Vox pop: Nigerians demand better welfare, affordable cost of living in 2025

With the high inflation leading to a persistent rise in food and transportation costs nationwide, Nigerians have called on the government to ensure the reduction of the cost of living…

ICC chief eyes U-19 World Cup success

The International Cricket Council’s women’s cricket manager, Snehal Pradhan, says the roaring success of the maiden women’s U-19 World Cup in South Africa will serve as a springboard for the second edition, which will be hosted by Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria is one of the four debutants
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The International Cricket Council’s women’s cricket manager, Snehal Pradhan, says the roaring success of the maiden women’s U-19 World Cup in South Africa will serve as a springboard for the second edition, which will be hosted by Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria is one of the four debutants

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Wife, parents escape as ex-husband sets apartment ablaze in Edo

While many Nigerians were still basking in the euphoria of New Year celebrations, an Italian-based businesswoman, identified as Tina Suyi, narrowly escaped death by whiskers on Wednesday when her estranged husband, Osaro…

My dream is to play for Nigeria – Amayo

Nigerian-Canadian basketball player and Rivers Hoopers guard, Kelvin Amayo, talks about the progress of his career from college to becoming a professional and his desire to represent Nigeria in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE Last year, you won the NBBF title with the Rivers Hoopers after playing at the BAL. How does it feel to
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Nigerian-Canadian basketball player and Rivers Hoopers guard, Kelvin Amayo, talks about the progress of his career from college to becoming a professional and his desire to represent Nigeria in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE Last year, you won the NBBF title with the Rivers Hoopers after playing at the BAL. How does it feel to

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Ismail linked with Albanian club, doubtful for CHAN

 Super Eagles B and Remo Stars wingback Sodiq Ismail is likely going to miss out on the 2024 African Nations Championship if he completes his speculated transfer to Albanian club FK Partizani, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The CHAN tournament is strictly for players plying their trade in their country’s domestic league and Ismail will no
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 Super Eagles B and Remo Stars wingback Sodiq Ismail is likely going to miss out on the 2024 African Nations Championship if he completes his speculated transfer to Albanian club FK Partizani, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The CHAN tournament is strictly for players plying their trade in their country’s domestic league and Ismail will no

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Umar set to join Valencia on loan

The first half of the season was disastrous for Valencia, and their poor form has meant that they occupy a place in the La Liga relegation zone. New head coach Carlos Corberan has been tasked with guiding Los Che away from trouble, although he will require help on the transfer front for this. On the
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The first half of the season was disastrous for Valencia, and their poor form has meant that they occupy a place in the La Liga relegation zone. New head coach Carlos Corberan has been tasked with guiding Los Che away from trouble, although he will require help on the transfer front for this. On the

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Orban close to Hoffenheim move

Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano report that Hoffenheim are on the verge of co mpleting their first transfer of the winter as Lyon’s Gift Orban is set to join the club. Orban will move to Sinsheim for around €9m and will complete his medical at the Bundesliga side soon. Since moving to the Rhône-Alpes region
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Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano report that Hoffenheim are on the verge of co mpleting their first transfer of the winter as Lyon’s Gift Orban is set to join the club. Orban will move to Sinsheim for around €9m and will complete his medical at the Bundesliga side soon. Since moving to the Rhône-Alpes region

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Princess Ukot, 94, for burial

The family of Princess Affiong Samuel Ukot, a healthcare professional and mother of Professor Dorothy Udeme Ufot, SAN, the first and only Akwa Ibom-born female Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has…

Police arrest 23 suspects for thuggery, armed robbery in Niger

The Niger State Police Command said its operatives have arrested 23 suspected thugs and armed robbers in the state. The suspects were arrested with dangerous weapons on January 1, 2025, at…

Six-month delay in LG autonomy kick-off disappointing – NULGE

The National Union of Local Government Employees has expressed disappointment over the six-month delay in implementing financial autonomy for the 774 local government areas, despite a Supreme Court judgment mandating the direct disbursement of their funds. The court’s July 11, 2024 ruling declared the longstanding practice of state governors controlling local government funds unconstitutional and
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The National Union of Local Government Employees has expressed disappointment over the six-month delay in implementing financial autonomy for the 774 local government areas, despite a Supreme Court judgment mandating the direct disbursement of their funds. The court’s July 11, 2024 ruling declared the longstanding practice of state governors controlling local government funds unconstitutional and

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