Over 220 products from 131 companies across Nigeria on Thursday received the Africa Quality Mark (ARSO Dual Mark), a certification that aims to authenticate the quality of products within the African market. Speaking at the certification award ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, celebrated the companies that have […]
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Former Aston Villa captain, Gabby Agbonlahor, has warned Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold about Jose Mourinho.
Agbonlahor said he is worried the England international will struggle for minutes under Mourinho at Real Madrid because of Denzel Dumfries.
Mourinho and Dumfries are all set to join Real Madrid from Benfica and Inter Milan, respectively.
The Portuguese is poised to return for another spell as Real Madrid manager, while Dumfries is also set to become one of the Portuguese’s signings at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Speaking with Rangers icon Ally McCoist, Agbonlahor said (via talkSPORT), “I’m worried for Trent, I really am. [Denzel] Dumfries has signed, hasn’t he? Or nearly signed, from Inter Milan.
“And he’s more of a Jose Mourinho right-back, isn’t he?
“He’s more of a strong, aggressive, quick, physical [right-back]. I don’t see Trent playing much under Mourinho.”
Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid last summer after leaving Liverpool as a free agent.
Real Madrid: I’m worried, Dumfries has signed – Agbonlahor warns Alexander-Arnold about Mourinho
Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Ranchers Bees are closing in on the appointment of Coach Majin Mohammed as their new technical adviser.
According to reports, the move comes after Mohammed left Niger Tornadoes at the end of the 2025-26 NPFL season.
Ranchers Bees are reshaping their technical setup ahead of the new season.
The Kaduna-based club is said to have identified the former Ikon Allah Boys coach as the right fit to steady the team and drive their ambitions.
Mohammed brings a wealth of NPFL experience having saved Niger Tornadoes from relegation for the second season in a row.
Ranchers Bees are expected to make a final decision on the appointment of the new tactician before the commencement of the 2026-27 NPFL season.
Idris Bolarinwa has resigned as head coach of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Ekiti United, DAILY POST reports.
The club confirmed the resignation on Wednesday.
The club management said that the young tactician disengagement takes immediate effect.
The Ekiti-based club said a new technical crew will be assembled ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Bolarinwa led Ekiti United to a third place finish in the Conference B of the just concluded NNL season.
Ekiti United narrowly missed out on promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.
FC Robo Queens forward, Esther Onyenezide, has promised an improved performance from the team in the quarter-final of the President Federation Cup.
Onyenezide scored a brace in Robo Queens Round of 16 clash against Remo Stars Ladies.
Ajakaye Opeyemi (brace), and Adegbuyi Oluwakemi were also target for Robo Queens in the 5-3 win over the Ikenne-based club.
Robo Queens will face defending champions Rivers Angels in the quarter-final of the competition.
Onyenezide expressed excitement with his team’s victory over Remo Stars.
“I feel excited with the goals I scored against Remo Stars Ladies,” Onyenezide stated in a chat with the media.
“We will do more better in the next round of the competition.”
President Federation Cup: Onyenezide vows better display as Robo Queens face Rivers
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Anambra State, Mrs. Esther Chinyere Onyekesi has wept over the s*xual molestation and exploitation of a teenager in Nawfia by eight men including her guardian.
The teenager, who was severely r*ped by these men is now two months pregnant according to medical report presented by a concerned priest from Nawfia who reported the case to the commissioner.
Onyekesi frowned at the trauma orchestrated by the level of molestation and exploitation the young girl passed through in the hands of the adults who were supposed to protect her.
She assured the safety of the girl and encouraged men to protect women, especially young girls rather than take advantage for the sake of the society.
According to the 16 year-old teenager who was brought to the office of the commissioner, her guardian forces himself on her every night and later others join in that act.
She said with the help of a good Samaritan she was rescued last week from the abuse and some arrests have been made before she was brought to the commissioner’s office for safety.
When asked about the wife of her guardian, she said the wife is a stroke patient while her sons and daughters are all grown and some are married.
She informed the commissioner that the police had arrested two persons out of the eight that molested her and others were on the run.
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has told the opposition candidates in the June 20 governorship poll in the state to forget winning the election…
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Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United were on Thursday involved in a road accident.
The incident occurred while the team was travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President’s Federation Cup Round of 16 clash against Nasarawa United.
The club confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the accident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from camp.
According to the statement, some players and officials sustained minor injuries, while no fatalities or life-threatening injuries were recorded.
Rivers United said all affected individuals were receiving medical attention and were in stable condition.
“The safety, health and well-being of our players and officials remain our utmost priority. We can confirm that some players and officials sustained minor injuries in the accident. Thankfully, there have been no fatalities or life-threatening injuries reported,” the club stated.
Recall that the Port Harcourt-based club secured a place in the Round of 16 on Monday after defeating Rangers International 3-2 and are scheduled to face Nasarawa United in Awka on Saturday.
President Federation Cup: Rivers United involved in road accident ahead Nasarawa clash
Manchester United on Thursday confirmed that Tom Heaton has signed a new one-year contract at the club.
The experienced goalkeeper remains an integral part of the club’s first-team squad, playing an important leadership role in the dressing room since returning to Old Trafford in 2021.
Reacting after signing the deal, Heaton told the Red Devils’ website, “It is a huge honour to continue to represent Manchester United.
“I am really excited to play my role in driving us forward and helping the group to compete for the biggest honours.”
In a similar development, Manchester United are interested in signing Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid, according to The Times.
Man United manager Michael Carrick is set to secure his first signing, with Atalanta’s Ederson agreeing to move to Old Trafford.
However, Tchouameni could be set to follow the Brazilian to United, with the French midfielder’s future uncertain at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Man Utd confirm deal for Heaton, interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that multiple security and intelligence agencies are working in close coordination to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren…
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