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Brighton beat holders Liverpool 2-1 in FA Cup

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Liverpool’s disastrous season suffered another blow on Sunday as the holders were dumped out the FA Cup by a 2-1 […]

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Falling container crushes eight on Lagos bridge

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

An articulated truck conveying a 20ft container fell on a commercial bus at the Ojuelegba bridge, Lagos on Sunday killing […]

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SERAP asks Buhari to probe attack on Peter Obi

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Inspector-General of Police Usman Baba to […]

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NCC boss Danbatta bags Vanguard’s Regulator of the Year award

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, was decorated with the […]

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Ex- Osun Gov, Oyinlola to sue police IG over non-release of report on MTN

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

A one time Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola is set to institute a legal action against the Inspector-General […]

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Police foil robbery in FCT, kill suspect

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

FCT Police Commissioner, Sadiq Abubakar Men of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command at about 4:40 am in the early […]

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Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi what to do

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

The leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday, issued warnings to the leading presidential candidates, Peter […]

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Newcastle sign forward Gordon from Everton for £45m

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Newcastle United have completed the signing of forward Anthony Gordon from Premier League rivals Everton, both clubs said on Sunday, […]

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Allow students to vote, close schools, NANS tells FG

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Federal Government to direct the closure of tertiary institutions in […]

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Ganduje makes U-turn, says Buhari free to visit Kano as planned

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Barely few hours after Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje advised President Muhammadu Buhari against visiting his state, he has now […]

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Elections: Police train officers in explosives disposal

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

The Nigeria Police Force has concluded the training of its officers attached to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal – Chemical, Biological, […]

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Old naira deadline: House c’ttee seeks CBN gov’s arrest

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on New Naira Re-design and Naira Swap Policy has rejected the 10-day extension of […]

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BREAKING: Buhari now free to come Kano, says Ganduje

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed the state’s willingness to receive the […]

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Fayemi files N500m defamation suit against Ekiti ex-commissioner

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has filed a N500million suit against a former Commissioner for Information in […]

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Bayelsa United coach decries officiating after 3-0 whipping in Jos

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Dipreye Teibowei, the Bayelsa United Head Coach, on Sunday in Jos expressed reservations with the officiating of his side’s Match Day […]

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11 passengers burnt to death on Ore-Benin expressway accident

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

No fewer than 11 people were burnt to death on Sunday on Soka bridge, Ore, on the Ore-Benin expressway in […]

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First wins for 3SC, Sunshine Stars as Enyimba, Lobi record massive wins

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan and Sunshine Stars FC of Akure on Sunday recorded their first wins of the […]

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Road crashes claim 20 lives, FRSC expresses concern

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

FILE: FRSC officials at an accident scene The Federal Road Safety Corps has said that 20 people lost their lives […]

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ACF condemns killing of over 50 pastoralists in Nasarawa, calls for immediate investigation

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), on Sunday condemned the killing of over 50 Fulani pastoralists by drone strike in Nasarawa […]

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Experts hail CBN naira swap deadline extension

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

Financial experts have applauded the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria to extend the deadline for the swapping of […]

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