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Sporting CP Overturn 3-0 Deficit To Beat Bodo/Glimt 5-3 On Aggregate
March 17, (THEWILL) — Sporting CP produced one of the most striking UEFA Champions League turnarounds in recent memory, beating Bodo/Glimt 5-0 on Tuesday to overturn a 3-0 first-leg deficit and progress to the quarter-finals 5-3 on aggregate. The Norwegian visitors had looked set for the last eight after their dominant display in the opening […] The post Sporting CP Overturn 3-0 Deficit To Beat Bodo/Glimt 5-3 On Aggregate appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Sporting complete stunning comeback to end Bodo/Glimt’s historic UCL run
Sporting CP produced a remarkable turnaround to knock out Bodo/Glimt and book a place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history. The The post Sporting complete stunning comeback to end Bodo/Glimt’s historic UCL run appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Eze rocket fires Arsenal into Champions League quarters
Arsenal eased into the Champions League quarter-finals as Eberechi Eze's stunning strike inspired a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the last-16 second leg on Tuesday. The post Eze rocket fires Arsenal into Champions League quarters appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Mbah 54 as the eagle on the crest, By Reuben Onyishi
As the eagle attains 54 years and mounts on this crest of achievements, the people of Enugu State rejoice with the people’s governor, a transcendental leader of high repute who has given life to every dead thing in the state The post Mbah 54 as the eagle on the crest, By Reuben Onyishi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Morocco Declared AFCON Champions As Senegal Stripped Of Title
Morocco have been awarded victory in the AFCON final via a 3-0 walkover over Senegal, after the latter was stripped of the title in unprecedented scenes. The CAF African Nations Championships appeal board has ruled Senegal forfeited the final upholding an appeal by Morocco. It comes after the Senegal team walked off protesting a Morocco […] The post Morocco Declared AFCON Champions As Senegal Stripped Of Title appeared first on OsunDefender.
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BREAKING: CAF Stripes Senegal Of AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco Winner
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and handed smart to the host, Morocco. CAF disciplinary committee ruled in favour of Morocco after…
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BREAKING: CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, awards Morocco
Further clarification from CAF may be anticipated in the coming days as the football body provides additional insight into the factors behind the decision and any potential implications for future tournaments.
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UPDATED: CAF Strips Senegal Of 2025 AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco Champions
Several Senegalese players had temporarily left the pitch late in the match in protest at a refereeing decision. The post UPDATED: CAF Strips Senegal Of 2025 AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco Champions appeared first on Channels Television.
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Breaking: CAF awards AFCON 2025 title to Morocco after ‘Senegal forfeiture’
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Board has upheld Morocco’s protest and ruled that Senegal forfeited the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, officially awarding the match 3-0 to Morocco. The post Breaking: CAF awards AFCON 2025 title to Morocco after ‘Senegal forfeiture’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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CAF strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title, awards Morocco 3-0 victory
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco after an appeal.
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W’Cup Play-Off: NFF Loses DR Congo Petition, Appeals FIFA Verdict
The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday said it has commenced the process of appealing the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which rejected its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo on the issue of eligibility of some players used by that country in a 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off match against Nigeria in Rabat, […] The post W’Cup Play-Off: NFF Loses DR Congo Petition, Appeals FIFA Verdict appeared first on OsunDefender.
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2027 Elections: Bayelsa DGov Tasks New APC Members To Unite For Tinubu’s Re-election
YENAGOA – The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr Peter Akpe, on Tuesday tasked new entrants in the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to deliver the party’s…
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Ogun puts smile on faces of retirees with 280% pay rise
The significant increase followed the introduction of Additional Pension Benefit (APB) initiative, which offers between 116 per cent and 280 per cent of Total Annual Emoluments (TAE) under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) The post Ogun puts smile on faces of retirees with 280% pay rise appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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‘This Government Is Killing Nigerians’, Amaechi Berates Tinubu Over Borno Bombings
The ADC chieftain's comment comes after Monday’s suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, that killed at least 23 and injured 108. The post ‘This Government Is Killing Nigerians’, Amaechi Berates Tinubu Over Borno Bombings appeared first on Channels Television.
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My sister's kids wrecked my house, and she refused to pay – Karma hit them faster than I expected
Faith's weekend hosting her sister Mary turns chaotic after damage disrupts her home. A family dinner brings unexpected consequences and lessons in accountability.
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UK, Nigeria seal major investment deals ahead of Tinubu’s State visit
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have concluded a series of major investment agreements ahead of the official state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, scheduled to commence on Wednesday, March 18. The post UK, Nigeria seal major investment deals ahead of Tinubu’s State visit appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Sporting Lisbon Thrash Bodo/Glimt To Reach Champions League Quarters
Bodo/Glimt shocked last season's runners-up Inter Milan in the play-off round and defeated Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the league phase before that. The post Sporting Lisbon Thrash Bodo/Glimt To Reach Champions League Quarters appeared first on Channels Television.
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2027: Tinubu directs political appointees seeking elective office to resign
The circular also indicated that Tinubu issued the directive was issued in line with the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026 and the timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Adeleke Reaffirms Endorsement Of President Tinubu, Says Oyetola Accountable For LG Crisis
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 election. Adeleke said the local government crisis rocking the state would not stop his support for the President, noting that his administration holds the minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, accountable for the issue. […] The post Adeleke Reaffirms Endorsement Of President Tinubu, Says Oyetola Accountable For LG Crisis appeared first on OsunDefender.
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‘This opportunity shouldn’t be missed’ — Information Minister hails Tinubu’s UK visit
The visit is widely seen as a significant diplomatic reset between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with both governments expected to use the occasion to deepen bilateral ties across several strategic sectors. The post ‘This opportunity shouldn’t be missed’ — Information Minister hails Tinubu’s UK visit appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ex-FCT senator dumps PDP for APC
Philip Aduda pledged to work for the victory of President Bola Tinubu of the APC in the FCT in 2027. The post Ex-FCT senator dumps PDP for APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu’s Historic Visit To UK Will Boost Nigeria’s Economy, Create Jobs – Group
ABUJA – The Grassroots Mobilization Initiative (GMI) has said that President Bola Tinubu’s State visit to the United Kingdom would boost Nigeria’s economy as well as create jobs for the teeming…
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“Fuel hike not Tinubu’s fault,” Actress, Remi Surutu to critics
Surutu made the remarks during the launch of EKO57, a political support group aimed at mobilising backing for Tinubu’s second-term bid.
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El-Rufai Detention: We didn’t seek fresh extension – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday night pushed back against reports that it sought a fresh court order to extend the detention of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, saying the claims are inaccurate and misleading. The post El-Rufai Detention: We didn’t seek fresh extension – ICPC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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ICPC Denies Seeking Fresh Detention Extension For El-Rufai
The ICPC clarified that its appearance in court was solely in response to an application filed by El-Rufai on March 6, seeking to overturn the remand order earlier granted by the court. The post ICPC Denies Seeking Fresh Detention Extension For El-Rufai appeared first on Channels Television.
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Lassa Fever: Benue Records 382 Cumulative Cases, Confirms 47 Cases
MAKURDI –  The State Government says, cumulatively, it has recorded about 382 suspected cases of Lassa Fever, with 47 cases confirmed, while it has witnessed zero mortality in the last…
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Deborah Enenche blasted as church members question her father over alleged body piercing, jewelries
Concerns arise among Dunamis International Gospel Centre members over Senior Pastor’s daughter’s appearance following a viral post questioning her lifestyle choices.
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Police arrest robot for doing something unexpected to 70-year-old woman
A police officer arrested a robot in Macau, China, after it walked up to a woman who was checking her phone and stood behind her, an act that terrified her.
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Southeast educators conference 2026 to focus on teacher capacity, school leadership
Preparations have intensified for the 2026 edition of the South East Educators Conference, a regional gathering aimed at strengthening teacher capacity and enhancing school leadership across Nigeria’s South East. The The post Southeast educators conference 2026 to focus on teacher capacity, school leadership appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Benin Traditional Council Orders TikToker Peller To Appear After Palace Breach
The incident occurred during Peller’s 2026 Nationwide State Tour, which aims to cover over a dozen cities, including Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Lagos. The post Benin Traditional Council Orders TikToker Peller To Appear After Palace Breach appeared first on Channels Television.
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IGP visits Borno blast victims, urges heightened vigilance
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, yesterday visited Borno State following Monday’s bomb explosion that left several people injured.  He assured residents of strengthened security measures.  IGP Disu The post IGP visits Borno blast victims, urges heightened vigilance appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Institutional barriers still limit women’s leadership in Nigeria – Experts
The concerns were raised on Tuesday in Abuja during a high-level policy summit on advancing women’s leadership and dismantling institutional barriers The post Institutional barriers still limit women’s leadership in Nigeria – Experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Experts urge use of accurate language to curb hate speech during conflicts
Security stakeholders have called for the use of precise language during conflicts to curb hate speech and divisive narratives, while also strengthening human intelligence (HUMINT) capabilities. They made the call The post Experts urge use of accurate language to curb hate speech during conflicts appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tinubu Directs Political Appointees Seeking Elective Offices To Resign By March 31
The order applies to all categories of presidential political appointees planning to participate in party primaries or seek nomination for elective positions. The post Tinubu Directs Political Appointees Seeking Elective Offices To Resign By March 31 appeared first on Channels Television.
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Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel to secure FCT
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has ordered the deployment of 4,000 personnel across the territory to The post Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel to secure FCT appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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UPDATED: Tinubu arrives UK for historic state visit, set for talks with King Charles III
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday arrived in the United Kingdom for a two-day historic State Visit aimed at deepening diplomatic relations and unlocking new investment opportunities between Nigeria and The post UPDATED: Tinubu arrives UK for historic state visit, set for talks with King Charles III appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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