All appear to point in the direction of Galatasaray preparing for life after Victor Osimhen, especially with the agreement of a transfer for Álvaro Morata from AC Milan. Having completed Osimhen's acquisition in the late summer of 2024, the Istanbul giants have been eager to make the Nigerian striker's move permanent at the Rams Park Arena. On numerous occasions, Galatasaray president, Dursun Özbek, has suggested the club is working on a deal to keep Osimhen long-term, with the septuagenarian even admitting in a viral video that the Nigerian forward will spend several years at the club. True to their word, Galatasaray recently made a bid to sign Osimhen permanently, offering around €65 million to Napoli, according to reports from Corriere dello Sport. This move for the former Real Madrid striker begs the question of whether the Yellow and Reds have subtly made a decision about what could become of Osimhen's future. Have Galatasaray made a subtle decision on Osim...

The federal government has said that for electricity tariffs to reflect the actual cost of production, some Nigerians might need to pay over 65 per cent of what they are currently paying for a kilowatt/hour of electricity. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, told Bloomberg that Nigeria’s power prices need to rise by about two-thirds for many customers to reflect the cost of supplying it. Verheijen, who noted that an increase can be expected within months, however noted that the higher electricity tariffs will need to be balanced by subsidies for less-affluent consumers. According to the special adviser, who spoke in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the additional fund is required for the maintenance needed to improve reliability and to attract private investors into power generation and transmission. “One of the key challenges we’re looking to resolve over the next few months is transitioning to a cost-efficient but cost-reflective tariff,” Verheijen said in the ...

Dembele’s remarkable goal-scoring week began with a stunning hat-trick against Stuttgart in the Champions League on Wednesday. He followed that up with another three-goal performance in Ligue 1, marking a  personal milestone  in what has been the most prolific season of his career. Despite the club boasting legendary strikers such as Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, none had previously managed back-to-back hat-tricks in PSG colours. After the match, Dembele credited his recent success to his positioning and role in the squad. "I'm well placed, I'm in the role of number nine and I have to score goals. It was a game where I played a bit of a carrot behind the defence," Dembele said. While celebrating his individual accomplishment, the French winger was quick to emphasize the importance of his teammates’ contributions. He specifically highlighted the quality of service he received, particularly from Kang-In Lee, who provided an assist fo...

Her story continues to be an inspiration to women, especially at a time when black women are gradually finding their voice in the military. Amanda Azubuike's achievement as the first Nigerian female to become a Brigadier General in the U.S. Army is a remarkable milestone that highlights her dedication, leadership, and the growing diversity within the military. Her accomplishment is not only significant within the context of her personal career but also serves as an inspiring example for women and individuals from diverse backgrounds aiming to pursue careers in the military. Amanda Azubuike's journey to achieving the rank of Brigadier General is indicative of her hard work, commitment, and perseverance. A role such as this requires not only a high level of competence and experience but also an ability to lead and inspire others. Her career progression showcases her ability to overcome challenges and her dedication to service. In a world where ...

Nassourdine Imavov scored  a sensational second-round knockout  of former UFC champ Israel Adesanya to put his name in the title picture in the run-up to next week’s showdown between champion Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland. The 30-year-old Frenchman lived up to his nickname of “The Sniper” by landing a lightning-fast precision punch with his right hand to signal the beginning of the end of the fight early in the second round. Fighting in a non-title fight for the first time since February 2019, Adesanya was attempting to kick-start another run for the belt that he controlled for several years before losing three of his last four attempts to be crowned champion. He was dethroned by Brazil’s Alex Pereira in November 2022, but he won the rematch before losing the title again on points to American Strickland and suffering a submission defeat by Du Plessis of South Africa in his last outing in August 2024. Adesanya started well, landing heavy kicks to...

The Brazil star  returned to his boyhood club after 12 years  as Santos unveiled their icon to a massive reception with thousands of fans in attendance. Neymar broke down in tears while addressing the crowd, as the fans cheered for their 'prince'. The 32-year-old's contract at Al-Hilal was terminated earlier this week  after a disastrous, injury-ravaged 18 months  in the Middle East. After the unveiling ceremony, Neymar spoke to the media in a press conference, where he said: "There are some decisions that go beyond the logic of soccer, and some are impactful. When I was sure I was coming back, I confess that in January, at the beginning of January, I couldn't imagine coming back to Santos or leaving Al Hilal. I was very happy there, my family was very happy there, and I was very adapted and full of desire to play. Things happened and I had to make a decision. I started to feel sad in training, on a day-to-day basis, and it wasn't going very well for me. The op...