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Super Eagles and Rangers forward, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, is closing in on a move to 13-time Greek Champions, AEK Athens, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old goalscorer moved to Ibrox in the summer of 2023, joining the record Scottish Champions for €5m on a four-year deal. Life in Scotland has been dilly-dallying for Dessers, as he won over half the Rangers fans, while the other half couldn’t wait to get rid of him because of how frustrating it can be watching the former Cremonese striker squander chances. Cyriel Dessers of Rangers celebrates his first goal during the William Hill Premiership match at…

No fewer than 10 communities in Kaduna and Zaria have been thrown into darkness, as Kaduna Electric attributed the prolonged power outage to damage to feeder breakers. Residents in the affected areas, including parts of Kaduna metropolis and Zaria, have lamented that the blackout has persisted for four days without any restoration of the electricity supply. In a statement by the Head of Corporate Communication at Kaduna Electric, Abdulaziz Abdullahi, titled “Power Outage on 11kV NOCACO and 11kV Arewa Bottlers Feeders in Kaduna”, the company apologised to customers affected by the outage. “We sincerely apologize to our esteemed customers in…

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and Senator representing Ebonyi Central, Ken Eze, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s economic recovery and infrastructure development in its first two years. Speaking with journalists in Abakaliki at the weekend, Eze said the administration inherited a nation plagued by decades-long systemic decay, economic hardship, and insecurity, but has taken bold steps to reposition the country. “People forget that the rot didn’t start in two years. It’s a degeneration that began decades ago. Mr. President met a country in distress and has laid a solid…

Napoli have made a bold start to the summer transfer window with the high-profile capture of Kevin De Bruyne and the promising Luca Marianucci — and now the Serie A champions have set their sights on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The Italian giants, who secured their fourth Scudetto title this season, are keen to bolster their attacking options under boss Antonio Conte, and Ademola Lookman has emerged as a prime target. The Atalanta winger is seen as an ideal replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in January. Nigeria and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo by IMAGO…

Agency Report The President of Albinism Association of Nigeria, Dr Bisi Bamishe, has urged government and stakeholders to expedite efforts to include skin screening and treatment into the National Health Insurance Scheme. Bamishe made the call in her address of welcome at the event to celebrate the International Albinism Awareness Day in Abuja. The celebration with the theme, “IAAD 2025: Demanding Our Rights: Protect Our Skin, Preserve Our Lives,” is organised by AAN. She described the theme as a powerful call for urgent action, adding that including skin screening and treatment into NHIS will go a long way to address…

No fewer than 64,000 candidates from Nigeria, Benin Republic, and Togo have participated in the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into Federal Government Colleges, conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO). Speaking after monitoring the exercise at Model Secondary School, Maitama, and Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the examination. “I’m very happy with the way the exams have been conducted. They started on time, students were orderly, and invigilators were present and active. We had 64,000 candidates, 30,000 male and…

The 2024/2025 football league season in the major European leagues has ended after an intense eleven months of football. Many Nigerian players played important roles for their clubs in the just-concluded campaign. While some performed to or above expectations, others flattered to deceive. Players like Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, and Kelechi Iheanacho fumbled. Meanwhile, other Super Eagles stars ended the season with trophies. For example, Victor Osimhen won the domestic double in Turkey, while Bruno Onyemaechi won the Greek Cup with Olympiacos after joining them at the turn of the year. Then, stars like Wilfred Ndidi, Paul Onuachu, Tyrone Ebuehi,…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has sensitised tanker drivers and filling stations’ attendants on prevention of tanker fire outbreaks, cautions tanker drivers against speeding within roads in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, gave the advice on Friday during a One Day Awareness Campaign and Sensitisation on Tanker Fire Accidents and Fire Outbreaks held in Enugu. Represented by the NEMA Head of Operations in Enugu, Mrs Ngozi Echeazu, the director-general urged Nigerians to stop scooping fuel in a fallen petroleum tanker and “stay clear from such a scene to ensure safety”. She said:…

Spanish LaLiga champions Barcelona have been linked with Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman in recent weeks, but they might end up signing someone else, Soccernet.ng reports. In recent months, Lookman, who is expected to leave Bergamo this summer has been linked with a number of clubs. The Super Eagles star has been linked with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Atletico Madrid, but nothing concrete has happened yet. Barcelona have also been in the mix, as recent reports indicate that Hansi Flick has tendered Lookman’s name to the club as a potential option for the left wing. Get Our Sports News First…

Daniel Ayantoye The National Chairman of the Coalition of Healthcare Professionals in Tertiary Education Institutions in Nigeria, Musa Shehu, has lamented that many health workers who contracted COVID-19 while on duty were abandoned by their respective managements during the payment of allowances. Shehu, who decried the poor remuneration of health workers in the country’s tertiary institutions, said health professionals in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education were not being treated fairly. According to him, the health workers rendered essential services during the pandemic on the directive of the Federal Government but were excluded from the COVID-19 hazard allowance. Speaking with…