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Victor Osimhen scored twice as Nigeria made short work of Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, cruising into the quarter-finals with a comprehensive 4-0 victory in their last-16 tie. Ademola Lookman, a former winner of the African Footballer of the Year award like Osimhen, opened the scoring…
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Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential aspirant Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of “misplaced priorities and official shamelessness.” The former People’s Democratic Party presidential candidate was reacting to official explanations from the presidency trailing a viral picture where President Tinubu was seated with his Rwandan…
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Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre has denied using church funds for personal gain, stating that he has never accessed the church’s financial accounts or used proceeds from church materials for personal items. Speaking during a church service, he emphasised that his needs are met through divine provision,…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has slammed the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, advising him to resign his position and face his obsession with Rivers politics and the APC. Basiru said Wike has no locus whatsoever to engage him…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The Diocesan Bishop, Ijesa North (Anglican Communion), Rev. Isaac Oluyamo, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to respect the sacredness of the ballot and allow the people’s votes to count in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Osun State The Osun State governorship election will come up…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ife East Area Office of Modakeke, Osun State, has disowned a factional chairman of the council, Adekunle Adewumi. It would be recalled that two factional APC local government chairmen presented separate proposed 2026 budgets for the Ife…
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By Tunde Olamilekan A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Lai Olurode, has cautioned Nigerians seeking external help over insecurity in the country. The Iwo-born scholar said those calling for Trump’s help should draw valuable lessons from the invasion of Venezuela and the seizure of its…
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Renowned actress Iyabo Ojo has defended single motherhood, dismissing societal stereotypes and emphasising that personal growth, fulfilled children, and stability define success, not marital status. Ojo, who raised her children alone from a young age, attributed her achievements to faith in God, resilience, and perseverance. She stated that her daughter…
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is set to resume its suspended nationwide industrial action on January 12. The body warned that its members will return to full-scale protests and service withdrawal if the Federal Government does not fully implement its longstanding demands. The decision followed an expanded National Executive Council…
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Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress have declared support for the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid renewed hostilities between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The National Secretary of the APC, Ajibola Basiru, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, said Fubara had the full…
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