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Just hours after landing in Istanbul to seal a sensational return to Galatasaray, Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen laced up his boots for the first time this summer with the Turkish giants. Osimhen, who joined from Napoli, arrived in Istanbul on Thursday night with thousands of Galatasaray fans giving the Nigerian forward a hero’s welcome. With the transfer, the 26-year-old striker became the most expensive signing in Turkish football history with a €75 million transfer from Napoli. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen back at Galatasaray [Photo credit/X] However, there was no time for Osimhen to brood over his enormous transfer fee as the…

The Lagos State House of Assembly held a public hearing on Friday to discuss the Lagos State Correctional Service Bill 2025, which aims to transform the justice system from a punitive approach to one centred on reform, rehabilitation, and reintegration. It also aims to domesticate correctional centres, as it was delisted from the exclusive list in 2023 by the Federal Government. Speaker of the House, Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, represented by Ajani Owolabi, said that the bill seeks to establish a legal framework for both custodial and non-custodial measures. He noted that justice should not be limited to punishment but should…

Super Eagles and Birmingham City full-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has opened up on his failed move to Besiktas from Fenerbahce, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old joined the Blues on a free deal after spending four years in Turkey. Prior to joining the EFL Championship side, he was linked with a move to Besiktas, but the move fell through after rumours surfaced that his father was asking for more money. Osayi has come out to quell the rumours, claiming they spread because the people at the club wanted to put a dent on his name. “I played four years at Fenerbahce, and they…

Dr. Jennifer Adibe-Nwafor has stated that she is the authentic Chairman of the Ebonyi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing a claim to the title by Pastor Kenneth Ozioma-Eze. The Guardian gathered that some people had gathered in a hotel and proclaimed Ozioma-Eze as the state chairman of ADC. Addressing Journalists on Friday in Abakaliki, Adibe-Nwafor insisted that she is the authentic and duly elected ADC state chairman, pointing out that Ozioma-Eze is not even a registered member of the ADC. “I still remain Dr. Mrs Jenifer Adibe-Nwafor, the elected chairman of ADC in Ebonyi State. As…

The Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Foundation has provided humanitarian relief to victims of recent flooding in the Ayakoromo community, Delta State. The intervention included the distribution of cash support, food items, temporary shelter, and medical assistance to affected residents. The foundation acted under the direction of Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry. Speaking during the outreach, representatives of the foundation said the initiative was aimed at alleviating the hardship caused by the floods, which had displaced several families in the riverine community. Some beneficiaries who spoke to journalists expressed appreciation for the support. One resident described the…

The Northern Caucus of the National Forum of Former Legislators have thrown its weight behind the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 poll. In a communique jointly signed by the coordinator of the caucus, Hon. Rufai Chanchangi and Hon. Atiwurcha, at the end of the 2025 Dialogue Session held in Abuja, they aligned their position to the unifying foundation of the country, which relates to the rotation of power between the North and Southern parts. Stressing the need for President Tinubu, who is from the south, to complete his two-term tenure in office, the caucus believes that…

By Patricia Sia Ngevao Fatmata Kanneh, 42, has spent her entire life in Mbomi, a small village located just before the Jendema border crossing in southern Sierra Leone. About 25 miles from Jendema, the main gateway linking Sierra Leone and Liberia, Mbomi lies near the Moa River, which forms part of the natural boundary between the two countries.  Mbomi, where farming was once steady and predictable, today, inconsistent rains and flooding endanger every harvest. Yet Fatmata and the women of her community have found ways to fight back.  Standing beside rows of onions growing atop wooden beds filled with soil,…

Samuel Chukwueze could be the next Super Eagles player who joins the Turkish Super Lig after Victor Osimhen completed his transfer to Galatasaray some days ago Samuel Chukwueze is a transfer target for Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas, and they have opened talks with the Super Eagles star’s agent, Soccernet.ng reports. Since the turn of the year, there have been a lot of speculations about Chukwueze’s future. The 26-year-old Nigerian attacker joined AC Milan from Villarreal two years ago, but he has failed to cut it. Coming into this summer transfer, it was expected that Chukwueze would leave Milan due…

In SummaryAfrica saw a record 75% rise in FDI, driven by a mega infrastructure project in Egypt. Excluding that, flows still grew 12%, supported by investment reforms and improved facilitation across the continent.Africa needs $130-$170 billion annually to bridge its infrastructure gap and generate sustainable growth, and experts believe that investor protection will help the continent attract the much-needed FDI.Africa recorded 116 deals in Q1 2025, down just 3% YoY. However, this figure remains 21% below the five-year average, indicating an ongoing but incomplete market recovery.Deep Dive!!Slowly but surely, Africa has emerged as a hub of investment opportunities, attracting both…

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Friday, dismissed media reports that he was planning to decamp to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of the August 8, 2026, gubernatorial poll in the state. He maintained that he remains in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and will not align with any political party to win the election. This was contained in a statement forwarded by Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, to journalists in Osogbo, Osun State capital.. Responding to media publications and enquiries, Rasheed affirmed that Adeleke remains in the PDP and will win with a wide margin in the 2026…