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Fuel price hits N1,000 as queues resurface
The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, has reached N1,000 or more per litre in parts of the country. Daily Trust reports that the last time PMS was sold at over N1, 000 was in April and since then, it had sold at below N900. However, reports from major cities…
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Boboye resumes as Bendel Insurance Technical Manager
The newly appointed Technical Manager of Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, Coach Kennedy Boboye, has begun work with the club, taking charge of the morning training session. The two-time league champion with Plateau United and Akwa Utd superintended over the Benin Arsenals team for the first time at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Wednesday…
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Governors’ defections part of conspiracy for One-Party State – ADC
●Says 2027 will be the People vs APC The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the recent defections of some state governors to the ruling party have vindicated the position of the opposition coalition that the APC’s plan has been to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. In a statement signed by the ADC’s…
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2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos beat Paraguay 3-2
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, rounded off their pre-World Cup preparations in style with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Paraguay in Casablanca on Tuesday evening. It was a match filled with pace, precision, and plenty of lessons as Coach Bankole Olowookere’s girls sealed their 12th warm-up game, extending their scoring tally to an…
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We’re happy to be in the play-offs and we’ll give it our best shot – Ekong
Captain William Troost-Ekong said on Wednesday morning that the Super Eagles will give the CAF Play-Off Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Morocco next month their very best shot. This comes as the Super Eagles continue to quietly delight in the 4-0 win over Bénin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday that sent Nigeria…
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ADC warns against moving 2027 Elections to November 2026 , says amendment may truncate governance
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the National Assembly against its proposed amendments that may move the 2027 general elections to November 2026, warning that it could undermine governance in the country. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that advancing the election date would push…
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Enugu governor, Mbah finally defects to APC
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has finally announced his defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress after months of speculation. The governor made this known at a press conference on Tuesday in Enugu saying that the aspirations of his administration align with those of the Bola Tinubu administration. He…
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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles throwing in everything for a big win
●Ekong will win his 83rd cap for Nigeria on Tuesday Coach Eric Sekou Chelle says the Super Eagles will give everything they have to secure a decent win over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and hope for favour from Nelspruit as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race hits the final matchday on Tuesday. Group…
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Tinubu’s mass pardon for drug traffickers a national disgrace, encourages crime – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to grant presidential pardons to dozens of convicted drug traffickers and smugglers. In a strongly worded statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the action as “pathetic and a national disgrace,” warning that the move undermines Nigeria’s…
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NPFL: Abia Warriors Azubuike’s brace helps sink El-Kanemi in Umuahia
By Emmanuel Chinedu in Umuahia, Reporting for Extrasportnigeria.com Two first-half goals from Abia Warriors’ youngster, Casmir Azubike, secured a vital win for the hosts over visiting El-Kanemi Warriors in a Matchday 8 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), decided at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Umuahia. The game was played on Sunday. Abia Warriors’…
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