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Osimhen nets 200th career goal as Galatasaray beat Kayserispor 4-0
Nigerian international Victor Osimhen reached a major milestone on Sunday, scoring his 200th career goal and providing an assist to inspire Galatasaray to a commanding 4-0 win over Kayserispor, a result that extended their lead at the top of the Super Lig. The Super Eagles striker reached the landmark in style, taking his tally to 165 club goals and 35…
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Solanke’s double denies Man City three points against Tottenham
Dominic Solanke produced a stunning piece of improvisation as Tottenham came from two goals down to earn a point, dealing a serious setback to Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes. City appeared in total control at half-time, with goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo highlighting their dominance, while Thomas Frank’s side endured another hostile reaction from their own fans.…
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Sesko’s late strike against Fulham keeps Man United on winning streak
Manchester United continued their strong run under interim manager Michael Carrick as Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time goal secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday. United opened the scoring through Casemiro’s towering header in the first half and looked comfortable when Matheus Cunha doubled the lead shortly after the break. Fulham fought back in the closing minutes,…
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ICPC names Temilade Okesanjo as pioneer Resident Consultant for Strategy and Communications
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has appointed Mrs Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as its first Resident Consultant for Strategy and Communications, a move aimed at strengthening institutional coherence and improving public engagement. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, is the first time the Commission has formally embedded strategy within a resident consultancy role, reflecting a shift…
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Tinubu’s reforms averted economic collapse in 27 states — Information minister
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prevented no fewer than 27 states from sliding into financial collapse. Idris made the assertion on Saturday while delivering a lecture at the 34th convocation ceremony and 43rd Founders’ Day of the Federal University of Technology…
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Osun Assembly flags alleged N50bn LG fund misuse, threatens legal action
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over what it described as the illegal handling and diversion of billions of naira belonging to local governments in the state, allegedly carried out by All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen with the involvement of the Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and the United Bank…
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Kashim Shettima should be having a good laugh, by Yemi Adebowale
Two weeks ago, a senior editor contacted me to join a small team of senior editors for a “media job’. The mandate is to project a “Band A” politician from Plateau State as the man President Bola Tinubu would most likely pick as his running mate in 2027. “We need to have this story everywhere; we need to have you…
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President Tinubu celebrates Fela’s Grammy honour, felicitates APC Lagos spokesman at 60
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous receipt of the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, while also congratulating the Lagos State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mogaji Oluseye Oladejo, on his 60th birthday. In a statement signed by the president on Sunday, Tinubu…
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Ondo police arrest alleged serial rapist, robbery suspect in Akure
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Olamipekun Elegbeleye over alleged involvement in rape and armed robbery in Akure, the state capital. The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal. According to…
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Oluremi Tinubu advocates interfaith harmony, unity during World Hijab Day observance
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to unity, peaceful coexistence and mutual respect across religious and cultural lines as Nigeria joins the global community to observe World Hijab Day and World Interfaith Harmony Week 2026. In her message marking World Hijab Day 2026, themed “Unity in Hijab”, the first lady celebrated the freedom…
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