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Seven-time UEFA Europa League winners, Sevilla, currently house three Nigerian attackers, two of whom are Super Eagles players, Soccernet.ng reports. While Kelechi Iheanacho is popularly known as the senior man in the Nigerian National team, Chidera Ejuke is less so because he’s been in and out of the team, barely stringing a succession of performances. However, Sevilla’s newest Nigerian recruit, Akor Jerome Adams, has only played for the National team at U-20 level, and recently revealed it’ll be a dream come true to don the green and white colours of the Super Eagles on the World stage. Adams has had…

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, and the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, have emphasised the significance of the July 12 Local Government election in promoting grassroots development, while rallying support for the party’s candidates. This was disclosed on Monday at the APC Lagos West 11 Mega Campaign Rally, tagged “One Voice, One Vision, One Victory”, held in Badagry. Specifically, Hamzat stressed the importance of unity within the party, noting that, given the strides of the APC at both the federal and state levels, there is a need to consolidate these achievements by…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe The former Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, has called on policymakers to prioritise skin health and integrate it into the primary healthcare system. He emphasised that dermatology must no longer be treated as a peripheral concern but as a fundamental public health issue tied to equity, dignity, and human rights. Adetifa, who is currently the CEO/CTO of the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics in Geneva, made this call during his lecture at the 19th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists, held in Lagos. He highlighted the dire…

The Acting National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori, has formally assumed office in accordance with Article 14 of the party’s constitution and the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This followed the acceptance of the resignation letter by the former national chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, by members of the National Working Committee (NWC) at a meeting held on Monday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. Dalori in his acceptance speech assured of his dedication to carrying out his newfound role with transparency, inclusiveness, and unity of purpose. Paying…

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have devised a replacement plan for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen if he decides against joining them this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray have been waiting on Osimhen to decide his next career move since the closing months of last season. Recall that the 26-year-old Super Eagles marksman spent last season at Rams Park in a season-long loan transfer from Serie A champions Napoli, and he shone like a million stars. Alvaro Morata L , Przemyslaw Frankowski C and Victor Osimhen R of Galatasaray (Photo by Imago) Osimhen contributed 37 goals and eight assists in 41…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has confirmed that he will run in the 2027 presidential election, stating he is prepared to serve a single four-year term if elected. Speaking during a virtual interactive session with his supporters on Sunday night via an X (formerly Twitter) space, Obi addressed multiple issues, including speculations about a possible alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, internal party matters, national security, and his political plans. A statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Ibrahim Umar of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), quoted the former Anambra State governor as…

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered an investigation into a viral video showing members of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad allegedly subjecting suspected touts to physical drilling. The State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Mefor said the government is against touting in the state and called for a thorough investigation into the said video. “In this era of AI and sophisticated disinformation, we urge members of the public to always verify media content before spreading or holding the same as true,” Mefor said. “The Soludo administration is committed to upholding the…

Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has released what he says is documentary evidence supporting his claim that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, emailed him his resume in October 2018 with the intention of being considered as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Omokri said he was forced to share the email after a Peter Obi supporter publicly called him a liar. He wrote, “My ONLY motive in publishing this evidence is to establish that I did not lie. I would not have considered publishing this email if a Peter Obi surrogate…

As the Lagos State local council election draws closer, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin Local Council has appointed a former Chief Press Secretary of the local council and the Director of the PLS Independent Media (PIM), Kola Folorunso, as the Secretary of the Media Campaign Committee of the party in the election. Folorunso, a veteran journalist with nearly two decades of experience, is expected to provide a robust projection of the APC’s image in the local council, as well as that of the party’s chairmanship candidate, Prince Olanrewaju Ismail Sanusi Adedimeji, and the councillorship candidates. Folorunso previously…

The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, has launched an Independent Campaign Group (ICG) in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the forthcoming Local Government Elections in Lagos State. The ICG, composed of dedicated grassroots mobilizers, loyal party members, youth volunteers, and community leaders, aims to galvanise massive support for APC candidates across the 377 wards, 57 Local Government Areas, and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos. At the official inauguration of the ICG on Monday, Jandor reiterated his commitment to the success of the APC, emphasising that…