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The First Lady of Yobe State, Hafsat Buni, on Tuesday distributed food items to 2,000 vulnerable women across the state.‎‎Buni, who also serves as the State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, said the gesture was aimed at supporting vulnerable women during the holy month of Ramadan across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state.‎‎Represented by the Commissioner for the Yobe State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Mairo Amshi, the First Lady said, “The Renewed Hope Initiative will continue to empower women, strengthen community resilience, and support vulnerable populations across the state.”‎ Food items distributed to beneficiaries.…

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes the Reds will still reach the Champions League quarter-finals despite their defeat to Galatasaray in Istanbul, Soccernet.ng reports. But Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is convinced the Turkish champions have the quality to finish the job when the two teams meet again at Anfield. The first leg of the Champions League round-of-16 tie ended with Galatasaray claiming a narrow but important 1-0 victory at a loud and passionate RAMS Park. Mario Lemina scored the only goal early in the match after a clever assist from Osimhen, giving the Turkish side a slim advantage before the return…

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has called for deeper legal collaboration between Nigeria and Liberia, highlighting the role of legal professionals in strengthening justice systems across West Africa. In a statement shared via X on Wednesday, Osigwe delivered his message at the formal opening of the March 2026 Term of the Supreme Court of Liberia, conveying “warm goodwill and solidarity from the Nigerian legal community to the Bench and Bar of Liberia.” He described the court’s new term as “an important institutional tradition that symbolises the judiciary’s enduring commitment to justice, the rule of law, and…

Turkish football legend Hasan Şaş has praised Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray after their impressive victory over Liverpool in the Champions League, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray won 1-0 at RAMS Park on Tuesday night in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash. Osimhen played a key role in the winning goal, rising high to head the ball across for Mario Lemina, who powered it into the net. The result gave the Turkish champions a small but important advantage before the return leg at Anfield. It was also the second time Galatasaray have beaten Liverpool in the same Champions League campaign.…

Victor Osimhen has expressed deep gratitude to Galatasaray supporters following the emotional tribute they organised for him ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker took to Instagram shortly after Galatasaray’s 1–0 victory at RAMS Park in the first leg of the round of 16 to thank fans for the touching banner honouring his late mother. Footage capturing the moment spotted Super Eagles forward moved to tears before kick-off. Victor Osimhen shares emotional message to Galatasaray fans In a heartfelt post, Osimhen admitted he struggled to hold back his emotions when the tribute appeared…

​Super Eagles defender Felix Agu is set to return to training with Werder Bremen following a two-week stint on the sidelines, Soccernet.ng reports. ​It has been a grueling season for Agu, who has spent more time in the treatment room than on the pitch. Last October, an ankle injury sidelined him until early February, forcing him to miss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations—which was set to be his debut tournament with Nigeria. He also missed 13 matches for the Green-Whites during that stretch. Felix Agu Laura Kersting Robert Gorzolla. Photo credit: ImagoxnordphotoxGmbHxx/xKokenge ​Upon his return, Agu was expected to…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was visibly emotional before Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray fans unveiled a touching tifo banner honouring his late mother. The banner, prominently displayed at Rams Park Stadium, featured images of Osimhen alongside his mother, who passed away when he was very young, with the message: “We are a family and family is everything.” The 27-year-old wiped away tears as chants erupted around him. Pooja Media’s footage captured Osimhen standing with teammates and young mascots as the tribute appeared in the stands. Galatasaray edge Liverpool in emotional Champions League clash Galatasaray…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has reflected on how far he’s come in his football career, from the streets of Ilorin to playing at the City Ground, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old burst onto the scene during the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup tournament in the United Arab Emirates, winning the tournament alongside Kelechi Iheanacho and Akindele Alampasu. Two years later, Awoniyi signed for Liverpool, although he didn’t make any senior appearances for the Reds. Instead, he went on loan to clubs in Holland, Belgium, and Germany, and after he signed for Union Berlin in 2021, he’d had…

Tottenham Hotspur had their woes compounded at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano tonight as they fell short to Ademola Lookman‘s Atletico Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. Igor Tudor’s men came into the clash on the back of five straight losses in a season that has seen them hit rock bottom amidst domestic relegation battles. Tudor took over three weeks ago, and surprisingly opted to start Czech goalkeeper Antonín Kinsky in goal over Gugliemo Vicario, and the decision backfired on the youngster’s first UEFA Champions League start as he conceded three goals within fifteen minutes. Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky of Tottenham Hotspur. Copyright:…

Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are among the favourites to win the competition. They took the lead through Josip Stanisic in the 12th minute and are all but through following a stunning brace from standout player Michael Olise and further strikes from Serge Gnabry, Nicolas Jackson, and Jamal Musiala. The marauding display, which came with Harry Kane and Musiala both starting on the bench, left Atalanta with virtually no chance of progressing. A blockbuster tie against either Real Madrid…