Lineker hails Iwobi’s terrific season

Former England striker Gary Lineker has praised Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi for his outstanding performances at Fulham this season, while the Nigerian continues to enjoy his best Premier League campaign yet, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on his podcast The Rest is Football, Lineker highlighted Iwobi’s impressive displays, saying, “Iwobi has had a terrific
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Former England striker Gary Lineker has praised Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi for his outstanding performances at Fulham this season, while the Nigerian continues to enjoy his best Premier League campaign yet, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on his podcast The Rest is Football, Lineker highlighted Iwobi’s impressive displays, saying, “Iwobi has had a terrific

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Ali, Ismail in Ogunmodede’s 26-man CHAN list

Super Eagles B stand-in coach Daniel Ogunmodede has invited 26 players, including veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali and Remo Stars defender Sadiq Ismail, to begin preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Team captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defender Ifeanyi
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Super Eagles B stand-in coach Daniel Ogunmodede has invited 26 players, including veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali and Remo Stars defender Sadiq Ismail, to begin preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Team captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defender Ifeanyi

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Osimhen scores 10th league goal in Galatasaray win

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen scored his 10th Turkish Super Lig goal from the penalty spot as Galatasaray maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory over Gotzepe at the RAMS Park, Istanbul on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international converted from 12 yards after Kaan Ayhan was fouled by Djalma Silva to
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Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen scored his 10th Turkish Super Lig goal from the penalty spot as Galatasaray maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory over Gotzepe at the RAMS Park, Istanbul on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international converted from 12 yards after Kaan Ayhan was fouled by Djalma Silva to

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Veterinary doctor arrested over alleged N26m theftp

Operatives of the Ojodu Division under the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a veterinary doctor, identified as David Tom, for allegedly committing burglary and stealing properties valued at N24 million. The spokesperson for the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest on Saturday, said the doctor was nabbed after carrying out
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Operatives of the Ojodu Division under the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a veterinary doctor, identified as David Tom, for allegedly committing burglary and stealing properties valued at N24 million. The spokesperson for the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest on Saturday, said the doctor was nabbed after carrying out

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Protecting your respiratory health during harmattan

Harmattan, a seasonal dry wind that blows across West Africa from the Sahara Desert, significantly affects particularly people’s respiratory health. This phenomenon typically occurs between November and March, with its effects most prominent in countries like Nigeria and Ghana, as well as other parts of the Sahel region. The harmattan winds carry dust particles, pollutants,
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Harmattan, a seasonal dry wind that blows across West Africa from the Sahara Desert, significantly affects particularly people’s respiratory health. This phenomenon typically occurs between November and March, with its effects most prominent in countries like Nigeria and Ghana, as well as other parts of the Sahel region. The harmattan winds carry dust particles, pollutants,

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Havens of terror: Survivors share harrowing tales inside kidnappers’ dungeons

In this feature, VICTOR AYENI uncovers the chilling realities faced by men and women held captive by kidnappers—surviving relentless threats of death, brutal beatings, and horrifying sexual violence. These harrowing ordeals have taken a devastating toll on their mental health and, in some tragic cases, pushed them to the brink of despair On the evening
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In this feature, VICTOR AYENI uncovers the chilling realities faced by men and women held captive by kidnappers—surviving relentless threats of death, brutal beatings, and horrifying sexual violence. These harrowing ordeals have taken a devastating toll on their mental health and, in some tragic cases, pushed them to the brink of despair On the evening

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Dangers of herbal medicine abuse

Dear esteemed readers, I wish you a year filled with happiness, success, and good health. May your dreams come true, and may your heart remain joyful this New Year and always. Following the publication of my article on hidden sugar in our food, I received a text message from a reader. He claimed that sugar
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Dear esteemed readers, I wish you a year filled with happiness, success, and good health. May your dreams come true, and may your heart remain joyful this New Year and always. Following the publication of my article on hidden sugar in our food, I received a text message from a reader. He claimed that sugar

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Oil marketers ask FG to privatise refineries, invest in CNG

Oil marketers, under the auspices of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, have charged the Federal Government to privatise government-owned refineries, encourage competition, enhance transparency and accountability, and invest in infrastructure to improve operations in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry. They specifically asked for the privatisation of the 125,000 barrels
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Oil marketers, under the auspices of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, have charged the Federal Government to privatise government-owned refineries, encourage competition, enhance transparency and accountability, and invest in infrastructure to improve operations in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry. They specifically asked for the privatisation of the 125,000 barrels

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Imo police rescue four kidnap victims

Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, on Saturday, killed two suspected kidnappers and rescued four victims. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Henry Okoye, in a statement, said the police engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel after receiving a distress call. Okoye said, “The operation, which took
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Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, on Saturday, killed two suspected kidnappers and rescued four victims. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Henry Okoye, in a statement, said the police engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel after receiving a distress call. Okoye said, “The operation, which took

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I’ll complete $3bn P’Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt in the oil-rich Niger Delta to Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria. Tinubu gave the assurance during an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday. The Special Adviser to the President on Information
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President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt in the oil-rich Niger Delta to Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria. Tinubu gave the assurance during an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday. The Special Adviser to the President on Information

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