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Aduku confident as Falconets prepare for Senegal World Cup qualifier
Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s team, the Falconets, Moses Aduku, has expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress as the two-time FIFA World Cup silver medallists continue preparations for the third-round FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal. The past weeks in camp have been productive, with all invited players present and responding positively to training. The technical…
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DHQ completes probe into alleged coup, confirms officers planned to topple government
By Kunle Sanni – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that investigations into alleged misconduct involving some senior military officers uncovered claims of a plan to overthrow the government. In October 2025, the DHQ announced the detention of 16 officers for acts of indiscipline and violations of military regulations. The arrests followed reports by Sahara Reporters on October 18, which…
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First Lady says Leadership award strengthens resolve to serve
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has described her selection as Leadership Newspaper’s Person of the Year as a call to intensify her service to Nigerians, saying “there is still more for me to do.” She spoke while formally receiving the notification of the award during a courtesy visit by the management of Leadership Newspapers, led by its…
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Venezuela’s acting president says she has had ‘enough’ of US orders
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Sunday she has had “enough” of Washington’s orders, as she works to unite the country after the US capture of its former leader Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez has been walking a tight-rope since being backed by the US to lead the country in the interim; balancing keeping Maduro loyalists on board at home while trying…
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PHOTO NEWS: First Lady presents RHI mobile hospital trucks to NYSC, Taraba govt
By Kunle Sanni – The First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday presented mobile hospital trucks to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Taraba State Government as part of efforts to expand access to quality healthcare across the country. The presentation took place in Abuja during the formal handover of…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges Nigerians to embrace renewable energy for cleaner environment
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to adopt renewable energy solutions as part of collective efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. She made the call in a message released on Sunday to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Clean Energy, observed annually on January 26. Mrs Tinubu stressed that the global celebration serves…
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Osun ALGON says LG officials acting lawfully, dismisses alleged Oyetola influence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Local government chairmen and councillors in Osun State have insisted that their continued presence in council secretariats is lawful, dismissing claims by Governor Ademola Adeleke that former Governor Gboyega Oyetola is behind their actions. Reacting to the Governor’s earlier claims, the state chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Samuel Abiodun Idowu,…
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CAF Executive Committee meets Tuesday to deliberate on AFCON final incidents
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive and Disciplinary Committees will convene on Tuesday to deliberate on the incidents that marred the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal. The disciplinary hearing, initially scheduled to take place on Sunday, was postponed following a formal request from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), which sought additional time to adequately prepare its defence.…
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Handball: Nigeria face must-win Egypt for semi-final ticket after Angola loss
Nigeria’s Golden Arrows suffered a setback in their opening Group 1 match of the Final Eight stage of the African Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Rwanda, falling 27–24 to Angola at the weekend. The defeat leaves Nigeria second in the group on two points after the first round of Main Round fixtures, while Angola moved into third place with the…
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Drama in Aba as Enyimba sacks newly appointed coach
Drama continues at Enyimba International FC, as former Crown FC coach Deji Ayeni has been sacked after just three competitive matches and less than a month in charge. The announcement came directly from the Abia State Government, adding a dramatic twist to the saga. As of this report, Ayeni was still travelling back from Enyimba’s 2–0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes…
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