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Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has debunked rumours circulating online about his health.

The rumour started with a post on X claiming that the singer had a bone marrow transplant, suggesting it would mitigate the effects of a health condition.

The tweet read: “Yes, he has, but since he’s had a bone marrow transplant, I don’t think it affects him that much anymore.”

However, the father of one did not hesitate to respond, humorously calling out the claim as baseless.

“It is how you people will just say things you don’t even know with so much confidence. No, I haven’t had a bone marrow transplant.”

The speculation could be linked to Adekunle Gold’ past revelation about his sickle cell anaemia diagnosis, which he shared in his song “5 Star” in 2022.

Another petroleum tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petroleum, has tumbled in Oyo State.

The incident occurred at Alagbayun area, Odo-Oba in Ogbomoso, It was learnt that the incident occurred on Monday.

Reports gathered that the petroleum tanker with registration number BAU 586ZE swerved across the road and content gushing out.

Our correspondent learnt that no life was lost in the incident.

Chairman, Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, when contacted, confirmed the development on Tuesday.

Akinwande noted that the accident occurred as a result of mechanical fault.

He added that the truck has been cleared off the road and normal vehicular movement is going on on the road.

He said, “On getting to the scene of the accident, we met a Howo trailer tanker with reg. number BAU 586ZE loaded with 45,000 litres capacity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) swerved across the road and content gushing out.

“Immediately, we swung into action by blanketing the area with foam chemical compound, so as to neutralize the flammability of the content to prevent any imminent fire from surrounding. The accident was due to mechanical fault from engine compartment.”

Reports gathered that the incident occurred few days after a petroleum tanker carrying some quantities of PMS tumbled in the state.

Our correspondent also reports that a few days ago, a petroleum tanker carrying some quantities of PMS exploded in the state.

Our correspondent reports that the rate of petroleum tanker accidents in the state is worrisome.

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, top scorer Anas Yusuf has agreed a move to Tanzanian side, Tabora United.

Yusuf will join Tabora United from Nasarawa United.

The 27-year-old was the top scorer in the NPFL last season with 18 goals.

Yusuf’s goals was instrumental to Nasarawa United surviving relegation.

He is currently in the Super Eagles B team camp for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship.

The tournament which is scheduled to run from August 2 to 30, 2025, will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Former Morocco head coach, Herve Renard, has said that the 2025 Ballon d’Or award should go Achraf Hakimi of PSG.

The Frenchman is of the opinion that his former player performed better than the likes of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha and Kylian Mbappe this year.

He said the Morocco international is ‘the best player’ in Africa at the moment.

Hakimi had a season to remember with French Ligue1 side PSG, winning major titles with the club.

He was also pivotal for the club’s Champions league triumph but was helpless in a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final

Renard, who coached Hakimi between 2016 and 2019, spoke to Morocco Worldwide News.

The 56-year-old, as quoted by TNT Sports, said, “He is one of the best players in the world today. For me, he is the Ballon d’Or of this season…”

He further pointed out that the full-back has been consistent all along from Dortmund to Inter Milan and now PSG.

“Today, Achraf Hakimi is the best player on the continent,” he added.

France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, have set September 22 for the 2025 award ceremony at the Théâtre du Chatalet in Paris.

Henry Onyekuru has joined Turkish Super Lig outfit Genclerbirligi on a permanent.

Onyekuru, who linked up with the Red and Black on free transfer, penned a two-year contract.

The 28-year-old left Saudi Arabia Professional Football League side Al-Fahya last month following the expiration of his contract.

He scored 10 goals in 29 league appearances for Al Fahya.

The striker is returning to familiar territory having previously played in Turkey for Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor.

Onyekuru won the Turkish Super Lig and Turkish Cup with Galatasaray in the 2018/19 season.

Genclerbirligi were promoted to the Turkish top-flight last season.

Gabriela Salgado has declared that South Africa are mentally and physically ready for the clash with Nigeria.

Salgado admitted that facing Nigeria will be a tough challenge for the defending champions.

The midfielder further said it is important to psyche themselves up for the task ahead.

“We know we’re going into the semifinal game, it’s going to be a challenge, but we are physically and mentally prepared,” she said ahead of the game.

Tuesday’s encounter will hold at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca.

The winner will face either hosts Morocco or Ghana in the final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday.

South Africa have won the WAFCON title once in their history.

Real Madrid and several other clubs want the FIFA Club World Cup to be held every two years instead of four

As reported by Madrid Zone via (@Rodra10_97), FIFA, however, sees this as impossible for now.

Recall that FIFA expanded the 2025 edition of the Club World Cup from 7-team to 32-team competition.

Chelsea had earlier this month won the 2025 Club World Cup.

The Blues had defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final in the United States.

Following the conclusion of the competition, FIFA recognized Chelsea as the first winners of the Club World Cup.

The world football governing body then recognized the winners of the previous 7-team format will be renamed to Intercontinental Champions.

Recall that Manchester City had won the last edition of the 7-team tournament format in 2023.

Pep Guardiola’s side defeated Brazilian ckub Fluminense 4-0 in the final.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced that it raked in a total revenue of N4.571 trillion in June 2025.

The state-owned firm disclosed this in a summary report released on its X account on Monday.

From the N4.571 trillion revenue, NNPCL said it made a profit after tax of N905 billion.

The company said it has made N6.961 trillion in statutory payments to the Federation Account from January to May 2025.

NNPCL reported crude oil and condensate production of 1.68 million barrels per day in June, the highest since January 2025.

The June figures represent the strongest crude and condensate production in five months, peaking at 1.68 mbpd, up from 1.63 mbpd in May and 1.61 mbpd in April. Of this, crude oil accounted for 1.42 mbpd, while condensate made up 0.26 mbpd.

In terms of crude oil and condensate sales, however, June saw a slight drop to 21.68 million barrels from 24.77 million barrels in May. February still recorded the highest sales volume of 25.31 million barrels this year.

The report also showed improved performance in gas output, with natural gas production hitting 7.581 billion standard cubic feet per day (scf/d) in June, up from 7.352 billion scf/d in May and 6.615 billion scf/d in February, indicating a sustained recovery in Nigeria’s gas sector.

Other data reported by NNPCL include petrol availability at its retail petrol stations standing at 71 percent; pipeline availability across the upstream network at 97 percent; the OB3 pipeline project being 96 percent complete; the AKK project at 83 percent complete; and review work continuing at the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries.