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Paul Onuachu was unable to muster an attempt on goal in Trabzonspor’s goalless draw against Galatasaray last night… Former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Mario Lemina has revealed how his side were able to keep Paul Onuachu quiet at RAMS Park last night, Soccernet.ng reports. Prior to the clash against Galatasaray, Onuachu had scored seven goals in ten league games, but he recorded the fewest touches on the pitch of any outfield player last night. Lemina, who’s keen on knocking Nigeria out of the World Cup play-offs with Gabon, showed his strength yesterday despite playing out of position. He won all of…

Ahead of his formal reception into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, November 3, the Governor of Bayelsa State,  Senator Douye Diri, has said his decision to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was in the interest of the state. Governor Diri, who spoke on Sunday during the 14th Bayelsa Thanksgiving Day at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene, Yenagoa, said someone had to take the decision and that he took it on behalf of Bayelsans. It was the first time he spoke publicly on the issue after he resigned from the PDP on October 15, 2025. Governor Diri explained…

Tolu Arokodare’s Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) have dismissed manager Vítor Pereira after a poor start to the Premier League season, Soccernet.ng reports. Multiple reports have now linked former boss Gary O’Neil, surprisingly, of the candidates being considered to take charge of the team. Pereira leaves Wolves at the bottom of the table after collecting just two points from their opening ten league matches, with a 3–0 defeat at Fulham proving the final blow. Toti Gomes and Adama Traore battle for possession during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham. Copyright: xMIxNewsximago His exit also ends the brief tenure of…

Endorses Abdlrahaman as new PDP Chairman Former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has declared his support for the suspension of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Umar Damagun, stating that he will leave the party unceremoniously, just as his predecessor, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, did. Recall that the faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, led by the National Secretary, Sam Anyanwu, announced the counter-suspension of the National Chairman, Damagun, and five other members of the National Working Committee. Reacting to the development on Sunday in Ado Ekiti, Fayose accused Damagun of being…

The Okeadu family in Imo State has demanded urgent intervention from the Federal Government following the alleged murder of their son, Obinna Okeadu, in what they describe as a “slave-style job scam camp” operating out of the Asian countries Myanmar and Thailand. Obinna, a 33 years old man from Mbano, was recruited in August this year by agents of a foreign “factory job” firm which allegedly lures young Africans with promises of high-paying employment in Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia. But upon arrival at the camp, the workers are reportedly stripped of their passports, locked underground, given harsh sales and online…

Ethereum (ETH/USD) is trading at $3,866, with a 24-hour volume of over $17.4 billion. It’s reflecting steady activity despite mild consolidation. As the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum continues to show resilience amid shifting macroeconomic sentiment, holding a market cap of $466.6 billion. With traders eyeing year-end momentum, technical indicators suggest ETH may be building toward a significant breakout, potentially targeting $4,500 by December 2025.Ethereum’s Price Consolidation Near $3,800The ETH/USD pair has been consolidating inside a symmetrical triangle pattern, forming higher lows since October. This compression phase, marked by reduced volatility, typically signals an approaching breakout. Key support sits at $3,680,…

Gilbert Ekugbe The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has disclosed that more than 80 containers of fake and substandard medicines and foods are currently being destroyed as part of its nationwide enforcement drive. The Director Investigation and Enforcement, Chairman Federal Task Force, NAFDAC, Dr. Martins Iluyomade, made this known at a press briefing on Saturday to hint the public about a recent attack on its officials at the Trade Fair market in Lagos. Over the years, NAFDAC has battled a persistent challenge of fake, substandard, and counterfeit medicines and food items flooding Nigerian markets, particularly in…

The Federal Government has handed over the Owerri–Umuaka Road, Onuigbo–Umuahia Road, Omezuo Bridge, and Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road to the Abia State Government for completion following a request by Governor Alex Otti and the subsequent approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a show of synergy and shared desire to fast-track road infrastructure. The Federal Government also authorised the Abia State Governor to take charge of the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of the roads, just as it called on other state governors to follow suit in the overall interest of Nigeria. Works Minister Engr Dave Umahi, who performed the handover in…

A viral claim circulating on X alleges that every Nigerian president met the US president in their first year, except Tinubu. This statement is false, as verifiable evidence from both Nigerian and United States government sources confirms that President Bola Tinubu met with US President Joe Biden within his first year in office. The claim On 2 November 2025, an X account with the username, @ADCVanguard, shared a post saying that every Nigerian president had met a US president within their first year in office, except Bola Tinubu. The post, which has over 90,000 views and 1,000 likes, showed four…

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubair, joins seven Nigerians who have coached abroad after securing an appointment with Egyptian second-division side Telecom Egypt SC, Soccernet.ng reports. This is a new chapter for Zubairu, who impressed during his time with Nigeria’s U20 setup and now joins the growing list of Nigerian managers who have coached a team beyond Nigerian soil. For years, Nigerian talent has flourished on the pitch across Europe, Asia and Africa. Now, Nigerian managers are earning opportunities to showcase their tactical qualities away from home. Seven Nigerians who have coached abroad Ndubuisi Egbo Ndubuisi Egbo made headlines in…