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Osimhen Urges Manchester City’s Akanji to Join Galatasaray

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly encouraged Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji to make the switch to the Turkish champions this summer. According to reports, Osimhen held talks with the 30-year-old Swiss international of Nigerian descent, urging him to consider a move to Istanbul. The Super Eagles forward shared the update while addressing Galatasaray’s growing […]

Flying Eagles Star Auwal Ibrahim Seals Move to Etoile du Sahel

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Flying Eagles midfielder Auwal Ibrahim has completed a move to Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel, signing a three-year contract with the Red and White. Ibrahim, who previously featured for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Akwa United, rose to prominence with his standout displays at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations held in May. […]

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Set for Nigerian Cinema Release September 19 After Historic Cannes Triumph

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian movie lovers are in for a cinematic delight as My Father’s Shadow, the internationally acclaimed debut feature by Akinola Davies Jr., is set to premiere in cinemas across the country on September 19. The film, already a global sensation, made history earlier this year as the first Nigerian feature selected for the prestigious Cannes […]

Terry G Slams Billboard Over Exclusion From Top 50 Afrobeats Songs List

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian singer Terry G has voiced his displeasure after being excluded from Billboard’s recently released Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time list. Despite his catalogue of chart-topping hits such as “Akpako Master”, “Free Madness”, and “Run Mad”, none of the tracks made it into the ranking. The list crowned 2Face Idibia’s timeless classic […]

Israel to Call Up 60,000 Reservists Ahead of Planned Gaza City Offensive

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Israeli military has announced plans to call up around 60,000 reservists in preparation for a major ground offensive aimed at capturing and occupying Gaza City. According to a military official, the reservists are expected to report for duty in September. However, the bulk of the forces taking part in the offensive will come from […]

South African MP Fires Shots During Violent Gang Attack in Cape Town

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A violent ambush in Cape Town left a South African Member of Parliament, Ian Cameron, and two colleagues injured after their vehicle came under attack by a gang in the township of Philippi on Tuesday. Cameron, along with fellow parliamentary police committee members Lisa Schickerling and Nicholas Gotsell, was returning from a work trip when […]

Prof. Victor Adetimirin Pledges Transformation as New Vice Chancellor of Edo State University

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Edo State University, Iyamho, Professor Victor Adetimirin, has pledged to transform the institution into a center of excellence through functional, impactful, and globally relevant education. Speaking during his maiden press briefing at the university, Prof. Adetimirin outlined his vision of positioning the institution as one of the best in […]

Edo Assembly Clears Eight Commissioner Nominees, Flags Gender Imbalance

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed the clearance of eight commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The approval followed a request from the governor, which was reviewed by the House Committee on Rules, Business, and Government House. The committee presented a report containing eleven findings and one recommendation, which the lawmakers subsequently […]