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Arsenal have opened discussions over a potential move for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, but the Gunners are keeping their options wide as they continue reshaping their attacking line-up this summer, Soccernet.ng understands. According to a report from The Athletic, Arsenal have held exploratory talks about signing the Nigerian international, whose performances in Serie A have sparked interest across Europe. Lookman has been one of Atalanta’s standout performers, netting 20 goals and providing assists assists across Serie A and the UEFA Champions League last season. Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. Photo by IMAGO That excellent output has made him a…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has cautioned political actors against making allegations that could trigger unrest, as it distanced itself from recent claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding the ruling party’s alleged interference in opposition activities. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ogini Olaposi, the NNPP rejected comments made by Bolaji Abdullahi, interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, who had alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was targeting ADC leaders in northern Nigeria in a bid to weaken the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. Abdullahi also suggested that…

Governor Dauda Lawal has flagged off the distribution of fertiliser and critical agricultural inputs to over 59,000 smallholder farmers across Zamfara State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to agriculture as a primary engine of economic development. At a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Ministry of Agriculture in Gusau, Lawal also commissioned the newly completed Fadama House, a facility expected to support irrigation and dry-season farming initiatives in the state. The distribution exercise, part of the 2025 wet season agricultural support programme, includes 59,205 bags of fertiliser transported via 98 trucks for deployment across local government areas. According to a statement…

In line with the ongoing constitutional reform process, the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has advised members of the House Committee on Constitution Review to amend the constitution so that winners declared during elections are not sworn into office until litigations are concluded. PLAC’s Executive Director, Clement Nwankwo, who offered this advice on Wednesday night in Abuja during a media parley between the House Committee on Constitution Review and members of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), regretted that those sworn into office immediately after declaration leverage state resources to pursue litigation to the disadvantage of others. His words:…

As the Anambra State Governorship election is coming closer, the Okpokolo Ruling Council of Anam in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to provide a good access road for farmers in the area. The council noted that farmers in Anambra West have been unable to transport their farm produce due to the deplorable state of their roads, adding that there is an urgent need to address the suffering of the people in the area. Chairman of the Okpokolo Ruling Council, Chief Udorji Okeke Ezeagbo, while addressing journalists on Wednesday, shortly after a brief…

Super Eagles star Christantus Uche’s incredible rise from Spain’s third tier to top-flight standout has sparked major Premier League interest, with Newcastle United and Aston Villa closely monitoring the Getafe star this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder joined Getafe last July from AD Ceuta for just €500,000 — an investment that now looks like one of La Liga’s most inspired buys of the last 12 months. Uche has since blossomed into one of the league’s most dynamic and versatile midfielders, registering 4 goals and 7 assists across 38 appearances in the 2024–25 campaign. Nigeria Super Eagles and Getafe…

In SummaryAfrican airlines experienced a 14.9% increase in passenger demand in January 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with capacity also growing by 11.2%. The freight forwarding market in Africa is projected to reach a value of $157.21 billion in 2025, with a transportation intensity of 8.32 TKM/GDP. The volume of goods transported is estimated at 1.66 trillion TKM. The public transportation market in Africa is expected to reach US$8.95 billion in 2025, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 5.33% between 2025 and 2030. The rail transport market in Africa is experiencing growth, with projections indicating an increase from $590.53 billion…

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has said he would support President Bola Tinubu over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar if the 2027 presidential election were held today. Omokri, in an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday, said that although he used to support the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), he is now disappointed with the party’s failure to keep its promises. “If an election is being held today and the candidates are Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Bola Tinubu, I will vote for Bola Tinubu,” Omokri said. He added that not only would he vote for Tinubu,…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has urged Victor Osimhen to consider staying at Galatasaray if Juventus are unable to meet Napoli’s transfer demands for the Nigerian striker, Soccernet.ng reports. The Serie A rivals are among the suitors vying for the signature of the Super Eagles attacker. But, just like the English Premier League clubs, Juventus are reportedly unwilling to meet his wage demand and transfer fee. Speaking exclusively to Footy-Africa, Adepoju — who was part of Nigeria’s iconic 1994 squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations and reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup —…

Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Radda, has reiterated that poverty and unemployment remain the root causes of insurgency and rising criminality in Nigeria. Radda made this known on Wednesday when he received a high-level delegation from the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) at the Government House, Katsina. The delegation was in the state to present to the governor the “Sustainable Rehabilitation and Reintegration Project for Improved Livelihood and National Security”, which is a joint initiative targeting conflict-affected communities. The project, which has had…