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Rangers head coach Russell Martin has revealed the injury status of Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers following his side’s loss to Viktoria Plzen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Scottish manager was appointed as the Gers tactician back in June, but has had a tough start to his career at Ibrox. Rangers lost to Viktoria Plzen in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier, but were able to make it to the next qualification round, where they’ll face Club Brugge. We will play Club Brugge KV in the UEFA Champions League Play-Off. First-Leg | Home | Tuesday 19th August | 20:00…

A high court in Benin City has sentenced five men to prison terms for their roles in a series of internet fraud schemes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Wednesday. The convictions were secured by the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Directorate before Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court. The defendants – Ayo Korede, Ogbemudia Osaretin, Harry Ehimien, Osasumwen Osahenator and Efosa Richard – faced separate one-count charges ranging from impersonation to obtaining money under false pretences, retention of criminal proceeds and possession of fraudulent documents According to court filings, Osaretin was found in possession of…

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Monday said the Federal Government’s decision to establish the Federal University of Environment and Technology was driven by the urgent need to address environmental challenges confronting Nigeria and the wider world. Alausa stated this in Abuja during the inauguration of the governing council and principal officers of the new university. Located in Koroma, Rivers State, the institution is Nigeria’s first specialised university dedicated to environmental sciences. President Bola Tinubu approved its establishment in February 2025. The minister explained that the new institution was not simply an expansion of the nation’s…

Davido has unveiled the visuals for “10 Kilo”, a track from his April album “5IVE” — and it’s every bit as playful, stylish, and bold as the music. “Ọrọbọ ten kilo” is Davido’s affectionate nod to a voluptuous, stunning woman, and the music video, directed by Director Pink, brings that vision to the screen. It opens with beautiful, curvy women taking centre stage, strutting down what feels like their own runway. Camera flashes pop, fabrics flow, and every step showcases their style and confidence, all while Davido’s lyrics offer unfiltered praise. The song is an Afrobeats ode to being completely…

Six-time English Premier League Champions, AFC Sunderland, have tied down Nigeria-eligible striker Trey Ogunsuyi to a three-year deal, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old striker was born in Bradford to Nigerian parents and has been a part of the Sunderland setup since he turned 10. He’s worked his way up the youth ranks, making his debut for the under-18 side during the 2022/2023 season, and scored 15 goals in 20 games across the U-18 and U-21 teams last season. Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi warms up during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Sunderland at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough. [Photo Credit/ Imago].Get…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will commence its campaigns on Thursday, August 14, for the local government elections scheduled for August 30, 2025. The party also stated that the Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has the ability and capability to conduct a peaceful, free, fair, and credible local government election on August 30, 2025 The party disclosed that its campaign flag-off will take place at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, along Rumola Road, Port Harcourt. Earlier in a meeting, the State Chairman of the APC, Tony Okocha, assured the party’s chairmanship candidates of the APC’s…

Operatives of the Orlu Divisional Police headquarters of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a pastor and his accomplice for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman. Also, a 39-year-old, Ifeanyi Odinka of Amaifeke Orlu, has been arrested for stabbing his 75-year-old father, Denius Odinka, to death. The spokesperson of the command, Henry Okoye, disclosed this on Wednesday night in a statement. He informed that the pastor, Ikenna Emmanuel, 32, of Unuobom, Ideato South Local Government Area, who runs Authentic Power City Church, and one Franklin Chizoba, a male, had in June 30, allegedly lured their victim under the pretext that…

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen recently secured a permanent move from Napoli to join Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray… Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen will make his much-anticipated second debut for Galatasaray this Friday when the Turkish champions face Karagümrük in the second week of the Süper Lig, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker, who sealed a permanent €75 million move from Napoli this summer—a record-breaking transfer in Turkish football—spent the latter half of last season on loan at Galatasaray, firing the club to a league and cup double. New Galatasaray signing Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit: Galatasaray X Page When will Osimhen…

Kunmie’s “Arike” remix already had the emotional range of a romantic drama, thanks to Simi and Mabel’s guest verses. But now, there’s a music video, and it’s a heartbreaker in under four minutes. The premise: Kunmie and his girl, stretched out on a basketball court, making big promises before he moves overseas for school. They say they’ll make it work. And for a while, they do. But distance is greedy. Suddenly, classes, deadlines, and the blur of a new life start eating up his attention. Texts take longer to send. Calls keep getting postponed. By the time they both notice,…

Inter Milan have been heavily-linked with Ademola Lookman for about three weeks, but the parties involved are yet to reach an agreement… Former Italy striker Alessandro Altobelli has advised Inter Milan to go all out to sign Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman from Atalanta, Soccernet.ng reports. Since last year, Lookman has been linked with multiple clubs. But since the turn of the year, it has been clear that he will leave Atalanta this summer. This summer, the 27-year-old Nigerian left-winger has been linked with Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United, and West Ham. Ademola Lookman for Atalanta (photo credit: Imago) But…