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By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Ademola Lookman produced a standout performance as Atalanta battled from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgian champions Club Brugge in their UEFA Champions League Group Stage clash on Tuesday night at the Gewiss Stadium. ‎The Nigerian international, who was handed his first start of the season by head coach Ivan Juric, seized the opportunity with a lively display that underlined his importance to La Dea. Lookman’s sharp movement and direct attacking threat kept the visitors’ defence constantly on edge, while his link-up play gave Atalanta an extra dimension in the final third. ‎READ ALSO: Osimhen, Lookman…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen etched his name into the history books on Tuesday night, becoming the first Nigerian player ever to reach double figures in the UEFA Champions League. ‎The 26-year-old achieved the milestone with a decisive goal that secured Galatasaray’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool at Rams Park. ‎Osimhen’s moment of glory came in the first half when he coolly converted a penalty against Arne Slot’s men, delivering a result that stunned the visitors and sent Galatasaray fans into raptures. ‎READ ALSO: Osimhen set for Galatasaray’s UCL opener ‎ While the win itself was…

The President also acknowledged Abbas’s long-standing service to the people of Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, who have elected him to represent them in the House since 2011.

By Ismaeel Aleem Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure outshines the records of the late President Muhammadu Buhari and incumbent Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Arise Television on Tuesday, George defended Jonathan’s presidency while addressing speculation about his potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential election. George dismissed comparisons between Jonathan’s administration (2010–2015) and those of Buhari (2015–2023) and Tinubu (2023–present), urging respect for the will of Nigerians. “Jonathan’s period cannot be compared to Buhari’s or Tinubu’s era,” he stated, pointing to worsening economic conditions under the All…

By Eniola Amadu The United States (US) has begun deporting hundreds of Iranian nationals as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, with the first group expected to arrive in Tehran this week, officials from both countries confirmed. A US official, speaking anonymously, said about 400 Iranians were targeted for deportation, including individuals with criminal convictions and others who entered the country illegally. The first chartered flight carrying 120 Iranians departed from Louisiana on Monday and was scheduled to transit through Qatar before continuing to Iran. The move reflects an unusual instance of coordination between Washington and Tehran, despite strained…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Presidency of targeting former President Goodluck Jonathan to deflect attention from the failures of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued in Gusau on Tuesday, PDP State Chairman Hon. Jamilu Magayaki described the Presidency’s criticism, voiced by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, as a sign of growing anxiety within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the opposition’s strengthening position ahead of the 2027 general elections. Magayaki argued that the APC’s focus on Jonathan, prompted by Professor Jerry Gana’s claim that he will contest under…

By Ismaeel Aleem The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to cancel the 65th Independence Anniversary parade, describing it as evidence of a growing disconnect between President Bola Tinubu’s administration and Nigerians. The parade, scheduled for 1 October in Abuja, was cancelled on Monday, though other anniversary events will proceed as planned, according to a government press release. Abdullahi argued that the parade is a symbolic occasion that should not have been abandoned. “This independence celebration is a remarkable milestone, an opportunity to project Nigeria globally and inspire public…

By Jeremiah Aminu  Among numerous social vices plaguing the societal stability of Nigeria, the predatory practices of digital lending platforms stand as a pressing problem worsening the economic state of Nigerians within the country. These loan platforms, which tend to serve as a last resort for cash-strapped Nigerians, trap them in an unending cycle of strangling debts through deception, exploitation, intimidation, and defamation. Notably, this vice unfolds through certain unethical practices. At the initial stage, these loan platforms begin with calls (even at odd hours) to remind borrowers of their unpaid debts. Afterwards, if the loan remains unpaid, they bombard…

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By Eniola Amadu A Chinese national has been convicted in what British authorities describe as the world’s single largest bitcoin seizure, valued at more than £5 billion ($6.7 billion). Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court, London, to illegally acquiring and possessing cryptocurrency linked to a vast scam in China. According to the Metropolitan Police, Qian, 47, masterminded a fraudulent scheme between 2014 and 2017 that deceived more than 128,000 victims. She funnelled the proceeds into bitcoin, amassing a total of 61,000 bitcoins that were later confiscated by UK authorities. Detective Sergeant Isabella Grotto,…