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Osimhen Tries to Lure Lookman, Onyedika to Galatasaray

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that he has been trying to persuade his Super Eagles teammates, Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika, to join him at Turkish champions Galatasaray. Both players have been linked with moves to Turkey, and Osimhen said he took time to share his positive experiences at the Istanbul-based club with them. […]

Manchester United Confirm Casemiro’s Departure at End of Season

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Manchester United have confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the current season. Casemiro joined United from Real Madrid in August 2022 and has made 146 appearances for the club, bringing an end to a four-year spell at Old Trafford marked by silverware and memorable […]

Police Confirm Kidnapping of Youth Leader’s Wife in Edo, Curfew Imposed

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the wife of Ubani Okuo, Chairman of the Youth Group of Igarra Community, the headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command confirmed the incident on Thursday, January 22, stating that the Commissioner of Police, Monday […]

TikTok Seals $14bn Deal to Create US Subsidiary, Averting Nationwide Ban

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

TikTok has finalised a $14 billion deal to establish a US-based subsidiary, effectively averting a nationwide ban on the popular video-sharing platform. Under the new ownership structure, US private equity firm Silver Lake, Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence company MGX, and technology giant Oracle will each hold a 15 per cent stake in the US joint […]

UN Warns 35 Million Nigerians Face Acute Hunger Amid Funding Crisis

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The United Nations has warned that about 35 million Nigerians are at risk of acute hunger this year, including an estimated three million children facing severe malnutrition. The warning was issued on Thursday, January 22, by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Nigeria, following a sharp decline in global humanitarian […]

Medical Degrees May Soon Be Pointless, AI Robots to Outperform Surgeons — Musk

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has claimed that medical degrees could soon become obsolete, predicting that artificial intelligence-powered robots will outperform human surgeons in the near future. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said humanoid robots, including Tesla’s Optimus, could surpass the world’s best surgeons within the next three years. Musk made the remarks while speaking on […]

Governor Okpebholo Meets Aviation Minister Keyamo, Pushes Edo Air Initiative

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, in Abuja, where both leaders held extensive and forward-looking discussions on the future of aviation in Nigeria, with a strong focus on advancing Edo State’s […]

Tinubu, Okpebholo Hailed as Sapele Road Repairs Ease Hardship, Boost Businesses in Benin

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Traders, business owners and residents along the Sapele Road corridor in Benin City have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for the ongoing rehabilitation of the long-neglected Benin–Sapele Road. Many described the road repairs as a major relief after years of hardship caused by its poor condition, which they […]