Sports betting tears families apart as men chase ‘sure odds’

As Nigeria’s economic situation worsens, struggling husbands are increasingly turning to sports betting and other forms of gambling for hope. As they pour more money into betting, their priorities shift, leading to neglect of their families and responsibilities. BABATUNDE TITILOLA writes on how this habit leaves wives and children grappling with the emotional and financial
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As Nigeria’s economic situation worsens, struggling husbands are increasingly turning to sports betting and other forms of gambling for hope. As they pour more money into betting, their priorities shift, leading to neglect of their families and responsibilities. BABATUNDE TITILOLA writes on how this habit leaves wives and children grappling with the emotional and financial

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Our demands from Tinubu for 2025 – Nigerians in diaspora

The year 2025 began with promises of better life for Nigerians as President Bola Tinubu pledged to drive economic growth and development through his policies. In a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, Tinubu reiterated his administration’s plans to improve food production and promote local manufacturing of medical supplies in 2025. However, Nigerians in diaspora called for
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The year 2025 began with promises of better life for Nigerians as President Bola Tinubu pledged to drive economic growth and development through his policies. In a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, Tinubu reiterated his administration’s plans to improve food production and promote local manufacturing of medical supplies in 2025. However, Nigerians in diaspora called for

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Adesanya adopts drastic measures for UFC comeback

Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is implementing extreme changes to his training regime ahead of his return to the octagon against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian-born fighter’s coach, Eugene Bareman, revealed they have overhauled their preparation methods following Adesanya’s recent struggles that have
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Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is implementing extreme changes to his training regime ahead of his return to the octagon against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian-born fighter’s coach, Eugene Bareman, revealed they have overhauled their preparation methods following Adesanya’s recent struggles that have

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Ismail’s Albania move stalls

Super Eagles defender, Sodiq Ismail, will have to wait further before his move to Albanian side FK Partizani is completed due to ‘fresh minor details’ which must be reached with the club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ismail was scheduled to undergo medical on Friday before putting pen to paper on a three-year deal, but that
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Super Eagles defender, Sodiq Ismail, will have to wait further before his move to Albanian side FK Partizani is completed due to ‘fresh minor details’ which must be reached with the club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ismail was scheduled to undergo medical on Friday before putting pen to paper on a three-year deal, but that

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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