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The leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, at the national level, has lifted the suspensions of two members of its National Executive Committee, NEC. The suspended members, Azuka Raph Chiemeka, Vice President of…
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VeryDarkMan, the Nigerian activist and social critic, has announced receiving ₦21,620,780 just 24 hours after launching his NGO. In a video circulating on social media, the Nigerian activist provided a detailed statement, expressing…
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Nasarawa United head coach Kabiru Dogo has promised that his team will bounce back from the disappointing loss to Remo Stars. The Solid Miners were thrashed 3-0 by their hosts in the matchday six encounter at the Remo Stars Stadium,…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Libya vs Nigeria – Second Leg Showdown, where to watch, kick off Tim and all you need to know. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are getting ready for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier…
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The Kwara State Police Command, led by the police commissioner, Victor Olaiya, has convened a high-level strategic security meeting at the Police Officers Mess, GRA, Ilorin, as part of the efforts to enhance the security of the state. The…
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In this interview, Pastor Olumide Emmanuel, founder of Calvary Bible Church, shares how his evangelism efforts brought him to a church in Italy filled with commercial s*x workers. The clergyman, who marks 35 years in the ministry,…
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The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese Most Rev Anthony Ademu Adaji has lambasted the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu saying he is leading Nigeria into a failed State. Most Rev Adaji stated this on Sunday at Our Lady Mother of…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the arrest of Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simon Peter, a returnee from Thailand, for importing 13.30 kg of heroin worth over N3.192 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International…
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Brazil football legend, Dida, has said Vinicius Junior deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Dida, speaking with Stats Perform, hailed his compatriot as “a top player” Vinicius was unable to lead Brazil to glory…
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Two suspects have been arrested by the Edo State Police for alleged conspiracy, threat to life and arson on one Evelyn Akpan. The Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo disclosed this on Sunday in a statement signed by Moses Yamu, the Public…
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The Coalition of Councillorship Candidates in the recent 2024 local government elections in Rivers State says it will not contest the results of the elections held on October 5 in court. The Chairman of the Forum and Accord Party…
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The deceased’s sister, whose name is not known yet, informed the police that she received a phone call around 9 am, alerting her that her older brother had been fatally struck by the moving train. On Saturday, serious tragedy struck…
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Former Everton chairman, Keith Wyness, has urged Manchester United to appoint their former player Michael Carrick as their new manager to succeed Erik ten Hag. Wyness insisted that Carrick, who was Man United’s caretaker coach in…
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Seun Kuti, the popular Nigerian singer, has recalled the frustration he felt about not being invited to Afrobeats megastar Davido’s wedding. Recall that dignitaries from all walks of life attended Davido’s lavish wedding to his…
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Sunshine Stars technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye has commended his players for the victory over Rangers. Stephen Chukwude’s lone strike earned the Owena Waves a 1-0 win over the reining Nigeria Premier Football League champions at…
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A 45-year-old Nigerian-British man, Oludayo Adeagbo, has received a seven-year prison sentence in the U.S. The man was jailed for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar business email compromise (BEC) scheme. A statement from the U.S.…
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Newcomers Ikorodu City won their first game in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season, thrashing Bendel Insurance 3-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday. Rivio Ayemwenre directed Waliu Ojetoye’s…
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A former Big Brother Naija season 9 housemate, Dami Gold is currently mourning the tragic loss of her father. The reality star shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, accompanied by an emotional tribute to honour his memory.Along with…
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The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the murder of 40-year-old Adeleke Adeyinka, the All Progressives Congress councillorship candidate, for Abeokuta South Local Government. DAILY POST had reported that the deceased, a former youth…
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A bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages, has been passed for its first reading by the House of Representatives.The University, if established, would add another university to the existing…
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