Owo Kingdom, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, has disclosed that the 2026 edition of the Igogo Festival will be transformed […]
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Ramadan to continue in Nigeria Thursday as moon not sighted, Eid on Friday
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The Nigerian government had already declared 19th and 20th of March as public holidays to mark the Islamic festival.
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BREAKING: ‘Senegal Has Right To Appeal, No Country Will Be Favoured,’ CAF President On AFCON Final Controversy
The CAF President acknowledged the deep controversy surrounding the final, admitting that the events had damaged trust in African football.
UCL: They’re so good defensively – Danny Murphy picks club to win trophy
Former Liverpool player, Danny Murphy, has picked the favourite club to win the UEFA Champions League this season.
According to Murphy, Arsenal are probably the favourites to win the European top-flight league because of the side of the draw the Gunners find themselves on and their defensive solidity.
“Arsenal are so good defensively and even when they’re not playing well,” Murphy said on talkSPORT.
“They are probably favourites to win the Champions League because of the side of the draw they’re on, you would expect them to get to the final.”
Arsenal will take on Sporting CP in the quarter-final of the Champions League following a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16 second leg encounter on Tuesday.
Mikel Arteta’s side remains the only undefeated team in the Champions League this season.
UCL: They’re so good defensively – Danny Murphy picks club to win trophy
Again, FRSC convicts 17 drivers for traffic violations in Ogun
In its continuous effort to enforce road discipline and ensure safety on major highways, the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun Sector Command, has convicted 17 […]
NSIA signs MoU with UK firm to develop dairy livestock platform in Nigeria
The MoU outlines the framework for collaboration and the project‑development cost commitments leading up to the formal shareholders’ agreement.
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Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict: WHO warns of attacks on health facilities, rising casualties
The escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan follows weeks of intensifying cross-border clashes that have evolved into what Islamabad described as an “open war.”
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UCL: Franck Ribery names biggest favourite to win trophy
Former Bayern Munich star, Franck Ribery, has named the Bundesliga giants as the biggest favourites to win the UEFA Champions League this season.
Ribery was speaking ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League Round of 16 second-leg fixture against Atalanta on Wednesday.
According to the Frenchman, the Bavarians are extremely strong and are in good shape.
“I can say clearly, yes,” Ribery told La Gazzetta dello Sport when asked if Bayern Munich are favourites.
“Bayern is not only extremely strong, but also in good shape. In my opinion, they are the biggest favorite to win the Champions League.”
Bayern Munich thrashed Atalanta 6-1 in the first last week in Italy.
FIBA WWCQ: D’Tigress star Macaulay named in All-Star team
D’Tigress’ Victoria Macaulay has been included in the All-Star Team of the 2025 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament.
The competition ended in France on Tuesday with the T’Digress going down 81-73 to Germany in their last game.
Rena Wakama’s side finished the competition with two wins and three defeats.
Macaulay was one of the top performers for Nigeria at the competition.
The 35-year-old used her know-how and strength in the paint and finished as a leader for the African champions in efficiency and scoring.
France dominated the all-star team with two players, Janelle Salaun, who was named the Most Valuable Player MVP, and Marine Johannes.
Germany’s Frieda Buhner, and Leesuel Kang of Korea complete the all-star team.
Osun court remands six over alleged assault, robbery
An Osun Magistrate Court sitting in Ilesa has remanded six men over alleged offences bordering on conspiracy, assault, breach of peace, threat to life and […]
