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Nigeria artiste Tems was one of the stars who performed in the halftime show of the Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG, Soccernet.ng reports. The FIFA Club World Cup had two of the best football clubs on parade in the final at the Metlife Stadium on Sunday. But aside from the football, there was also the music to look out for. Recall that earlier on, Soccernet.ng reported that Tems was one of the stars who would perform during the halftime show. She alongside other top international acts like Doja Cat, Coldplay, and J. Balvin were turned up in…

An international patient advocacy organisation, Inspire2Live, has begun moves to ensure accessible and affordable cancer drugs for patients in Nigeria and others in Lower Middle Income Countries. The I2L, in a statement, said the move was an international initiative to provide access to essential cancer drugs in LMICs. In Nigeria, cancer remains a critical public health concern. According to the Global Cancer Observatory, the country recorded approximately 127,763 new cancer cases in 2020, with an age-standardized incidence rate of 113.6 per 100,000 individuals. This translates to nearly 350 new diagnoses daily, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive cancer control strategies.…

Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has recently been linked with a move to join Samuel Chukwueze at AC Milan… Former Super Eagles forward Jonathan Akpoborie has weighed in on Victor Boniface’s transfer situation, Soccernet.ng reports. Backing a potential move to AC Milan, the former Julius Berger F.C. forward cautioned against a switch to Saudi Arabia at this stage of the striker’s career. Boniface, who joined Bayer Leverkusen last season, has quickly established himself as a key player for the Bundesliga side, netting 22 goals and providing 11 assists in 42 league appearances, per TransferMarkt. Trainer Xabi Alonso…

• 310 lawyers volunteer legal services to defend party• ADC decries Tinubu’s unexplained ‘abscondment’ since 2024 The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has raised the alarm over alleged plans by the President Bola Tinubu administration to use the courts to derail the party’s rising momentum. He issued the warning in Abuja during a visit by the ADC’s National Legal Support Group, led by Abdullahi Abdurrahman, just as over 300 lawyers volunteered to defend the party in ongoing and future legal cases across Nigeria. However, ADC has called on Tinubu to explain his whereabouts five days after the conclusion…

Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in a fire outbreak that ravaged a shop in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. It was gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Oja-Igbo, behind the Soun’s Palace in Ogbomoso. The Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande confirmed the incident. Akinwande in a statement on Sunday, maintained that men of the agency were informed immediately after the fire started. He said, “Early hour of today July 13th, 2025 at exactly 00:30hrs, the emergency was reported through running caller. “The firemen led by PFS11 Oluwaleye quickly deployed to the…

The Super Falcons were the favorites to claim all three points, but they flattered to deceive in the end The Super Falcons of Nigeria settled for a goalless draw against Algeria in their final group stage game of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade Larbi Zaouli, Soccernet.ng reports. After beating Tunisia 3-0 and Botswana 1-0, the Super Falcons returned to WAFCON action with a game against North Africans Algeria. Based on the quality of both teams and their achievements on the continent, Nigeria were the favorites to get the win. And they dominated the fixture. Coach…

A Professor of Medicine at the University of Ilorin, Prof. James Ogunmodede, has emphasised the need for medical doctors to go beyond clinical skills in their bid to effectively lead healthcare teams. Ogunmodede, who is also a consultant cardiologist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, said combining clinical excellence with effective healthcare leadership requires deliberate planning, training, and experience in management. “For medical doctors to successfully combine clinical roles with successful boardroom administration and influence, there is a need to develop a new set of skills and perspectives beyond their clinical expertise. This transition involves deliberate planning, education, and…

It was a lacklustre performance from the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their final WAFCON 2024 group game against Algeria at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. Coach Justin Madugu opted to rotate his starting eleven as his side had already sealed qualification for the quarter finals before their final group game. Soccernet.ng rates the performance of the Nigerian players as they played 0-0 against Algeria. The Super Falcons are seen warming up ahead of their WAFCON 2024 Group B clash against Botswana. [Photo Credit/ X]. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! YOU MIGHT ALSO…

Formal presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, have paid tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari following the announcement of his death on Sunday. Buhari passed away in London, United Kingdom, where he had reportedly been receiving medical care In recent weeks. The precise cause of his death has yet to be disclosed. Atiku Abubakar, in a tweet on his X official handle wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a man whose life was defined by unflinching patriotism, stoic discipline, and a lifelong commitment to the sovereignty and unity…

The Taraba State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued 17 passengers travelling along the Wukari highway. Police Public Relations Officer, James Lashan Saminu, disclosed the development in a statement issued to journalists in Taraba on Sunday. He said the incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. on July 12, when suspected armed kidnappers intercepted a white Toyota bus belonging to People’s Choice Company, with registration number 26G-17TR. The bus, which was conveying passengers from Enugu to Yola, Adamawa State, according to the police, came under attack near the Federal University Wukari. “On receiving a distress call, the Divisional Police…