Victor Osimhen’s Chelsea Transfer Hopes Dashed Amid Late Napoli Decision* Chelsea’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen has encountered a significant setback in the final hours of the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old Nigerian striker, who was a top target for the Blues, will remain with Napoli, according to reports from RMC Sport. Despite interest from both the Premier League and the Saudi Pro League, Osimhen is set to stay at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona unless a last-minute offer from Saudi Arabia materializes before Monday. Chelsea had reportedly engaged in discussions with Napoli over a loan deal with an…
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The Nigerian music industry is in mourning as it bids farewell to one of its most iconic figures, Onyeka Onwenu, affectionately known as the “Elegant Stallion.” The legendary singer was laid to rest today after a heartfelt funeral service at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos TRENDI NEWS24 reports. Onyeka Onwenu passed away on July 30 at the age of 72 at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja. Her powerful voice, captivating stage presence, and socially conscious lyrics left a lasting legacy in Nigerian music, touching the lives of countless fans across generations. The funeral service was a solemn…
A resident of Ushafa Community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been shot dead. The man was killed when bandits invaded his residence on Thursday night. A police source confirmed the incident, but did not go into details. The invaders were said to have kidnapped the deceased’s wife and children. Ushafa is one of the communities that have come under attacks in the ongoing widespread insecurity in Nigeria. SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer in FCT, could not be reached for comments as her phone line rang out repeatedly…
Ukraine says US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing a top pilot A top Ukrainian pilot was killed when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, a Ukrainian Defence Forces source told CNN. The Ukrainian Defence Forces do not believe pilot error was behind the incident, the source added. The pilot, Oleksiy Mes known as “Moonfish,” was killed in the crash while “repelling the biggest ever aerial attack” by Russia against Ukraine, said the source, adding that the pilot was buried on Thursday.
Halliru Liman, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Wasagu Division of the police in Kebbi state, is dead. Liman died when he was reportedly shot dead by a soldier at a checkpoint in Zamfara. According to ASP Yazid Abubakar, spokesman of the Zamfara State Police Command, the deceased police officer was on his way to Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State to attend a meeting when he was stopped on the way at Danmarke area in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara by military personnel attached to Operation Dadarin Daji. Abubakar said the officer was murdered on the spot…
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote said that by entering the textile industry, his company lost billions of naira in investment -The billionaire businessman also said he was forced to sell his bank, Liberty Merchant Bank, for N1.2 billion -He said the government failed to offer any protection through policy decisions, which resulted in the closure of the two factories Behind every success story, there is always that struggle which is not so known to many. Such is the case of some billionaires like Aliko Dangote, who had records of failed businesses before finally becoming Africa’s number one billionaire. Dangote shared personal…
There has been a rumor about how Mikel Obi’s decision to represent Nigeria at the 2016 Olympics cost him his place at Chelsea under the then Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte. The former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, who happened to be the second-longest serving player at Stamford Bridge after John Terry, opted to play for the Dream Team VI in Rio that year instead of participating in pre-season preparations with Chelsea. In this live interview with Livescore, Mikel explained how that decision ultimately led to his departure from the club. Please watch the video and share your…
As wedding planning advances, conflicts between personal preferences and family expectations often arise. One reader, grappling with this dilemma, has sought advice regarding an impending court wedding. Here’s their situation and some guidance for handling such a challenge: “My wedding is coming up in a few months, and my fiancé and her family are insisting on a court wedding. While I don’t object to it, I’m feeling conflicted because I had initially preferred a different type of ceremony. To complicate matters, my fiancé is pregnant, which adds emotional weight to the situation. What should I do?” Expert Advice: Communicate…
No fewer than 72 illegal crude oil refining sites were uncovered in the past week, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited disclosed in a video report. The 72 illegal refineries were reportedly discovered and destroyed in Rivers, Delta and Abia states. On August 18, a vessel was said to have been arrested by men of Operation Delta Safe with 12 suspects on board in the Southern Ijaw area of Bayelsa State. “The tugboat was caught loaded with stolen Shell Petroleum Development Company flow lines, which shows that not only did the thieves break the pipelines in order…
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, is dead. Ayilara, it was gathered, died in the early hours of Thursday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, The Nation reported. Sources close to the family told The Nation he underwent prostate cancer surgery on Wednesday before he died hours later. “We are very sad to inform you that our friend, brother, and family, the Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, Waheed Ayilara, is dead,” the family was quoted as saying. A top police officer in Akwa Ibom State, who spoke on condition of…