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AFCON 2025: Top U23 Talents in Super Eagles’ Group C - Ex-Manchester United man, two Nigerians make cut

The Super Eagles have two young players who will be looking to excel at the AFCON… The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is in full swing, and fans are soaking up every bit of the excitement. So far, the heavyweights have lived up to expectations, with Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, and Mali all securing

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EURO 2024: 5 STAR PLAYERS WHO HAVE PERFORMED BELOW EXPECTATIONS

The ongoing Euro 2024 has captivated the football world as European countries gather to compete for glory. Surprising performances from teams like Austria, Romania, and Switzerland have energized the tournament. Austria and Romania lead their groups, with Switzerland impressively securing the second spot. Noteworthy players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Toni Kroos are making their

Why extra marriages break up – Counsellors

Some Nigerians have expressed worries at the rampant cases of broken homes and the effects on society. They are concerned that the current economic hardship may increase divorce and separation in the country. The citizens spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. A mother and an educator, Dr Jumoke Aina, told NAN that

Euro 2024: England edge Slovakia 2-1, advance to quarterfinals

England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday. The Three Lions have been hyped as one of the favourites to end a 58-year wait for major tournament glory but looked set to go

Don’t politicise fertilizer, Osun group tells Adeleke

Osun-based rights group, The Osun Masterminds on Sunday continued its war of words with the state governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on the appropriate mode that should be adopted for the distribution of bags of fertilizer received from the Federal Government by the state. The group’s Executive Director, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, while reading the group’s monthly

At the very least 18 individuals killed in sequence of suicide assaults in Nigeria

At least 18 people have been killed and 19 seriously injured in suicide attacks targeting a wedding, a hospital and a funeral in north-east Nigeria, authorities have said. In one of three blasts on Saturday in the town of Gwoza, a woman with a baby strapped to her back detonated explosives in the middle of

NNPC Retail denies ‘lubricants-for-petrol’ claims, begins probe

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Retail Limited has denied allegations circulating on social media about a fuel pump attendant coercing customers to purchase lubricants or engine oil as a prerequisite for buying petrol. In a statement signed on Sunday, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd. Olufemi Soneye, clarified the situation, stating, “The attention

Monetary providers key to empowering MSMEs, says Moniepoint MD

MD, Moniepoint MFB, Babatunde Olofin The Managing Director, Moniepoint MFB, Babatunde Olofin has emphasised the critical role of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises the world over. Speaking on this year’s World MSME Day, Olofin said financial services are key to empowering Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises the world over. He highlighted the importance of support from

‘Olu Jacobs is sick, not useless’ -Sources inform Netng

Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs is alive, his family confirmed on Sunday, to put an end to the social media rumours of his death. A close family source told Netng that the beloved actor, though “old and sick, is still very much alive.” The 81-year-old veteran has been the subject of unfounded death rumours numerous times

Simply in: Joke Silva debunks hearsay of husband Olu Jacobs’ dying

Veteran Nollywood thespian Joke Silva, the wife of veteran actor, Olu Jacobs has debunked the rumour of her husband’s death, saying he is much alive and doing just fine. This is the second time rumours about the death of the legendary Nigerian actor will be making the rounds on social media. Joke Silva replied to

Nigeria urged to undertake crypto laws impressed by Europe

Nigerian data and policy analyst Obinna Uzoije noted that a unified regulatory framework for all ECOWAS member states would offer potential crypto investors much-needed clarity. 2033 Total views 6 Total shares Own this piece of crypto history Collect this article as NFT Nigeria’s crypto community has praised Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) stablecoin rules

Nigeria’s Naira Rated Worst-Performing Forex in H1 of 2024; Kenyan Shilling Named Finest Performer – Economics Bitcoin Information

Nigeria's Naira Rated Worst-Performing Currency in H1 of 2024; Kenyan Shilling Named Best Performer – Economics Bitcoin News  Bitcoin.com News...

Nigeria’s President Tinubu orders crackdown on ‘japa’ civil servants

The UK taxi driver still being paid as a Nigerian civil servant 14 hours ago By Mansur Abubakar,  BBC News, Kano Getty Images If you leave your job, it would seem logical that your salary would stop being paid, but not so for a number of former Nigerian civil servants. They have managed to be employed

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