Author: Pius Ayinor
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Aruna Quadri, Goda begin 2026 campaigns at WTT Champions Doha
Africa’s table tennis stars Quadri Aruna of Nigeria and Hana Goda of Egypt will open their 2026 campaigns on Thursday, January 8, at the WTT Champions Doha in Qatar after the disappointment of missing out on the end-of-year WTT Cup Finals for the first time. For the first time in the history of the WTT…
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OAU student dies in his sleep
The Obafemi Awolowo University community, in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the shocking death of a Part Three medical student of the institution, who was identified as Timilehin Toromade. The OAU Management announced the death on Tuesday via a press release signed by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju. The…
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The Prophecy Paradox: How December and January predictions shape the Nigerian psyche
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá As the last day of December dawns in Nigeria, excitement fills the air. The year comes to a close, and people prepare to celebrate the arrival of a new one. Amidst the festivities, a powerful ritual unfolds — prophecies for the upcoming year. Across the nation, citizens gather in homes, churches, and…
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NFF swears it’s only love in Super Eagles camp
By Editor The Nigeria Football Federation has sworn that the camp of Nigeria’s Super Eagles is not witnessing any intra-team squabbles following Monday night’s 4-0 thrashing of Mozambique’s Mambas, which propelled the three-time champions to the last-8 of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Striker Victor Osimhen was seen making what…
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Why Okpekpe 10km Road Race is the best in the world – Oshiomhole
Two-time Governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has declared his readiness for the 2026 edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, scheduled for May. In a video that has now gone viral, Oshiomhole appeared in his white Okpekpe t-shirt while walking in preparation for the race. He…
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Liam Rosenior appointed new Chelsea head coach
Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal. Rosenior arrives from Strasbourg on a contract that runs until 2032. He said: “I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a…
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She’s in hospital, says Akor Adams as he dedicates first AFCON goal to mum
By Editor Super Eagles’ Akor Adams celebrated his first Africa Cup of Nations goal as Nigeria drilled Mozambique 4-0 on Monday night to book a place in the quarter-finals in Morocco. The Super Eagles dominated virtually every minute at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with Adams playing a key role in the victory and, of…
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10 convicted of cyberbullying France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron
By Editor Ten people were found guilty of making malicious comments about Mrs Brigitte Macron’s gender and sexuality. A Paris court on Jan 5 found 10 people guilty of the cyber harassment of France’s First Lady, Mrs Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims that she is a transgender woman who was born male. Mrs Macron…
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APC hits at Wike: Resign as minister and face Rivers politics
By Editor The ruling All Progressives Congress has shot hard at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, advising him to resign from his ministerial position and deal with his obsession with the politics of Rivers State. There was a heated online exchange between the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and…
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Nigeria cruise past Mozambique 4-0 to book AFCON quarter-final place
Pius AYINOR Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final place after thumping Mozambique 4-0 in the last 16. A goal and two assists from Ademola Lookman, plus a brace from Victor Osimhen, helped Nigeria beat Mozambique. Big-bodied Akor Adams, like Lookman, registered a goal and two assists. Nigeria will face…
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