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Former Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison has named Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey in his Team of the Week for gameweek four, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 26-year-old played the entire 90 minutes for Fulham as they held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield. He made his physical presence felt at the back, severely limiting the Reds’ attacking threat. ​Bassey won five of his seven contested duels, made five clearances and one interception, and completed 82% of his passes. Against a Liverpool side that had scored in every match this season, it was a disciplined defensive display. Calvin Bassey in…

Nigeria has returned to a JP Morgan emerging-market bond index 11 years after its exit, following the inclusion of selected Federal Government of Nigeria bonds in the newly launched Government Bond Index–Emerging Markets Edge. The Federal Ministry of Finance announced the development in a statement issued on Monday, describing it as Nigeria’s first return to a JP Morgan benchmark since 2015. “This inclusion represents Nigeria’s return to a JP Morgan benchmark for the first time in over a decade, following its exit from the GBI-EM Global Diversified index in 2015 amid foreign exchange liquidity constraints which the current reform agenda…

Felix Oloyede A new assessment has revealed that 97 per cent of primary healthcare centres across 16 states failed to meet national staffing standards. The PHC Operational Capability Report, produced by Orodata Science and Civic Tech, which was released on Friday, assessed 1,480 PHCs across 277 local government areas in Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. According to Operations Lead at Orodata Science, Mr John Eromosele, the assessment, conducted between October 2023 and June 2025, used the CheckMyPHC Digital Scorecard to evaluate staffing, infrastructure, equipment, electricity, water supply and accessibility. The report showed that only three per cent of the assessed facilities…

Nigeria will carry Africa’s hopes into the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after the Falconets survived a difficult start and finished second in Group F, Soccernet.ng reports. Four African teams entered the tournament, with Ghana, Tanzania and debutants Benin joining Nigeria. Only Nigeria made it through the group stage. Nigeria recover after slow start Moses Aduku’s Falconets lost their opening Group F game 2-0 to Spain at Arena Sosnowiec on September 7. Marisa García struck in the 13th minute before Alba Cerrato added Spain’s second in the 72nd minute. Nigeria responded with a 0-0 draw…

India approved the export of electricity to Nepal on Monday to help its neighbour overcome shortages caused by extensive damage to its hydropower projects from catastrophic floods last month. The August 26 flood, triggered by a glacial mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border, killed more than 1,400 people in Nepal and Tibet. Hundreds of workers at a series of hydropower projects are among more than 5,300 people still missing in Nepal. India will transmit up to 600 megawatts of electricity for 18 hours daily until the end of the year, the Ministry of Power said in a statement. “The approval…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 14, 2026 Bitcoin price has clawed back to above $70,000 from $60,000 in…

Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu was forced off in Blackburn Rovers’ Championship win over Millwall at Ewood Park on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian right-back had put in another impressive first-half performance for Rovers before being replaced at the interval by deadline-day signing Gady Beyuku. Alebiosu’s early withdrawal against Millwall now joins a mounting list of Super Eagles injury concerns ahead of Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month. Ryan Alebiosu seen at the Blackburn Rovers FC vs Nottingham Forest match. Copyright: Imago Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, for allegedly abusing and inflicting bodily injuries on her seven-year-old daughter in Ibollo community, Awada-Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The seven-year-old, identified as Oluebube, was allegedly injured with a hot knife following an accusation that she took meat from a pot. It was gathered that the suspect was arrested on Sunday by the police in collaboration with the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. She is currently in custody at the Awada Police Station, pending further investigation. Confirming the incident in a…

Nathaniel Shaibu Experts at the 2026 AMANI Business Summit have urged women entrepreneurs to prioritise mental health, financial discipline and proper business structures to build sustainable enterprises. The experts spoke at the summit organised by AMANI Muslim Women in Abuja on Saturday, with the theme, “Building Sustainable Businesses with Integrity.” In a statement issued on Sunday, the organisers said the summit brought together women entrepreneurs, professionals, cooperative members, startups and other participants to discuss practical strategies for business growth, financial management, digital marketing and tax compliance. The AMANI Coordinator, Hadrat Omipidan, said the organisation remained committed to equipping women with…