Rivers Hoopers still work in progress – Odaudu

Rivers Hoopers coach Ogoh Odaudu has refused to be carried away by their momentum in the Basketball Africa League Season 5 ahead of their next Kalahari Conference game against Al Ittihad of Egypt at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The KingsMen have recorded emphatic
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Rivers Hoopers coach Ogoh Odaudu has refused to be carried away by their momentum in the Basketball Africa League Season 5 ahead of their next Kalahari Conference game against Al Ittihad of Egypt at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The KingsMen have recorded emphatic

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Newcastle legend backs Bassey to reach Van Dijk’s level

Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has tipped Fulham centre-back Calvin Bassey to reach the heights of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, after a standout performance in Fulham’s 3-2 win over the Premier League leaders at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Bassey, 25, was instrumental as Fulham ended Liverpool’s 26-match unbeaten run in the league, producing a
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Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has tipped Fulham centre-back Calvin Bassey to reach the heights of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, after a standout performance in Fulham’s 3-2 win over the Premier League leaders at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Bassey, 25, was instrumental as Fulham ended Liverpool’s 26-match unbeaten run in the league, producing a

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Napoli, United in Osimhen talks

Napoli and Manchester United are in advanced talks over the potential transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen with the Italian club reportedly ready to offer the Red Devils a discount on the player’s release clause. According to Il Mattino, Napoli director Giovanni Manna has flown to London to discuss the sale of the 26-year-old with
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Napoli and Manchester United are in advanced talks over the potential transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen with the Italian club reportedly ready to offer the Red Devils a discount on the player’s release clause. According to Il Mattino, Napoli director Giovanni Manna has flown to London to discuss the sale of the 26-year-old with

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Fasuba’s daughter breaks 49-year 100m record

Annabelle, the daughter of former Nigerian sprinter Olusoji Fasuba, has achieved another feat in the UK, breaking the City of Plymouth’s 48-year 100m record on her first outdoor outing in 2025 at their Spring Warm-up Meeting at Brickfields, Devonport, Plymouth, on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fasuba clocked a stunning time of 11.91s to smash
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Annabelle, the daughter of former Nigerian sprinter Olusoji Fasuba, has achieved another feat in the UK, breaking the City of Plymouth’s 48-year 100m record on her first outdoor outing in 2025 at their Spring Warm-up Meeting at Brickfields, Devonport, Plymouth, on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fasuba clocked a stunning time of 11.91s to smash

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More tributes for ex-Oyo gov Olunloyo

More tributes have continued to pour in for the late former Governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 89. Political leaders, traditional institutions, and prominent Nigerians joined the Oyo State government in mourning the loss of the revered mathematician, statesman, and administrator. Among those who paid
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More tributes have continued to pour in for the late former Governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 89. Political leaders, traditional institutions, and prominent Nigerians joined the Oyo State government in mourning the loss of the revered mathematician, statesman, and administrator. Among those who paid

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APC takes over Edo Assembly leadership

The All Progressives Congress in Edo State took control of the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday, appointing Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West) as the new Majority Leader. During Monday’s plenary session, the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku, read a letter from the APC leadership announcing the appointments of new principal officers. According to
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The All Progressives Congress in Edo State took control of the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday, appointing Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West) as the new Majority Leader. During Monday’s plenary session, the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku, read a letter from the APC leadership announcing the appointments of new principal officers. According to

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CJN alerts judges to cyber attack risks

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has cautioned judicial officials against the risks associated with data breaches, cyber threats, and online systems as they embrace digitalisation. The CJN sounded the caution on Monday while delivering a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Workshop on Information and Communication Technology, held
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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has cautioned judicial officials against the risks associated with data breaches, cyber threats, and online systems as they embrace digitalisation. The CJN sounded the caution on Monday while delivering a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Workshop on Information and Communication Technology, held

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Gasperini admits error subbing Lookman

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted that he mistakenly told the fourth official to take off Ademola Lookman instead of Ederson in their 1-0 loss to Lazio on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. La Dea lost their seventh game of the Serie A season when they fell to Lazio at the Gewiss Stadium. The
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Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted that he mistakenly told the fourth official to take off Ademola Lookman instead of Ederson in their 1-0 loss to Lazio on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. La Dea lost their seventh game of the Serie A season when they fell to Lazio at the Gewiss Stadium. The

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Iwobi still setting the pace in best season

After scoring his sixth and seventh Premier League goals of the season in January, it seemed Alex Iwobi was done in what was becoming the best season of his career, but the Fulham midfielder has kept marching on, adding one more goal and an assist in April, and reminding everyone that he can only get
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After scoring his sixth and seventh Premier League goals of the season in January, it seemed Alex Iwobi was done in what was becoming the best season of his career, but the Fulham midfielder has kept marching on, adding one more goal and an assist in April, and reminding everyone that he can only get

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Sokoto govt warns against inflammatory statements, recommits to tackling insecurity

The Sokoto State Government has cautioned residents against making inflammatory and sensational remarks capable of undermining ongoing efforts to address insecurity in the state. The warning was issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), in response to a statement credited to one Basharu Altine Guyawa.
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The Sokoto State Government has cautioned residents against making inflammatory and sensational remarks capable of undermining ongoing efforts to address insecurity in the state. The warning was issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), in response to a statement credited to one Basharu Altine Guyawa.

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