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Chelsea have entered the race to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, with the Turkish champions reportedly demanding €150m for the Nigerian forward, according to reports emerging from Turkey, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The development follows remarks by Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, who confirmed that Osimhen was left out of Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming June friendlies against Poland and Portugal due to ongoing transfer discussions, a statement that immediately triggered fresh speculation about the 27-year-old’s future. “Victor Osimhen will not be in our friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. Because there may be a possibility…
A man, identified simply as Success, has reportedly died from injuries sustained after being tortured by some operatives of an Ogun State security outfit, So-Safe Corps, along Coca-Cola Road, in the Oju-Ore area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday from a Facebook post by Ota Gossip that the incident occurred after an altercation between Success and his mother on Saturday. The page disclosed that Success’s mother had reported the issue to the So-Safe officials, who took him into custody. The post added that rather than the security officers handing over Success to the police, they allegedly took him…
It is strangely amusing how some Nigerians attack themselves on digital platforms and open discussions when fighting for or defending the people they perceive as political messiahs, tribal redeemers and turnaround experts, gloating as new-day nationalists. It is just a case of perception, as this class of political leaders has never failed to undermine any likelihood of a breakthrough we sometimes accidentally bump into. Some Nigerians would easily have come to blows if such opportunities had presented themselves. I wish they had a better understanding of the brand of leaders they want to kill themselves for – that this class…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has joined the rest of the squad in Warsaw ahead of Wednesday’s international friendly against Poland, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ndidi and other stars such as Moses Simon and Akor Adams were named in the squad for the June international window but were absent as a new-look Eric Chelle side won the Unity Cup title in London at The Valley, Charlton Athletic stadium. The team arrived in the Polish capital on Monday and held their first training session under light rain at the Stadion Polonii Warsaw, ahead of their clash at the PGE Narodowy Stadium…
The Chancellor of Lagos State University, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, has outlined the university’s intention to pursue partnerships with Ivy League and other leading international institutions as part of efforts to enhance learning, research and global opportunities for its students. Ogunsanwo spoke with The PUNCH on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Institute Universities Leaders Conference recently held in Lagos. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is the visitor to LASU, had, in February, appointed Oba Ogunsanwo as the sixth chancellor of the university. He succeeded Gbolahan Elias, who served as the university’s fifth chancellor. Speaking on his plans as chancellor, Ogunsanwo said fostering…
With kidnappings, bandit attacks and killings increasingly spreading across parts of the Southwest, particularly in border communities of neighbouring states, Ekiti has intensified efforts to safeguard lives and property, writes ABIODUN NEJO Despite sharing borders with states that have become hotspots for bandit attacks, kidnappings and other violent crimes, Ekiti State has remained relatively peaceful, with residents largely going about their daily activities without fear across its communities. The state, however, has not been entirely immune to criminal incursions. Isolated attacks in some border communities have continued to keep the government and security agencies alert. One of the most disturbing…
Gnosis is working to contain an exploit Monday affecting its Gnosis Pay product after co-founder Martin Köppelmann acknowledged an active hack involving the system’s delay module and said the project would cover user losses.Köppelmann initially urged users to withdraw funds, a warning quickly amplified by blockchain security firm PeckShield, which said users were strongly advised to withdraw all funds (EURe and GNO) and check exposure. The Gnosis co-founder later withdrew that advice, however, and deleted the initial tweet, saying that most users would not be able to withdraw their funds. He reiterated that the Gnosis team is “actively working to…
The family of a 17-year-old San Antonio Spurs fan says the teen is “fighting for his life” after he suffered a fall while celebrating the team’s Thursday, May 28, Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jose Luis Rodriguez III, who goes by Joey, was sitting on the passenger-side window of a truck when the vehicle hit a curb and he fell, causing his head to strike the pavement, according to the San Antonio Express News. Rodriguez was taken to a local emergency room where he had no pulse for eight minutes, his aunt, Yvonne Hudson, told the Express…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Jigawa State chapter, has suspended Usman Ibrahim, a member of the House of Representatives for the Auyo/Hadejia/Kafin-Hausa Federal Constituency. The state APC chairperson, Ahmad Garba, announced the decision in a statement released to journalists on Monday. He stated that the lawmaker and several constituency executive members were caught acting in a manner that undermined the party’s authority. According to the statement, the party:“Received a formal complaint and reports from concerned and loyal party members regarding your (the lawmaker’s) alleged involvement in anti-party activities and conduct detrimental to the unity, peace, stability, and progress of the…
A High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has sentenced seven men to death by hanging after finding them guilty of the kidnapping and murder of Reverend Edwin Isaiah Dokubo-Harry more than a decade ago. The judgment, delivered by Justice Boma Diepiri on Thursday, concluded a long-running case arising from the killing of the clergyman in Abalama, Asari-Toru Local Government Area, in December 2013. Those convicted are Precious Jack Opara, Answer Dick, Osaki Fubara, Prince Mikado Philip, Tienabeso George, Seleipri Fubara, and Alaboeriya Fubara. The court found them guilty of conspiracy, kidnapping, murder, unlawful possession of firearms, and related offences. Justice…
