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FIFA rankings: Nigeria climb to 43rd position

The latest FIFA ranking has placed Nigeria as the 43rd-best team across the globe. The World football governing body announced

Nigerian boxer, Olanrewaju dies during fight

Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana

Blatter, Platini Cleared In FIFA Graft Case

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini have been acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court in

We have intelligent players in Super Eagles – Ekong

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has boasted about Eric Chelle’s men ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against

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18 bodies recovered from Washington River after plane collides with helicopter

A passenger jet carrying 64 people crashed into Washington’s Potomac River after colliding midair with a military helicopter, with US media reporting multiple bodies pulled

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Pope to make first public appearance since hospitalized – Vatican

Pope Francis is expected to make his first public appearance tomorrow with a blessing and a wave from a window

Tornadoes, storms kill 27 in US

Not less than 27 people have been killed and dozens more injured in the central United States as tornadoes and

Trump set to impose travel ban on 43 countries

The United States President Donald Trump has stated plans to impose a travel ban on 43 countries.

South Africa says US expulsion of its ambassador ‘regrettable’

The Office of the President of South Africa has noted the regrettable expulsion of its Ambassador to the United States

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Naira appreciates significantly against dollar at official market

The Nigerian currency, the Naira, appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,639.50 to the dollar.

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Naira appreciates significantly against dollar at official market

The Nigerian currency, the Naira, appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,639.50 to the dollar.

Dollar supply drops as Naira depreciates on Thursday

The supply of Dollar and other currencies dropped at the foreign exchange market as the Naira exchange rate depreciated.

Arms importation: FG declares emergency in Onne port

The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency at the Onne Port in Rivers State following the repeated incidents

We never asked NNPCL to sell fuel at N1000 per litre – FG

The Federal government has rubbished reports on social media suggesting that the Ministry of Petroleum has ordered NNPCL to sell

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EPL: Amorim Aims for Arsenal Revenge

Manchester United will host Arsenal at Old Trafford in the evening, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30 PM Nigerian time. 

Senate Committee Recommends Six-Month Suspension For Natasha

The Senate is considering suspending the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for six months.

TUC backs Lagos corper facing threats for criticizing Tinubu

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