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Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in a summer swoop for Atalanta BC winger Ademola Lookman. The 26-year-old enjoyed an excellent season in the Italian Serie A, finding the net on 11 occasions and providing seven assists for his teammates across 31 league appearances. Despite his sterling domestic performances, it was Lookman’s displays on

Nigerian goalkeeper Dele Alampasu has returned from a 10-month injury layoff  to continue his football odyssey with Jura Dolois, who currently plays in the Championnat National 3, the fifth division of French football. The 27-year-old last featured for the club on August 26, 2023, when he conceded two goals in National 3 Game Week 1

Businesswoman, Adeola Ojetola speaks with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about how her daughter is frequently called a leopard, idol, or monster due to her skin conditions, vitiligo, and freckles Could you share the story behind your daughter’s freckles and vitiligo, as you mentioned in an online video? My name is Adeola Ojetola. I’m an educationist and also

The Delta State Government recently embarked on the demolition of illegal buildings said to be on government land in the Asaba metropolis of the state, displacing over 1,000 persons. MATTHEW OCHEI writes about the agony and lamentations of the affected residents Several property owners wept profusely on Friday, June 21, 2024, as the Delta State

The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of the suspected killer of Glory Adekolure, a University of Benin graduate. Adekolure was said to have gone to school for her final clearance on June 13, 2024, but her corpse was found under a tree on a street in the Iyowa Community of Benin City,

Visually impaired shoemaker from Enugu State, Eric Ibenagwu, speaks about his journey in this interview with AJIBADE OMAPE, starting with his birth with cataracts and how he was forced to drop out of school after developing glaucoma Could you share some insights into your early years? My name is Eric Ibenagwu. I am from Enugu

A pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Olanrewaju Agboola, has cried out after armed robbers broke into his home in Aseese community in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State and stole his car and other valuables worth N10 million. Our correspondent gathered that the community had experienced similar incidents in

One person was confirmed dead in an accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Saturday morning. The accident involved a mini truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD). “Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was caused by excessive speeding during a downpour this morning,” the Lagos State

Veteran filmmaker and actor, Chris Iheuwa, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME about his fatherhood journey When you reflect on your experiences as a dad, what would you say fatherhood is? A father is the political, religious, societal, and financial head of a unit, which could be a family bound by blood or the same surname. Politically,

The Jigawa Police Command has confirmed herdsmen attacks on four communities in Birninkudu, Dutse and Kiyawa Local Government Areas of the state. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the command’s spokesman, Lawal  Adams, eight people were injured in the attacks and have been hospitalised at the Dutse General Hospital. The statement read, “Information

ZTE Corporation, a global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, has launched its latest range of mobile devices in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with TD Africa. According to the firm, the collaboration aims to meet the diverse needs of tech-savvy consumers in Nigeria with state-of-the-art mobile technology. The launch on Friday showcased an

Nigeria and other developing countries are not ready for the deployment of Artificial Intelligence technology due to inadequate digital infrastructure, a new report from the International Monetary Fund has stated. The IMF’s ‘AI Preparedness Index’, which assesses 174 economies on criteria, including digital infrastructure, human capital, labour policies, innovation, integration, and regulation, showed that most

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Services has partnered with DKK Nigeria, to host a debate competition aimed at educating children on the importance of paying taxes. The Chief Operating Officer of DKK Nigeria, Bukola Thomas, speaking on the sidelines of the debate held in Lagos recently, said the event would specifically ensure children get educated

A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced a 41-year-old man, Baridapsi Needam, to 17 years in prison for raping and impregnating his daughter. Sunday Special gathered that the victim gave birth to a baby girl while the trial was pending. Needman, who hails from Ogani Wily Kaira Community in Ogoni in Rivers

Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by a spiral bacteria called Vibrio cholerae, which is typically spread through contaminated food, water, or human faeces. For us in this part of the world this is not a new kind of disease. Some nine years ago, when there was a similar outbreak in Lagos, and a few

On Wednesday, June 19, a video was posted on X (formerly Twitter) showing residents of Okpoama, a coastal community in Bayelsa State’s Brass Local Government Area, gathered around a whale carcass found on their shores. In the video which was seen by our correspondent, no fewer than 25 people were armed with what looked like

Paediatric surgeons and pathologists have called for enhanced efforts in early diagnosis and awareness of colon cancer across all age groups following a worrying increase in cases among teenagers. Health experts are concerned that colon cancer, traditionally considered a disease of older adults, is now occurring with alarming frequency in younger age groups. Speaking exclusively

IT is a cruel irony that Lagos, a coastal city, cannot provide adequate potable water for its residents. The Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, should revamp the existing water infrastructure, create new ones, and establish an efficient public water management system. This came to the fore again recently. Sanwo-Olu lamented at the Lagos Water Conference that the

LeBron James has decided to opt out of the final year of his Los Angeles Lakers contract in order to secure a new deal with the NBA club, multiple reports said Saturday. James, a four-time NBA champion, dumps a deal that would have paid him $51.4 million next season, ESPN and The Athletic reported, and

Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi was confirmed on Saturday as the new coach of Ligue 1 side Marseille. The club announced earlier in the week that it had an “agreement in principle” with De Zerbi but a new statement on their website cemented the deal. “Marseille are delighted to announce the signing of the