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Nigerian-born Arsenal winger Ethan Nwaneri has moved on loan to Germany’s Borussia Dortmund, with the chance of getting regular playing time in the German Bundesliga as he is once again surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium. Sports247 gathered that just like last season when Arsenal loaned him to France’s Olympique Marseille due to his inability to get a regular …

In this sad season in Nigeria I was filled with so much joy when the news reached my end that the governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has named the Obingwa General Hospital after my late brother and comrade, Chima. This gesture is indeed reason to believe. It is vital in this charged season that a good number …

ICPC points to global best practices in fighting corruption as China shares experience – Core Reporters ICPC points to global best practices in fighting corruption as China shares experience By Raphael Ekpang Abuja (Key Reporters) – The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has said Nigeria will continue to …

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports that members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Lagos State Council, were teargassed during their peaceful protest at the Lagos State Government House, Alausa, Ikeja. The command described the accusation as false, saying that no tear gas was used against pensioners during the demonstration. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP …

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Rivers Hoopers recovered from a slow start and steadfast defensive pressure to defeat Hoops & Read 68-58 on Tuesday, extending their unbeaten streak to three games on day three of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs. In what was the third meeting for both teams this year, the six-time Nigerian champions found themselves …

Daud Olatunji A Nigerian taxi driver in the UK, Kolawole Erunkulu, has been sentenced to six years in prison after he fell asleep while driving and fatally hit a 59-year-old motorist who had stopped in a lay-by. Erunkulu, 45, of Bexleyheath, had driven for around 53 hours over three days before the crash, with his longest break lasting just seven …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Comrade Saina Buba, has denied media reports claiming that she threatened physical harm to the opposition. However, the commissioner, in a video that went viral online, which sparked widespread concern, threatened to cut off the fingers of those who pointed at him. “Now we are playing …

Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi continues to provide support in ongoing efforts to promote greater awareness on the need for proper mental health care, HIV, tuberculosis, personal hygiene and sexual activities among girls, Sports247 reports. The former international supports the noble enlightenment campaign through his social development and human empowerment project in collaboration with Sports Bridge Foundation and Debriche …

CRS: ADC disavows Ogar’s statement, says expelled member has no mandate to speak on behalf of party – Core Reporter CRS: ADC disavows Ogar’s statement, says expelled member has no mandate to speak on behalf of party From leading journalists Calabar (Core Reporters) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Cross River State chapter, has disavowed a purported statement made by …

A consultant clinical psychologist, Dr Leonard Okonkwo, has urged Nigerians to change their perception of mental health challenges and stop describing people living with mental illness as “crazy”.”. Okonkwo, who works with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), said mental health conditions are medical problems that require professional understanding, support and care rather than discrimination. He made the appeal …