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Former Brazilian international Oscar has been forced to retire at the age of 34 due to heart problems, his club Sao Paulo confirmed on Saturday. The attacking midfielder was hospitalized for five days in November after collapsing during a routine medical visit and has not played since. Vasovagal syncope, caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure, heart rate and …

Police agents in Enugu State have rescued a kidnapped woman and killed a suspect in Udenu Local Government Area of ​​the state. State Command Spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Enugu. He said the woman was rescued on Friday. The evidence listed on Ndukwe recovered from the gang included five rounds of 7.62 mm …

The Nigerian Army, 8 Division, Sokoto, has denied reports of an attack on the residence of Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, Bishop Matthew Kukah. Acting Deputy Director of TNI Public Relations Division 8, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, provided clarification in a statement in Sokoto. Osoba described the reports circulating on Facebook as misleading and baseless. “The attention of the 8th Division of …

Airtel announced that it has surpassed 650 million mobile subscribers globally, becoming the world’s second largest telecom operator by customer base. Airtel made this known in a statement on Saturday 4 April 2026. He said this achievement reflects a network of vast scale, with the ability to serve diverse markets with consistent quality and deliver a customer experience driven by …

The Defense Headquarters on Friday announced the arrest of a wanted member of the proscribed indigenous people of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, identified as Simon Chukwumeoru Akpoke, alias “Iron”, in Ogun State. The Director of Defense Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a press conference, stressing that the suspect was arrested on …

Arsenal fell short while Chelsea and Manchester City secured their places in the English FA Cup semi-finals after beating their opponents on Saturday. The Gunners, who were beaten in the Carabao Cup final, failed to progress to the last four of the FA Cup because they lost 2-1 to Southampton. Arsenal suffered back-to-back defeats while Saints have now progressed to …

At least 11 people have been confirmed dead and more than 50 houses burnt down in Friday’s communal crisis in Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities in Nasarawa Local Government Area. Spokesperson for the state police command, Ramhan Nansel, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Lafia. He said the incident occurred on Friday morning when suspected thugs carried out …

By: David Akande Chibuike Nwaiwu has been making waves in Europe since joining Austrian side Wolfsberger AC from Enyimba in 2024, and recently made his debut for the Super Eagles. This milestone serves as a strong motivation for NPFL players and grassroots footballers. Nwaiwu began his professional career at Heartland FC, playing for the club during the 2021-2022 season before …

Galatasaray SK vice-president Ibrahim Hatipoglu has praised the impact of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, saying the player has significantly increased the club’s global popularity. Hatipoglu said Galatasaray had become a household name across Africa and the Middle East following Osimhen’s arrival at the club.Galatasaray signed Osimhen from SSC Napoli in a historic €75 million permanent transfer last summer. Speaking ahead …

Former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, said on Saturday that he will not stand for any elected position in the 2027 general elections. Ortom made the clarification in a statement signed by his Media Advisor/Consultant, Terver Akase, in Makurdi. There are reports on social media that Ortom has declared his intention to contest for the Benue North-West Senatorial seat …