securing the African Player of the Year, having agreed personal terms with the 27-year-old earlier this summer. However, talks with Atalanta collapsed after Inter’s €45 million bid was rejected, with the Bergamo club refusing to move from their €50 million valuation. Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit: Lookman/X Lookman, who played a crucial role in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph last year, made it clear he wanted the move.  The former…

To alleviate the plight of widows across Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, launched the Widows Welfare Scheme, a comprehensive support initiative aimed at empowering 10,000 widows through direct financial aid and access to free healthcare. Speaking at the Event Centre in Asaba during the official flag-off, Oborevwori reaffirmed his personal and political commitment to the welfare of widows, noting that widowhood is a painful condition no one chooses. He said, “Being a widow is not by choice, and it will never be anyone’s choice. Beyond the pain of losing a loved one, widows are left with the burden of…

Onanuga mocks coalition leaders over poor outing at by-election The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that it is under pressure to zone its presidential ticket in 2027. The ADC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Jackie Wayas, said that the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) holds the final decision on zoning or rotation of the presidential ticket. Wayas also disclosed that the ADC is deliberating on either adopting zoning or an open primary system in deciding its presidential flag bearer. “There is a lot of pressure to zone and, at the same time, not to zone the presidential ticket. “There can…

Isah Ojo, Salisu Kabuga, Chima Azubuike and Animasahun Salman The United Nations Children’s Fund has warned of an impending humanitarian crisis in Nigeria, following a major funding shortfall that threatens critical health, nutrition, education and water projects across the country. Speaking in Maiduguri on Monday during the 2025 World Humanitarian Day commemoration, the UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Francis Butichi, disclosed that the organisation had received only $95m out of the $255m required for this year’s operations, leaving a $160m (N240bn) gap — a 67 per cent shortfall. “We are all aware of the global funding cut that has…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to defend their democracy by resisting vote-buying and protecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), describing them as the “shield of the weak” and “weapon of the poor” against injustice and bad leadership. Obi, in his verified X handle post yesterday, warned that those who trade votes for cash are not only selling an election but also “mortgaging the very future that should have lifted many families out of poverty.” He, however, likened politicians who buy votes to “criminals in disguise,” saying…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria staged an incredible comeback against Morocco to secure the WAFCON 2024 victory… Super Falcons and Galatasaray defender Oluwatosin Demehin has revealed her aim going into the new season with her club after helping Nigeria to the WAFCON 2024 triumph, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old played all six games for Justin Madugu‘s side in Morocco, forming an integral partnership with Osinachi Ohale in defence. Although many were surprised the ex-Reims defender wasn’t a part of the tournament’s best eleven, Demehin was just glad to have won her first trophy with the Nigerian National Anthem. WAFCON 2024: Oluwatosin…

The Borno State Police Command on Monday confirmed the recovery of an unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Dikwa Local Government Area, hours before a separate explosion in Konduga claimed two lives and left four injured. Police spokesperson Nahum Daso said the discovery was made after a farmer, Babagana Kachalla, alerted authorities to a suspicious object on his land. A team deployed by Commissioner of Police Naziru Abdulmajid identified the object as a 2.2-meter-long cluster bomb unit (CBU).“The device was safely secured, and no casualties were recorded,” Daso stated. He added that officers conducted a safety sensitisation exercise for residents on how…

Christantus Uche equalled a 20-year-old Getafe record, as they claimed a hard-fought win in their opening game of the season… English Premier League clubs Leeds United and Brentford are set to rekindle their interest in Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche, Soccernet.ng reports. Following Uche’s brilliant performances for Getafe in his debut campaign last season, the 22-year-old midfielder attracted interest from several clubs across Europe. Uche has been linked with Chelsea, Brentford, Leeds United, and Atletico Madrid. However, none of them has opened talks with Getafe and tabled a bid yet. Roberto Espanyol and Christantus Uche Getafe CF battle for the…

The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr Abisoye Fagade, has declared that the failure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to win Saturday’s by-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency is an indication that the party has more work to do ahead of 2027. Fagade stated this on Monday during the commissioning of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term campaign office in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. The event, held at the Iyanan Church area in Ibadan, was attended by APC chieftains, including Senator Hamzat Ademola Adeseun, former Chairman of Lagelu Local Government…

After previewing the outcome of the recently held by-election across the nation, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, is optimistic that the party will achieve a landslide victory in the 2027 poll. Yilwatda, who spoke when the APC Press Corps visited him on Monday to offer condolences on the demise of his mother, maintained that the outcome of the bye-election underlines the fact that the APC remains the most acceptable party in Nigeria. He referred to the inability of leaders of the opposition, such as the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Malam…