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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…

The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the complete and transparent implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recommendations on environmental restoration in Ogoniland. Minister of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal reaffirmed this commitment during the commissioning of two water facilities in Bane and Gwara communities in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Minister, in his keynote address, pointed out that the projects reflect the government’s dedication to environmental restoration, public health improvement, and the upliftment of the people of the state. He said, “We will continue to prioritise projects that improve the lives of our…

Against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the national level, with the recent suspension and counter-suspension of some of its National Working Committee (NWC) members, the Osun State chapter of the party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday disagreed over the implication of the development ahead of the August 8, 2026, governorship poll in the state. While the Osun PDP, in a statement by its director of media and publicity, Hezekiah Oladele Bamiji, said the party remains focused and solid despite the ongoing squabble bedevilling its national leadership, the APC, in…

Nigeria has two very fine strikers in Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu when it comes to leading the attack for the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen and Onuachu have been in strong form for their clubs, with the Galatasaray star coming off a dominant 26-goal league season in Turkey and the former Trabzonspor star starting the new campaign brightly with seven goals in his opening ten league matches for Trabzonspor. Despite these qualities, the conversation keeps returning to the fact that the two Super Eagles attackers are not a natural strike partnership. Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu during the Trendyol…

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended operations along the Warri–Itakpe route following the derailment of one of its trains on Saturday evening, the agency announced on Sunday. The incident involved two of the seven coaches of the train at Kilometre 212+8m, Agbor in Delta State, and occurred at approximately 7:30 pm. According to the NRC, preliminary investigations suggest the derailment may have been caused by suspected track vandalism. Managing Director of the NRC, Kayode Opeifa, said all passengers were safely evacuated and accounted for.“We are pleased to confirm that all passengers on board were safely evacuated to Agbor, and…

The XRP price is trading at around $2.55, posting a modest 1.7% daily gain. Its trading volume has surpassed $2.16 billion. Despite this rebound, XRP is trapped below a solid resistance level of around $2.60. That’s a level where technical indicators signal a decisive move could unfold soon.With a market cap of $153 billion, XRP maintains its position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency, but traders are watching key levels closely as momentum narrows within a tightening structure.XRP/USD Technical Picture: Descending Triangle PressureXRP’s daily chart displays a descending triangle pattern, a setup often associated with bearish continuation when support gives way. The…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe A United States-based Nigerian researcher, Josephine Otuagomah, is leading groundbreaking research in the United States to unravel how the immune system drives liver damage in people with obesity and metabolic diseases. The researcher noted that this discovery could transform how such conditions are detected and treated, especially in developing countries like Nigeria where the crisis is rapidly worsening. Otuagomah, a doctoral researcher and Bill Gatton Predoctoral Fellow at the University of Kentucky, is studying the intricate link between the immune system and metabolism in obesity-related liver disease. Her work focuses on how Natural Killer (NK) cells, key immune…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, over their alleged failure to investigate claims that lawmakers pay up to ₦3 million to present motions, bills, and petitions in the National Assembly. The suit followed a viral video in which Ibrahim Auyo, a member of the House of Representatives from Jigawa State and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleged that lawmakers pay between ₦1 million and ₦3 million to table legislative items. In a statement on Sunday,…

As the political class begins early manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general election, Director-General of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Prof. Doknan Sheni, has warned that the North risks a deeper collapse into ethno-religious tension unless it deliberately returns to the spirit of inclusive politics pioneered by the late Premier of the Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello. Speaking as lead presenter at an expanded meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (NPCG) in Abuja at the weekend, Sheni faulted politicians who continue to weaponise ethnicity and faith for electoral gain, stressing that such identity manipulation has become the biggest threat…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has drawn praise from the leading goalscorer in the Turkish Super Lig, Soccernet.ng reports. Paul Onuachu spent the 2023/2024 season on loan with Trabzonspor, where he achieved good goalscoring form, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in 25 appearances across all competitions. He returned to Southampton after his loan spell elapsed, and the Saints denied the lanky striker the opportunity of joining Trabzonspor permanently. Paul Onuachu of Southampton celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town and Southampton at Portman Road, Ipswich, UK. [Photo Credit/…