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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen made an immediate impact on the opening day of the new Süper Lig season, scoring twice as defending champions Galatasaray were held to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Çorum at RAMS Park. Galatasaray entered the 2026/27 campaign as overwhelming favourites, having won the Turkish title last season and boasting a squad considerably stronger than their newly promoted opponents. The hosts dominated the early stages and controlled possession in midfield, while Osimhen immediately positioned himself inside the box, waiting for opportunities to make his mark. Abdülkerim Bardakcı had the first clear opportunity of the contest…
A businessman and Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, who was kidnapped alongside a reverend sister by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Ifite-Awka, Awka South LGA of Anambra State, have been released and has safely returned. It was gathered that they were released in the early hours of Saturday after being kidnapped and spending several days in captivity under unknown circumstances. The spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that the command is currently taking necessary steps to establish the circumstances surrounding their abduction and release. Ikenga said the command…
Orlando Brown revealed his life is completely different from how it used to be. “I didn’t have my daughter five years ago. She was in foster care,” Brown, 38, told Revolt on Wednesday, August 12. “I put that work in and got my baby out of that bull**** ass situation.” The That’s So Raven alum explained, “I’m different now because I have my baby with me now everywhere I go. Traveling is even harder trying to train a little girl. It’s fun at the same time.” Brown noted that his daughter, whom he didn’t identify by name, does things that…
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has warned that funding constraints could threaten gains recorded under an EU-funded peacebuilding programme in Katsina and Zamfara states as the 18-month intervention approaches its end. Sharon Dimanche, Chief of Mission of IOM Nigeria, raised the concern on Friday during a media briefing on displacement and peacebuilding in Katsina, North-west Nigeria. She said IOM and other humanitarian organisations were facing financial constraints while programmes dealing with displacement, conflict prevention and community resilience still required support. “You have seen from the programme which is coming to an end very soon,” Dimanche said during the question-and-answer…
Osun governorship election dominates headlines Saturday morning as the APC and Accord Party accuse each other of widespread vote-buying, with agents reportedly offering voters between N10,000 and N20,000. This is as Afrobeats star Davido claims soldiers are trying to block him from entering Osun State on election day. Also in politics, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dragged President Bola Tinubu to the Federal High Court in Abuja and a petition has been submitted to the European Commission over alleged forged INEC documents. Meanwhile, a court has also remanded a former NBA chairman in DSS custody. The recap in full:…
Marshals will look a bit different when it returns for season 2 after some cast shakeups. Deadline confirmed that the Yellowstone spinoff, which is currently back in production in Utah, will feature more seasons with Cal’s (Logan Marshall-Green) estranged daughter, Maddie (Morgan Lindholm). Lindholm’s expanded role comes after Maddie was introduced in season 1 as a bartender with a surprising connection to Cal. She later started dating Miles (Tatanka Means), which will also continue to be explored. The show also cast Marque Richardson in a recurring role as Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Burns. Ahead of the cast evolving, CBS released…
Osun State voters will go to the polls today to elect the next occupant of Bola Ige Government House as governor for the next four years. A total of 15 parties are on the ballot for the off-cycle election, with the incumbent, Ademola Adeleke, whose first term ends in November, seeking a fresh mandate on the ticket of the Accord Party. Two of the candidates- Adesina Adeyemi-Doro of APGA and Simon Adewale of APM – announced their withdrawal from the contest. While Mr Adeyemi-Doro declared support for the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, Mr Adewale is backing Governor Adeleke. However, both…
Nigeria Democratic Congress 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks in Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities in Otukpo Local Government Area, where recent attacks left several people dead, missing and injured. In a statement on his X handle on Friday, Obi said he visited Otukpo-Nobi, where “over 10 persons were either killed or went missing,” while several others were injured and hospitalised. He also visited Efeyi-Ugboju, where he said “over 13 persons were reportedly killed and several others…
Arie Luyendyk Jr. is putting an end to his baby-making chapter.. The Bachelor alum, 44, documented his trip to the doctor’s office on Friday, August 14, after he decided to get his second vasectomy. “Today’s a good day to get a vasectomy,” Arie wrote via his Instagram Story. “Hope laughing gas is FUN!” The former reality star — who shares four kids with wife Lauren Burnham Luyendyk — explained to his followers that he was doing things a little differently this time around. For starters, he was keeping the mother of his children far away from the appointment. Related: Bachelor’s…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has confirmed the commencement of consultations with relevant industry stakeholders on a domestic crude oil and gas swap arrangement aimed at cutting supply costs and ensuring more crude is available to Nigerian refineries. The initiative is expected to strengthen compliance with the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation and Domestic Gas Supply Obligation while reducing the need to physically transport crude over long distances to meet supply requirements. The NUPRC Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority in Abuja on Thursday. In a statement…
