Al Ittihad beat Hoopers 100-80 to end BAL unbeaten run
Al Ittihad Alexandria extended their perfect start to the 2025 Basketball Africa League with a commanding 100-80 victory over Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports. The Egyptian side, who have now won all three of their games, proved too strong for Hoopers, who have also won their previous two
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Al Ittihad Alexandria extended their perfect start to the 2025 Basketball Africa League with a commanding 100-80 victory over Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports. The Egyptian side, who have now won all three of their games, proved too strong for Hoopers, who have also won their previous two
NPFL: Rivers will put pressure on Remo, says Finidi
Rivers United coach Finidi George insists the former champions will put more pressure on league leaders Remo Stars as they hope to topple them and win their second Nigeria Premier Football League title. The 2022 champions cut the gap between them and Remo to five points after beating them 1-0 during their meeting in Port
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Rivers United coach Finidi George insists the former champions will put more pressure on league leaders Remo Stars as they hope to topple them and win their second Nigeria Premier Football League title. The 2022 champions cut the gap between them and Remo to five points after beating them 1-0 during their meeting in Port
Bishop Kukah’s brother recounts ordeal in kidnappers’ den
Ishaya Kuka, brother to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday, recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of bandits, saying he had given up hope of surviving. Kuka was among the 60 kidnapped victims rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division and received by the National Security
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Ishaya Kuka, brother to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday, recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of bandits, saying he had given up hope of surviving. Kuka was among the 60 kidnapped victims rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division and received by the National Security
Omololu Olunloyo: A renaissance man of Nigeria
The curtain has fallen on an extraordinary life—a life defined by brilliance, unshakable patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to public service. With the passing of Dr Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo, Nigeria mourns the loss of one of its most intellectually gifted, visionary, and deeply principled sons. Born into the illustrious Olunloyo family of Ibadan, Dr
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The curtain has fallen on an extraordinary life—a life defined by brilliance, unshakable patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to public service. With the passing of Dr Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo, Nigeria mourns the loss of one of its most intellectually gifted, visionary, and deeply principled sons. Born into the illustrious Olunloyo family of Ibadan, Dr
Presidency tackles Ndume over lopsided appointments claim
The Presidency, on Tuesday, came hard on the senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, over his claim on lopsided appointments by President Bola Tinubu. Also on Tuesday, the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District of Kogi State, Sunday Karimi, tackled Ndume over claims that the President’s political appointments breached the federal character principle
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The Presidency, on Tuesday, came hard on the senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, over his claim on lopsided appointments by President Bola Tinubu. Also on Tuesday, the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District of Kogi State, Sunday Karimi, tackled Ndume over claims that the President’s political appointments breached the federal character principle
ECOWAS Bank approves €230m to strengthen infrastructure in West Africa
The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development has approved a total of €230 million and $10 million to finance projects aimed at stimulating development and boosting economic activities in West Africa. A statement by the bank on Tuesday said the financing package was granted during the 91st ordinary meeting of
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The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development has approved a total of €230 million and $10 million to finance projects aimed at stimulating development and boosting economic activities in West Africa. A statement by the bank on Tuesday said the financing package was granted during the 91st ordinary meeting of
Afenifere accuses MURIC of stoking religious war in Ekiti
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has warned groups, individuals and interests against making statements or introducing practices and actions that can endanger peaceful coexistence among the residents of Ekiti and other southwest states. The Ekiti State Chairman of Afenifere, Gabriel Alonge, faulted the statement credited to the Executive Director of Muslim Rights Concerns, Prof Ishaq
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The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has warned groups, individuals and interests against making statements or introducing practices and actions that can endanger peaceful coexistence among the residents of Ekiti and other southwest states. The Ekiti State Chairman of Afenifere, Gabriel Alonge, faulted the statement credited to the Executive Director of Muslim Rights Concerns, Prof Ishaq
Shaken Real Madrid insist comeback possible after Arsenal humbling
For a while, it seemed like the same old story, Real Madrid soaking up the pressure while their attacking superstars waited impatiently to punish Arsenal on the counter. But then Declan Rice scored two brilliant free-kicks and Mikel Merino added a third goal, leaving the holders on the verge of Champions League elimination as Arsenal
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For a while, it seemed like the same old story, Real Madrid soaking up the pressure while their attacking superstars waited impatiently to punish Arsenal on the counter. But then Declan Rice scored two brilliant free-kicks and Mikel Merino added a third goal, leaving the holders on the verge of Champions League elimination as Arsenal
Shettima tasks new NISO board to stabilise power grid
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday directed the members and Board of Directors of the Nigerian Independent System Operator Limited to ensure the stability, reliability and security of the national grid. He urged them to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission and distribution
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday directed the members and Board of Directors of the Nigerian Independent System Operator Limited to ensure the stability, reliability and security of the national grid. He urged them to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission and distribution
Galadima alleges plot to destabilise Kano, force state of emergency
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima, has alleged that there was a calculated plot to destabilise Kano State and compel the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state. Galadima made the allegation while speaking on Jigsaw, a political programme aired on AIT on Tuesday. He claimed the
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A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima, has alleged that there was a calculated plot to destabilise Kano State and compel the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state. Galadima made the allegation while speaking on Jigsaw, a political programme aired on AIT on Tuesday. He claimed the