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Osimhen, two others absent in Thursday’s training ahead of Mozambique tie
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen did not take part in Nigeria’s training session held on New Year’s Day, alongside two other members of the squad. Also missing from the closed-door workout were Cyriel Dessers and Ryan Alebiosu as Nigeria continued preparations for their Round of 16 clash against Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles are…
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The naivete of Pat Utomi and other intelligentsia, by Dele Momodu
PROFESSOR PAT ITOMI is one of the brightest Nigerians I love and respect. We still spoke two days ago when he called me. He gave a speech at my 40th birthday lecture some 25 years ago. I truly admired him as a young man who managed VOLKSWAGEN Nigeria in those good old days. I have followed his trajectory ever since.…
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Super Eagles stars sympathise with Anthony Joshua over crash
Super Eagles players Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Bright Osayi-Samuel have expressed their condolences following a fatal road accident involving British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua in Makun, Ogun State, which claimed the lives of two people. The crash occurred last Monday when a Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and two associates reportedly collided with a stationary truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: On OYSG’s “wait and see” policy, by Chris Adetayo
I read that Explainer by the Oyo State Govt on the N30B received from the FG. That was a car crash of a press statement. It was so self-indicting one is tempted to suspect sabotage. You applied for N100B emergency support President approved N50B N30B was released. Awaiting N20B You left the N30B in FirstBank while waiting for the N20B.…
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Tinubu to survive political challenges, reposition Nigeria – Ondo cleric
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ondo based cleric, Pastor Toye Ebijomore says President Bola Tinubu will escape all political manipulations aimed at unseating him and will give Nigeria a new name before the end of his tenure. Ebijomore, founder and General Overseer of God’s Anointed and Blessed Church International, Akure, made this prophecy for 2026 in Akure. He said that though…
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CAF lists Chelle, Ademola Lookman in AFCON’s first round team
By Tosin Omojola – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled its group stage team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), being held in Morocco. The eleven players were selected by the confederation’s Technical Committee based on their performances in the preliminary stage of the competition. Super Eagles striker and former CAF Player of the Year, Ademola…
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AFCON: Battle for quarter-final tickets begins saturday
By Tosin Omojola – With the preliminary round over, attention now shifts to the knockout stage of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), ongoing in Morocco. Sixteen teams—comprising the top two from each of the six groups and the four best third-placed teams—have qualified for the next stage. Morocco and Mali emerged as the top two teams from Group…
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Stakeholders rally behind Ondo Women Affairs Commissioner amid court order
By Boye Oyeyemi – A civil society organisation, Concerned Stakeholders for Women Development in Ondo State, has declared support for the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Seun Osamaye, calling for calm and respect for due process following a court order linked to an alleged altercation with a magistrate. The group, made up of women advocates, community leaders and development organisations,…
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Mozambique president offers Mambas big bonus ahead of Super Eagles clash
The President of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo has offered an extraordinary bonus of 500,000 meticais (about $7,800) to each player and member of the coaching staff if the national team defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to Jornal Notícias, the incentive was announced on Thursday after the Mambas qualified for the…
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Oyo first lady celebrates Ibadan’s New Year babies with gifts, cash
By Adejayan Gbenga – The First Lady of Oyo State, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, has marked the beginning of the new year by celebrating the first babies born in Ibadan, the state capital, presenting gifts and cash to the newborns and their families. Mrs Makinde, who was represented by the Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, visited three state-owned health facilities…
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