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Rangers hold NPFL top spot after Barau 2-2 draw
By Tosin Omojola Defending champions Rangers International retained top spot in the Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a 2-2 draw with Barau FC in Kano on Sunday. Ifeanyi Okechukwu put Rangers ahead in the 38th minute before Joseph Atule equalised from the penalty spot in the 56th minute. Aliyu Sugau converted another penalty to give Barau the lead…
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Man City thrash 10-man Liverpool 3-0
By Tosin Omojola Manchester City returned to action after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Enzo Maresca’s side restored their three-point lead at the top of the table with a commanding performance, though uncertainty remains as they await sanctions that could include expulsion from the Premier League, relegation…
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Ghana edge Nigeria after 5-4 penalty shootout in beach soccer thriller
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Sand Eagles suffered a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to Ghana after a thrilling 4-4 draw following extra time in the first leg of their 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifier in Kaduna on Saturday. Isa Hamza Manga delivered an outstanding performance for Nigeria, scoring a hat-trick, including the opening goal, as the Sand…
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2027: Hamzat, Rhodes-Vivour, 15 others battle for Lagos governorship
The battle for the Lagos State governorship has intensified following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) release on Saturday evening of the names of 17 candidates and their political parties for the February 2027 election. Among those listed are the incumbent Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate,…
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APC’s Chinda, 18 others cleared for 2027 Rivers governorship
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed Chinda Kingsley Ogundu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to contest the 2027 Rivers State governorship election. He is part of a final list of 19 candidates published by the commission. Chinda is joined on the list by Dumo Lulu-Briggs of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Gabriel Pidomson Baritulem…
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Solanke rescues Tottenham in dramatic Man Utd draw
By Tosin Omojola Dominic Solanke scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn 10-man Tottenham Hotspur a point against Manchester United in a feisty Premier League encounter at Old Trafford. United looked set to pile more misery on Spurs following the visitors’ poor start to the season when Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute. Tottenham’s troubles deepened five minutes…
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Chelsea thrash Bournemouth as Henderson hits double
By Tosin Omojola Jordan Henderson scored his first goals for Chelsea as the Blues cruised to a dominant victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League. The 36-year-old midfielder, making his home debut, struck twice, including an early opener and a stunning free-kick, while Joao Pedro also netted a brace and Morgan Rogers got on the scoresheet. Evanilson scored for Bournemouth…
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Referee admits error in Nigeria-Ghana beach soccer clash
By Tosin Omojola Moroccan referee Driss Lamghaidar and his officiating team have admitted their error in ordering extra time and penalties in Saturday’s 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Ghana in Kaduna. Spectators and dignitaries were left bewildered when Lamghaidar and his assistants ordered extra time and subsequently penalties after the first-leg encounter…
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Arsenal bounce back to beat Leeds 2-1
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal revived their Premier League title defence with a hard-fought victory over Leeds United, producing an impressive second-half comeback on their return to league action. The Gunners had opened their campaign with four consecutive wins, conceding just one goal, before suffering a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Brighton ahead of the three-week international break. Leeds, however, proved a…
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Edo moves to transform Somorika, Ososo hills into tourism hubs
…targets jobs, revenue through tourism development By Shayo Olatonmiwa The Edo State Tourism Agency has inspected key tourist attractions in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area as part of efforts to develop the sites, attract visitors and boost the state’s economy. The inspection, led by the agency’s Director-General, Vivian Elabor, covered Somorika Hills, Ososo Hills and Ojirami Dam. The delegation also held…
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