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The Lagos–Calabar coastal road: something great and transformational, by Segun Showunmi
The world has always run on an immutable order, one generation works tirelessly while the next reaps the harvest, for good or for ill. Humanity lives in a perpetual cycle of seedtime and harvest. Yesterday’s labour becomes today’s foundation, and today’s effort becomes tomorrow’s blessing. With this truth in mind, I joined the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, to…
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Leeds Utd score late to hold Liverpool in six-goal thriller
Leeds United rocked Liverpool with a stoppage-time equaliser from Ao Tanaka to cap a thrilling six-goal second half at Elland Road. The hosts had earlier come from two goals down to level before Dominik Szoboszlai looked to have given Liverpool valuable three points. But Japanese midfielder Tanaka came off the bench and scored in the sixth added minute, sparking jubilant…
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Chelsea forward Delap injured in draw against Bournemouth
Chelsea striker Liam Delap injured his shoulder during a drab 0-0 draw at Bournemouth in the Premier League. The England Under-21 forward was replaced by teenager Marc Guiu after a series of physical duels with Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, who also later went off injured after overstretching for the ball in the second half. Both sides struggled in attack despite…
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Man City beat Sunderland 3-0 to close gap on Arsenal
Manchester City blew the Premier League title race wide open by capitalising on leaders Arsenal’s defeat, comfortably dispatching Sunderland at Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side had seen the Gunners suffer a last-gasp loss against Aston Villa at lunchtime on Saturday and ensured there was no slip-up of their own by swatting aside the visitors to move within two points of…
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Aston Villa snatch late winner to end Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run
Emi Buendía scored with the last kick of the game as Aston Villa stunned Arsenal to move three points behind the Premier League leaders. Leandro Trossard’s sixth goal of the season looked to have earned a point for Arsenal after he cancelled out Matty Cash’s opener. But Buendía struck in the 95th minute as Unai Emery’s side moved into second…
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Nigerian Air Force commends pilots following in-flight emergency in Niger State
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has formally commended the bravery and professionalism of its Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional check flight on Friday at the Air Force Base in Kainji, Niger State. In a statement, the NAF said the aircraft experienced a technical fault shortly after take-off, prompting the pilots to…
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Powerful interests behind our disqualifications – Omisore alleges
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and APC governorship aspirant in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has alleged that powerful interests influenced his disqualification and that of six other aspirants from the Osun governorship primary to favour a preferred candidate supported by the presidency. Speaking after appearing before the APC Appeal Committee…
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Hundreds of young athletes shine at Lagos Kids Mini-Marathon 2025
The Lagos Kids Mini-Marathon 2025, a flagship sporting initiative that continues to set the standard for children’s athletics in Nigeria, was held today at Orange Island, Ikoyi, drawing hundreds of young participants who showcased remarkable determination and athletic skill. The marathon featured age-appropriate competitions, including 1K walks and 1.5K runs for children aged 4-5 years, 3K runs for ages 6-12,…
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Two pilots escape as NAF Alpha Jet crashes in Niger State
By Kunle Sanni – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday confirmed the crash of one of its Alpha Jet aircraft in Niger State after the two pilots on board successfully ejected during a sudden in-flight emergency. The incident occurred shortly after the jet took off from NAF Base Kainji for a routine post-inspection functional check flight. A statement released…
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Build universities for legacy purposes, not profiteering, Ooni tells investors
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has said that establishing a university is one of the most challenging investments anyone can undertake, stressing that it should never be seen as a profit-making venture. Speaking during his 10th coronation anniversary and the official unveiling of Ojaja University, Ile-Ife Campus, the monarch emphasized that anyone…
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