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‘Educate yourself and your kids’ – Fofana and Mejbri racially abused
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana have spoken out on social media after both were sent racist abuse following the clubs' Premier League match on Saturday.
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Young Nigerian sensation sets new 60m hurdles world record
Looking back, I can see this journey started long ago. In 2024, I broke four French school records in the U14 category, including three in the 200 meters hurdles and one in the 4×60 meters mixed relay
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Vinicius scores but Real Madrid beaten by Osasuna
Vinicius Jr ended an emotional week with his fifth goal in four games, but was unable to prevent Real Madrid losing 2-1 to Osasuna and handing Barcelona the initiative in the La Liga title race.
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Arokodare & Mundle latest players to be racially abused
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle have become the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media this weekend.
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GPL 2025/26: Hohoe United hold Aduana FC in Dormaa
The two teams played out a 0-0 draw at the Nan Agyemang Badu Park as Aduana dropped on the league table. 
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EPL: What Tottenham thrashing did for us – Arteta
The victory restored their five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City. Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres both scored twice to secure the important
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Deep Blue Project: NIMASA, Air Force move to boost tactical air surveillance
By Aisha Cole Dr Dayo Mobereola, Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has sought enhanced cooperation with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is to specifically strengthen tactical air support for the Deep Blue Project. Mobereola made the appeal during a visit to […]
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Eze ‘wanted to prove something’ as he torments Spurs again
For those who have followed Eberechi Eze's career, the sight of him wheeling away to celebrate an important goal towards the end of the season will not come as a surprise.
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Akande-Sadipe Denies Role In Oluyole APC Congress Disruption, Demands Probe
The lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has denied allegations linking her loyalists to the disruption that occurred during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Congress in Oluyole,…
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Mexican Army kills most wanted drug lord
The Mexican government has not yet officially confirmed his death. Oseguera had a $15 million reward offered for information leading to his capture
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US ambassador’s Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
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Industry Stakeholders Warn: How New Executive Order May Collapse Financial Framework of Oil and Gas Operations in Nigeria
Industry stakeholders have raised fresh concerns over the potential long-term consequences of the Federal Government’s recent Executive Order altering key fiscal provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), warning that the move could undermine the financial strength of NNPC Limited and weaken investor confidence in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The Executive Order mandates the [...]
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‘I’ve never been depraved in my life’ – Simi addresses online backlash
Nigerian singer Simi has broken her silence following the resurfacing of old tweets that have sparked widespread social media criticism. The post ‘I’ve never been depraved in my life’ – Simi addresses online backlash appeared first on Vanguard News.
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A long-acting HIV drug arrives in Zimbabwe for some at highest risk
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Young women, mothers holding babies and some men lined up in a dusty field on the outskirts of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. They came for injections of a new HIV prevention drug launched in the country on Thursday, one that only needs to be administered twice a year. Zimbabwe, where HIV has led […] The post A long-acting HIV drug arrives in Zimbabwe for some at highest risk appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.
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NSSA Chairperson Pleads With Ex-state Players To Sponsorship Squash League
Chairperson Niger State Squash Association (NSSA), Mrs. Taiwo Akinkoye has admonished both old and new Squash players to be more committed to excel even as she pleaded with former state…
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Breaking: Military kills Mexico’s most powerful cartel leader, details below
Security forces have killed El Mencho, the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel, during a significant operation on Sunday, February 22.
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Man jailed nine months for stealing  
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 31-year-old unemployed man to nine months’ imprisonment for stealing. 
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Electoral Act: NASS Enacted Provisions At Variance With Desires Of Nigerians — Itodo
Samson Itodo, who is the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, said no one should attempt to deceive Nigerians that the decision of the National Assembly was in line with what Nigerians wanteded. The post Electoral Act: NASS Enacted Provisions At Variance With Desires Of Nigerians — Itodo appeared first on Channels Television.
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War veterans warn Mnangagwa
Former Masvingo Provincial War Veterans chairperson Isaah Muzenda has warned that signing Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 into law could mark a turning point in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s leadership. In an interview with Masvingo Mirror, Muzenda said while it is within Mnangagwa’s constitutional mandate to allow debate on proposed amendments in Cabinet and the Senate, […] The post War veterans warn Mnangagwa appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.
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Woman found dead at Dzodze, police launch investigation
A woman in her late 30s, identified as Mama Ahama, has been confirmed dead in an incident reported at Dzodze in the Ketu North Municipality. 
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American Scientists Recognise Yobe’s BioRTC As Global Model In Peer-Reviewed Study
Mohammed Abubakar The Yobe State Government’s investment in scientific infrastructure under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni has received international recognition from American scientists following the inclusion of the…
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FCT Polls: EFCC nabs 20 over vote buying, seizes ₦17.2m
According to him, the suspects were arrested in different parts of the FCT for offences such as vote buying, vote selling, and obstructing election officials. A total of ₦17.2 million
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Still on 2026 Osun governorship election, by Abiodun Akaraogun
As the August 8, 2026, Osun governorship election draws near, the reality on the ground – not the rhetoric – will decide our fate as a state and people. To begin with, it is plain to see that our local infrastructure has been left to rot. The crisis in our schools is just as dire. [...]
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Kaduna Governor To Receive 2025 Champion Of Interfaith Tolerance Award
Following his drive towards restoring peace in all parts of the state, Senator Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State has been named recipient of the prestigious Champion of Interfaith…
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Full List of Nigeria’s 33 newly approved Universities in 2025/2026
In 2025 and continuing into early 2026, Nigeria is experiencing a transformative moment in higher education as the National Universities Commission (NUC) approved 33 new universities, increasing the total number of universities in the country to 309. This expansion spans federal, state, and private institutions and reflects the government’s commitment to improving access, fostering regional […] The post Full List of Nigeria’s 33 newly approved Universities in 2025/2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Group of SHS students allegedly assault night security guard at BESS
A night security guard who was allegedly assaulted by a group of students of the Berekum Senior High School (BESS) in the Bono Region has appealed for expeditious police investigations and to serve him justice.
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#FCTDecides2026: EFCC arrests 20 suspects for vote buying, other electoral offences
EFCC said the suspects were arrested during the FCT area council elections held on Saturday for vote buying, among other electoral offences. The post #FCTDecides2026: EFCC arrests 20 suspects for vote buying, other electoral offences appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Benue APC praises peaceful, successful local government congresses
The Benue State All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct and impressive turnout recorded during the local government congresses held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The conduct of the non-elective congresses across the state was orderly, peaceful, and transparent, reflecting the high level of discipline, unity, and organisational capacity within the […] Benue APC praises peaceful, successful local government congresses
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"Give us the trophy": Fans react as Arsenal beat Tottenham 4-1 to boost title bid
Arsenal triumphed over Tottenham 4-1, led by Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres' braces, propelling them five points clear in the Premier League title race.
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The Republic of City Boys: When Politics Becomes Playground, By Vitus Ozoke
There was a time when politics, however flawed, at least pretended to be the business of adults – men and women burdened, if not by conscience, then at least by the weight of consequences. That time, it seems, has passed. Nigeria has entered a new phase in its political evolution: the Age of Boys. Not [...]
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Lawmaker Felicitates Saudi Ambassador On Founding Day
Torkwase Nyiekaa The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi, has congratulated the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Yousef…
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Jasikan Circuit Court remands two for conspiracy, trafficking of narcotics 
The Jasikan Circuit Court has remanded a 50-year-old driver and a 25-year-old Nigerian national on counts of conspiracy and trafficking of narcotics. 
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Oborevwori Condoles Elumelu Family On Patriarch’s Death
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed profound sympathy to Mr. Tony Elumelu and his wife, Dr. Awele Elumelu, following the loss of their father, Chief Israel Ogbue.…
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Revalidated SMA Gold infant formula discovered in Kaduna — NAFDAC
NAFDAC said the affected product carries batch number 22939510A1206 07:35, with a stated manufacturing date of 20 January 2025 and expiry date of 20 January 2027. The product also bears NAFDAC Registration Number B1-2783. The post Revalidated SMA Gold infant formula discovered in Kaduna — NAFDAC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Boko Haram attack on Adamawa military camp kills three soldiers, civilian woman
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military camp in the Garaha District of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing three soldiers and a fleeing civilian woman. The insurgents also razed a primary school and other key infrastructure during the attack, which came amid a series of similar assaults in parts of the […] Boko Haram attack on Adamawa military camp kills three soldiers, civilian woman
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Reactions trail UBTH’s increases of medical bills by 100 per cent
The increase in admission deposits for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) by the management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), from N500,000 to N1 million, has sparked reactions among residents in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the increase represents a 100 per cent hike in the cost of accessing critical care services […] Reactions trail UBTH’s increases of medical bills by 100 per cent
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