Cricket W’Cup: Nigeria line up Pakistan, Scotland friendlies
Ahead of the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia, Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens will be involved in two warm-up matches against Pakistan and Scotland during their final camping in India, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After two phases of preparations in Benin City and Logos, the team will depart Nigeria for India
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Ahead of the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia, Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens will be involved in two warm-up matches against Pakistan and Scotland during their final camping in India, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After two phases of preparations in Benin City and Logos, the team will depart Nigeria for India
United plot Rashford-Osimhen swap deal
Manchester United are reportedly ready to use Marcus Rashford as a makeweight to sign Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray. Rashford has not been a major part of Ruben Amorim’s plans at Manchester United as the England international has been left out of three of the Red Devils’ last four matchday
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Manchester United are reportedly ready to use Marcus Rashford as a makeweight to sign Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray. Rashford has not been a major part of Ruben Amorim’s plans at Manchester United as the England international has been left out of three of the Red Devils’ last four matchday
Police nab 27-year-old suspected burglar in Ogun
The suspect, allegedly entered the home of a female resident in the community through the window, damaged the iron security bars and struck her on the head with an iron rod. The state police command spokesman, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement sent to journalists on Friday. She said the suspect is known
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The suspect, allegedly entered the home of a female resident in the community through the window, damaged the iron security bars and struck her on the head with an iron rod. The state police command spokesman, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement sent to journalists on Friday. She said the suspect is known
How I’ll sexually satisfy my three new wives – Delta singer
Isoko highlife musician, Arube Otor, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about his decision to marry three wives on the same day and his plans to balance love and responsibilities among his wives What inspired you to marry three women on the same day? First of all, I am Arube Otor, popularly known as Isoko Fela. I
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Isoko highlife musician, Arube Otor, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about his decision to marry three wives on the same day and his plans to balance love and responsibilities among his wives What inspired you to marry three women on the same day? First of all, I am Arube Otor, popularly known as Isoko Fela. I
PDP suffering from Atiku Abubakar problem – Okeke
A Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tony Okeke has stated that it will be difficult to win the 2027 general elections, if the Party continues the way it’s going. Okeke said the PDP was a better political party compared to the ruling All Progressives Congress, noting however that a house divided
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A Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tony Okeke has stated that it will be difficult to win the 2027 general elections, if the Party continues the way it’s going. Okeke said the PDP was a better political party compared to the ruling All Progressives Congress, noting however that a house divided
My captors shot two children dead for walking slowly– 26-year-old undergraduate
A final year student at the School of Health, Makarfi, Zaria, Baraka Abdulkarim, speaks with AYOOLA OLASUPO about her abduction and how she survived horrifying conditions in captivity Which school do you attend? I’m a 400-level student at the School of Health, Makarfi, in Zaria. How old are you, and which state are you from?
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A final year student at the School of Health, Makarfi, Zaria, Baraka Abdulkarim, speaks with AYOOLA OLASUPO about her abduction and how she survived horrifying conditions in captivity Which school do you attend? I’m a 400-level student at the School of Health, Makarfi, in Zaria. How old are you, and which state are you from?
Rainoil executive inspires Delta kids in festive party
The Group Executive Director of Rainoil Limited, Godfrey Ogbechie, hosted 1,500 children at the Idumuje-Ugboko Children Christmas Party, an annual celebration aimed at fostering joy and inspiration in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. The information was disclosed in a statement, highlighting the event’s focus on promoting education and creating lasting memories
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The Group Executive Director of Rainoil Limited, Godfrey Ogbechie, hosted 1,500 children at the Idumuje-Ugboko Children Christmas Party, an annual celebration aimed at fostering joy and inspiration in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. The information was disclosed in a statement, highlighting the event’s focus on promoting education and creating lasting memories
2025 budget: FG to support farmers with N132bn
The Federal Government has allocated N132bn to support farmers and farming activities in 2025. This allocation disclosed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill forms part of a broader plan under the National Agricultural Development Fund, aimed at tackling poverty, low productivity, and limited access to resources, which have long hindered agricultural growth in Nigeria. The NADF,
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The Federal Government has allocated N132bn to support farmers and farming activities in 2025. This allocation disclosed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill forms part of a broader plan under the National Agricultural Development Fund, aimed at tackling poverty, low productivity, and limited access to resources, which have long hindered agricultural growth in Nigeria. The NADF,
Global food prices dropped 2% in 2024 — FAO
Global food commodity prices declined by 2.1 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations stated. However, prices remain significantly higher than pre-Covid-19 levels, AFP reported on Friday. The FAO’s overall Food Price Index averaged 122.0 points in 2024, representing a decline of 2.6 points,
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Global food commodity prices declined by 2.1 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations stated. However, prices remain significantly higher than pre-Covid-19 levels, AFP reported on Friday. The FAO’s overall Food Price Index averaged 122.0 points in 2024, representing a decline of 2.6 points,
Inflation, low productivity major economic threats – NESG
The Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Niyi Yusuf, has advocated for urgent sectoral reforms as Nigeria faces a tough road ahead. He pointed out that inflation, high interest rates, and sluggish sector growth continue to challenge economic stability and might linger this year if not adequately tackled. Yusuf offered an assessment of Nigeria’s
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The Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Niyi Yusuf, has advocated for urgent sectoral reforms as Nigeria faces a tough road ahead. He pointed out that inflation, high interest rates, and sluggish sector growth continue to challenge economic stability and might linger this year if not adequately tackled. Yusuf offered an assessment of Nigeria’s