…campaign with 22 goals and eight assists across all competitions, playing a pivotal role as Galatasaray successfully defended their Super Lig title, form that has fuelled speculation over a potential move away from Turkey this summer, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United…

…AC, in January and quickly established himself as a first-team regular, playing a key role as the club secured a third-place finish in the Super Lig, qualification for next season's UEFA Europa League and Turkish Cup glory. The 22-year-old's performances have attracted interest from several other European clubs, includ…

…success, as wealth, infrastructure and historical know-how also play significant roles. Szymanski, co-author of the best-selling book, Soccernomics, noted that most nations require a minimum annual average income per capita of about $15,000 (N22.9m) to compete for major honours, though he acknowledged that Brazil and A…

…then we are trying to compare, before flood, what is the quality of the water in boreholes, the water that the community and residents drink. Then after flooding, what is the condition of the water? "So we can get to confirm what is polluting the water. We want to confirm the sources, particularly the source. So we hav…

…common. The air itself feels different. Even during periods usually associated with cooler weather, residents complain of intense heat that hangs over their communities like a heavy blanket. They say the heat is more than uncomfortable; it is suffocating. Increasingly, they fear it is making them sick. When Sunday PUNC…

…who was represented by the Managing Director of Dangote Port Operations, Simeon Omole, said, "This is not merely a food security challenge; it is an industrial and investment opportunity. "Strategic investment across the fisheries value chain, from aquaculture and hatcheries to feed production, cold-chain logistics, pr…

…to centre the seventh edition around Fela was inspired by the musician's pivotal role in the birth and global recognition of afrobeat. "You cannot separate afrobeat from Fela. He laid the foundation for what has become a global movement today. Beyond celebrating his achievements, we also want younger generations to und…

…key platforms for intimate live performances, while also showcasing the increasing role of experiential marketing in entertainment. Spyro delivered an energetic set featuring some of his popular songs, including Who Is Your Guy?, One Million, Count Your Blessings and Only Fine Girl, with the audience singing along and…

…of African culture, creativity and heritage, where she served as Media Lead. In that role, she oversaw the festival's storytelling and audience engagement strategies across digital and physical platforms. The event brought together families, creatives, entrepreneurs and community members to celebrate African culture wh…

…diseases despite the availability of free vaccines. DEBORAH TOLU-KOLAWOLE writes When 20-month-old Batula stopped walking, her family believed something supernatural was happening. The little girl from Nigeria's conflict-ravaged North-East had become so weak she could barely move. Painful boils appeared on her cheeks,…

…contribute to national security and strengthen public confidence? It plays a massive role. There is no digital economy without trust. Trust is not what organisations say; trust is what they do. Banks, telecommunications companies, fintech firms, and other organisations must demonstrate through their actions that they c…

…His wealth of experience benefited not only Gombe State but the nation as a whole," Yahaya stated. Describing the death as a great loss, the governor said the deceased's passing would be deeply felt by his family, the Kwami community and the people of Gombe State. "The death of Hon. Ibrahim El-Hassan Kwami is a huge lo…

…plate violations across the state, foiled armed robbery operations, and recovered stolen motorcycles. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abeokuta. Babaseyi said the achievements followed sustained intelligence-led policing and enforcement…

…of the Christian Association of Nigeria, along with other stakeholders, for their roles in securing the victims' release. While reiterating his administration's unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property, the governor urged individuals who are politicizing the unfortunate incident on social media to desist…

…One user, #Firstus_, asked, "U sure sey Burna Boy no be the richest artist in the whole of Africa like this?" while another, #ODilligad85215, declared, "odg is the real deal." Others expressed awe at the flex. "One-of-one Bugatti worth ₦9bn....... Burna bought a national budget item," #UsmanKyarie quipped. The Bugatti…

…office in November 2023, his management had focused on strengthening the council's role as Nigeria's port economic regulator through reforms aimed at improving consumer protection, trade facilitation, digital transformation and stakeholder engagement.

…from the Army Depot in Osogbo allegedly stormed students community at Oke-Baale, molesting girls and assaulted some boys. Meanwhile the Army pledged to probe the incident with a view to punishing the suspects, claiming it arrested five suspects. However in a statement made released at the weekend by the Public Relation…

…possession," the release also added. Reaffirming the Command's position on tackling violent crime, Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said the Command would continue to deploy intelligence-led strategies and proactive policing operations. The Commissioner "reaffirmed the Command's unwavering commitment to sustain…

…is no EIA; there is no drainage clearance. Also, this is the discharge point of the whole of Lekki into the lagoon. "If you reclaim it and we look the other way, that is the height of being irresponsible," he said. Addressing concerns over inadequate drainage infrastructure in some communities, Wahab said the state gov…

…out of us, alienate us from our history." While his language fell short of the more violent anti-immigrant rhetoric he has regularly wielded in past speeches, the underlying message was clear enough. "You do not have to be born here, but you do have to love what we have built," he said. The location of Trump's speech -…

…or monthly, and the funds are either paid out to one member on a rotating basis or pooled for a shared purpose. Curiosity travels further than code The biggest surprise for Nyoni was not Zimbabwean users. “Most of the active users are based in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, which makes perfec…

…next. The 34-year-old Salah was clearly hampered by a hamstring strain, but played the whole 120 minutes and stepped up for his country when they needed him. “If somebody was going to do it, it would be me. I am more experienced than others and I wanted to give them confidence,” said Salah, who had looked emotional aft…

…within the affected institutions must be dismantled and everyone found to have played a role should be arrested and prosecuted.” He further wrote: “In Nigeria, the easiest and most believable allegation anyone can throw at a public officer is corruption. Once that accusation is thrown into the mix, the water is pollute…

…intimidation and psychological barriers that often discourage survivors of sexual violence from reporting directly to institutions they may associate with the alleged perpetrators. The institution also rejected any suggestion that it should reveal the identities of affected students or compel them to appear before mili…

…us, all Achebe. With these aircraft, we carry the story that introduced Africa to the whole world, written by Chinua Achebe. "We are all familiar with his Things Fall Apart. For his royal majesty, the Obi of Onitsha, this is the first time in Nigeria that there is an aircraft that has his name. The journey of purchasin…