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Slim first-leg win puts Falconets’ World Cup chances in danger
Perennial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finalists Nigeria created several opportunities but had only Kindness Ifeanyi’s 51st-minute goal to show for their dominance in the first leg of one of Africa’s third-round qualifying fixtures for this year’s finals slated for Poland. Substitute Ifeanyi powered home a header from a corner kick taken by defender Tumininu Adeshina to give Nigeria victory,…
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Gyokeres double fires Arsenal past Sunderland, extends title lead
Viktor Gyokeres scored twice as Arsenal comfortably beat Sunderland to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points. The Gunners looked set to be frustrated by a well-organised Sunderland defence before Martin Zubimendi’s excellent strike beat Robin Roefs after hitting the post. Sunderland did cause problems, with Brian Brobbey unsettling the Arsenal backline with…
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NNPP rejects link to Kwankwaso over alleged Supreme Court visit
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has disowned Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over claims that he once took Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to some Supreme Court judges. The party explained that Kwankwaso was not a member of the NNPP in 2019 when the alleged incident reportedly occurred and should not be associated with the party in the matter. In…
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If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
Iran will strike U.S. bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by U.S. forces that have massed in the region, its foreign minister said on Saturday, insisting that this should not be seen as an attack on the countries hosting them. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke to Qatari Al Jazeera TV a day after Tehran and Washington pledged…
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Shettima visits Kaiama following attack, pledges federal support for victims
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday led a federal government delegation to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State to commiserate with residents of Nuku and Woro villages following a deadly terrorist attack that claimed several lives. During the visit, the Vice President assured the affected communities that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered decisive security…
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Man suspected of luring children apprehended in Akure
By Boye Oyeyemi – Residents of Oda Town in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State have apprehended a man suspected of attempting to lure children after allegedly posing as a mentally unstable person in the community. The suspect, whose identity has not been established, was arrested near Ogbe High School after residents grew wary of his continued presence…
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Relatives of surgical patient assault doctor at FMC Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – A medical doctor at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, Ondo State, was allegedly attacked by relatives of a surgical patient while attending to patients at the hospital. The incident involved Dr. Adeniyi A., a registrar in the Department of Internal Medicine, who was reportedly assaulted at the Accident and Emergency Unit on Thursday. The Nigerian…
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Leadership beyond policy: Why character still matters — by Kayode Adebiyi
A guy on this platform whose posts I usually avoid completely angered me today. He started cursing and attacking anyone who criticised the ridiculous meme posted on President Trump’s Truth Social account, where the heads of Michelle and Barack Obama were placed on apes. He was furious that people found it despicable. He asked why those calling Trump out now…
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Rewriting story of healthcare access: The Benue State’s ₦13 billion investment impact
By Kunle Sanni – In recent times, Benue State, North-Central Nigeria, has been witnessing a turnaround in its healthcare delivery journey, aiming to redefine access, quality, and public trust in medical services for everyone. Bygones are the days when a child or a parent from a rural community living in hard-to-reach communities find healthcare services inaccessible. Then, the factors are…
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Reuniting leadership for Ogun State’s progress — by Gbenga Onabamiro
Ogun State has reached a defining moment where personal ego must yield to enduring legacy. For over two decades, three Very important Personalities: Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and Governor Dapo Abiodun, have shaped the political destiny of the Gateway State. Once bound by friendship and shared purpose, they now represent a leadership divided by rivalry and recrimination. While…
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