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Nigerian strikers Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu will go head-to-head tonight as Galatasaray and Trabzonspor meet in a top-of-the-table Turkish Super Lig clash at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Soccernet.ng reports. The match has been billed as one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season, not only because of its impact on the title race, but also due to the presence of the two in-form Super Eagles forwards. Galatasaray currently sit top of the table with 28 points, having won nine of their opening ten games. Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray and Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Photo by Seskimphoto/IMAGO Trabzonspor, rejuvenated under…

A fresh invasion by bandits has unsettled several communities in Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of Kano State, leaving three innocent villagers killed. The emerging security threat follows a series of bandit incursions from Katsina State, unleashing untold terror on Kano communities sharing borders with the neighbouring state. A resident of Tsanyawa Local Government Area, who preferred to remain anonymous, told The Guardian that the attack occurred on Friday evening when about 20 bandits invaded Yanganau village in Tsanyawa area of Kano. The source said the bandits, who crossed over from the Kogari village of Katsina, later moved to…

Crypto exchange MEXC has issued a public apology after freezing $3 million belonging to a well-known trader known as The White Whale, admitting it mishandled the case and releasing the funds following months of public backlash. Key Takeaways: MEXC apologized after wrongfully freezing $3 million from trader “The White Whale.” The issue gained attention after on-chain investigator ZachXBT intervened, prompting MEXC’s leadership to issue a public statement. MEXC plans to launch a “fast-track channel” for dispute resolution as it works to fix transparency and operational issues. The incident began in July, when MEXC froze the trader’s account, claiming he violated…

Agency The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has called for stronger community-based surveillance, improved vaccination coverage, and sustained cross-border collaboration to curb the spread of ongoing disease outbreaks across the continent. The Incident Manager for Health Emergencies at the Africa CDC, Prof Yap Boum, made the call on Friday during the agency’s weekly news conference, which reviewed the epidemiological situation of Mpox, cholera, Ebola, Rift Valley fever, malaria, and other priority diseases across Africa. Boum said that while significant progress had been made, with the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo nearing its 42-day countdown…

Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was in good form as his side sealed a 1-0 win over Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta, Soccernet.ng reports. Kosta Runjaic’s team welcomed Ivan Juric’s side to the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, although they’d just won one of their last five games heading into the clash. Atalanta, on the other hand, last tasted victory in September, playing five straight draws and scoring just four goals. Ademola Lookman celebrates after a goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan on 28 October 2025 at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy. Copyright:…

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon scored the solitary goal for Paris FC, as they claimed a 1-0 victory over Monaco at the Stade Louis II, Soccernet.ng reports. Simon has been a regular for Paris FC, and he kept his place in their starting lineup for their visit to Monaco on Saturday. The home side were the favourites going into the game, as Paris FC only gained promotion to the Ligue 1 this season. Moses Simon – Ligue 1 match between AS Monaco and Paris Football Club on November 1, 2025 at the Louis II Stadium Copyright: ImagoxWilliamxCannarellax However, the visitors…

Senator Sunday Katung, (PDP- Kaduna South) has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Katung made this known in a statement on Thursday, saying the decision followed wide consultations with constituents, political stakeholders, family members, and associates. According to him, the move is aimed at ensuring more effective representation and participation in decision-making processes affecting his constituency. He said: “This realignment is driven by a genuine desire to serve our people more effectively and ensure that our voices are heard and respected at the highest decision-making tables where the destinies of our…

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will, under divine inspiration, lead a special prayer dedicated to singles, mature singles, waiting mothers, expectant mothers, and their families during the November 2025 Thanksgiving Service. This was made known by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer (Administration), RCCG, who doubles as Pastor, Region 1. The event is scheduled to be held at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at The Throne of Grace, RCCG National Headquarters, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Nigeria. Participants worldwide are warmly invited to join this life-transforming encounter with God. In Nigeria…

A federal appeals court in Denver has upheld the Federal Reserve’s right to deny crypto-focused bank Custodia access to a master account, delivering a major blow to the Wyoming-based institution’s years-long push to gain direct access to the US central banking system. Key Takeaways: The US Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Fed has the discretion to deny crypto-focused banks access to master accounts. Judge David Ebel wrote that the Fed’s authority to reject such requests is essential to “safeguard the financial system.” The ruling keeps crypto banks like Custodia locked out of Fed payment systems. In a…

Janet Ogundepo A Nigerian sexual and reproductive health expert and founder of Girl Power Afrique, Ogechi Ikhuoria, has been selected to attend the One Young World Summit 2025, holding in Munich, Germany, from November 3 to 6. Ikhuoria, who is also a public health doctoral student in the United States, will participate in the summit as part of the One Young World Global Health Academy, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Speaking about her selection, Ikhuoria said she was excited to represent Nigeria on the global stage and contribute to discussions around family planning, maternal, newborn, and…