Author: Pius Ayinor

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By Editor Donald Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo XIV were “unacceptable”, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said. The US president accused the pontiff of being “WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy” in a long Truth Social post, later telling reporters he was “not a big fan”. “The Pope is the head of…

He shouldn’t be wearing France jersey – Oliseh disappointed Olise snubbed Super Eagles

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By Editor Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has expressed disappointment that Bayern Munich attacker Michael Olise chose France over Nigeria. Olise was eligible to represent Nigeria through his father, England by birth, and Algeria through his mother’s heritage, but he settled for France. Olise has represented France at U18, U21, U23, and…

JAMB adjusts arrival time for 2026 exam schedule

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By Editor The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has updated the schedule for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The arrival time for candidates in the first session has been adjusted. In an update made public via its official X (Twitter) handle on Monday, the board said candidates scheduled for the first session are now…

Two more South-west Scrabble tourneys likely, says coordinator Monsur Akanbi

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Admin After a successful conclusion of the South-west Closed Scrabble Tournament in Ile-Ife, Osun State, last weekend, the zonal coordinator on the board of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation, Engr. Monsur Akanbi has promised to organize two more championships this year. This decision was motivated by a highly successful first edition, where Bukunmi Afolayan of Ogun…

Nigeria’s table tennis heavyweights begin battle in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun

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By Admin The historic town of Otan Ayegbaju in Osun State will once again welcome Nigeria’s finest table tennis talents from Monday, April 13 to Friday, 17, for the 6th edition of the Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament – an event that has rapidly grown into one of the nation’s premier fixtures…

Dimgba, Chidera on target as Enyimba thrash Katsina United 3-0

Apr 12, 2026

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By Emmanuel Chinedu In Aba Stanley Dimgba, Michael Chidera, and second-half substitute Williams Wonah were all on target, as Enyimba secured full points following a 3-0 thumping of Katsina United, on Sunday, in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 34 encounter. The clash, which was decided at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. Saw the…

Team Nigeria cleared for all six events at World Relays

Apr 12, 2026

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By Editor Team Nigeria has received another major boost following confirmation from World Athletics that the country’s six relay teams are eligible for final entry at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. In a communication signed by Carlo De Angeli, Head of Sport Services, participating nations were cleared for final entries, with a reminder…

Nigerian Government names 48 terrorism financiers

Apr 11, 2026

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Admin The Federal Government of Nigeria has placed negotiator, Tukur Mamu, and 47 other individuals and entities on its sanctions list over alleged involvement in terrorism financing and related activities. Among those named is Abdulsamat Ohida, described as a senior commander of the Islamic State of West Africa Province in Okene. In an updated list…

Onuachu’s injury, a huge setback, says Trabzonspor manager

Apr 11, 2026

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By Editor Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke expressed concern over the injury to Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu ahead of the club’s crucial Turkish Super Lig clash against Alanyaspor. The coach described the injury as a significant challenge during a decisive phase of the season. Onuachu was ruled out of the match after suffering a muscle-related…

Masai Ujiri’s Zaria Group and Kenya Railways Corporation sign landmark lease agreement for modern arena and entertainment district

Apr 11, 2026

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