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Woman arrested over alleged poisoning of three-year-old boy in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old woman, Nafisat Lateef, over the alleged poisoning of a three-year-old boy in the Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale…
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NFF scribe hails NVBF boss on volleyball growth in Nigeria
The Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi, has commended the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, for the visible growth and renewed momentum of volleyball in Nigeria. Sanusi made the remarks on Friday in Abuja, shortly after Life Camp Volleyball Club edged Ajase Ipo VC 3–2 (17–25, 25–23, 25–23, 22–25, 15–11)…
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Home support key as Falconets face Senegal in World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s Falconets are banking on massive home support to inspire victory against Senegal in this weekend’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Friday, head coach Moses Aduku noted that strong home backing can play a significant role in boosting the players’ confidence and performance. “The support of our fans…
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Skit maker Ijoba Lande accuses Lagos policemen of assault, theft
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nollywood actor and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, widely known as Ijoba Lande, has accused men of the Nigerian Police from Area ‘J’ Division of the Lagos State Police Command of alleged assault, confiscation of his mobile phone and theft. In a viral video that surfaced online, the actor was visibly injured, with blood dripping down…
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Trump’s remarks on Remi Tinubu worth celebrating — Oshiomhole
By Kunle Sanni – Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has described comments credited to United States President Donald Trump about Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, as a source of national pride and worthy of celebration. Oshiomhole, who spoke on Friday after a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the…
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Imam prays for Tinubu at Matawalle children’s wedding in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – An Islamic cleric, Professor Luqman Zakariyah, on Friday offered prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the wedding fatiha of the children of the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, held at the National Mosque, Abuja. Professor Zakariyah, who officiated the multiple wedding ceremony, described President Tinubu as a father to all and prayed…
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APC reshuffles convention committee, appoints Masari as chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has overhauled the leadership and composition of its 2026 National Convention Central Coordination Committee, naming former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as chairman. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, who was earlier announced as head of the committee, has been reassigned to the position of treasurer under the new arrangement. The ruling party also increased…
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Nigeria to unveil world-class football pitches within 18 months – Pinnick
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has stated that Nigeria will soon boast football pitches of even higher standards than those seen at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Speaking on the ambitious project, Pinnick said the team behind Morocco’s world-class pitches is already in Nigeria. “In the next 18 months, we will have five…
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Griezmann hails Lookman’s Atletico arrival, impressive debut
By Tosin Omojola – The impressive performance of Nigerian international Ademola Lookman on his debut for Atletico Madrid has earned him accolades from veteran forward Antoine Griezmann. The French international expressed his delight over the arrival and impressive debut performance of the Super Eagles winger. Lookman, who completed his move to the Spanish giants on deadline day of the winter…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu attends Matawalle family wedding marathon in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Friday attended one of the wedding ceremonies hosted by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for his children at the National Mosque, Abuja. Matawalle and his family are hosting what appears to be one of the most elaborate wedding schedules recently staged in the Federal Capital Territory, with ceremonies for…
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