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A gang of three suspected kidnappers of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) staff member, Omoniyi Eleyinmi, has been arrested while allegedly sharing ransom money in a forest in Ondo State. The suspects were reportedly apprehended in the early hours of Monday in Ago Panu, a settlement between Oba Akoko and Owo, shortly after collecting the ransom from the victim’s family. Reports gathered that they were found in a thick forest, although it is yet to be confirmed whether their capture was carried out by security agencies or local hunters. Eleyinmi, a faculty officer in the university’s department of education, regained…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe President Bola Tinubu has commended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control for maintaining its World Health Organisation Maturity Level 3 status for the regulation of medicines and vaccines. The president described the development as a significant boost to Nigeria’s credibility in global health security and pandemic preparedness. PUNCH Healthwise reports that NAFDAC retained the ML3 status following a rigorous re-benchmarking exercise conducted by the WHO from May 28 to May 30, 2025. The assessment evaluated the agency’s regulatory capacity in line with international best practices, reaffirming NAFDAC’s standing as a well-functioning and integrated national…

Super Eagles and Rangers centre-forward Cyriel Dessers has urged fans of the club to support their coach Russell Martin after a poor domestic start, Soccernet.ng reports. The Scottish manager was fired from Southampton last December, and the Saints hired Ivan Juric, who couldn’t do much to prevent them from demotion to the EFL Championship. Rangers appointed Martin in July, and while they’ve been doing well in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, the Gers are yet to win domestically, putting up poor performances. Coach Russell Martin during the Champions League 3rd qualifying round, 1st leg, Rangers Vs Viktoria Plzen, Ibrox Stadium,…

In SummaryAfrica’s oldest nations are defined not only by the date they gained independence, but also by centuries or even millennia of historical continuity.These states have shaped Africa’s political, cultural, and religious landscapes long before the colonial era.Ethiopia, dating back to around 980 BC, stands as one of the world’s longest-existing sovereign nations.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria – Africa’s history stretches back millennia, yet modern independence movements reshaped its political map. This ranking examines the ten African nations with the earliest independence dates, ranging from Guinea’s 1958 liberation to Ethiopia’s unparalleled ancient sovereignty. Each profile highlights not just when these nations became…

The foundation members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State on Monday asked Governor Peter Mbah to join the party. They stated that the party was desirous of winning the governorship election for the first time in the state and would require a “performing person” like Governor Mbah to achieve the same. Spokesperson for the group, Osita Okechukwu, told reporters in Enugu that they were at a loss as to why certain members of the party loyal to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, should not welcome the move with open hands. Okechukwu, who is…

Wilfred Ndidi has taken his first steps in a Besiktas shirt after joining the Turkish giants from Leicester City in an €8m move last week, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international linked up with his new teammates for training on Monday, August 11, as the club continued preparations for Thursday’s UEFA Conference League third qualifying round second leg against St. Patrick’s Athletic. Besiktas hold a comfortable advantage after winning the first leg in Dublin. Nigeria and Besiktas midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. Photo Credit: Besiktas/X Ndidi, 28, was put through his paces in a session led by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, featuring a…

Assistant Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Ibadan, Akin Olowokere, died on Monday morning after collapsing during a training session with the team in Ibadan, Oyo State. Olowokere was said to have slumped on the pitch during the club’s morning training and was immediately attended to by medical personnel before being taken to a hospital. The cause of death has not been officially disclosed. As of press time, the club had not issued a formal statement. Olowokere, a former player with Sunshine Stars of Akure, was among the recently appointed members of 3SC’s technical crew following the exit of…

Peter Dada The Federation of Muslim Women’s Association of Nigeria has called on parents to give their female children the same level of training and opportunities accorded to their male children, especially in education and skill development. Speaking on Sunday at the 34th FOMWAN Youth Camp in Akure, Ondo State, the South-West Zonal Coordinator of the association, Alhaja Sariyu Olaoye, said women are also nation builders if given equal opportunities. The camp, themed “Empowered Voices, Greener Choices”, began on Friday and was hosted by the Ondo State chapter of FOMWAN. Olaoye explained that the programme was designed to empower youths,…

Taiwo Awoniyi, Ola Aina and Nottingham Forest will compete in next season’s UEFA Europa League, Soccernet.ng reports. This development comes after FA Cup winners Crystal Palace failed in their legal battle to overturn a European football ruling, according to The Times. The decision, confirmed on Monday, means the two Super Eagles stars and Forest could be set for continental action in 2024/25. Nigeria’s Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina. Copyright: IMAGOxMIxNewsx Palace had taken their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) ruling that they did not meet multi-club ownership compliance…

Super Eagles and KRC Genk striker Toluwalase Arokodare has aired his frustration at not being able to join a bigger club this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old forward has been second choice to Hyeon-gyu Oh at the Cageka Stadium. 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. The lanky striker came off the bench against Standard Liege yesterday to score his first goal of the season as Genk continued their poor start…