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Nigerian military: Death on battlefield, crumbs on payroll
Tunde Odesola Tigrine is the name of a rocky downhill village located in a cheerless valley. Tigrine is ruled by King Tiger, aka Oba Ika, who sits resplendent on the ancient throne of Wiked Kingdom. Though the aborigines of Tigrine village are humans, they call themselves tigers because they disembowel without swords, using ‘a pa…
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NNL: Sporting return to NPFL as Lagos gets three teams
By Pius Ayinor and Tayo Ogunseye Sporting Lagos on Thursday secured a ticket to the Nigeria Football Premier League ahead of their close rivals, Akwa United. Sporting defeated Osun United 1-0 in the Nigeria National League Conference B final match on the final day at the Lanre Leke Stadium, Ile-Ogbo, Osun State. The Lagos centre…
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Top seeds advance at National Table Tennis Tournament in Osun
By Editor Top seeds marched smoothly into the knockout stage at the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament, currently underway in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State. More than 200 players from across Nigeria are competing for a ₦5 million prize pool at the national championships, which has grown into one of the country’s…
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ADC expels Nafiu Bala Gombe, others, after National Convention
By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the expulsion of several members following resolutions reached at its National Convention held on April 14, 2026, in Abuja. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the decision was taken after the adoption of a disciplinary motion against members found…
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He shouldn’t be wearing France jersey – Oliseh disappointed Olise snubbed Super Eagles
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…
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Nigeria’s table tennis heavyweights begin battle in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun
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…
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Team Nigeria cleared for all six events at World Relays
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…
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Nigerian Government names 48 terrorism financiers
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…
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Masai Ujiri’s Zaria Group and Kenya Railways Corporation sign landmark lease agreement for modern arena and entertainment district
Pius Ayinor In a notable advancement for Kenya’s urban and economic growth, NBA Champion Masai Ujiri’s Zaria Group and Kenya Railways Corporation today formalized a landmark agreement with the signing of a long-term lease for the development of a modern indoor arena and adjacent mixed-use entertainment district. The agreement, executed in the presence of His…
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Gun-blazing Wike ń f’ikú ṣeré
Tunde Odesola In Nigeria’s bustling cyberspace, Albert Ofosu Nketia is a name that needs an introduction, but his face doesn’t. At barely seven, Nketia’s meme is potentially the most popular kid video in the Nigerian social media space. The fluky kid holds a permanent residency in the phones of millions of Nigerians who carry him…
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