The club announced the positive development on their Instagram account, stating that Victor Osimhen has been following a specialized training program. “Victor Osimhen has worked separately from the team within the special programme prepared for him”, a statement from Galatasaray reads. The 25-year-old forward sustained the injury during a Super Lig match against Kasımpaşa on September 28 but has now returned to training with the Turkish giants. Recall that during the game, which ended in a 3-3 draw, the Nigeria international scored twice before he was substituted after signalling to the bench that he was experiencing discomfort. After the game,…
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The United States has accused the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, of obstruction of justice in an ongoing investigation. In a superseding indictment, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia accused Onyema and Air Peace’s Chief of Administration and Finance, Ejiroghene Eghagha, of submitting false documents to thwart a federal investigation into their activities. OsunDailyNG understands that both Onyema and Eghagha have been under scrutiny since 2019 for alleged money laundering. The Air Peace CEO is accused of moving over $20 million from Nigeria through U.S. bank accounts using fraudulent documents under the guise…
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 12th October, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate): The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N1690 and sell at N1700 on Saturday 12th October 2024, according to sources at Bureau De…
In a bold move during his inaugural address at Eagle Square, Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared, “Subsidy is gone,” a statement that triggered an immediate surge in fuel prices from ₦198 per litre to ₦540. During his speech, Tinubu emphasized that the fuel subsidy had become a significant impediment to Nigeria’s progress, arguing that it was fueling corruption and inefficiency within the economy. Tinubu had told some monarchs who visited him at Aso Rock a month after subsidy removal, “You have paid attention to the subsidy removal. Why should we in good heart and sense, feed smugglers and be…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has stated that Ambassador Umar Damagum remains the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). OsunDailyNG reports that Fayose stated this on Saturday night in a post on his X handle in response to the crisis rocking the PDP, which resulted in a faction suspending Damagum and the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. Following the factionalization of the main opposition party, Fayose’s brother, Isaac Fayose, had declared himself the new chairman, announcing the immediate suspension of many PDP chieftains. In a swift reacting, Ayodele Fayose distanced himself from media reports linking him…
A recent assault by gunmen in the Ikpelle community in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State reportedly resulted in the death of two residents. Reports obtained by OsunDailyNG revealed that numerous homes were set on fire during attacks which happened between Thursday and Friday. Daily Trust quoted sources to have disclosed that the attacks occurred in the Ikpelle and Egwuma communities in the rural riverine area of Agatu. According to the locals, those displaced by the attack are primarily farmers and fishermen from the communities. Joseph Adakole, a local resident, voiced his concern that if security forces do…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Saturday confirmed the killing of three media persons in a kidnapping ambush in Anambra. The victims were part of a SuperSport crew traveling to Uyo, Akwa Ibom to broadcast the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya. The victim were reported to have been ambushed along Ihiala-Orlu Road on Tuesday while traveling from Lagos to Uyo. The suspected bandits were said to have opened fire on the bus carrying the crew members and security personnel, resulting in the deaths of a cameraman, a police officer, and the bus driver.…
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has vehemently rejected the results of the local government election held on Wednesday, branding the exercise as ill-fated and promising to pursue legal action against the outcome. At a press conference on Saturday at the party secretariat in Jos, the state capital, APC chairman Rufus Bature articulated the party’s stance, asserting that they would not accept the election results. Bature specifically criticized the distribution of sensitive materials to local government areas and their subsequent handling at various electoral wards and polling units. He argued that these mismanagements compromised the integrity of…
Tragedy struck in the Jide Jones area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area on Saturday afternoon as suspected gunmen fatally shot Adeyinka Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) councillorship candidate for Ward 15 in the upcoming November 16 local government elections. According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants arrived in a tinted vehicle, opening fire indiscriminately as they targeted Adeleke. Reports indicate that he was shot multiple times and left in a pool of his own blood. A video that surfaced online captured the harrowing aftermath of the incident, showing Adeleke’s lifeless body while the anguished cries of sympathizers echoed in…
The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, affirmed that the executive and legislative branches of government enjoy a cordial relationship, a development attributed to a shared commitment to good governance. In a statement released by his media office on Friday, Lado, a former senator who represented Kano Central Senatorial District from 2011 to 2015, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the two arms of government. Mr. Lado highlighted his office’s dedication to facilitating swift legislative approval of the presidency’s requests, particularly regarding the confirmation of nominees for various positions. He underscored the need for seamless implementation…