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Three-time English Premier League winners, Leeds United, have joined Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in pursuit of Super Eagles and Club Brugge midfielder, Raphael Onyedika, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old midfielder has been linked with a plethora of clubs over the past two summers, but a move is yet to surface, although talks are holding about a departure from Belgium this summer. Leeds United have now joined in the pursuit of the versatile midfielder as they look to maintain a place in the English top-flight when next season ends. Raphael Onyedika looks dejected after the match between Club Brugge and…

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria has called for restraint from all stakeholders regarding the controversy surrounding Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Council noted that the matter is already before the courts and cautioned against public statements that may either prejudice the judicial outcome or mislead public opinion. In a statement by the Executive Secretary of the Council, Blessing Akinlosotu, he decried the political exploitation of the issue, urging parties to explore an amicable resolution, possibly out-of-court, to avoid prolonged legal battles. Akinlosotu also advised against protests that could escalate tensions and lead to…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South West zone has stated that the party has no pact with the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, regarding support for his second-term election. This was just as the party boasted that it would form the next government in Ekiti in 2026, urging the governor to prepare his handover note. Recall that a top leader of the PDP in the state and former governor, Ayodele Fayose, and his followers had consistently rooted for Oyebanji’s re-election, saying the performance of the governor justified their decision. Speaking in Ikere-Ekiti at the inauguration of Dr Wole…

Angela Onwuzoo In commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the African Child, the United Nations Children’s Fund has urged the government to increase the budget allocations for children’s health, education, nutrition, protection, and social welfare. UNICEF said there was an urgent need to raise investment in child-focused sectors and programmes in Nigeria to protect their rights and enable them to thrive and transition to adulthood without deprivations. The United Nations agency noted that when the government champions and implements child-centered budgets, it leads to the realisation of the objectives of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child…

South Africa defender Ime Okon has revealed he never had a doubt about representing the Bafana Bafana ahead of the Nigerian senior national team, the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. Okon has drawn a line under his international allegiance, confirming his full commitment to South Africa despite eligibility for Nigeria. Born in Johannesburg to a South African mother and Nigerian father, the 20-year-old centre-back had the option of representing either of the African football giants. Ime Okon, born to a Nigerian father and a South African mother But after making his debut for Bafana Bafana in the 2025 COSAFA Cup, Okon…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has said the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) goes far beyond its 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, but is largely rooted in ego battles among party members, including himself. Governor Lawal, during a parley with journalists in Zamfara, yesterday, stated that the problem was not limited to any single individual. “Everybody has their own issue; it is not just about Atiku Abubakar; it is beyond him,” he said. “It is an internal problem within the PDP, and we are making a conscious effort. I think it is about people’s egos; everybody, no exception.” When asked if…

A new report released by Connected Development (CODE) on Wednesday revealed a surge in the prices of staple food items since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023. The report, which tracked the average cost of essential commodities from May 29, 2023, to May 29, 2025, showed price hikes exceeding 100 per cent for key staples such as yam, rice, maize, garri, and beans. The document, which is the 2024 Annual Report of the organisation tagged “The Year of Active Citizen,” presented to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, said the price of yam, a dietary staple, has skyrocketed by…

The Oyo State Executive Council has approved a sum of ₦63,479,858,000 for the overhaul of the Government House structures. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, described the current state and ambience of the Government House as an embarrassment and an unbefitting facility. Oyelade noted that for the past six years, the governor and his deputy have been living in their personal houses instead of their official residences at the Government House. The commissioner stated that the banquet hall at Government House will be completed before the 50th anniversary of Oyo State, next year, as…

There was panic at the Mokola area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, as armed robbers attacked some shops in the bustling community. As gathered, the armed robbers shot continuously into the air to scare away innocent people. It was gathered that no fewer than three people sustained gunshot wounds during the robbery, which took place near the Mokola bridge, Ibadan. Eyewitnesses said the victims were attacked as they were about to enter a store to buy provisions meant for retail. They stated that the armed robbers must have traced the victims to the store as they succeeded in carting…

Belgian Jupiler Pro League club Genk are set to open pre-season camp on Friday, June 20, and they have shared an update on Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare just came off a career-best season that saw him contribute 23 goals and seven assists in 45 appearances across all competitions. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! That has seen him become the subject of transfer talks. There have been speculations that the 24-year-old striker will leave Genk this summer, amid links with English, German, and Portuguese clubs, but nothing concrete has emerged yet. Genk…