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BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskPlateau United will be without four players for Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday eight clash against Kano Pillars, DAILY POST reports. The absentees are Monami Vongsuou, ThankGod Chinemeze, Seiyefa Jackson and Utim Ikowem. Vongsuou and Chinemeze have been ruled out with knee injuries, while Seiyefa Jackson is still recovering from a rib fracture. Utin Ikowem is also unavailable for selection after sustaining an ankle sprain. The affected players will continue their rehabilitation as the Peace Boys intensify preparations to welcome Kano Pillars to the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The injury setback comes at a crucial time for Plateau United, who will be aiming to capitalize on home advantage to secure maximum points. Plateau United’s technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, will be forced to reshuffle his squad as they look to maintain momentum in the NPFL. NPFL: Plateau United hit with injury blow ahead of Kano Pillars clash
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskTerem Moffi can’t hide is excitement following Hamburg’s thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Hoffenheim. The visitors trailed 2-1 with seven minutes remaining on the clock. Moffi, who replaced Martin Adeline in the 76th minute, equalised for Hamburg seven minutes later. The goal was the striker’s first since linking up with Die Rothosen this summer. Miro Muheim then netted the winner for Merlin Polzin’s side deep into stoppage time. Moffi was happy with his contribution to the team’s success. “We are very proud. I’m happy that I was able to help the team with my goal. Miro’s cross was a truly wonderful cross,” Moffi told the club’s official website. “All I had to do was get myself into position. After that, I had the feeling that we still had a chance to win the game. We succeeded in doing that in the last minute.” Bundesliga: Moffi thrilled with Hamburg’s victory over Hoffenheim
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskA former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as a candidate for the Enugu State governorship election in 2027. Nnaji, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, appears at number 13 on the list released by the commission on Saturday night. The list, signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, showed that Nnaji submitted his West African Examinations Council, WAEC, results without including the controversial degree certificate at the centre of allegations against him. His inclusion on the list comes amid allegations of certificate forgery that led to his resignation as minister. Recall that Nnaji had resigned following an investigative report by Premium Times alleging that he submitted forged academic and National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, certificate to President Bola Tinubu and the Senate during his ministerial nomination process in 2023. The former minister was subsequently arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, upon his arrival in Nigeria. He was reportedly apprehended by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, before being handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. Nnaji was later arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges bordering on certificate forgery, abuse of office and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail in the sum of N20 million, with one surety. 2027: Amid certificate forgery scandal, INEC lists ex-minister Nnaji for Enugu guber poll