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Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has expressed his delight following his move from Real Sociedad to Valencia, Soccernet.ng reports. ​After weeks of intense speculation, Sadiq finalized his transfer to Valencia on Thursday. The Nigerian international has been on Los Ches’ radar since last summer; however, a deal failed to materialize at that time. Nonetheless, the two clubs eventually found common ground in this January window to make the move happen. Real Sociedad v Villarreal CF – Umar Sadiq of Real Sociedad looks on Copyright: ImagoxRicardoxLarreinax ​While earlier reports suggested that Valencia were pursuing a loan deal with a mandatory purchase…

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth, completing the deal on a long-term contract. In a statement on their website on Friday, the Premier League club announced that the 26-year-old had signed a five-and-a-half-year deal, which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. “Manchester City are delighted to confirm the signing of Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth. The 26-year-old has penned a five-and-a-half-year deal, which will see him stay at the Etihad Stadium through to 2031,” the club said. Semenyo arrives after an impressive rise in the Premier League, having developed…

The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Pastor Victor Akande The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Pastor Victor Akande, has argued that the people of the state have vowed never to vote for the All Progressives Congress in any election owing to the party’s alleged past failures. However, Akande said the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, has rewritten “the ugly history” that was set by past administrations of the APC, where many pensioners lost their lives owing to the denial of their entitlements. According to the Accord Party boss, Governor Adeleke has achieved so much in…

Angela Onwuzoo No medication can be considered 100 per cent safe for use during pregnancy, including commonly used cough and malaria drugs, medical experts have warned. They say choosing pregnancy-safe medication is crucial for a healthy pregnancy, as it protects the expectant mother’s well-being and supports proper foetal development. While some medicines are considered relatively safe during pregnancy, particularly after the first trimester, others have been linked to harmful effects on unborn babies. A study by the University of Iowa College of Public Health, United States, found a possible link between the use of certain cough medications during pregnancy and…

Urge Wike to declare security emergency against culprits The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Abuja Branch, yesterday expressed shock and outrage over the brutal murder of one of its senior members by suspected ‘one-chance’ criminal operators. The victim, identified as Chigbo Princess Mediatrix, a prominent legal practitioner and rights advocate, was abducted and killed, with her body dumped along a roadside in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Her body was discovered along the Kubwa Expressway, near Dawaki, opposite Gwarimpa Estate, by a commuter on the way to work. Preliminary reports suggest that the deceased may have fallen victim…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has unveiled a joint framework to address consumer complaints about failed airtime and data transactions. These failures often occur due to network downtime, system glitches, or human input errors, leaving subscribers debited without receiving value. The framework, developed after months of consultations with mobile network operators (MNOs), deposit money banks (DMBs), value-added service providers (VAS), and other stakeholders, is set to take effect on March 1, 2026. Key Features of the Framework 30-Second Refund Rule: Consumers debited without receiving airtime or data will get refunds within…

Two giants of African football collide in Marrakech on Saturday as Algeria and Nigeria fight for a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Both nations arrive with perfect records at the tournament, the only two to do so, yet that shared dominance only heightens the tension. Algeria bring the competition’s most disciplined defence. Nigeria arrive with its most devastating attack. Something has to give. Super Eagles. Photo Credit: Akor Adams X For the Desert Warriors, this is a chance to complete a redemption arc after two humiliating group-stage exits. For the Super Eagles,…

Martins Amaewhule, speaker of the Rivers house of assembly, has accused Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state, and Ngozi Odu, his deputy, of posing a threat to democracy. Earlier today, the assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over “gross misconduct”. Speaking shortly after, Amaewhule condemned the governor for “deliberately refusing” to present the state budget as required by law. “Nothing is holding the government from presenting the budget; he chose not to,” Amaewhule said. “And the governor has been boasting that he will always go and meet the president, for the president to call us and…

Gunmen in eastern Mexico shot dead a journalist on Thursday, local media reported, marking the latest murder in one of the world’s most dangerous countries for the press. The reporter, Carlos Castro, covered crime for local news outlet Codigo Norte Veracruz, according to Mexican media and the State Commission for the Attention and Protection of Journalists, an autonomous body of the regional government. The gunmen shot Castro at a restaurant in the city of Poza Rica in the state of Veracruz, according to digital news outlet RECORD. No arrests have been made. The commission called for a thorough investigation of…

Super Eagles’ preparations for their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Algeria were thrown into fresh turmoil this week, Soccernet.ng reports. The ugly development arose after Super Eagles players threatened to boycott training and refuse to travel to Marrakech over unpaid match bonuses. This is a brewing dispute that once again exposed the country’s long-running administrative failures in football management. The crisis, which erupted in Fez on Tuesday night, cast a shadow over what has otherwise been Nigeria’s most impressive AFCON campaign in more than a decade. Super Eagles. Photo Credit: Akor Adams X The Super Eagles have won all…