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Osimhen

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is set to undergo a comprehensive MRI scan to assess the severity of the injury he picked up during the World Cup Playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo. ‎ ‎Osimhen was taken off at halftime in Nigeria’s defeat to DR Congo in the decisive 2026 World Cup African play-off match on Sunday. ‎ ‎The forward, who has been in impressive form for Galatasaray this season, scoring nine goals in 12 appearances, including a recent Champions League hat-trick against Ajax,was flown back to Turkey on a private jet arranged by the club…

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Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria

By: Yunusa Umar “Vice President Kashim Shettima was sent to Kebbi State on Wednesday by the President, Bola Tinubu, to condole with the families of the bereaved schoolgirls The special adviser to the president on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on his verified Facebook page said Shettima would visit Kebbi on Wednesday and also condole with the family of slain brigadier general killed by ISWAP. READ ALSO: NCP approves Transcorp Afam Power Sale, Shettima calls for asset optimisation  “President Tinubu also sent his condolences to the military over the death of the gallant soldiers and Brigadier General Musa Uba, who paid…

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Osaibovo Charles

By: Yunusa Umar The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, presided by Justice Ismail Ijelu on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced Osaibovo Charles to 50 years’ imprisonment for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretences. A Lagos-based resident, Osaibovo Charles, was sentenced to prison for defrauding a popular Nigerian actor, Fredrick Leonard, of £15,000 in 2022. According to a statement released by the commission on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, Charles was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a six-count charge bordering on fraudulent acts. READ ALSO: Lagos…

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Kabiru Turaki

Ismaeel Aleem The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, has announced the indefinite postponement of a scheduled National Working Committee (NWC) meeting following Tuesday’s violent clash at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. Addressing journalists shortly after chaos erupted between factions loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed, Turaki described the incident as the handiwork of “enemies of progress and democracy.” “However, due to some incidents that occurred today orchestrated by those people who are enemies of the progress of democracy, we have decided that this meeting be postponed till tomorrow,…

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Trump criticises US networks, raises prospect of licence removal

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎President Donald Trump has unveiled a special fast-track visa program for fans attending the 2026 World Cup. ‎ ‎As one of the tournament’s host nations, the United States has promised a smooth experience for visitors, despite concerns that Trump’s strict immigration policies could affect international fans. ‎ ‎“For anyone planning to join us for the World Cup, I highly recommend applying immediately,” Trump said while announcing the initiative in the Oval Office alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. ‎ ‎Since Trump’s return to the White House in January, Infantino has frequently appeared with him, describing the so-called “FIFA…

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