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Minister Soda rallies media to promote unity, responsible reporting
Ivan Zhakata Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Zhemu Soda has called on the media to promote national unity and uphold responsible journalism, warning against the growing threat of…
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 Nigeria SMASH African Record to Book Ticket to 2027 Worlds Relay But Heartbreak Strikes Elsewhere
Team Nigeria delivered a record-breaking performance at the World Athletics Relays, securing qualification for the World Athletics Championships after reaching the final of the mixed 4x100m relay. The quartet of  – Favour Ashe,  – Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi,  – Chidera Ezeakor and  – Maria Thompson Omokwe produced a superb run, clocking 40.24 seconds to not only qualify [...] The post  Nigeria SMASH African Record to Book Ticket to 2027 Worlds Relay But Heartbreak Strikes Elsewhere appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United’s match…
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Man United Legendary Manager Ferguson Taken To Hospital
Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United’s Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday, BBC Sport reports. Sources stressed it was a precautionary move for the 84-year-old former Manchester United manager, and not an emergency situation. Ferguson, who managed United for 27 years during a [...] The post Man United Legendary Manager Ferguson Taken To Hospital appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Scotland: Iheanacho Scores Winner For Celtic Against Hibernian
Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score the winning goal as Celtic edged Hibernian FC 2–1 at Easter Road on Sunday, keeping their Scottish Premiership title hopes alive. Daizen Maeda had earlier put Celtic ahead with a simple tap-in just before halftime. However, the hosts responded in stoppage time of the first half, with [...] The post Scotland: Iheanacho Scores Winner For Celtic Against Hibernian appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Hearn: Joshua Vs Fury Will Be One Fight Deal
British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has reiterated that the fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will be a one fight deal. This long-awaited fight comes after both fighters have seen recent action, with Fury beating Arslanbek Makhmudov and Joshua in the process of rebuilding. The fight is anticipated to take place in late 2026 [...] The post Hearn: Joshua Vs Fury Will Be One Fight Deal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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McTominay Is An Average Player –Ex-Belgium Star
Former AS Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has publicly criticized Napoli’s Scott McTominay, labeling the Scotland international an “average player” despite his successful 2024–25 season in Italy. Speaking on Sky Calcio Unplugged, Nainggolan expressed his dislike for McTominay’s playing style, claiming that while he scores goals, he lacks the technical refinement to play at the highest [...] The post McTominay Is An Average Player –Ex-Belgium Star appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘Unforgettable’ – Super Eagles target confirms Crystal Palace return
David Ozoh has confirmed he will return to Crystal Palace after bringing his eventful loan spell at Derby County to a close, describing his time with the Championship side as ‘unforgettable', Soccernet.ng reports. The young midfielder, who is also a target for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, spent two successive seasons on loan at Pride Park, where […]
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Nigeria’s Falconets Move Closer to World Cup Qualification After Malawi Win
Nigeria’s Women’s National U-20 football team, Falconets, took a huge step toward another global appearance after a 2-0 victory over Malawi women’s national under-20 football team in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The match, played at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday, saw Nigeria dominate [...] The post Nigeria’s Falconets Move Closer to World Cup Qualification After Malawi Win appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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West Ham Manager: Relegation Battle Will Go Down To The Wire
West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo has predicted that the 2025-26 Premier League relegation battle will go “down to the wire” following a series of tight results. Following a 3-0 defeat to Brentford on Saturday, which left the Hammers fighting for survival, Nuno in a chat with BBC Match of the Day, stated that [...] The post West Ham Manager: Relegation Battle Will Go Down To The Wire appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Stanley Nwabali’s Move to Simba Collapses Over Personal Terms
Negotiations between Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and Simba SC have broken down after both parties failed to agree on the player’s personal terms. Simba SC reportedly pulled out of the deal due to concerns over Nwabali’s salary expectations and contract demands. The Tanzanian giants had been monitoring the shot-stopper since his time at Chippa United, [...] The post Stanley Nwabali’s Move to Simba Collapses Over Personal Terms appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Rahim Katinji brace gives Gamecocks first-half edge against Ðembare
Innocent Kurira at Barbourfields Stadium Chicken 2-1 Dynamos CHICKEN Inn hold a 2-1 lead over Dynamos in a lively Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Barbourfields Stadium, with Rahim…
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Super Eagles Prospect Signs New Pro Contract With Bournemouth
Harold William has signed a new long-term contract with Premier League club Bournemouth. Eligible to represent both England and Nigeria, he remains an exciting prospect for the future. William enjoyed success since joining the Cherries as a scholar in the summer of 2023 from Charlton Athletic. Read Also:Ehizibue Elated To Score In Udinese Win Over [...] The post Super Eagles Prospect Signs New Pro Contract With Bournemouth appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Body of national hero Air Commodore (Rtd) Bere arrives in Harare ahead of burial
Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent THE body of the late national hero Air Commodore (Retired) Simon Bere has arrived at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare ahead of burial at the National…
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Air Commodore (Rtd) Bere’s body airlifted to Harare
Walter Nyamukondiwa in HURUNGWE The body of the late national hero Air Commodore (Retired) Simon Brian Bere has been airlifted from his Ansdale Farm to Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare…
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“THIRD STRAIGHT DEFEAT!” – D’Tigress Struggle Continues Ahead of 2026 FIBA World Cup
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, endured a sobering end to their United States tour after a heavy 105–57 defeat to the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday. Played before a crowd of 10,051 fans, the pre-season fixture quickly turned into a one-sided contest, as the WNBA side dictated tempo, spacing, and [...] The post “THIRD STRAIGHT DEFEAT!” – D’Tigress Struggle Continues Ahead of 2026 FIBA World Cup appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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From Nketa Classrooms to the Cockpit: Elizabeth Vavashe’s sky-high journey as Zimbabwe’s first female helicopter pilot
Rutendo Nyeve, rutendo.nyeve@sundaynews.co.zw IT WAS a moment of sheer disbelief. When United Nations Tourism Secretary General Ms. Shaikha Al Nuwais took to the podium at the 2nd UN Tourism Regional…
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Immigration hosts tournament to honour late colleague and to promote safe migration
Thupeyo Muleya, thupeyo.muleya@zimpapers.co.zw The Department of Immigration in Beitbridge on Sunday will host a football and netball tournament this Sunday in honour of the late Principal Immigration Officer [PIO] Tapiwa…
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“We tried to invite him” – Former Super Eagles coach explains why Michael Olise turned down call-up
Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed why Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise declined the opportunity to represent Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. Rohr was appointed head coach of the Nigerian national team in 2016 by former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, and spent five years in charge before his departure in 2021. During his tenure, […]
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“He screamed at me” – Nathan Tella talks up 9.2/10 showing in Leverkusen’s 4-1 thrashing of Stuttgart
Super Eagles attacker Nathan Tella has expressed his satisfaction following Bayer Leverkusen’s commanding 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Bayer Leverkusen are currently locked in a fierce battle to secure Champions League football for next season. They took a significant step toward that goal at the BayArena by defeating […]
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CHICKEN Inn play host to Dynamos this Sunday afternoon
Innocent Kurira At Barbourfields Stadium CHICKEN Inn play host to Dynamos this Sunday afternoon in what promises to be an exciting Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Barbourfields Stadium.…
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Ehizibue Elated To Score In Udinese Win Over Torino
Kingsley Ehizibue was full of excitement after playing a key role in Udinese’s 2-0 win over Torino, reports Completesports.com. The Nigerian defender gave the Zebras the lead in first-half stoppage time, marking his second goal in as many matches for Kosta Runjaic’s side. Thomas Kristensen added the second goal six minutes into the second half [...] The post Ehizibue Elated To Score In Udinese Win Over Torino appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Victoria Falls City Herentals, Talen Vision share spoils
Rutendo Nyeve VICTORIA Falls City Herentals claimed a morale-boosting point after fighting back to force a 1-1 draw against third placed Talen Vision in a Division 1 match played at…
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Tension Mounts in Adamorobe Over Chieftaincy Dispute Involving Actor Mikki Osei Berko
A growing chieftaincy dispute in Adamorobe in Ghana’s Eastern Region has sparked confusion and heightened tensions, following the installation of popular actor Mikki Osei Berko as a traditional leader. The situation has prompted a group of elders from the Kwaakwa Asiampong Asakyire Family, recognized as the royal gate to the Adamorobe Stool, to issue an […]
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Cristian Romero Attracts Barcelona Contact as Tottenham Captain Set for Exit
Cristian Romero’s departure from Tottenham Hotspur has been widely anticipated since the Argentina international began openly flirting with a La Liga move at the end of last season, and the latest development confirms that Barcelona have now contacted the defender’s representatives about a potential summer transfer, adding Spain’s most dominant club to a situation that […] The post Cristian Romero Attracts Barcelona Contact as Tottenham Captain Set for Exit appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Guest Opinion: Africa’s Films Are Winning. Africans Can’t Watch Them.
A few days ago, there was excitement around the news that three African films had been selected for the Un Certain Regard category at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival: Ben’Imana [Rwanda], Congo Boy [Congo] and La Más Dulce [Morocco]. A few more also landed in Directors’ Fortnight. Any time African films are selected by the […]
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Guest Opinion: Ghana Film Development Fund 2026: What GH₵20 Million Can and Can’t Do
When President John Dramani Mahama stood before Parliament in February 2026 and announced that the government had allocated GH₵20 million to the film sector, people clapped. Some filmmakers celebrated.  James Gardiner, the Deputy CEO of National Film Authority, has already said the fund is expected to go live in Q2 2026. It dawned on me […]
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Guest Opinion: WE’VE TRADED DEPTH FOR CLICKS. NOW WHAT?
How Blogging Has Changed Ghana’s Entertainment Industry
For a while now, I scroll through social media and it feels like everyone has become a blogger. The blog era isn’t slowing down. If anything, it has grown into something else entirely.  We are now in an attention economy where everyone is in the media, and almost no one is accountable. This is not […]
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Guest Opinion: What Wendy Shay’s career reveals about Ghana’s Music Industry
Ghanaian artist Wendy Shay did not arrive to applause. From the moment she entered the industry, she was positioned, directly or indirectly, as a replacement for Ebony Reigns. An artist the country was still mourning. An artist whose presence had not faded. That framing shaped everything. It meant Wendy Shay was not introduced as a […]
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Guest Opinion: “Has Authenticity Killed Your African Film Pitch?”
Kofi is an indie filmmaker in Accra. He loves sci-fi not Africa-as-metaphor sci-fi, just imagination doing its job. Every time he pitches, the feedback comes dressed as concern:  “This is interesting, but where is the Africanness?”  “Can we add more cultural context?” Amina is in Nairobi, writing a quiet, intimate film about a middle-class relationship […]
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Guest Opinion: The Problem With “Authentic African Stories”
Kofi is an indie filmmaker in Accra. He wants to make sci-fi films; not Africa-as-metaphor sci-fi, just speculative stories about technology, power, and the future. Each time he pitches, the same question surfaces in different forms: Where is the Africanness? Lean more into context. Could it say more about society? Amina is a Kenyan director […]
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Sakaja Urges Political Calm as Nairobi Steps Up Flood Crackdown, Warns Errant Planners
Sakaja said the County is implementing a range of interventions, from riparian land recovery to infrastructure upgrades, as part of ongoing efforts to build a safer and more resilient Nairobi.
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Police intercept Nairobi-bound bus ferrying ammunition and government stores along Thika–Garissa Highway
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 — A multi-agency security team has intercepted a passenger bus carrying ammunition and government stores along the Thika–Garissa Highway in what authorities say could have posed a serious security threat. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said officers manning a roadblock at Kanyonyoo flagged down the bus during a routine inspection […]
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EXCLUSIVE: Remo Stars’ NPFL Title Glory To Relegation Battle — Anatomy Of Stunning Collapse
Remo Stars: From Champions To Crisis Point By matchday 35 of the 2024/25 season, Remo Stars had conquered the nation and were crowned NPFL champions. They eventually finished with 71 points, one of the highest tallies in recent years, and established themselves as one of the most structured sides in the league. The celebratory tour [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Remo Stars’ NPFL Title Glory To Relegation Battle — Anatomy Of Stunning Collapse appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NEW: Zimbabwean academic and entrepreneur heads for Rwanda for key UN meeting
Online Reporter ZIMBABWEAN academic and entrepreneur Professor Kudakwashe Taruberekera, who is also the founder and CEO of Craft Properties Holdings, will among officials that will be in Kigali, Rwanda, for…
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Kalonzo Joins Leaders in Calls for Stronger Media Protections on World Press Freedom Day
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged continued support for journalists and media practitioners, saying his side stands with the press in defending freedom of expression and access to information. In a message marking World Press Freedom Day, Kalonzo said journalists play a critical role in safeguarding democracy by informing […]
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