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Highs and Lows of Nigerian sports in 2024
From continental football glory to Paralympic records, Nigerian sports witnessed dramatic peaks and valleys in 2024, with athletes breaking records and setting new benchmarks even as some performances fell short of expectations, writes ABIODUN ADEWALE and PETER AKINBO HIGHS King Lookman rules African football When Ademola Lookman was crowned the 2024 CAF African Footballer of
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From continental football glory to Paralympic records, Nigerian sports witnessed dramatic peaks and valleys in 2024, with athletes breaking records and setting new benchmarks even as some performances fell short of expectations, writes ABIODUN ADEWALE and PETER AKINBO HIGHS King Lookman rules African football When Ademola Lookman was crowned the 2024 CAF African Footballer of
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Nigerian Navy donates foodstuffs to Anambra orphanage
The Nigerian Naval outpost in Onitsha, Anambra State, has donated food items worth millions of naira to Madonna Angels Orphanage Home in Atani, in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state through its ‘Food Rhapsody’ initiative. The event, which is a non-kinetic approach by the Nigerian Navy to strengthen civil-military relationships and promote peace and
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The Nigerian Naval outpost in Onitsha, Anambra State, has donated food items worth millions of naira to Madonna Angels Orphanage Home in Atani, in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state through its ‘Food Rhapsody’ initiative. The event, which is a non-kinetic approach by the Nigerian Navy to strengthen civil-military relationships and promote peace and
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- January 1, 2025
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UFC Saudi feels the same — Adesanya
Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has dismissed concerns about headlining a non-pay-per-view event for the first time since 2018, insisting his February 1 UFC Fight Night bout in Saudi Arabia feels no different from his previous fights, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “I still get paid. There’s still a referee, it’s two of us
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Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has dismissed concerns about headlining a non-pay-per-view event for the first time since 2018, insisting his February 1 UFC Fight Night bout in Saudi Arabia feels no different from his previous fights, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “I still get paid. There’s still a referee, it’s two of us
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Ministry inaugurates N250bn real estate investment fund
The Federal Government through its finance ministry, has inaugurated the N250bn Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund aimed at bridging Nigeria’s housing finance gap, fostering affordable housing, and stimulating economic growth. According to a press statement on Tuesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga,
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The Federal Government through its finance ministry, has inaugurated the N250bn Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund aimed at bridging Nigeria’s housing finance gap, fostering affordable housing, and stimulating economic growth. According to a press statement on Tuesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga,
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- January 1, 2025
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Govt receives locally assembled CNG buses for airport shuttle
The Federal Government has taken delivery of the first batch of locally assembled Compressed Natural Gas buses, marking the beginning of their deployment for airport shuttle services across Nigeria. This disclosure was made in a statement on Tuesday. The buses, produced by Lanre Shittu Motors, were received at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, by officials
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The Federal Government has taken delivery of the first batch of locally assembled Compressed Natural Gas buses, marking the beginning of their deployment for airport shuttle services across Nigeria. This disclosure was made in a statement on Tuesday. The buses, produced by Lanre Shittu Motors, were received at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, by officials
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- January 1, 2025
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Boniface grateful for trophy-filled 2024
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has expressed gratitude for a successful 2024 that saw him win three major trophies and multiple individual awards with the German champions, The PUNCH reports. The Super Eagles forward took to social media to reflect on his achievements, sharing iconic pictures with the caption “Merci 2024” showcasing his five Bundesliga
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Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has expressed gratitude for a successful 2024 that saw him win three major trophies and multiple individual awards with the German champions, The PUNCH reports. The Super Eagles forward took to social media to reflect on his achievements, sharing iconic pictures with the caption “Merci 2024” showcasing his five Bundesliga
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- January 1, 2025
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NGO trains 30 Osun women in adire production
A non-governmental organisation, Akinkanju, has trained 30 widows and single mothers drawn from all parts of Osun State in various vocations. The beneficiaries were trained in adire textile production, household essentials, soap making, and bedspread production. The founder of the NGO, Mrs Bosede Nwachi, while speaking during a graduation ceremony organised for the beneficiaries held
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A non-governmental organisation, Akinkanju, has trained 30 widows and single mothers drawn from all parts of Osun State in various vocations. The beneficiaries were trained in adire textile production, household essentials, soap making, and bedspread production. The founder of the NGO, Mrs Bosede Nwachi, while speaking during a graduation ceremony organised for the beneficiaries held
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Tinubu’s aide awards scholarship to 40 students
President Bola Tinubu’s Personal Assistant on Special Duties, Kamorudeen Yusuf, has awarded scholarships to 40 students of Markaz University College, Agege, Lagos. The scholarship, which covers both diploma and undergraduate programmes, also includes additional educational resources such as books and copies of the Quran. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Lagos-based Islamic institution, Yusuf
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President Bola Tinubu’s Personal Assistant on Special Duties, Kamorudeen Yusuf, has awarded scholarships to 40 students of Markaz University College, Agege, Lagos. The scholarship, which covers both diploma and undergraduate programmes, also includes additional educational resources such as books and copies of the Quran. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Lagos-based Islamic institution, Yusuf
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- January 1, 2025
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PUNCH appoints Wunmi Tunde-Obe Executive Director
The board of Punch Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs Valerie Omowunmi Tunde-Obe as Executive Director, Business Development and Innovation A statement by the management of the publishers of Nigeria’s most-widely-read newspaper, Tunde-Obe’s appointment takes effect on January 1, 2025. Before her new appointment, Tunde-Obe was a Non-Executive Director at Punch Nigeria Limited,
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The board of Punch Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs Valerie Omowunmi Tunde-Obe as Executive Director, Business Development and Innovation A statement by the management of the publishers of Nigeria’s most-widely-read newspaper, Tunde-Obe’s appointment takes effect on January 1, 2025. Before her new appointment, Tunde-Obe was a Non-Executive Director at Punch Nigeria Limited,
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Bauchi gov denies threatening Tinubu, accuses Presidency of blackmail
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has denied accusations from the Presidency that he threatened President Bola Tinubu over the controversial tax reform bill. In a statement on Tuesday, Mohammed’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, strongly refuted the claims, calling them a misleading face-saving tactic by the Federal Government. The Presidency had
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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has denied accusations from the Presidency that he threatened President Bola Tinubu over the controversial tax reform bill. In a statement on Tuesday, Mohammed’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, strongly refuted the claims, calling them a misleading face-saving tactic by the Federal Government. The Presidency had
