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PHOTO NEWS: Tony Elumelu hails wife, Awele in Manchester Marathon race
Dr. Awele Elumelu, wife of Heirs Holdings Chief Executive and UBA Chairman, Tony Elumelu participated in Manchester Marathon Race in United Kingdom. Awele finished the 42-kilometre race. Her husband, Tony Elumelu, has taken to social media to congratulate her for successfully participating in the race which took place on Monday. Elumelu wrote: “Congratulations #MrsTOE for completing the 42km Manchester marathon.…
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Manchester United thrash Nottingham Forest 2-0, move third in EPL
Antony and Diogo Dalot struck as injury-hit Manchester United moved up to third in the Premier League and extended relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest’s winless run. Erik ten Hag’s men headed to the City Ground looking to bolster their top-four hopes before turning their attention to this week’s key Europa League and FA Cup clashes. United impressed in a victory that was…
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Ebiede, former Flying Eagles player dies at 45
Former Nigeria youth international, Emmanuel Ebiede, has died at the age of 45. His daughter, Lisa Ebiede, confirmed the development when she spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin. Born on March 27, 1978, Ebiede had been battling with hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver) and the news of his health status broke a fortnight ago. He played…
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Liverpool grab late winner to hurt Arsenal’s title bid
Roberto Firmino’s scored a dramatic late equaliser as Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to six points in an incident-packed encounter with Liverpool at Anfield. The Gunners were in cruise control with a two-goal lead inside the first half-hour as they went in search for their first win at Liverpool since 2012, but were left…
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Israel Adesanya reclaims title from Alex Pereira with spectacular knockout
Israel Adesanya reclaimed his middleweight title from long-time bitter rival Alex Pereira with a spectacular knockout at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida. With his back against the cage in round two, Adesanya, 33, unleased two crushing right hands to send Pereira, 35, to the canvas. The victory avenged three previous defeats for Adesanya against Pereira. He lost twice in kickboxing…
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Chelsea sack Graham Potter after less than seven months in charge
Chelsea have sacked manager Graham Potter after less than seven months in charge following Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa. It was the Englishman’s 11th defeat in 31 games since replacing Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge on 8 September. Along with our incredible fans, we will all be getting behind Bruno and the team as we focus on the…
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Buhari hails Anthony Joshua’s victory over Franklin
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua for his victory over Jermaine Franklin. Extolling the mentality of Joshua, who did not allow personal setbacks and obstacles to dent his resilient spirit, the President said the former three-time world heavyweight champion has demonstrated that by hard work, patience, dedication, persistence and humility, those who dare do win. President Buhari…
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Gabriel Jesus scores twice as Gunners restore eight-point lead
Gabriel Jesus’ goal was his first for the Gunners since the 3-1 victory over north London rivals Spurs on 1 October Gabriel Jesus scored his first Arsenal goals since October as the Gunners restored their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable win over Leeds. Second-placed Manchester City’s victory at home to Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime had…
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Guinea block U-23 Eagles from Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have come short of making it to this year’s U-23 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Guinea in the second leg of their final qualifying fixture in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday. After a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Abuja on Wednesday last week, the Eagles had the opportunity of more training sessions together…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles lose 1-0 to Guinea Bissau in Abuja
The Super Eagles suffered a shocking 1-0 loss to Guinea Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations game played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday. Mama Balde scored the game’s only goal in the 29th minute. More details later…
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