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Former Fenerbahce Assistant manager Önder Özen has heaped praise on Super Eagles striker for one specific feature, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old exited Napoli in a very dramatic fashion as the club hierarchy were clearly in the way of his desire for a move abroad. However, Galatasaray swooped in to secure Osimhen’s services on the transfer deadline day, albeit only on a loan deal. Victor Osimhen shows his frustration during a stoppage in play. Copyright: ImagoxBurakxBasturk Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! The former LOSC Lille striker scored 37 goals and provided seven assists in his…

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has hailed the judgment of the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, which affirmed the suspension of the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and other officials by the National Working Committee. The party, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, on Monday in Benin, described the ruling as a major victory for party supremacy, institutional discipline and the rule of law within the PDP. According to Osa-Ogbegie, the judgment has reaffirmed the authority of the National Working Committee to enforce the provisions of the PDP constitution and take…

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema received a special welcome from Inter Milan ahead of their fierce clash against AC Milan in the iconic Derby della Madonnina, Soccernet.ng reports. The “Calm Down” hitmaker was presented with a customised Inter shirt bearing the famous No. 10 at the club’s facilities in Milan before the derby at San Siro, a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Inter Milan honour Afrobeats star Videos shared on Inter Milan’s official social media account ahead of the game showed the Nigerian superstar smiling as he held up the black-and-blue jersey with his name printed on the…

Agency Report The Lagos Waste Management Authority has announced health insurance coverage for about 16,000 sanitation officers, expanding affordable healthcare access for frontline environmental workers under the Lagos State Government’s initiative. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this while speaking during the celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, which was also marked on Sunday, March 8, in Lagos. Gbadegesin noted that the initiative aligned with the state’s broader health policy aimed at ensuring healthcare access for all residents. He explained that the sanitation workers would be enrolled in the Elera Eko Health Insurance Scheme, the state health insurance…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, on Monday called on party leaders to close ranks and resolve the lingering internal dispute following a judgment by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria on the party’s controversial national convention. Olawepo-Hashim described the crisis rocking the opposition party as a “family quarrel,” urging stakeholders to embrace reconciliation and unity in the interest of the party and the country. His reaction followed the appellate court’s decision dismissing an appeal filed by a faction of the party led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki, SAN. The appeal was one of…

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has appealed to UEFA to review a long-standing Champions League rule that could punish Victor Osimhen ahead of the club’s big clash with Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports.  Osimhen is currently walking a disciplinary tightrope before Tuesday’s game at RAMS Park. The Super Eagles striker already has two yellow cards this season, which he picked up in earlier matches against Atletico Madrid and Juventus. If the Nigerian forward receives another yellow card against Liverpool, he will automatically miss the return leg at Anfield next week. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Copyright: IMAGO That would be a huge blow for…

All eyes will be on Victor Osimhen when Galatasaray face Liverpool in the first-leg of their Champions League Round of 16 showdown at the RAMS Park on Tuesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker has been the focal point of Galatasaray’s attack this season, combining power, speed and relentless pressing to trouble defenders across Europe. His seven goals have been vital to the Turkish champions’ progress in the competition, and the clash with Liverpool offers another stage for him to show his quality. Victor Osimhen. Copyright: Galatasaray/X Liverpool, known for their high-intensity style and organised defence, will expect a difficult…

Victor Osimhen will carry a major risk into Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool on Tuesday night, as the Nigerian striker is only one yellow card away from suspension, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray welcome the English club to Rams Park for the first leg of their Round of 16 tie, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45. Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano will take charge of the match. Osimhen has already picked up two yellow cards in the competition this season, in games against Juventus and Atletico Madrid. If he receives another booking against Liverpool, he will be suspended for the return…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has emphasised the importance of the 2027 general elections, saying they will pit Nigerians against bad leadership. Obi made the remarks in Anambra State, where he officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday. The former governor of Anambra State, who has vowed to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, also called on Nigerians to participate in the ongoing online registration of the ADC. “With the agreement of all national leaders, some of whom are here where we are flagging…

The Federal Government has commended the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, for strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the state following the graduation of about 3,000 trainees from nine Vocational Enterprise Institutes and Centres across the state. The commendation was contained in a statement released on Sunday signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the statement, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a major step toward empowering young Nigerians with practical and employable skills. “This initiative by Governor Zulum is a…