Victor Osimhen has completed his medicals with Galatasaray, ahead of finalising a season-long loan move from Napoli. The 26-year-old arrived in Istanbul late on Monday night, where he was received by excited fans at the airport. Osimhen and his representatives spent Tuesday looking through paperwork after both camps had reached a verbal agreement. After his agents were satisfied that the terms agreed were on paper, Osimhen underwent medical tests. He will perform media duties ahead of his official unveiling. Osimhen’s loan agreement has a number of clauses, including a break clause that is active in the winter window. The Nigerian…
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In a concerted effort to curb brain drain, the Kebbi State Government has harmonised medical doctors’ salaries to be at par with their colleagues in the federal government’s tertiary health facilities. Kebbi State Commissioner for Health, Musa Inusa-Isma’il, disclosed this at the handing over of ambulances to the state-owned health facilities at the Ministry of Health in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. Inusa Isma’il, according to a statement by Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, said the essence of the harmonisation was to retain the existing medical doctors and attract more to the services of the state. According…
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has backed Liverpool to challenge for the Premier League title this season. Richards believes the Reds are serious now to compete for the English top-flight league title this term after failing to win it last season. Liverpool are currently in the second position on the Premier League table behind Manchester City on goal difference after winning all their first three matches this season. Speaking on the Rest is Football Podcast, Richards said: “Look what they have got from the bench, they have just signed Federico Chiesa who I think is outstanding. You’ve got Cody…
A middle-aged man, whose identity remains unknown, was electrocuted early Tuesday while attempting to vandalise a transformer and cables belonging to the Jos Electricity Distribution Company, JED, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The incident took place opposite Queens Hotel in Ankpa Ward. Residents of the area awoke to the shocking sight of the man’s lifeless body hanging between two poles that connected cables to the transformer. The discovery was made around 5 am, following the unexpected restoration of power in the area. A local resident, Terkula, recounted that the victim appeared to have taken advantage of a power outage…
Beyond Limits have expressed disappointment with the decision of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, board to stop the club from participating in the top flight. The Ikenne-based club were not registered by the NPFL for the 2024/25 season due to ownership issues. Beyond Limits shares the ownership with Remo Stars. “Beyond Limits regrets to announce that we will not be participating in the 2024-25 NPFL season,” Beyond Limits wrote in a statement on X. “Although we are disappointed to miss out on the opportunity to compete at the highest level, we respect the decision committed to continuing our development…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday issued a warrant of arrest against a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, and other Nigerians over allegations bordering on treason and terrorism. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order in an ex parte motion filed by Audu Garba on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police. DAILY POST reports that the IGP had accused the 10 detained Nigerian protesters, among others, of conniving with Mr Wynne to plot the removal of President Bola Tinubu through unconstitutional means, among other allegations. Upon resumed hearing of the motion, Audu Garba informed that an ex-parte application seeking an…
More details are beginning to emerge of how Napoli frustrated Victor Osimhen’s attempts to leave the club this summer. Osimhen was the centre of attention last year after he helped the Serie A club end a 33-year wait for the title. However, despite interest from Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea and Saudi Arabia, the 25-year-old ended up staying in Italy. But Osimhen agreed fresh terms at Napoli, with a pay rise and €120 million release clause. His departure was widely expected to happen this year, but it ended up not being as straightforward. According to Jacobs Ben of GiveMeSport,…
Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate Fairme David has said if he is given another chance to return to the show, he won’t go with his partner, Michky. He stated this in a recent Instagram Live session along with his partner, Micky, when the interviewer asked: “If you were given another chance to go into the house again, would you go with Michky?” Fairme had responded: “No. I would rather go with my sister.” Meanwhile, Michky said Fairme was the one who motivated him to go on the show. “I was not a fan of BBN. Fairme was…
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party, LP in Imo State, Senator Nnejilenanim Athan Achonu, has expressed deep concerns over the current political culture in Nigeria where the judiciary, rather than the electorate, determine election outcomes. Achonu, who called out the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC for allegedly manipulating election results and displaying arrogance by directing opposition parties to seek redress in court, warned that it was a dangerous trend that should alarm every patriotic Nigerian. He also criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, accusing it of functioning as an extension of the APC, thus compromising the integrity of…
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has questioned Jadon Sancho’s decision to join Chelsea from Manchester United. The Frenchman also suggested that the 23-year-old joined Chelsea because of money, adding that the Blues are not consistent in their performance this season. The England winger joined Enzo Maresca’s side on transfer deadline day on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy. “How can Sancho bring himself to sign for Chelsea after what happened at Manchester United?” Petit said, as quoted by Goal. “He was loaned to Borussia Dortmund, then went back to United, and now he’s off to Chelsea, who…