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OLOWOOKERE BEMOANS FINAL LOSS BY TEAM IJA, APPRECIATES LESSONS OF SPORTS FESTIVAL

He attributed the defeat in the penalty shootout to inexperience on the part of the goalkeeper, who parried the ball into the net instead of parrying it away.

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CAF ANNOUNCES VENUES FOR 13TH WOMEN AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Nigeria’s Super Falcons, nine-time champions, will play in group B of the tournament alongside Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana.

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FIFA U20 WORLD CUP: SANTIAGO HOSTS TOURNAMENT'S DRAW

Matches will take place in Santiago, Rancagua, Valparaíso, Talca – all located in the centre of the country.

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UNITY CUP: SUPER EAGLES EDGE BLACK STARS IN LONDON THRILLER

UNITY CUP: SUPER EAGLES EDGE BLACK STARS IN LONDON THRILLER

Nigeria will square up to Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz in Saturday’s final, while the Black Stars take on the Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago in the third-place match starting at 12.30pm.

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COURT JAILS KANO TIKTOK USER SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE, WITH OPTION OF N50,000 FINE

COURT JAILS KANO TIKTOK USER SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE, WITH OPTION OF N50,000 FINE

Justice Amobeda also issued a consequential order appointing the convict as an Ambassador of EFCC and CBN in online advocacy campaigns against Naira Abuse due to her substantial following across various social media platforms.

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COURT JAILS KANO TIKTOK USER SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE, WITH OPTION OF N50,000 FINE

COURT JAILS KANO TIKTOK USER SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE, WITH OPTION OF N50,000 FINE

Justice Amobeda also issued a consequential order appointing the convict as an Ambassador of EFCC and CBN in online advocacy campaigns against Naira Abuse due to her substantial following across various social media platforms.

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COURT JAILS KANO TIKTOK USER SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE, WITH OPTION OF N50,000 FINE

COURT JAILS KANO TIKTOK USER SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE, WITH OPTION OF N50,000 FINE

Justice Amobeda also issued a consequential order appointing the convict as an Ambassador of EFCC and CBN in online advocacy campaigns against Naira Abuse due to her substantial following across various social media platforms.

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AMENDMENT OF NDLEA ACT WILL BOOST NIGERIA'S DRUG CONTROL EFFORTS - FAGBEMI, MARWA

AMENDMENT OF NDLEA ACT WILL BOOST NIGERIA'S DRUG CONTROL EFFORTS - FAGBEMI, MARWA

Lateef Fagbemi and Buba Marwa shared their expectations in separate remarks during the opening ceremony of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug Control meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

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PETROL SUBSIDY FRAUD: LAGOS COURT JAILS 2 CONVICTS 14 YEARS EACH, ISSUES BENCH WARRANTS FOR 2 OTHERS

PETROL SUBSIDY FRAUD: LAGOS COURT JAILS 2 CONVICTS 14 YEARS EACH, ISSUES BENCH WARRANTS FOR 2 OTHERS

They were initially standing trial before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. However, Justice Onigbanjo withdrew from the case, thereby prompting the re-assignment of the case to Justice Dada.

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PETROL SUBSIDY FRAUD: LAGOS COURT JAILS 2 CONVICTS 14 YEARS EACH, ISSUES BENCH WARRANTS FOR 2 OTHERS

PETROL SUBSIDY FRAUD: LAGOS COURT JAILS 2 CONVICTS 14 YEARS EACH, ISSUES BENCH WARRANTS FOR 2 OTHERS

They were initially standing trial before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. However, Justice Onigbanjo withdrew from the case, thereby prompting the re-assignment of the case to Justice Dada.

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PETROL SUBSIDY FRAUD: LAGOS COURT JAILS 2 CONVICTS 14 YEARS EACH, ISSUES BENCH WARRANTS FOR 2 OTHERS

PETROL SUBSIDY FRAUD: LAGOS COURT JAILS 2 CONVICTS 14 YEARS EACH, ISSUES BENCH WARRANTS FOR 2 OTHERS

They were initially standing trial before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. However, Justice Onigbanjo withdrew from the case, thereby prompting the re-assignment of the case to Justice Dada.

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2 SOLDIERS DEAD, AS TROOPS REPEL ATTACKS BY INSURGENTS IN NORTHEAST

2 SOLDIERS DEAD, AS TROOPS REPEL ATTACKS BY INSURGENTS IN NORTHEAST

Troops also recovered one Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device, which was abandoned by the terrorists, just as they destroyed several motorcycles by precision air strikes.

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2 SOLDIERS DEAD, AS TROOPS REPEL ATTACKS BY INSURGENTS IN NORTHEAST

2 SOLDIERS DEAD, AS TROOPS REPEL ATTACKS BY INSURGENTS IN NORTHEAST

Troops also recovered one Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device, which was abandoned by the terrorists, just as they destroyed several motorcycles by precision air strikes.

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ONITSHA DRUGS MARKET SAGA: OBI FAULTS NAFDAC OVER PROLONGED CLOSURE

ONITSHA DRUGS MARKET SAGA: OBI FAULTS NAFDAC OVER PROLONGED CLOSURE

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party said the level of insensitivity being displayed by NAFDAC is both disturbing and uncaring.

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ONITSHA DRUGS MARKET SAGA: OBI FAULTS NAFDAC OVER PROLONGED CLOSURE

ONITSHA DRUGS MARKET SAGA: OBI FAULTS NAFDAC OVER PROLONGED CLOSURE

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party said the level of insensitivity being displayed by NAFDAC is both disturbing and uncaring.

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COURT JAILS FOUR INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN LAGOS

COURT JAILS FOUR INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN LAGOS

The convicts are: Arowosola Julius Oluwadamilola, Oluwasegun Ayomide, Opeyemi Shamsudeen Agboola, and Akinade Olamilekan.

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COURT JAILS FOUR INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN LAGOS

COURT JAILS FOUR INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN LAGOS

The convicts are: Arowosola Julius Oluwadamilola, Oluwasegun Ayomide, Opeyemi Shamsudeen Agboola, and Akinade Olamilekan.

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ATIKU BACKS ONAKOYA'S TRANSFORMATIONAL CHESS PROGRAMME  FOR SLUM CHILDREN

ATIKU BACKS ONAKOYA'S TRANSFORMATIONAL CHESS PROGRAMME FOR SLUM CHILDREN

"A big thank you to Tunde for the beautiful “NeoChess x Tunde Onakoya” custom chessboard he gifted me, proudly crafted with traditional Adire patterns; it’s a true work of art.

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NDLEA, UK-HOIO SIGN M.O.U. ON OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AGAINST ILLICIT DRUGS

NDLEA, UK-HOIO SIGN M.O.U. ON OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AGAINST ILLICIT DRUGS

The MoU is not just an agreement, it is indeed a reaffirmation of our mutual trust, cooperation, collaboration and unwavering dedication to safeguarding the lives and futures of our respective nations - Marwa

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NDLEA, UK-HOIO SIGN M.O.U. ON OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AGAINST ILLICIT DRUGS

NDLEA, UK-HOIO SIGN M.O.U. ON OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AGAINST ILLICIT DRUGS

The MoU is not just an agreement, it is indeed a reaffirmation of our mutual trust, cooperation, collaboration and unwavering dedication to safeguarding the lives and futures of our respective nations - Marwa

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22ND NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL: FLAMINGOS REACH FINAL, AS TEAM OGUN DEFEATS GOLDEN EAGLETS

22ND NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL: FLAMINGOS REACH FINAL, AS TEAM OGUN DEFEATS GOLDEN EAGLETS

The Golden Eaglets and Flamingos are participating in the 22nd National Sports Festival as part of the praiseworthy Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) initiative of the National Sports Commission.

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SUPER FALCONS INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES; ALOZIE EXCITED, AS AJIBADE, ECHEGINE, BABAJIDE ARRIVE EARLY FOR CAMEROON

SUPER FALCONS INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES; ALOZIE EXCITED, AS AJIBADE, ECHEGINE, BABAJIDE ARRIVE EARLY FOR CAMEROON

First-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie will arrive on Tuesday, while Portugal-based midfielder Christy Ucheibe is scheduled to fly into the country on Wednesday.

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TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS AT IJEDE CREEK IN IKORODU, LAGOS, RELEASED

TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS AT IJEDE CREEK IN IKORODU, LAGOS, RELEASED

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the victims were released following a manhunt by a combined team of security agencies and local vigilante group.

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TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS AT IJEDE CREEK IN IKORODU, LAGOS, RELEASED

TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS AT IJEDE CREEK IN IKORODU, LAGOS, RELEASED

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the victims were released following a manhunt by a combined team of security agencies and local vigilante group.

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NDLEA INTERCEPTS N6.5B OPIOID, ARREST 2 BRITONS, DESTROYS 77,000KG SKUNK

NDLEA INTERCEPTS N6.5B OPIOID, ARREST 2 BRITONS, DESTROYS 77,000KG SKUNK

The NDLEA seizures were made at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers and the Apapa seaport, Lagos.

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NFF CONGRATULATES PHILIP SHAIBU ON APPOINTMENT AS DG, NIS

NFF CONGRATULATES PHILIP SHAIBU ON APPOINTMENT AS DG, NIS

We wish Comrade Shaibu the very best in this new but certainly-exciting journey in his odyssey and we believe that he has the ability to justify the confidence reposed in him by Mr. President,” President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) said.

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PRESIDENT FEDERATION CUP: STAGE SET FOR GRAND FINALE, WITH QUEENS, ANGELS OUSTED

PRESIDENT FEDERATION CUP: STAGE SET FOR GRAND FINALE, WITH QUEENS, ANGELS OUSTED

Cup holders Rivers Angels, who have won the competition nine times, will have their hands full against 2005 and 2019 champions Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia.

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MOHAMED SALAH NAMED PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE SEASON

MOHAMED SALAH NAMED PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE SEASON

With six more assists than any other player, Salah can become the first footballer to win the Golden Boot, Golden Playmaker and player of the season awards.

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MOHAMED SALAH NAMED PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE SEASON

MOHAMED SALAH NAMED PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE SEASON

With six more assists than any other player, Salah can become the first footballer to win the Golden Boot, Golden Playmaker and player of the season awards.

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NOVAK DJOKOVIC WINS GENEVA OPEN TO EARN 100TH SINGLES TITLE

NOVAK DJOKOVIC WINS GENEVA OPEN TO EARN 100TH SINGLES TITLE

Novak Djokovic won the Geneva Open to become the third man to win 100 career singles titles in the Open era.

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