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Messi Masterclass In First World Cup Hattrick Destroys Algeria

Messi Masterclass In First World Cup Hattrick Destroys Algeria

*Riyad Mahrez, Others Left Helpless, Made To Look Like Inferior Professionals *Golden Boot Race Underway: Messi 3, Mbappe, Haaland 2 Each *Argentine Is First Player To Compete At Six World Cups By Felix Durumbah, Abuja, with additional report from Reuters Without mincing words, seriously, is there really a footballer on the planet currently better than Messi? He’s nearly 39 and still the best player in the world! Easily the greatest. Too old? Too lazy? Too complacent having won the mundial in 2022? Not a chance. What a show he put on in early hours (Nigeria Time) of Wednesday, 17 June…
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Natasha Idibia And Emergence Of A New Political Identity In Edo Politics

Natasha Idibia And Emergence Of A New Political Identity In Edo Politics

By Ajiri Daniels At a time when many Nigerians are becoming increasingly frustrated with traditional politics, a new generation of political figures is beginning to attract public attention not necessarily because of political dynasty or old structures, but because of visibility, relatability, and grassroots connection. Across Edo State, Natasha Idibia is gradually becoming one of the names generating that kind of conversation. For years, many citizens have complained about a political culture where elected officials disappear after elections, remain disconnected from ordinary people, and only return when political campaigns begin again. This growing distrust in conventional political leadership has created…
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Nigeria, Three Others Lead In World’s Highest Number Of School Attack Victims

Nigeria, Three Others Lead In World’s Highest Number Of School Attack Victims

*As Violent Attacks On Educational Institutions, Pupils, Staff Surge Globally Nigeria, Myanmar, Yemen and Cameroun recorded the highest numbers of people who fell victim to attacks on education from 2024 to now. More than 1,700 students and staff in total were killed or injured within the period as attacks on education globally surged by 40%. In an approximate total, there were more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025 globally, according to new research. A report from the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) disclosed…
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Julius Berger Woos Investors To Busy Warri Port, Showcases Terminal As Trade Hub

Julius Berger Woos Investors To Busy Warri Port, Showcases Terminal As Trade Hub

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Julius Berger Services Nigeria Limited has intensified efforts to attract investors, importers, and exporters to Warri Port, Delta State, promoting its Multipurpose Terminal in the facility as a strategic hub for trade, logistics, and industrial development in Nigeria. The company said the terminal (Terminal C), located within the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) complex in Warri, possesses the infrastructure, security framework, and operational capacity needed to support increased commercial activities and boost regional trade. The company made the disclosure during a facility tour by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, where the…
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CIVIC DUTY: UNICAL Graduates Elite Club, ACSS, Sensitize FCT Residents On Voter Registration

CIVIC DUTY: UNICAL Graduates Elite Club, ACSS, Sensitize FCT Residents On Voter Registration

By our reporter To promote civic participation and increase voter registration across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the University of Calabar Graduates Elite Club (UCGEC), in collaboration with Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Area Councils Services Secretariat (ACSS) and Abuja Market Management, has kicked off a public sensitization campaign on the crucial responsibility. At the core of the campaign is the imperative for residents to register and obtain Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) so as to participate in the 2027 general elections and other relevant polling activities. Speaking to journalists during the sensitization exercise in Abuja, President of UCGEC, Dr. Chioma…
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WC ’26: ‘Battle Of African Teams’ Sees Mbappe’s France Edge Senegal 3-1

WC ’26: ‘Battle Of African Teams’ Sees Mbappe’s France Edge Senegal 3-1

It was dubbed the 'Battle of African Teams' because of the sheer number of blacks in both the French and Senegal squads. However, that's where the similarities end as the final scoreline of France 3 Senegal 1 saw a second African team, after South Africa, lose its opening match in World Cup 2026. The development means only Cote d'Ivoire has won from Africa so far, beating Ecuador 1-0 even as Morocco, Cape Verde and Egypt all drew. Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading goalscorer with a superb double as Les Bleus beat Senegal in their Tuesday World Cup opener in…
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De-Registration: Appeal Court Restores 2027 Hope For Atiku, Others, Rebukes High Court Judge Lifu For ‘Judicial Rascality’

De-Registration: Appeal Court Restores 2027 Hope For Atiku, Others, Rebukes High Court Judge Lifu For ‘Judicial Rascality’

A massive open rebuke came today for judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Justice Peter Odo Lifu, from the Appeal Court as it reprimanded him for "judicial rascality", among other stern words employed. At stake was the judge's verdict on Monday ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately de-register five opposition political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) whose presidential candidate for the 2027 election, former Vice President (VP) Atiku Abubakar, one among opposition voices spiritedly seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu, suddenly found his bid shaky. Aside ADC, the other parties the High Court directed…
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Oyo Will Not Be Another Chibok, Though I Don’t Have Capacity Over Federal Security -Makinde

Oyo Will Not Be Another Chibok, Though I Don’t Have Capacity Over Federal Security -Makinde

*As VDM Leads Protesters To Gov's Private Residence By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has expressed readiness to exhaust every option to guarantee safe rescue of the kidnapped children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, assuring that the South-West state will not become another Chibok. In 2014, ahead of the crucial 2015 general elections in the country, heavily armed Boko Haram terrorists stormed a public boarding secondary school in Chibok, Borno State in Nigeria's troubled North-East, and abducted over 200 school girls, sparking local and international outrage, especially over what was…
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World Cup Debutants Cape Verde Shock Favourites Spain With Defensive Performance For Historic Draw

World Cup Debutants Cape Verde Shock Favourites Spain With Defensive Performance For Historic Draw

*Sub Lukaku Saves Belgium From Egypt's Hands By Sid Lowe, at Atlanta Stadium, and Jeff Reuter, at Seattle Stadium They screamed in joy so much that it was like they had won the World Cup itself. Such was the emotion on the faces of Cape Verde players as the final whistle sounded on Monday in their first ever World Cup. And who were their opponents? Spain, of all teams, one of the favourites to lift the World Cup! Wow, just wow. At 1.57pm Atlanta time, 3,291 miles from home, the final whistle went on Cape Verde’s first game in a…
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Hijrah 1448AH: Makinde Declares Today Work-free, Felicitates Muslims, Swears In New Head Of Service

Hijrah 1448AH: Makinde Declares Today Work-free, Felicitates Muslims, Swears In New Head Of Service

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared today, Tuesday, 16 June, as a work-free day in the state in commemoration of the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. The governor has also congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across the country on witnessing Hijrah, praying to God Almighty to grant them the opportunity to celebrate many more on earth. In the same vein, Makinde swore in a new Chief of Staff (CoS) at the weekend.His spokesperson, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, said in two separate statements that a memo signed by Secretary to the…
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