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THE TRAGEDY OF AFRICA
JOHN AKINRIBIDO urges South Africa to confront honestly the structural causes of xenophobia Africa welcomes approximately 67 million international tourists annually,...
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Irish-Nigerian ties Strengthened at Bloomsday celebration, Ambassador’s farewell
The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria, in partnership with the Friends of Ireland, recently hosted a double-feature celebration in Lagos. The vibrant gathering marked the ann...
By Urowayino Jeremiah
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Unusual moments in the World Cup, by Azu Ishiekwene
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the knockout stages, yet it has been remarkable not only for being the biggest in football history so far, but also for its unusual mo...
By Emmanuel Okogba
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Man Rescued Alive 8 Days After Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes
Hundreds of rescue workers erupted in cheers and embraced one another on Thursday after a 43-year-old man was rescued alive from the ruins of a collapsed building in Vene...
By Leah Ndagi
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World Cup 2026: Ghana Suffer Injury Blow Ahead Colombia Clash
Black Stars defender Kojo Oppong Peprah has been ruled out of Saturday’s World Cup knockout clash against Colombia after suffering an injury in training, Ghana Socc...
By James Agberebi
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Two killed as suspected herdsmen raid Benue community
By Peter Duru Suspected armed cattle rustlers, believed to be herders, have killed a ranch owner and a vigilante member during an early morning attack on Okpafie communit...
By Henry Oduah
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C’Wealth Games: Winning Clean More Important Than Medals Haul — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, charged Nigerian athletes representing the country at the forthcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, to compete with co...
By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah
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Rubio says USA ‘screwed’ by Balogun’s red card at World Cup
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday his country’s World Cup team had been “screwed” and called for an appeal after star striker Folarin Balo...
By Henry Oduah
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Ghana have ‘duty to Africa’ to progress at World Cup, says coach
Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz said Thursday it was his team’s “duty” to ensure an African side reached the World Cup round of 16 after a string of knockout ...
By Henry Oduah
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World Cup 2026: Ghana Must Avoid Any Margin For Errors Against Colombia –Queiroz
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has disclosed that the Black Stars must eliminate defensive lapses and improve attacking conviction ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of...
By Austin Akhilomen
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Rivers LG bans commercial motorcycles from Aug. 1
The Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) Council has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, from operating within the area, taking effect ...
By Henry Oduah
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Commonwealth Games: Tinubu urges Team Nigeria to win clean, break record
President Bola Tinubu has urged Team Nigeria to compete with integrity and surpass the country’s best-ever Commonwealth Games performance at the 2026 edition in Glasgow, ...
By Henry Oduah
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World Cup 2026: Mahrez Confident Algeria Can See Off Switzerland
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says the Desert Foxes are determined to enjoy a deep run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, reports Completesports.com. Vladimir Petkovic’s si...
By Adeboye Amosu
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Anambra FA re-elects Ralph Chidozie George to the executive board
Mr George, a football commentator with SuperSport TV, secured a fresh mandate for the 2026–2030 tenure during the ANSFA Elective Congress held this week at the East End H...
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Why Eriksen Must Retire From Football Now –Molgaard
Leading sports cardiologist Dr. Henning Molgaard has advised Denmark star Christian Eriksen to completely retire from football. Recall that the former Manchester United m...
By Austin Akhilomen
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Tinubu: Economic reforms have ended states’ reliance on salary borrowing
…FG flags off Babban-Lamba–Sharam Phase II Road in Plateau By Golok Nanmwa JOS — President Bola Tinubu has said his administration’s economic reforms have freed sta...
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CAF Interclub Competitions: Rangers, Rivers United, Shooting Stars Begin Quest September¹
Nigerian clubs Rangers, Rivers United and Shooting Stars will begin their respective continental campaigns in September, Completesports.com reports. The Confederation of ...
By Adeboye Amosu
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Plateau Won’t Abandon Tinubu In 2027- Mutfwang
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has declared that the people of the state remain steadfast in their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insist...
By Ademu Idakwo
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Oyetola Seeks Stronger State, Private Sector Partnership To Unlock Nigeria’s Blue Economy
The minister of marine and blue economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola has called for stronger collaboration between the federal government, state governments, the private secto...
By Ejike Ejike
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Players who cover mouths will not be sent off in UEFA competitions
UEFA has confirmed that players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents will not automatically receive red cards in its competitions, opting against adopting t...
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Tinubu orders new roads for Abuja communities, commissions 16km old Keffi road
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu on Thursday directed the immediate expansion of road infrastructure to more communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FC...
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Ex-Arsenal Star Cazorla Retires From Professional Football At 41
Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has retired from playing at the age of 41. The former Spain international won two FA Cups with the Gunners – scoring a free-...
By James Agberebi
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Brazil’s Paqueta ruled out of World Cup clash with Norway
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Sunday’s World Cup last-16 game against Norway with a hamstring injury, a source at the Brazilian Football Confederation (...
By Henry Oduah
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Peller Overjoyed As Victor Osimhen Pledges Support For Wedding To Jarvis
Popular TikTok star and streamer Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, couldn’t hide his excitement after Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen congratulated him on ...
By Ngozi Ibe