Author: Pius Ayinor
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Dangote Refinery increases petrol price again to ₦1,350 per litre
Admin The Dangote Refinery has again increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, moving it up to ₦1,350 per litre. The latest adjustment was confirmed on Wednesday by a senior official of the refinery and pricing platform Petroleumprice.ng, it was learned. The new price marks a ₦75 jump from the previous ₦1,275 per litre.…
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Saka scores as Arsenal knock out Lookman’s Atletico Madrid
Editor Ademola Lookman is out this season’s UEFA Champions League final after Arsenal beat Atlético Madrid fell 1-0 in their semi-final second leg clash in London. The result from the Emirates Stadium sealed a 2-1 aggregate victory for Arsenal, ending Nigeria’s Lookman’s dream of getting to the final game. After a 1-1 draw in the…
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Abuja ready to host 2026 CAC Para-Track & Track African Championships – CFN
Editor Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, is ready to host the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) double championships, 3rd Para-Track and 12th Track African Championships from May 9 to 17 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome, the Cycling Federation of Nigeria has announced. According to the Secretary General of the CFN, Joel Akinluwa, the…
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Coal City 2026: Nigerian coaches decry reduced number of events
By Editor The Sports Coaches Association of Nigeria has called on the National Sports Commission to change its insistence on reducing the number of events at the 23rd National Sports Festival, billed for Enugu in November. After a virtual meeting on Monday to deliberate on the development, SCAN said in a statement made available to…
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US resumes visa processing for Nigerian, other foreign doctors
Admin The United States has resumed visa processing for Nigerian and other foreign doctors after quietly reversing a policy that had frozen applications under its travel ban system, The New York Times reported on Sunday. The report said the earlier policy, introduced in January, halted decisions on visa extensions, work permits, and green cards for…
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Dallas Mavericks name Masai Ujiri Team President and Alternate Governor
Pius Ayinor The Dallas Mavericks are turning to one of the NBA’s most accomplished architects to lead their next chapter, naming Masai Ujiri Team President and Alternate Governor. Ujiri will oversee all aspects of the Mavericks’ basketball operations, including roster construction, player personnel, and scouting, while working with team leadership to shape the organization’s basketball…
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I accept boxing challenge to fight Iyabo Ojo – Lizzy Anjorin
Admin Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has agreed to a celebrity boxing challenge with fellow actress Iyabo Ojo. This fight is coming years after it was proposed by show promoter Paul Okoye. The acceptance announcement has re-ignited the long-standing feud between Anjorin and Ojo, whose lover had initially proposed the boxing match in 2024. In an…
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NNL Super 4: Sporting Lagos against Ranchers in opener
Tayo Ogunseye You blink; you miss. The scenario is expected to play out in the Super 4 opening fixture between flamboyant Sporting Lagos and season sensation Ranchers at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Monday, May 4. The Conference B winners, Sporting Lagos, are reveling in an abundance of confidence after grinding out critical…
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NNL Super Four: First 200 fans to win ₦5K daily
●NNL, Toptier Sports unveil fan raffle ahead of Monday’s match The Nigeria National League and its investor, Toptier Sports Management, are raising the stakes for fans as the 2026 NNL Super Four kicks off on Monday at the Remo Stars Stadium. As part of its fan-engagement drive, the NNL has announced a daily raffle: the…
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Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC
By Editor Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). They joined the party in Abuja on Sunday at its national secretariat, accompanied by a retinue of supporters. Earlier on the same day, Obi announced his exit…
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