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Olympic sprinter Kerley arrested by police
United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida. The 29-year-old, who won 100m bronze at last summer’s Paris Games, faces charges of battery, resisting a police officer and breach of the peace following the incident on Thursday evening. Officers were investigating another incident
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United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida. The 29-year-old, who won 100m bronze at last summer’s Paris Games, faces charges of battery, resisting a police officer and breach of the peace following the incident on Thursday evening. Officers were investigating another incident
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- January 5, 2025
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Klitschko third opponent to back Joshua against Fury
Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has become the third high-profile boxer to back Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury in their potential 2025 showdown, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Ukrainian legend, who lost his world titles to Fury in 2015 before being stopped by Joshua in his final fight two years later, believes AJ’s all-round
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Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has become the third high-profile boxer to back Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury in their potential 2025 showdown, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Ukrainian legend, who lost his world titles to Fury in 2015 before being stopped by Joshua in his final fight two years later, believes AJ’s all-round
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Valencia complete Sadiq transfer
Spanish La Liga side Valencia have completed the signing of Nigeria international Umar Sadiq on loan from Real Sociedad for the remainder of the season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The struggling Los Che, who have scored just 17 goals in 18 league games this season, will pay €1m loan fee for the striker with an
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Spanish La Liga side Valencia have completed the signing of Nigeria international Umar Sadiq on loan from Real Sociedad for the remainder of the season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The struggling Los Che, who have scored just 17 goals in 18 league games this season, will pay €1m loan fee for the striker with an
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- January 5, 2025
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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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- January 5, 2025
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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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- January 5, 2025
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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
