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Ajayi stuns Man United as Hull City claim 2-0 win
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi scored the opening goal and helped Hull City keep a clean sheet as the newly promoted side shocked Manchester United with a 2-0 victory in their English Premier League (EPL) opening fixture at the MKM Stadium on Saturday. Manchester United’s defeat by returning top-flight side Hull City headlined the results…
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Ipswich edge Sunderland in Premier League return
By Tosin Omojola Ipswich secured a winning return to the Premier League as substitute Jack Clarke scored a 90th-minute winner against his former club Sunderland at Portman Road. Last season’s Championship runners-up took the lead in the 24th minute when Julio Enciso intercepted a pass on the halfway line before driving towards the edge of the box and squaring for…
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Brentford beat Tottenham 3-0 in EPL opener
By Tosin Omojola Big-spending Tottenham Hotspur made a shocking start to the new Premier League season as they were comfortably beaten by an impressive Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium. Spurs have spent around £237 million this summer, breaking their transfer record twice in an attempt to avoid a repeat of last season’s struggles, when they only secured their…
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Messi fined for slapping Philadelphia Union midfielder Sullivan during football match
By Tosin Omojola Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) for slapping Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during their 2-2 draw on Wednesday. Messi, 39, slapped Sullivan on the back of the head towards the end of the match after claiming the Union player had elbowed him following a challenge. Sullivan reacted angrily, but…
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Tinubu names Abiodun Director of Fundraising for APC 2027 campaign
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as Director of Fundraising for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appointment was contained in the list of members of the campaign council released on Saturday by the Presidency. As Director of Fundraising, Governor Abiodun will coordinate efforts to…
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Adebayo condoles families over Sokoto boat disaster, demands urgent safety measures
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the reported death of about 40 passengers in a boat mishap in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Adebayo, in a condolence message on Saturday, described the incident as a “heartbreaking tragedy” that had plunged the victims’ families and…
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Atiku’s Anti-Subsidy U-Turn: A joke taken too far – by Seye Oladejo
There is a point at which political criticism ceases to be constructive opposition and becomes a comedy of contradictions. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have crossed that line with his latest position on fuel subsidy. Atiku has reportedly declared that if elected President, he would restore the petrol subsidy and ensure that whoever allegedly stole the money saved from…
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NITDA moves to standardise innovation hubs nationwide
…targets decentralisation of innovation ecosystem for greater opportunities The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken steps to establish common standards for innovation hubs across the country as part of efforts to decentralise Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem and create greater opportunities for young Nigerians to develop and scale technology-driven businesses within their local communities. Speaking in Abuja at the National…
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Arsenal begin title defence with 3-0 win against Conventry City
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal began their English Premier League title defence on a winning note, defeating newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. It was a baptism of fire for Frank Lampard’s side, who struggled against Mikel Arteta’s men throughout the encounter. The Gunners took the lead in the 15th minute when Kai Havertz found the back of…
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PDP, ADC leaders dump opposition for APC in Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally welcomed hundreds of former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC), including party leaders across the nine local government areas of Ogun East Senatorial District, into the ruling APC. The defectors were received at an elaborate reception held at the Ojude-Oba carnival ground in Ijebu-Ode, which…
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