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Tinubu hails Flamingos’ historic U-17 World Cup victory
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What Wonderful News To Return Home To,’ Tinubu Hails Flamingos
 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for making history as the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following their 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President, who received the cheering news upon his return […] 
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Tinubu Congratulates Flamingos On Historic U-17 World Cup Victory
 Tinubu described Nigeria’s maiden triumph as a proud moment for the country and a landmark achievement for African women’s football.
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Flamingos Make History, Beat Japan To Win Nigeria’s First-Ever Women’s U-17 World Cup
 The Flamingos of Nigeria earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Morocco to win the 2026 FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup for the first time.
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UNIMAID Alumni Target N1bn Fund For Students’ Scholarships
 The University of Maiduguri Alumni Association has announced plans to launch a N1bn endowment fund in 2027 to provide scholarships and other forms of support to students of the institution. The Global President of the association, Baba Shettima Kukawa, disclosed this on Saturday while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of its maiden Annual General […] 
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Pope Slams Violence, Child Deaths In Wealthy Uruguay
 "We cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that there are children in Uruguay who do not go to school for fear of never returning home," the pontiff said during a visit to the violence-hit Montevideo neighborhood of Casavalle.
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Secondus, Shaibu Hail Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Triumph
 Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, and Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, have congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final to win their maiden title and […] 
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Trump wants UFC president as press secretary
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Flamingos’ Umejiaku named U-17 World Cup best player
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‘You’ve written your names in gold,’ Tinubu celebrates Flamingos, U-17 FIFA World Cup winners
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Ebonyi APC Inaugurates 2027 Campaign Council
   The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has inaugurated its 2027 State Campaign Council to coordinate the party’s activities and mobilise support ahead […]
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Flamingos’ Triumph Confirms Nigerians Are World Beaters- Oluremi Tinubu
 First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, on their historic World Cup victory, saying their triumph has reaffirmed that Nigerians are world beaters. Mrs Tinubu said the team’s remarkable achievement had brought pride and honour to Nigeria and Africa, while demonstrating the importance of resilience, commitment, teamwork and […] 
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Five EU Countries Push For Deal With UK On Electricity
 They argue that integrating the UK into the market would help transform the North Sea region into "the largest clean energy hub in the world", driven by wind power projects.
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Eno Hails Tinubu Over Ibom Deep Seaport Financing Approval, Pledges Akwa Ibom Votes In 2027
 Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has described President Bola Tinubu's approval of financing arrangements for the Ibom Deep Seaport project as a landmark development that will transform the state's economy and position it as a major maritime hub in the Gulf of Guinea.
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Court Restrains Three KASU Unions From Embarking On Strike
 The court also ordered the unions to cease and desist from giving effect to any strike action pending the hearing and determination of a Motion on Notice.
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Meet Nigerian Stephanie Okechukwu, tallest player in US women’s college basketball
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DPR Korea thrash Brazil 6-0 to claim U-17 women’s World Cup bronze
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COP31: What Nigeria, other African countries will push for at UN climate summit
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Coalition With Arab Parties Would ‘Dismantle’ State Of Israel – Netanyahu
 The statement came on the eve of the announcement by Israeli President Isaac Herzog of who will be tasked with forming the next government following last week's vote, with Netanyahu's rivals increasingly optimistic about removing the country's longest-serving prime minister.
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Gas transportation network not responsible for power generation drop – NNPC
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Delap Inspires Nottingham Forest To Stunning 3-1 Win Over Man City
 Liam Delap produced a match-winning performance to lead Nottingham Forest to a stunning 3-1 win over Man City at the City Ground on Saturday.
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EU Tells TikTok To Change ‘Harmful’ For You Feed
 Brussels accused TikTok of violating the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) over the "harmful 'rabbit holes' effect", which happens when users are fed related videos based on an algorithm, in some cases leading to more dangerous content.
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Leaving Nigeria brought me peace — Bobrisky
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Olawepo-Hashim visits Sowore, condemns political violence
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From opening defeat to World Champions: Flamingos make history In Morocco
 Bashiru opened the scoring in the 39th minute after receiving a pass from Mary Dunstan. Her effort slipped through the hands of Japan goalkeeper Kadowaki and went into the net, giving Nigeria a 1-0 lead at half-time. 
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Fubara to Tinubu: You stood with us in difficult times; we’ll stand with you
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NNPC says its gas supply not cause of low power generation
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Tinubu seeks Rivers support, hails Wike-Fubara reconciliation
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Trump orders Justice Department probe of Democrats seeking impeachment
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JUST IN: Flamingos make history, beat Japan to win Nigeria’s first U-17 Women’s World Cup title
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U-17 Women World Cup: How Tinubu celebrated Flamingo's victory trends
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VIDEO: Oluremi Tinubu cheers Flamingos during World Cup final
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2027: Police warn against destruction of campaign posters in Niger
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Fake Bank Alert: Police Arrest Suspect, Recover N3m Electronics In Bauchi
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Obi condemns attacks on NDC, Obidient Movement members in Delta
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EPL: Man Utd in relegation places ahead of Aston Villa clash
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