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Former Super Eagles forward and ex-coaching hopeful John Utaka has called for Cyriel Dessers to be given more opportunities with the national team following his performance at the Unity Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Rangers FC striker calmly controlled a cross from Sadiq Ismaila and slotted in a composed strike past Benjamin Asare to make it 1-nil in a clash that eventually ended 2-1 in favour of the Super Eagles to send them to the final of the tournament against Jamaica. Speaking on Brila FM, Utaka, who was impressed by the performance of the former KRC Genk striker, praised the Rangers…

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates has reaffirmed his foundation’s commitment to supporting health innovations, despite rising global instability and dwindling foreign aid. According to Gates, his foundation remains dedicated to driving progress in healthcare, even in the face of challenging global circumstances. “We understand that the world is facing numerous challenges, but we believe that investing in health innovations is crucial for creating a better future for all,” Gates said. The Gates Foundation has been at the forefront of global health initiatives, providing funding and support for various programs aimed at improving healthcare outcomes in underserved communities. Speaking…

Two High Courts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have separately summoned the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, over alleged sexual harassment, defamation, and breach of fundamental rights of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In suit no: FCT/HC/CV/754/2025 of the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi, leave was granted to Akpoti-Uduaghan to serve the Writ of Summons, Statement of Claim, and all other subsequent court processes, including Hearing Notices on the suit, to the person of Akpabio and in his capacity as the Senate President. Also to be…

Ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial poll in Osun, former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Honorable Timothy Owoeye, on Wednesday declared that the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not for sale. He alleged that the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke was being haunted by the fear of the unknown over the imminent loss of the August 8, 2026, governorship poll, saying the development informed his discreet moves to decamp to the APC. Speaking during a press conference organized by the Osun State chapter of the APC in Osogbo, Owoeye stated, “I’m saying this categorically that…

Have you caught the vibe in Tiwa Savage’s latest single “You4Me” yet? We’re pretty sure you have. The music superstar dropped the love song back in April, and now the official video is here to bring even more energy to the track. As you probably already know, the song leans into R&B and Soul and might just be part of her upcoming album, which she’s hinted is titled “This One Is Personal.” “You4Me” is a gentle love song that says, in the simplest way, “we’re meant to be.” “For my R&B lovers,” Tiwa says, and this one’s truly for them.…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday published the final list of candidates for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election. INEC, in a statement by its spokesperson, Sam Olumekun, confirmed that 16 political parties will participate in the election that is scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 8, 2025. INEC said the deadline for submission of candidates’ personal details was 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, in line with Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022. It also asked political parties to replace their candidates who voluntarily withdraw from the race up until June 2. INEC noted that…

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has added his voice to the deafening calls urging the Old Trafford giants to sign Victor Osimhen this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen, who has a reported €75 million release clause and is demanding hefty wages, will not come cheap. However, Scholes is convinced that United have a purse large enough to make the deal possible, despite the Red Devils’ failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Nigeria Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit X Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Scholes said: “I think Osimhen [is free to leave Napoli…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned two suspected Chinese illegal miners, Zhang Hong Lin and Zhao Pei Hai. The EFCC in a statement said the defendants were arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. “The two suspects were arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on unlawful possession and exportation of mineral resources,” the statement read in part. One of the counts read: “That you, ZHANG HONG LIN, GAO PEI HAI AND GAO PEI YU (AT LARGE) sometime in 2025 in Lagos, within the…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is set to witness a historic wave of infrastructure development as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the commissioning of 17 transformative projects across Abuja, beginning Tuesday, June 10, immediately after the Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebrations. This announcement was made by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects in the nation’s capital on Wednesday. Wike disclosed that the project commissioning will kick off at the iconic International Conference Centre (ICC), marking the beginning of what he described as an “unprecedented milestone in the history of the FCT.” “Mr. President has…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has publicly dismissed recent remarks by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing them as immature and unbecoming of a national leader. The latest exchange began after Wike ridiculed Amaechi’s comments on hunger during his 60th birthday celebration. Wike accused the former Rivers governor of using hunger as a political tool while allegedly craving power. Speaking during a public event, Wike said: “We have no time to listen to nonsense in Nigeria. I don’t understand why a man like Amaechi would choose his 60th birthday to lie to Nigerians about being hungry.…