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Victor Osimhen has urged his Galatasaray teammates to stay focused on their title ambitions despite a heavy 4-1 defeat to Samsunspor in Saturday’s Turkish Super Lig clash. The loss, suffered at the Canik 19 May Stadium, marked a setback in what has otherwise been a strong title push, but Osimhen insists it does not change the bigger picture. Galatasaray began the game with intent, and Osimhen made an immediate impact. Just nine minutes in, the Nigerian striker set up Yunus Akgün for the opening goal, giving the visitors early control. But what followed was a dramatic shift in momentum. Samsunspor…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner over recent reports of attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses in the country. According to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the envoy has been invited to a meeting scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, in Abuja, where Nigeria will formally convey its concerns over the developments. The government said the move follows reports that recent protests in South Africa have escalated into incidents of harassment, violence, and destruction of properties belonging to foreign nationals, including Nigerians. Officials are expected to engage the South African representative on the…

An All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu gave him the green light to resign and contest the gubernatorial election. Disclosing that he’s the only true son of Tinubu in Oyo State, Adelabu said the president promised to facilitate consensus candidate. Addressing his supporters, the former Minister said he has not endorsed a specific candidate yet. He said: “INEC said it’s March 31, I traveled then and the person that appointed me, I would see him before resigning and that was why I delayed it to leave time to see…

Nigerian Navy has launched a major offensive against militants and kidnappers along the Calabar–Oron channel in Cross River State. This was contained in a statement by Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho. Folorunsho stated that the operation, carried out by Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, Victory and Forward Operating Base, FOB, Ibaka, targeted Dayspring Island following a surge in kidnappings and related crimes in the area. He said that the offensive resulted in the destruction of a hideout linked to a long wanted militant kingpin known as “Juju.” Folorunsho further disclosed that the operation was supported by the establishment of…

Rangers have confirmed the absence of four players for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 clash with Bayelsa United. The absentees are Chimobi Igwilo, Godwin Asiriuwa, Emmanuel Essien, and Waheed Adebayo. The players have been ruled out of the game due to injury. The Fidelis Ilechukwu’s led technical crew will have to look inward for suitable replacements for the game. Rangers will trade tackles with Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Sunday(today). The Flying Antelopes are in the hunt for their ninth NPFL title. Rangers sit at the top of the NPFL table with…

No fewer than 1,500 women and children across Kano State have received free medical care in a large-scale outreach organised by the Women Leaders Support Advancement Group, aimed at improving access to healthcare for vulnerable populations. The two-day intervention, held at the Sharada Primary Healthcare Centre, attracted beneficiaries from all 44 local government areas of the state. Services provided included free medical consultations, medications, diagnostic tests, and referrals for serious conditions, according to a statement released by WLSA national coordinator, Fauziyah Buhari-Ado, on Sunday. The initiative comes against the backdrop of persistent challenges in Nigeria’s healthcare system, where access to…

Many car owners in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have resorted to using public transportation following the hike in the pump price of petrol. Low-income earners, who can barely afford rising transport fares, are also trekking to work to cope with the economic strain. Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria showed that usually busy routes, including the Kubwa expressway and the Suleja–Madalla axis in Abuja, are now witnessing reduced vehicular movement, especially on weekdays, as many residents can no longer afford to fuel their cars. Other major roads across the FCT have recorded similar trends, in contrast to the heavy…

The launch of Nigeria’s National Cancer Control Plan is more than a policy update; it signals a fundamental shift in how the country confronts cancer. For too long, cancer care in Nigeria has been largely hospital-based—often accessed only when the disease is already advanced, making treatment more difficult, more expensive, and less effective. Unveiled on February 4, 2026, under the leadership of the Minister of State and facilitated by the National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Programme, Dr Uchechukwu Nwokwu, to mark World Cancer Day, the new NCCP 2026–2030 charts a different course: one that moves beyond hospitals to a whole-of-society…

Samuel Ogazi produced a historic performance to shatter Nigeria’s long-standing 400 metres record, clocking a world-leading 44.02 seconds at the Torrin Lawrence Memorial in Athens on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 19-year-old’s remarkable run eclipsed the previous national record of 44.17s set by Innocent Egbunike in 1987, ending a 30-year wait for a new benchmark in the event. Ogazi’s time not only secured a personal best, improving on his previous mark of 44.41s, but also elevated him to sixth on the African all-time list, which is brewing him up as the biggest quarter-miler on the continental stage. The performance…

For many relationships across the globe, infidelity is a common deal-breaker – a clear non-negotiable that will make a relationship unlikely to work out. While there are indications that some partners can heal and rebuild their relationships after there has been infidelity, for many, it often speaks to a lack of respect for the other person, an absence of shared values and an erosion of trust. “Infidelity isn’t a single, clearly defined situation,” says the Mayo Clinic. “What is considered infidelity can be different among couples and even between spouses. Each person and each couple needs to define what infidelity…