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Lagos State athletes are smiling to the bank, following the payment of N36.3m by the Lagos State Government, as cash rewards to athletes who won medals for the state at the last National Sports Festival, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State in May 2025, The PUNCH reports. Some of the athletes confirmed receipt of the payments to our correspondent, following an announcement last week by the Lagos State Sports Commission that the state government had approved the rewards for medals won at the festival. Team Lagos finished sixth at the Gateway Games 2024, which took place in May 2025, winning 38…

Tokyo-listed Bitcoin-focused company Metaplanet approved an overseas capital raise of up to $137 million, combining new common shares and stock acquisition rights as it looks to expand its Bitcoin holdings and reduce debt. In a Thursday filing, Metaplanet said it plans to issue 24.5 million common shares at 499 Japanese yen per share, raising about 12.24 billion yen ($78 million) upfront. It also approved the issuance of 159,440 stock acquisition rights, representing up to 15.9 million additional shares, which could raise a further $56 million if exercised. The warrants give investors the option to buy shares later at a fixed price above…

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Troops of the 13 Brigade headquarters of the Nigerian Army, Calabar, Cross River State, working with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), have arrested seven suspected human traffickers in the state. The army said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday during an intelligence-led operation in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area. Raid on hospital According to the army, the operation followed “detailed and credible intelligence” on the activities of a suspected child trafficking syndicate operating within the area. Acting on the intelligence, troops carried out a coordinated raid on Glorious Amazing Grace Hospital in the Ikot…

Nigeria international centre-back Igoh Ogbu is facing another spell on the sidelines after aggravating a hamstring injury during Slavia Prague’s heavy 4–1 loss to Pafos on Wednesday night. The setback is a frustrating twist in what has already been a stop-start season for the Super Eagles defender. Ogbu’s fitness had been a major talking point earlier in the campaign, with a lingering hamstring problem putting his place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in serious doubt. In the end, the 24-year-old won that race against time, made Nigeria’s 28-man travelling squad, and went on to feature in three matches…

Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has called for more airstrikes against terrorists in Nigeria. Sani made the call in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday. This is coming amid ongoing debate on the United States’ airstrikes on terrorists’ enclaves in Nigeria’s northwest. Recall that US President Donald Trump had announced US airstrikes in Nigeria on Christmas Day. “The ongoing Senate debate on the US airstrikes is in line with our democratic principles. “The ideal outcome of the debate should be to support the ongoing partnership and support more airstrikes against terrorists in any part of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has concluded arrangements for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Kano State House of Assembly by-elections for Kano Municipal and Ungogo Local Government State Constituencies. The by-elections were necessitated by the demise of the two lawmakers representing the constituencies, creating vacancies in the state legislature. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for the state, Amb. Abdullahi Zango, stated that over ten political parties had expressed interests in participate in the exercise. He assured that INEC was fully prepared for the polls, with arrangements in top gear to guarantee a smooth, credible, and hitch-free election. Zango…

A heartbroken mother has appealed to Nigerians for help after her daughter was kidnapped while travelling to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp. The post that has already gone viral on X by many users was further analyzed by Trending Explained  on Thursday. In the post, a video shows the woman crying openly in a market as she begged members of the public to help her raise money to secure her daughter’s release. According to the post, the victim, Binuyo Lateefah, a recent Mass Communication graduate of Kwara State Polytechnic, was abducted in Kogi State while on her way…

Popular Nigerian actress, Angela Okorie, has been remanded in Suleja prison for allegedly defaming Mercy Johnson. Angela was remanded by an Abuja Court on Wednesday after her arrest. Nollywood filmmaker, Stanley Ontop, made this known while lamenting over the Nigeria judiciary process. While accusing Mercy Johnson of intimidation, Stanley urged her to follow due process, noting that defamation is a civil case. He wrote on Instagram “Free @realangelaokorie now Irrespective of who is involved. If you feel they defamed your person, kindly approach a competent court and sue the person involved. Omo when Nigeria police will even learn to do…

Ifeanyi Ekwueme has stepped down from his role as Sporting Director of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Enyimba. Ekwueme said he took the decision to concentrate on his personal business interests. The former Super Eagles winger was appointed Enyimba’s Sporting Director ahead of the 2023/24 season. Ekwueme worked with his former international teammate, Nwankwo Kanu, who is the chairman of the club. Enyimba have endured difficult campaign after a positive start. Experienced tactician, Stanley Eguma was sacked by the Aba Giants last year. Deji Ayeni is currently in charge of the team.