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Apr

15

2025

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UCL Qtr-final 2nd leg: Barcelona Limp Into Semis, Bold Villa Narrowly Out

Sports

Barcelona held on against a Serhou Guirassy-inspired Borussia Dortmund to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, despite losing 3-1 at the Westfalenstadion this evening, April 15. It also ended Barcelona's 2025 unbeaten run of 24 games. Hansi Flick's side led 4-0 from the first leg last week, but were quickly under pressure when Guirassy converted an early penalty, before Pascal Gross had a goal disallowed for offside. Guirassy then pulled another goal back early in the second half, but Dortmund's dreams were dashed soon after when Ramy Bensebaini put through his own net from Fermin Lopez's dangerous delivery. There…

Apr

15

2025

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In Taraba, First Lady Remi Tinubu Kicks Off Health Campaign

Health

By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo President Bola Tinubu's wife, Senator Oluremi, has flagged off a health advocacy campaign tagged 'Free to Shine Campaign' in Taraba State, North-East Nigeria. Performing the ceremony at the gym hall of the Jolly Nyame stadium in Jalingo,the state capital, Mrs Tinubu said the campaign encapsulated the elimination of mother-to-child human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) transmission and treatment of children born with HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). According to the Nigeria First Lady, the campaign is a triple elimination of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and Hepatitis among youths and women of reproductive age. Explaining that the campaign will cover the…

Apr

15

2025

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Multibillion Naira Contract: My Hands Are Clean, DG Tells Benue Lawmakers

News

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Director General (DG), Benue State Public Procurement Commission (BSPPC), Engr. (Dr.) Akwonya Comfort Adadu, has dispelled the allegation bordering on inflation of contract sum for the Wurukum-Airforce Base Road dualization project in the North-Central Nigeria state. Addressing the legislators during plenary at the State House of Assembly, Dr. Adadu said that the contract was approved for approximately N28 billion, contrary to media reports suggesting a N68 billion valuation. Her appearance and explanation before the Assembly became necessary following a summons to address public concerns over some ongoing state projects. Media aide to the DG, George Nder,…

Apr

15

2025

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Fulani In Oyo Protest Members’ Arrest, Govt Justifies Action

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Some leaders of the Fulani community in Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, have decried the arrest of their kinsmen alongside their cattle by the state's Rule of Law Enforcement Agency. The Fulani leaders expressed their displeasure at a press conference held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday. The Seriki Fulani of Oyo State, Alhaji Yakubu Bello, and the Liaison Officer of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Oyo State chapter, Mr. Adam Abdukadir, who addressed newsmen at the conference, alleged that some herders were illegally arrested by the state Rule of Law Enforcement Agency alongside…

Apr

14

2025

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FCT School Receives Trash Bins, Scholarships From 2004 Alumni

News

Government Secondary School (GSS), Kubwa, one of many under the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secondary Education Board (SEB), has received a generous donation from its 2004 alumni aimed at improving sanitation and supporting indigent students. The donation, which comprised 15 50-litre trash bins, was officially presented to the school by Mr. Ifeanyi Pius on behalf of the alumni. Receiving the items, the Director/Principal of GSS Kubwa, Dr. Anderson Kolawole Oseh, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the gesture. He described the donation as timely and impactful, noting that it would significantly enhance sanitation efforts within the school and foster a culture of…

Apr

14

2025

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Isi-Uzo PDP Welcomes Chijioke Edeoga With Grand Reception

News

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area (LGA), Enugu State, staged a grand reception to formally welcome the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga -a development the PDP State Chairman, Dr. Martins Chukwunweike, described as the end of opposition in the South-East state. This was even as the Council Chairman of Isi-Uzo, Barrister Obiora Obeagu, empahsised that Edeoga’s return had presented the LGA and the State a common front for development. The colourful homecoming, which held at Ikem, headquarters of Isi-Uzo LGA, was also marked by a…

Apr

13

2025

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US Order On Tinubu’s Records: Nigeria’s Presidency Reacts

News

By our reporter "Journalists have sought the Presidency’s reaction to the ruling last Tuesday by a Washington DC judge ordering the US FBI and DEA to release reports connected with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “Our response is as follows: “There is nothing new to be revealed. The report by Agent Moss of the FBI and the DEA report have been in the public space for more than 30 years. “The reports did not indict the Nigerian leader. The lawyers are examining the ruling.” This was the reaction of Nigeria's Presidency today, April 13, to the United States (US) District Court…

Apr

13

2025

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Today’s Football Results In Europe’s Top Leagues

Sports

English Premier League: Chelsea - Ipswich 2:2Liverpool - West Ham 2:1Wolves - Tottenham 4:2Newcastle - Manchester Utd 4:1 French Ligue 1: St Etienne - Brest 3:3Angers - Montpellier 2:0Le Havre - Rennes 1:5Auxerre - Lyon 1:3 German Bundesliga: Stuttgart - Werder Bremen 1:2Eintracht Frankfurt - Heidenheim 3:0 Italian Serie A: Atalanta - Bologna 2:0Fiorentina - Parma 0:0Verona - Genoa 0:0Como - Torino 1:0Lazio - AS Roma 1:1 Netherlands Eredivisie: Utrecht - Groningen 3:1Heracles - AZ Alkmaar 1:0Zwolle - Twente 1:1Willem II - Ajax 1:2 Spanish La Liga: Osasuna - Girona 2:1Alaves - Real Madrid 0:1Betis - Villarreal 1:2Ath Bilbao -…

Apr

13

2025

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Tinubu’s Records: US Court Orders Release Of Documents,As Umahi Reveals President’s Exit Date

News

By our reporter The last has not been heard on the past personal details pertaining to the life of President Bola Tinubu. This is because a United States (US) District Court for the District of Columbia (DC) has ordered the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) to make public, information about the President. Recall that his past featured prominently during the campaign for the 2023 presidential election, in which Nigeria's electoral umpire declared Tinubu winner, as well as during the legal fireworks by opposition candidates, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of Labour Party (LP) who…

Apr

12

2025

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It Is The Turn Of Alaafin Owoade

Opinion

By Dare Babarinsa Every ascension of an Alaafin is an important moment in Yoruba history. So is it with the coming of our father, Alaafin Abimbola Akeem Owoade, who began his reign with the symbolic outing in Oyo on Saturday March 29, 2025. The Alaafin traditionally represents Yoruba military power. So potent was his power that one of the panegyrics of Olodumare was Alaafin Ode Orun; the Alaafin of the celestial space. The empire is gone now, but the symbol and the relevance are still there. Therefore, it was not surprising that the Oyo people put up a great show…