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Bichi First FC has received a boost with the return of midfielder Umar Sani ahead of the 2026 President Federation Cup. Sani is returning from an undisclosed minor injury. The enterprising midfielder played a key role in the Nigeria National League, NNL, side’s qualification for the finals of the competition. Sani’s return is a big motivation for Bichi First FC as they push to make a statement in the competition. Bichi First FC, alongside Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Barau FC, will represent Kano in this year’s competition. The date for the Round of 64 is expected to be…
The Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has commissioned a 1.7-kilometre road in Achalla community, Awka North Local Government Area of the state. The road was single-handedly constructed and paved by a prominent son of the community, Chief Emma Nwakamma, through the state Private-Public-Community Partnership model. During the commissioning, on Wednesday, Soludo assured the residents of stepping into the leadership crisis rocking the Achalla community, asserting that his administration will do whatever is necessary to restore harmony and progress to the ancient kingdom of Achalla. Addressing a cheering crowd of residents and stakeholders, Soludo prioritised the internal stability of the town…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old housewife for allegedly setting her co-wife’s room ablaze in an incident that resulted in serious injuries to four persons in Mangwarori Quarters, Mariri Kano. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. “On 12th May, 2026, at about 0040hrs, the Command received a distress report indicating that one Maryam Usman, 32, allegedly set fire to the room occupied by her co-wife, Firdausi Saminu, 40. “As a result of the fire, the following persons sustained varying degrees of burns: Firdausi Saminu, 40 – co-wife,…
Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin, have endorsed Bimbo Adekanmbi, the preferred aspirant of Governor Seyi Makinde, for the 2027 governorship election in the state. The lawmakers arrived at the resolution during a “strategic breakfast meeting” with Adekanmbi at his Iyaganku GRA residence in Ibadan on Wednesday. According to a statement by the media aide to the Speaker, Oyetunji Oyekunle, the delegation endorsed Adekanmbi as the governorship aspirant of the Allied Peoples Movement in the state ahead of the 2027 general election. Makinde had last week, during a meeting with stakeholders of…
The Federal Government and health stakeholders have begun moves to overhaul Nigeria’s rehabilitation system after a major national assessment exposed severe weaknesses in rehabilitation services across the country. The resolution followed a National Stakeholders’ Validation Meeting held in Abuja on the implementation of Rehabilitation 2030 through the World Health Organisation’s Systematic Assessment of Rehabilitation Situation and Rehabilitation Maturity Model. The meeting brought together representatives of government ministries and agencies, academia, development partners, professional bodies and rehabilitation service providers to evaluate the state of rehabilitation services in Nigeria and map out reforms for the sector. In a communiqué issued on Wednesday…
Paul Onuachu will be looking to rediscover his scoring touch as Trabzonspor continue their push for Turkish Cup glory in Wednesday’s semi-final against Gençlerbirliği in Ankara, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian striker has enjoyed a prolific season, racing to 22 goals by early March before a slight dip in form saw him add just two more goals in the following two months to take his tally to 24 in all competitions. Despite the recent slowdown, his earlier run of form was historic, as he became the first Trabzonspor player in 14 years to score in seven consecutive league matches,…
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Bitcoin (BTC) traders expected a quick move toward $90,000 after the upcoming CLARITY Act vote on Thursday, as improving market conditions and easing short-term sell pressure support an upside move. Bitcoin market signals potential breakout above $80,000Bitcoin has traded around the $80,000 level over the past week, while the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) remains key overhead resistance. More than $3 billion in leveraged long positions are clustered between $79,000 and $78,000, suggesting BTC could briefly retest that range before attempting another breakout above the 200-day EMA. BTC/USDT, one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewMN Capital founder Michaël van de Poppe remained bullish and said,“If…
Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson still holds the actress in high regard — and “of course” dreams of marriage. “I hope so, [but] she probably doesn’t think the same way,” Hickerson, 37, told TMZ on Wednesday, May 13, when asked about the possibility of a reconciliation. “I think Hayden is one of most talented people I’ve ever met in my life, and I would be an idiot not to walk away from her and let her flourish in her career.” Hickerson further acknowledged that he and Panettiere, 36, “probably wouldn’t be good together” if they reunited. The Nashville alum and…
Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has urged compatriot Victor Osimhen to seriously consider a move to Real Madrid C.F amid growing speculation surrounding the striker’s future ahead of the summer transfer window. Osimhen’s future has once again become one of the major talking points in European football following another sensational season with Galatasaray S.K. The Nigerian striker initially joined the Turkish giants on loan in 2024 before Galatasaray made the move permanent in a Turkish-record €75 million deal last summer. Since arriving in Istanbul, Osimhen has elevated himself into one of Europe’s most dominant forwards, scoring 59 goals in…
