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The Premier League enters a decisive phase this weekend, with the title race, European places and relegation battle intensifying. Arsenal remain in control at the top, with Man City in pursuit. Catch all the action live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Saturday begins at 12:30 p.m. as Arsenal host Bournemouth. Arsenal have won four straight league matches to tighten their grip at the top. Bournemouth, held by Man United last time out, will need a near-perfect defensive display to contain a side in strong form. At 3:00 p.m., Brentford face Everton. Brentford have drawn their last three, while Everton…

Nigeria’s Zaidu Sanusi reached an important moment in his career on Thursday night after the left-back made his 150th appearance for FC Porto during a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, Soccernet.ng reports. That landmark places him among a small group of Nigerian players who have stayed long enough at one European club to build a real legacy. Sanusi’s journey has not been easy. He spent a long time out with a serious knee injury, but fought his way back into the team. Now, he is once again a regular in Porto’s defence, offering pace, energy and discipline on the left…

With the just concluded first quarter of the year 2026, Nigerians are assessing and reevaluating the year so far. For many it has been generally tough as the prices of goods and services have significantly increased beyond the reach of the average Nigerian. One thing that affected many Nigerians in the first quarter is the rise in cost of transportation, this has eaten deep into the finances of many, take home pay can no longer take the average Nigerian home. One other thing Nigerians are still battling with is the cost of rent especially in cities like Lagos and Abuja.…

Super Eagles star Tolu Arokodare could be set for a reunion with former Genk strike partner Oh Hyeon-gyu in the Turkish Süper Lig this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Arokodare departed Belgium for Wolves last summer in a deal worth €26 million. Unfortunately, his debut season in England has been a grueling one. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward has managed six goals and two assists in 32 appearances across all competitions, though his underwhelming output is largely a reflection of the team’s overall struggles. Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool turned by Tolu Arokodare of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wolverhampton. Picture credit: ImagoxAndrew Yates/ Sportimage. ​Wolves…

The Federal Government has launched the Electronic Pharmacy Regulations 2026 to strengthen oversight, improve medicine safety, and regulate Nigeria’s fast-growing digital pharmaceutical market amid rising concerns over fake drugs and weak supply chain controls. Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Friday, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollum, represented by the Director of Hospital Services of the ministry, Dr Abisola Adegoke, described the development as a major milestone in healthcare regulation. “It is an honour and a privilege for me to deliver the opening remarks… at the official launch of the Electronic…

The Federal Government has launched the Electronic Pharmacy Regulations 2026 to strengthen oversight, improve medicine safety and regulate Nigeria’s fast-growing digital pharmaceutical market, amid rising concerns over fake drugs and weak supply chain controls. Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Friday, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollum, represented by the Director of Hospital Services of the ministry, Dr Abisola Adegoke, described the development as a major milestone in healthcare regulation. “It is an honour and a privilege for me to deliver the opening remarks… at the official launch of the Electronic…

Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against Morocco saw Stanley Nwabali‘s towel taken from him multiple times by pitch-side staff, before the Atlas Lions repeated the feat in the final against Senegal, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Chippa United goalkeeper denied Hamza Igamane from twelve yards, but it wasn’t enough for the Super Eagles to secure a win. While the same feat happened in the final against Senegal, this time with players like Ismael Saibari getting involved with Edouard Mendy’s towels. Achraf Hakimi has now cleared the air about the situation that happened at the AFCON, revealing it wasn’t an act to…

President Bola Tinubu has commended Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, over ongoing infrastructure projects in the state, including power, roads and bridges, describing them as transformative. Tinubu spoke on Friday during the inauguration of four projects executed by the Bayelsa State Government. The projects include the 60MW Bayelsa Gas Turbine, the dualised New Yenagoa City Road 1, the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, and the Sagbama–Ekeremor Road project. The President said the projects demonstrated purposeful leadership and effective collaboration between the federal and state governments. He said, “You have done a great job. I have commissioned some projects, very transformative projects, creating…

Super Eagles and Werder Bremen left-back Felix Agu has spoken about his future at Weser Stadion as his contract at the club edges closer to its end, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old has played just 10 games for Daniel Thioune’s side this season, starting eight. This has largely been influenced by injury problems, as he’s missed over 130 days of action, no thanks to ankle and adductor injuries. Werder Bremen haven’t had a great campaign in the Bundesliga. Die Grün-Weißen have won just seven of 28 top-flight matches, and are just three points above the relegation zone. William Troost-Ekong and Felix…

Gombe State has launched the ComWatch application, a digital tool designed to help residents verify the authenticity and quality of antibiotics before use as part of efforts to curb antimicrobial resistance. Speaking during the onboarding and training for the Community Access to Effective Antibiotics initiative in Gombe, the state team lead of Jhpiego, Ibrahim Nenge, said the intervention forms part of broader measures to address the growing public health threat posed by substandard and falsified medicines. Nenge said Jhpiego was currently implementing three major health projects in the state with support from the Global Fund, including quality improvement and sexual…