Nigeria

Osimhen’s Early Return Splits Galatasaray Fans Ahead of Fenerbahçe Derby

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Galatasaray supporters are sharply divided after Victor Osimhen made an unexpectedly early return to full training ahead of Monday’s crucial derby against Fenerbahçe. The Nigerian striker, recovering from a moderate hamstring strain, was all smiles in new club photos, but many fans fear a rushed comeback could trigger a recurrence at the worst possible moment....

“Osimhen Is As Hard As Haaland” — Calvin Bassey Sparks Global Debate With Explosive Verdict

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Calvin Bassey has ignited a global football conversation after declaring that Victor Osimhen is on the same level as Erling Haaland, describing both strikers as “equally hard to play against.” The Fulham defender, who faces Haaland midweek, said Osimhen’s power, speed and relentlessness make him just as dangerous as the Manchester City superstar....

SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE EXPLOSIVE REINVENTION AT FULHAM

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Samuel Chukwueze delivered his most commanding Premier League performance yet as Fulham stunned Tottenham 2–1 in London, earning the Nigerian winger a deserved Man of the Match award. The AC Milan loanee produced a brilliant assist, terrorised Spurs’ backline, and embodied Fulham’s renewed energy ahead of a critical test against Manchester City....

PDP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Sule Lamido Accuses Governors of Blocking His Chairmanship Bid

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The Sule Lamido PDP crisis escalated Sunday after the former Jigawa governor accused PDP governors of blocking his bid for national chairman. Lamido claimed he was denied a form and undermined despite a court order, while party allies countered that his claims misrepresent internal decisions. Analysts say the rift threatens PDP stability ahead of 2027....

253 Children Still Missing as 50 Escape Niger–Kebbi Mass Abductions in Escalating School Safety Crisis

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Fifty abducted pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Niger State, escaped their captors between Friday and Saturday, but 253 children and staff remain missing. The breakout comes amid sweeping school shutdowns across northern states and mounting fears of coordinated attacks targeting educational institutions....

Tinubu Cancels G20 Trip, Confirms Rescue of 38 Kwara Worshippers Amid Nationwide Security Surge

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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday confirmed the rescue of 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, cancelling his trip to the G20 Summit to coordinate intensified national security operations. The President said he has been receiving continuous briefings on rescue missions across troubled regions, pledging that Nigerians “will be protected—without compromise.”...

Auditor-General Uncovers N61bn and $51m Questionable NNPCL Payments in Explosive New Report

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Nigeria’s Auditor-General has uncovered over N61bn and $51m in financial irregularities linked to the NNPCL, including undocumented payments, unauthorised virements, procurement breaches, abandoned projects, and weak internal controls. The report, transmitted to the National Assembly, demands urgent recovery and sanctions....

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