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Real Madrid tracking Nigerian-born defender
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Real Madrid tracking Nigerian-born defender

Real Madrid are tracking Nigerian-born defender Honest Ahanor, DAILY POST reports.Ahanor moved to Atalanta from Genoa last summer, and has become a key figure at the Gewiss Stadium.The versatile defender has made 28 appearances across all competitions for La Dea this season, and scored once.He has also featured regularly in the UEFA Champions League.According to Sky Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Real Madrid have been scouting the player.The LaLiga giants are preparing for the expected departures of experienced defenders David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, and Ahanor is seen as an ideal replacement.
Anambra gov’s son, Ozonna Soludo shares GRWM video as he prepares for work as a chef (video)
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Anambra gov’s son, Ozonna Soludo shares GRWM video as he prepares for work as a chef (video)

Ozonna Soludo has revealed that besides being a singer, he works as a chef. The son of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo took his followers through his process of getting ready for work. In a video shared on Instagram,  he is seen in just his underwear as he applied cream on his body and then deodorant.  He then wore his white chef uniform before adding warm clothes on top. The Big Flex singer was his usual playful self in the video. In the caption, he wrote: “Get ready for work with me. Aside from making music, jewellery and everything else. I also work as a chef. Always cooking up something.”See the video below.
FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles Hold 26th Position After March Fixtures [Top 50]
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FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles Hold 26th Position After March Fixtures [Top 50]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings released on April 1, 2026.The updated rankings, published on FIFA’s official website after the March international break, reflect Nigeria’s performances in two friendly matches played in Antalya, Turkey. Under coach Eric Chelle, the team secured a 2-1 victory over Iran on March 27 before playing out a 2-2 draw against Jordan on March 31.Despite these results, the Super Eagles remain the third-highest ranked team in Africa, behind reigning 2025 AFCON champions Morocco and Senegal. Morocco currently occupy eighth place globally, while Senegal slipped two spots to 14th.Meanwhile, France have climbed to the top of the global rankings, overtaking Spain to claim the number one positi...
Ahead Ogun 2027: Meet four female politicians battling for Abiodun’s seat
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Ahead Ogun 2027: Meet four female politicians battling for Abiodun’s seat

As the countdown to 2027 begins, the political atmosphere in Ogun, the Gateway State is already thick with ambition.There is presently an intense jostling for the seat of Governor Dapo Abiodun.By 2027, Governor Abiodun will be completing his eight years term in office, giving way for the fresh blood at the Oke Mosan seat of power.Findings by DAILY POST revealed that more than 15 aspirants across party lines are eyeing the Ogun number one political office.However, of all the aspirants, there are four female politicians attempting to make history in the state and Nigeria by extension.A Jinx Waiting to be BrokenOgun State has always been a pioneer in female leadership, producing the likes of late Titilayo Ajanaku, the first woman to be elected as a local government cha...
Economist Says Tinubu’s $6.9bn Loan Aims to Tackle Poverty
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Economist Says Tinubu’s $6.9bn Loan Aims to Tackle Poverty

An economics professor at Lagos Business School, Bongo Adi, has described President Bola Tinubu’s newly secured $6.9 billion foreign loan as part of efforts to combat poverty in Nigeria.Adi made the remarks on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, according to Naija News.The National Assembly had earlier approved the president’s request for the external borrowing, with a directive that 40 percent of the funds be invested in capital projects outlined in the 2025/2026 budgets. The approval followed a recommendation by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt, aimed at ensuring the loan supports infrastructure and development.Commenting on the move, Adi said the borrowing is intended to drive sectoral growth and ease pover...
Former Man United star Anthony Martial banished by new club Monterrey
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Former Man United star Anthony Martial banished by new club Monterrey

Former Manchester United striker, Anthony Martial, has been banished from training by Monterrey following an outburst on the sidelines when he was subbed off.According to Mexican outlet TUDN, the 30-year-old striker has been exiled from training after he reacted furiously to not being substituted during Monterrey's 3-2 defeat by Chivas de Guadalajara last Sunday. It is claimed Martial threw a strop on the substitutes' bench when youngster Joaquin Moxica was brought on in the 74th minute, with Monterrey three goals behind.Furious at being overlooked by manager Nicolas Sanchez, Martial lost his temper and remained an unused substitute for the rest of the game.His tantrum has seen the ex-Manchester United star told to stay away from training for the remainder of...
Donald Trump ‘strongly considering’ pulling out of NATO as he calls it a ‘paper tiger’
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Donald Trump ‘strongly considering’ pulling out of NATO as he calls it a ‘paper tiger’

US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of NATO, describing the alliance as a “paper tiger” and suggesting the United States could withdraw from it.In an interview, Trump said NATO was “terrible” and claimed member states “weren’t there for us” following US military action involving Iran. He added: “I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way.”Trump also questioned the value of US participation in the alliance, saying its membership was “beyond reconsideration,” while reiterating long-standing frustrations with allied contributions.His remarks came as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the situation in the Middle East, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to NATO. Speaking shortly after Trump’s commen...
FG invested about $500m cash to modernise Lagos International Airport — Keyamo
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FG invested about $500m cash to modernise Lagos International Airport — Keyamo

Nigeria’s Federal Government has committed approximately $500 million in cash to modernise the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, according to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.Speaking at the Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit in Lagos on Wednesday, April 1, Keyamo said the scale of the investment reflects the country’s ambition to strengthen its aviation infrastructure and position Lagos as a leading gateway on the continent.“The scale of Nigeria’s aviation opportunity is perhaps best illustrated by what is now happening in Lagos, with roughly half a billion dollars invested by the Nigerian government in the modernisation of Lagos International Airport infrastructure.“Nigeria is making a clear statement that the...
Reaction as Nigerian govt increases price of gas
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Reaction as Nigerian govt increases price of gas

The federal government has increased the price of natural gas supplied to power generation companies to $2.18 per metric million British thermal units (MMBTU).The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) said the new price will take effect from April 1, 2026.The new rate represents a $0.05 increase from the previous price of $2.13/MMBTU, according to NDPRA’s circular issued on Tuesday.The regulator also announced the updated Domestic Base Price (DBP) and wholesale gas pricing for the domestic market, serving as the minimum price for gas sales within Nigeria, has been set at $2.18/MMBTU.Similarly, commercial users will now pay $2.68/MMBTU, up from $2.63/MMBTU.Gas-based industries, including ammonia, urea, methanol, and low-sulfur dies...
Celine Dion announces comeback concerts amid battle with incurable disease [VIDEO]
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Celine Dion announces comeback concerts amid battle with incurable disease [VIDEO]

Famous Canadian music star, Celine Dion, has announced return to the stage after years of her battle with incurable illness.Announcing her return in a now trending video shared on her Instagram page to celebrate her 58th birthday, the singer said she’s returning with with a concert series in Paris, France starting from September September 12 to October 14 2026.While appreciating her fans for their prayers and love, Celine Dion said “You have helped me in ways that I cannot describe. I’m truly so fortunate to have your support“I have missed you so much. I’m singing again, and even doing a little bit of dancing”, Celine announced.The announcement came nearly three years after she cancelled her world tour following a battle with neurological disorder.Celine was diagnosed w...
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