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World Cup: Mexican president urges responsible celebrations after deaths following last win

By Adegboyega Adeleye Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has appealed to supporters to celebrate responsibly if Mexico defeat England in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, following the deaths of at least four fans during celebrations after the team’s last victory. According to Reuters, Sheinbaum urged supporters to avoid excessive alcohol consumption and overcrowded…

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Three brothers charged with murder after beating mother’s boyfriend to death

Three brothers have been charged with murder in Eswatini after allegedly beating their mother’s boyfriend to death over claims that he was involved in a romantic relationship with her. The accused — Mlondi Mbuli, 25, Sakhelwe Mbuli, 18, and Lindani Mdziniso, 23 — appeared before the Mbabane Magistrates Court in connection with the killing, which…

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2026 World Cup: Eight players return positive results in doping tests

Tunisia’s poor outing at the 2026 World Cup took a fresh twist, after several of players – including some who ply their trade in the UK – showed traces of a banned drug in doping tests. Daily Mail Sport reports that at least eight players in the Carthage Eagles squad returned atypical findings for clenbuterol….

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Just in: Panic as gas tanker catches fire in Lagos

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Panic erupted on Friday afternoon after a mini gas tanker caught fire along the Owode-Elede corridor inward Ikorodu, Lagos, following a gas leak. Emergency responders said there were no reported casualties as of the time of filing this report. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State…

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Alleged $6. 23m loot: Jim Obazee seeks Buhari, Boss Mustapha’s trial

 Mr Jim Obazee, a Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu has asked for the posthumous prosecution of late President Muhammadu Buhari and the trial of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha.Obazee, who is the 15th Prosecution Witness in the trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…

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Man Utd’s Andre Onana rejoins Trabzonspor on season-long loan

By Adegboyega Adeleye Manchester United have confirmed that goalkeeper Andre Onana has rejoined Turkish club Trabzonspor on a season-long loan for the 2026-27 campaign. According to the BBC, the agreement does not include an option to buy, although Trabzonspor will cover the Cameroon international’s wages in full while also paying Manchester United a loan fee,…

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FG promises relief, lasting solution to Rivers gas seepage

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has assured residents of Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State of immediate humanitarian assistance and a permanent solution to the gas seepage affecting the area as investigations continue to determine the source of the incident. A Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of…

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How hunger helps bandits get members in North – UN

Communities in northern Nigerian have reported cases of individuals joining bandits so they can have food or income. This is just as hunger across Nigeria’s conflict-hit North is at levels not seen in a decade as violence spreads and aid shrinks. These revelations were made by the UN’s World Food Programme on Thursday. It noted…

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Mediocres more likely to succeed than professionals in Nigeria – Deyemi Okanlawon

Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Deyemi Okanlawon has claimed that mediocres are more likely to succeed than professionals in Nigeria.  Speaking in a recent episode of the Dear Ife podcast, Okanlawon described Nigeria as a society where mediocrity thrive at the expense of excellence.  He warned that it is risky to be “too professional” in Nigeria,…

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2027: Oyo APC guber candidate Alli unveils Adedeji as running mate

Gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli has unveiled Mr Adesoji Adedeji as his Deputy ahead of the 2027 general elections.  DAILY POST reports that Adedeji is the younger brother of the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Dr Zacheus Adedeji.  Alli is a native of Ibadan while…

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