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05/08/2025

I Was Added To That Group – Angela Okorie Breaks Silence On Group Chat Controversy

05/08/2025

FC Porto Legend Jorge Costa Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

Former FC Porto captain and current Director of Professional Football, Jorge Costa, has died.

The club confirmed on Tuesday that Jorge Costa passed away following a cardiorespiratory arrest.

In an official statement, FC Porto expressed deep sorrow over the death of one of the most iconic figures in the club’s history.

05/08/2025

Cooking Gas Price Hits ₦21,010 For 12.5kg Cylinder – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant surge in the average retail price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum

05/08/2025

Inter Milan To Submit Final €50 Million Bid For Ademola Lookman

Inter Milan are set to table a final offer worth €50 million for Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, as the Serie A giants intensify efforts to sign the Nigerian international.

Ademola Lookman, 27, is reportedly keen on joining the 2025 UEFA Champions League finalists, but Atalanta have so far resisted all advances.

Inter’s initial proposals, including a loan with a buy option and a subsequent €40 million bid, were rejected by the Bergamo-based club, which is holding out for a fee closer to €50 million.

05/08/2025

Leicester City Agree €9.5 Million Deal With Besiktas For Wilfred Ndidi

Leicester City have reached an agreement with Turkish side Besiktas for the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi in a deal reportedly worth €9.5 million.

The move brings an end to Besiktas’s lengthy pursuit of Wilfred Ndidi, 27, whose contract with Leicester is set to expire next year.

The Turkish club had earlier submitted a €7 million bid, which was rejected by the Championship side. However, negotiations progressed, and the two clubs have now settled on a fee.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Besiktas have also agreed personal terms with Ndidi, beating off competition from several English and European clubs, including Turkish rivals Fenerbahce.

05/08/2025

Marry A Good Wife – Otedola’s Son-in-law, Mr Eazi, Advices Men

05/08/2025

🚨 Marc-André Ter Stegen Blocks Barça from Sending His Medical Report to La Liga — Club Opens Disciplinary Case 😳📄

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen has refused to authorize the release of his medical report to La Liga, a move that would have allowed the club to free up 80% of his salary under the long-term injury exemption rules.

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05/08/2025

Thomas Partey Granted Bail After Court Appearance Over R**e Charges

Former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court on Tuesday to face multiple charges of r**e and sexual assault.

Naija News reports that the 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who left Arsenal at the end of June following the expiration of his contract, was charged with five counts of r**e and one count of sexual assault relating to incidents said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022.

05/08/2025

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has insisted that he plans to govern Nigeria for only one term if elected as President, adding that turning the tide in four years is possible.

Naija News reports that the former Labour Party presidential candidate stated this while reacting to widespread criticism over his promise to do one term.

In a statement on Tuesday, Peter Obi expressed surprised that his decision to do four years is generating so much agitation.

He stated that going by the reactions, critics are doubting the fact that a sincere leader can achieve much in 48 months.

05/08/2025

VeryDarkMan Calls Out Mbah and Pooja, Gives 24-Hour Ultimatum Over Mohbad’s Son’s DNA Test Tweet

05/08/2025

Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Gift Super Falcons’ Oluwatosin Demehin ₦30 Million, Apartment.

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has rewarded Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin with a gift of ₦30 million and a fully furnished apartment in Akure.

This comes on the heels of her outstanding performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where Nigeria clinched the title spectacularly.

05/08/2025

Nigerian actress cm politician, Tonto Dikeh, has declared her decision to choose peace and self-love over chaos and conflict.

Naija News reports that in a post on her Instagram page, the former Rivers State deputy governorship candidate reflected on her journey after spending four decades on earth.

The mother of one shared that she now walks with a deep sense of spiritual awareness, rooted in her faith and guided by what she described as divine support.