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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was close to completing a move to Bayern Munich last summer before internal decisions at the German club scuppered the deal, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman has been one of Europe’s most exciting attackers in recent years and reached a personal high in terms of numbers in the Serie A last season, scoring 15 goals and providing five assists. The Bavarian giants identified him as a key addition to strengthen their attack around Harry Kane, and even reached personal agreements with the London-born Nigerian star, before eventually backing out of the deal. Julian Alvarez and Ademola Lookman…

Valuables, including vehicles and other property worth millions of naira, were destroyed on Saturday when suspected political thugs launched coordinated attacks on the private residence of former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Hazeem Gbolarumi, at Asi in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Ibadan. PHOTOS: Attackers invade Oyo ex-deputy gov residence, destroy property Gbolarumi is a chieftain of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled to hold its nationwide state congress on Saturday. Investigation revealed that no fewer than ten people sustained injuries of varying degrees in separate incidents across the state. However, when contacted, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer,…

Twenty-eight-year-old native of Cross River State, Mrs Charity Anani, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about how her expectation of twins suddenly became quadruplets in the labour room, the family’s shock and their struggle to pay N3m hospital bill Can you tell us about yourself and your family background? I am 28 years old, and we are from Cross River State. I teach in a private school. What does your husband do for a living? My husband rides an okada (commercial motorcycle). When did you first learn that you were expecting four babies? We weren’t expecting four babies initially because when I went…

Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars SC have cleared Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie of match-fixing allegations following an internal investigation into his performances in recent matches, Soccernet.ng reports. The club also confirmed that Obasogie’s three-month suspension has been lifted after investigators found no evidence linking the Super Eagles shot stopper to any form of match manipulation. Singida Black Stars explain investigation into Amas Obasogie In an official statement signed by the club’s Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Kassano, Singida Black Stars revealed that the investigation began after concerns were raised by fans, stakeholders, and club officials over a series of mistakes…

Nigerian youngster Hafiz Ibrahim says he is enjoying his development in France as he continues his journey with Stade Reims, Afrik-Foot reports. The 20-year-old forward joined the French club in August 2024, first playing for their reserve team in the Championnat National 3. Before moving to France, Ibrahim had the chance to join Chelsea. The young striker even spoke with former England international Raheem Sterling, who encouraged him to sign for the Premier League club. However, Ibrahim eventually decided against the move and chose Reims instead. His rise at the club was quick. Ibrahim made his senior debut as a…

Nollywood actress Fathia Balogun is grieving over the loss of her mother, Mrs. Gloria Uzoamaka Williams. In a video circulating on social media, the actress was seen crying and shouting uncontrollably during the final burial ceremony of her mother. Friends and family of the actress were also around her during the burial, consoling her about the loss. PUNCH Online had reported that the actress lost her mother on the eve of her 55th birthday but the news was concealed from her until after her birthday celebration. Watch Video Here: ????????????????????: ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ????????????????????????’???? ???????????????????????? Credit: GoldMyneTV—Follow us for…

Paul Anani, father of the newborn quadruplets, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO why he did not listen to the advice that he should abandon his wife and the new babies in the hospital What is your relationship with the mother of the quadruplets? I am Mr Paul Anani, the father of the newly born babies. Being a commercial motorcycle rider, how do you intend to take care of them? The truth is that we never expected that they were going to be four. We were actually expecting two babies because all the scans that we did only told us that they were…

Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke has praised striker Paul Onuachu for his strong form but also warned the Nigerian forward about losing the ball too easily during matches, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu is enjoying one of the finest campaigns of his career and currently sits top of the Super Lig scorer’s chart with 18 goals in 21 games. That’s already three more than he managed across the same number of matches during his first spell at the club. Tekke, one of Trabzonspor’s all-time top goalscorers, is pleased with Onuachu’s contributions. Tekke highlights Onuachu’s importance to the team goes beyond the goals he…

The Federal Ministry of Works has issued a travel advisory for motorists following plans to replace damaged expansion joints on the Kara Bridge, outbound Lagos. According to Channels TV on Saturday, in a statement signed by the Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Olayiwola Komolafe, the maintenance work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and is expected to last approximately two weeks, concluding on March 24, 2026. To ease traffic congestion during the repair period, the Ministry advised motorists to use alternative routes. Drivers heading from “Ikorodu to Mowe, Sagamu, and Ibadan” are encouraged to pass through…

Nigeria’s two biggest stars in the Turkish Super Lig will share the same pitch on Saturday evening as Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi go head-to-head in one of football’s most intense rivalries when Galatasaray travel across the city to face Besiktas, Soccernet.ng reports. The Istanbul derby at Tupras Stadium is already one of the most heated fixtures in Turkish football, but this edition carries added intrigue for Nigerian fans. It pits the Super Eagles’ attacking spearhead against their midfield anchor; two players who are central to Nigeria’s ambitions on the international stage. Both men were key figures during the 2025…