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Nigeria have long been a breeding ground for top footballing talent, producing stars such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Victor Boniface, who have shone across Europe’s elite leagues, Soccernet.ng reports.  However, the Super Eagles could have been even stronger had several dual-nationality players chosen to represent them…Read More

China on Saturday called for stronger cooperation between Germany and the European Union in the spirit of free trade and multilateralism. Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi told Chancellor Olaf Scholz that China was willing to deepen all-round cooperation with Germany as part of positive bilateral efforts to maintain global peace and stability. It was gathered that Wang was in Germany to attend the annual Munich Security Conference and held talks with the EU’s foreign policy chief and his Spanish and French counterparts, as well as with Scholz. Germany, whose huge car sector is reliant on China, voted last October against…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have long been regarded as one of Africa’s football giants, but the latest FIFA rankings paint a worrying picture, Soccernet.ng reports. The team has slipped to sixth in Africa—although it rose to 43rd in the world—dropping out of the continent’s top five following their recent international break…Read More

Following the suspension of the 18 local government chairmen and their deputies, the embattled chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Tom Obaseki has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Acting Head of Administration/Director of Finance and Accounts over non payment of two month salaries. DAILY POST reports that the letter of ultimatum dated February 12, 2025 requested the Head of Local Administration to urgently explain the non-payment of salaries to the chairman, vice chairman, councilors and political appointees of the council. Obaseki also requested the HOLGA to provide any documented evidence to justify the reason for the delay in the…

Rangers assistant coach Neil McCann has backed Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers to deliver despite the criticisms he has gotten for missing chances, Soccernet.ng reports. Dessers has come under a lot of criticism since he joined the Gers from Cremonese two years ago. The Super Eagles striker has contributed 45 goals and 16 assists in [……Read More

A US agency responsible for maintaining the nuclear stockpile has fired over hundreds of its staff. Two former staffers confirmed to ABC news that probationary employees began receiving termination notices Thursday night. They expressed worries that the agency of only about 1,800 employees was losing the key nuclear arms expertise that may never be replaced. The National Nuclear Security Administration ensures “the United States maintains a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile,” according to its website. The firing also impacted the team of first responders that deploy to nuclear disasters around the globe and a counterterrorism division, which hunts down…

Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, is set for a huge spell on the sidelines after picking up a calf injury in his side’s 1-0 win over Manchester United two days ago, Soccernet.ng reports. In the 35th minute, the ex-Torino man pulled up injured on the pitch…Read More

West Africa’s most significant mergers and acquisitions, along with the financial and legal advisers behind them, have been recognised in the recently released 2024 DealMakers AFRICA Annual Awards. The awards highlight transactions that have shaped the region’s corporate landscape, acknowledging the firms and individuals driving complex deals across industries.The DealMakers AFRICA awards are determined primarily … The post DealMakers AFRICA Recognises Top Mergers…Read More

Five years after hanging up his gloves, former Super Eagles captain and Lille legend Vincent Enyeama is set to step onto the pitch once again, Soccernet.ng reports. The revered goalkeeper will take part in a special charity match in France, according to Le Petit Lillois, marking a rare return for one of Africa’s finest shot-stoppers…Read More

There are rumors surfaced claiming that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was set to introduce new banknotes in denominations of ₦5,000 and ₦10,000. The rumors quickly spread across social media and messaging platforms like WhatsApp, sparking widespread speculation. However, the CBN has swiftly responded, dismissing these reports as entirely false…Read More