Inter Milan have completed the signing of Swiss international defender Manuel Akanji from Manchester City on a season-long loan, with an option to buy that could become an obligation under certain conditions. Manuel Akanji, a 30-year-old centre-back, born in Wiesendangen, Zurich, in 1995 to Nigerian parents, becomes the 23rd Swiss player to represent the Nerazzurri. Akanji arrives with a wealth of experience at club and international level, having played in Switzerland, Germany, England, and for the Swiss national team. Akanji began his career at local side Wiesendangen before joining Winterthur in 2007. He later signed for Basel in 2015, where…
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Award-winning Nollywood actress, Toyin Alausa, has opined that acting in movies extends beyond merely memorising scripts. Naija News reports that the movie star, in a post on Instagram, explained that acting requires surrendering to the moment and merging emotions with technical skill to bring characters to life. According to Toyin, emotional scenes, such as crying on screen, do not just happen by chance but require vulnerability, discipline, and years of honing the craft. She said, “Acting is not just about memorising lines; it’s about surrendering yourself to the moment, training both your emotions and your skills until they become one.…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has hailed the performance of Team Edo at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, after the state’s athletes surged to the top of the medals table with 17 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals. In a statement signed on Tuesday, September 2, by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Okpebholo, the governor described the feat as “a clear and resounding evidence of the deliberate investments and policy focus of this administration on the revival and repositioning of sports as a critical tool for youth development, empowerment, and social cohesion…
Ben Kure, a former political adviser to the erstwhile governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has described his ex-boss as a manipulator. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Kure stated that El-Rufai is a bad person whose time in power was marked by exclusion and manipulation. Kure, now the managing director of Kaduna State Media Corporation, said he initially championed El-Rufai’s rise to power, only to later regret his role. According to him, “I was Director-General of his campaigns in 2015 and 2019. In my life, I have never regretted an action as much as supporting Malam Nasir El-Rufai.…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Adeola Shoremi, better known as Baba Lanko, has made a shocking revelation about his failed marriage to his comic colleague, Atinuke Kazeem, popularly called ‘Mama No Network’. Naija News recalls that the duo got married in 2014 in a star-studded wedding, where Fuji legend, Pasuma performed, but their marriage crashed in 2015. In a recent interview with ‘Feel Right News’, Baba Lanko described his ex-wife as a devil, alleging that the marriage was marred by constant violence. The actor also said that his ex-wife once attacked him with a cutlass and left him with permanent scars. He…
Gold prices climbed to a new record on Tuesday as investors sought safe havens amid global market uncertainty. Naija News understands that the precious metal rose to $3,501.59 an ounce during early trading in Asia, surpassing its previous record of $3,500.10 set in April. According to AFP, analysts say the rally is being driven by a weakened US dollar and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates. Meanwhile, Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba extended Monday’s 20 per cent surge, fuelled by bumper results and strong AI revenue, with another half per cent gain on Tuesday. The rally…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, popularly known as Brymo, has stirred reactions after declaring himself as Shaitan. Naija News reports that the musician made the claim on Monday through a series of videos shared on his Instagram page, where he spoke about cultism, Esu, and his personal experiences in the music industry, at Lagos State University, and beyond. In his posts, Brymo described himself as both Èṣù and Shaitan, saying he embodies their existence. He also linked his declaration to what he described as attempts to suppress or demonize him in the past. His statement triggered mixed reactions from fans…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two suspects in Kaduna for allegedly running a fake recruitment syndicate in the name of the Service. Naija News reports that the suspects, identified as Aliyu Ibrahim and one other accomplice, were picked up after intelligence reports exposed their operations. Preliminary investigations revealed that between 250 and 350 persons may have fallen victim to the gang after being promised jobs in the DSS. According to Daily Post, a security source confirmed that the suspects are already in custody, while efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the network. The Service…
The 2025 summer transfer window finally slammed shut last night, wrapping up one of the most dramatic deadline days Europe has seen in years. From blockbuster signings in the Premier League to last-minute bargains across La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, and Ligue 1, clubs scrambled to meetup with the summer transfer deadline. In England, Liverpool stole the spotlight by smashing the British transfer record yet again with the £125 million capture of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. The Swedish forward’s switch to Anfield was the headline deal of the day, though Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, heavily linked with…
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has described the comments of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the Rivers State by-election as reckless and a call to anarchy. Speaking in an interview on Arise News, Morka stated that Atiku was angry because of his party’s performance during the election. He dismissed Atiku’s claim that the election represented a “travesty of democracy,” insisting his words carried no weight. Morka said, “It doesn’t hold any water because it’s simply a call to anarchy by a former vice president who is sulking, whose party showed nothing in…
