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French club, Olympic Marseille have reached agreement to sign Tochukwu Nnadi on a permanent transfer from Belgian outfit, Zulte Waregem, DAILY POST reports. Marseille will pay Zulte Waregem €6m for the defensive midfielder. Nnadi will be the fourth-most expensive departure ever from Zulte Waregem. The 22-year-old also attracted interest from the Premier League following his stellar displays for De Boeren. Nnadi made 18 appearances for the modest club before making the switch. The Nigeria international arrived Zulte Waregem from Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv in January 2024. A former youth international, he was part of the Super Eagles squad to the…
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged residents, particularly women and mothers, to prioritise their health and overall wellbeing, emphasising that a healthy body is the foundation of a productive life and that health is the “greatest wealth”. Soludo, who is also the founder of the Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo said people must engage in holistic health and self-care approach that includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being to reduce preventable, lifestyle-related illnesses. The Anambra first lady stated this in a press statement she released on Monday as part of her monthly health and…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has invited leaders of communities affected by the demolition in Makoko and adjoining waterfront settlements to a meeting on Tuesday. PUNCH Metro learnt this on Sunday from a letter dated January 26, 2026, and signed by the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko. The letter dated January 27, 2026, said the meeting was in response to a petition submitted by the communities over the demolition and eviction of residents. Addressed to the community leaders, the letter convened a meeting of the Committee on Rules and Business for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026,…
Ex-Man United striker Wayne Rooney says Liverpool face a selection dilemma when Alexander Isak returns from injury after Hugo Ekitike’s impressive recent form. Ekitike scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to beat Newcastle at Anfield on Saturday, taking his total to 15 goals in 32 appearances in all competitions this season. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, the 23-year-old France forward joined Liverpool in the summer for an initial £69m from Eintracht Frankfurt and has quickly developed a strong understanding with fellow new signing Florian Wirtz. Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sounds, the former England…
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has revealed that he once believed fellow superstar Davido did not like him, an assumption that later turned out to be wrong and unexpectedly paved the way for their Grammy-nominated collaboration, With You. The singer made the revelation in a GRAMMY red carpet interview with OkayAfrica, shared by HYPETRIBE on Monday, where he reflected on the early misunderstanding that shaped his first impressions of the award-winning artist. Omah Lay recounted how a chance moment while he was at home changed everything after he came across a clip showing Davido’s reaction to his music. “I was in…
Japanese banking giant Nomura will reportedly reduce its exposure to crypto, citing the current tough market climate and a dip in profits from overseas in the third quarter.Nomura chief financial officer Hiroyuki Moriuchi said that the firm would look to reduce its risk exposure at its European digital asset subsidiary Laser Digital Holdings, after it posted losses in the quarter ending Dec. 31, Bloomberg Japan reported on Friday.Moriuchi said that while its subsidiary took a hit amid the crypto market turbulence, the firm will manage its stability through stringent position management over the next few months. He added that its commitment…
Something to sing about! Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando’s relationship is heating up. The two musicians met on a blind date in 2021. They were later spotted dancing together at Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party special in January 2022, where the Grammy winner also sang a song called “You,” which many fans believed to be about Morando. Several weeks later, an insider told Us Weekly that the duo were in a “new relationship.” Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. “They’re still getting to know each other at the moment,” the insider said in March 2022. “They’re having fun and have…
In Nigeria, where I live and where the Ford Foundation has worked for more than six decades, 99 per cent of Nigerians are Christian or Muslim, alongside and intertwined with traditional and customary religions. In this highly religious society, faith and traditional leaders are seen as the custodians of culture. They have both wide reach and deep influence: when they speak, people listen. If we don’t cultivate their support to tackle the root causes of GBV, we won’t get far. Nearly every country in Africa has a law prohibiting violence against women and girls. Feminist movements have driven this incredible…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has approved the appointment of Mr Daniel Eke as the new Sporting Director of Enyimba Football Club of Aba, following the resignation of former Super Eagles player, Ifeanyi Ekwueme from the post last week. The appointment of Eke was announced by Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu on Sunday. According to Kanu, the appointment of Daniel Eke as the new Sporting Director of Enyimba was part of the reorganization being carried out by the State government to return the club to its rightful place among Africa’s elite clubs. Abia State government expressed disappointment with…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has injected fresh uncertainty into the protracted Kano emirship crisis, raising a critical question on whether the political realignment will finally resolve the dispute, or will further complicate an already delicate situation? For nearly two years, Kano has been gripped by an unprecedented royal standoff, with two emirs laying claim to the same revered stool. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II operates from the historic Gidan Rumfa Palace, while the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, remains at the Nassarawa mini-palace. Each enjoys backing from rival political and institutional forces.…
