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The Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) and the Borno State Police Command have pledged to sustain their collaboration in combating terrorism, kidnapping, and other criminal activities in the state. The renewed commitment to inter-agency cooperation was disclosed yesterday during a courtesy visit by the Borno State Police Commissioner, Naziru Abdulmajid, to the Theatre Commander of OPHK, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu, at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. Abdulmajid’s visit forms part of his engagements with key security agencies following his assumption of duty as the 43rd…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is set to join a new club this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu has not quite cut it at Southampton since his €18 million transfer from Belgian club Genk two years ago. Injuries, managerial changes, and the club’s instability have dealt him a bad hand, as he has been limited to just 40 games in two seasons. Get Our Sports News First – Join Soccernet’s WhatsApp Channel Now! The 31-year-old marksman got a bit of joy two seasons ago, when he moved to Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor. He contributed 17 goals and four assists in 25…

A former lawmaker, Senator Ahmed Kaita, has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as an opposition that has lost its former clout and glory, especially with the recent mass defections of its members. Kaita, who stated this on Thursday evening at a meeting of a coalition of political groups in Katsina State, said the PDP had become a shadow of its former self and may likely not make a meaningful impact in the next general elections. The ex-lawmaker stated that some state governors, as well as lawmakers at the state and national levels, and more recently, former Vice President Namadi…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe  The United Nations Population Fund has identified Nigeria’s persistently high fertility rate as a consequence of limited access to reproductive rights and healthcare services, rather than cultural preferences alone. This was made known on Tuesday in Abuja during the presentation of the 2025 State of the World Population Report, titled “The Real Fertility Crisis: The Pursuit of Reproductive Health Agency.” The event was held in collaboration with the National Population Commission. Speaking at the launch, UNFPA Officer-in-Charge in Nigeria, Koessan Kuawu, explained that while global fertility rates have continued to decline, Nigeria remains an outlier largely due to…

Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel has formally informed Fenerbahçe of his decision to leave the club at the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. According to insider reports shared by Nigerian journalist Buchi Laba, Osayi-Samuel’s camp has officially passed the message to the Fenerbahçe hierarchy, which brings an end to months of speculation over his future. England Return Is Top Priority Osayi-Samuel, whose contract runs out later this month, is now focused on securing a return to England, where he previously featured for Queens Park Rangers. Bright Osayi-Samuel of Fenerbahce passes the ball during Fenerbahce and Athletic Club clash [Photo credit/Imago]…

The Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, has revealed that the state government has arrested 58 cows in the past two years as part of its anti-open grazing law enforcement efforts. Olaleye disclosed this during an inter-ministerial press briefing held in Ibadan, the capital of the state.The commissioner added that the state has also charged and imposed fines on erring herdsmen who have flouted the law. “More than 58 cows have been arrested in the last two years. We have imposed fines on many herdsmen for violating the law. We have charged some herdsmen to court,”…

Jay Jay Okocha’s former club, Hull City, have secured the services of Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi, on a two-year deal, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old has clocked up 200 appearances in the EFL Championship over an extensive career, with Rotherham and West Bromwich Albion, from whom he was released last month. Ajayi’s hamstring injuries last season saw him restricted to just 14 starts for the Baggies, with three of those coming since the beginning of November. Semi Ajayi celebrates after an own goal by Ghana defender Razak Simpson during the Unity Cup London 2025 match between Ghana and Nigeria at…

Olabisi Lawal The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency intensified its clampdown on environmental violations sealing off several facilities across the Lagos Mainland over persistent noise pollution and other infractions. The affected areas include Aguda, Surulere, LASU-Iba Road, Ilogbo Road, Jakande, Ajangbadi, Ojo, Okokomaiko, and Agric Bus Stop. Among the sealed establishments were Admax Lounge, Casco Gas Plant, Food Affairs, Hotel De Bravo, JC Wellington Hotel & Suites, Niger Villa, Nayon Superstores, Another Level Hotel, The Levite Assembly, Lutana Lounge & Suites, and Kelwinson Hotel. Announcing the enforcement operation on its official X (Twitter) handle, on Wednesday, @LasepaOfficial, the agency said,…

Former Manchester United striker Alan Brazil has urged the club to act swiftly and sign Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen after their top summer target, Viktor Gyokeres, appeared to snub a move to Old Trafford, Soccernet.ng reports. United had identified Gyokeres as their primary striker target following his sensational season with Sporting CP. The 26-year-old Swede netted 39 goals in the league — the highest tally in Portugal in four decades — and 54 goals across all competitions. His goals powered Sporting to the Primeira Liga title and Taca de Portugal triumph, cementing his status as one of Europe’s most sought-after…

Three persons were severely injured on Thursday after a car en route to Ondo State somersaulted on the Apomu-Gbongan expressway in Osun State. According to a statement released by the Public Enlightenment Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Osun State Command, Agnes Ogungbemi, on behalf of the Osun Sector Commander, Leye Adegboyega, the cause of the crash was excessive speeding. Ogungbemi explained that one of the tyres of the black-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number KRD663GT burst, thus propelling the car to somersault into a bush. She added that it was raining when the lone accident happened at Apomu…