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Gyokeres penalty keeps Arsenal top as festive Premier League drama unfolds
Arsenal will head into Christmas at the top of the Premier League after grinding out a 1–0 victory over Everton on Saturday, while Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea all featured in a gripping round of festive fixtures. The decisive moment at the Hill Dickinson Stadium came when Viktor Gyokeres converted a first-half penalty following a handball by Jake O’Brien. The…
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Liverpool edge nine-man Tottenham 2-1 as Isak scores before injury
Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over nine-man Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, but the win came with a worrying injury for striker Alexander Isak. Isak opened the scoring in the second half after Tottenham’s Xavi Simons was sent off in the 33rd minute for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk. The goal marked only…
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Manchester City lead Premier League table with 3-0 win over West Ham
Manchester City temporarily claimed the top spot in the Premier League on Saturday after a commanding 3-0 victory against West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium. City set the tone early, with Erling Haaland opening the scoring in just the fifth minute. Phil Foden’s precise cross found Haaland in the box, and after his first shot was blocked, he fired…
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Lagos-Calabar coastal road: The difference between a builder and a bystander, by Olabode Opeseitan
When President Bola Tinubu announced the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the criticisms came fast and furious. The attacks were not just swift. They were relentless. Many questioned the timing, the cost, and the feasibility. Among the loudest voices was Peter Obi, who dismissed the project as a misplaced priority and predicted it would not be completed in thirty years. But Tinubu…
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Lagosians celebrate sports, charity with FreeKick Lagos football festival
Lagos State marked a celebration of sports and community engagement on Saturday as FreeKick Lagos, a sports and charity initiative organised by enthusiasts Toluwalase Fredrick Lewis and Abubakre Ajasa, drew thousands of participants and spectators to Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island. The festival combined competitive football, entertainment, and charitable activities, highlighting the state’s thriving sporting culture and commitment to social…
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Tinubu commissions projects in Borno, attends high-profile wedding in Maiduguri
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Saturday visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, where he commissioned several infrastructure and social development projects executed by the state government. The President arrived in Maiduguri at about 12:30 p.m. as part of a three-state official tour covering Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos states. During the visit, he inaugurated the international wing and…
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AFCON to switch to four-year cycle from 2028 – CAF
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will transition to a four-year cycle beginning with the 2028 tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced. CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed the change on Saturday, marking a major shift in the scheduling of Africa’s premier national team competition. Since 1968, AFCON has traditionally been held every two years, with only a…
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Gunmen attack police checkpoint in Ondo, injure officers, civilian
By Boye Oyeyemi – Gunmen on Saturday attacked a police checkpoint at Ipele Junction in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, injuring two police officers and a female civilian. The incident occurred while operatives attached to the Safer Highway Patrol were carrying out routine checks at the checkpoint. Police sources said about three gunmen, who arrived on a motorcycle,…
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Super Eagles target fourth crown as 35th AFCON kicks off in Morocco
By Tosin Omojola – The arrival of Nigeria in Fez, Morocco, on Thursday evening signalled the reality of a stout challenge for a fourth continental title. Winners at home in 1980, and in Tunisia in 1994 and South Africa in 2013, the Super Eagles will launch their onslaught for another title against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars on Tuesday in the historic…
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24 teams battle for continental glory as AFCON begins in Morocco
By Tosin Omojola – Africa’s biggest football showpiece will get under way tomorrow, with 24 countries vying for the coveted trophy. The countries have been grouped into six groups, with Group A comprising hosts Morocco, Mali, Zambia and Comoros, while Group B has Angola, Egypt, South Africa and Zimbabwe. In Group C are Nigeria, Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda, while Benin…
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