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Oluwaseyi, Canada Crash Out Of World Cup As Morocco Thump Co-hosts

Oluwaseyi, Canada Crash Out Of World Cup As Morocco Thump Co-hosts

*The Africans Reached Semi-final In 2022 Qatar World Cup Canada became the first co-host to exit the 2026 World Cup as they were well beaten by Morocco in Houston, Texas, Saturday, 4 July. The Moroccans, having failed to impress in a bad-tempered first half, took the lead five minutes after the interval through Azzedine Ounahi. Ounahi swept home Achraf Hakimi's cut-back free kick from inside the D as the Canadian defence failed to close him down. The Girona midfielder scored his second by converting a breakaway with eight minutes remaining to seal victory. And an ultimately comfortable win was topped…
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Peter Obi Alleges ‘Incompetent, Irresponsible Leadership’ Responsible For Hunger Among Nigerians, Especially In The North

Peter Obi Alleges ‘Incompetent, Irresponsible Leadership’ Responsible For Hunger Among Nigerians, Especially In The North

*Cites latest UN report The 2027 presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said that the growing hunger of Nigerian citizens will get worse unless the people enthrone leaders who have citizens’ welfare at heart. Reacting to the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) alarm that over 17 million Nigerians in the North are at risk of acute hunger, Obi said that Nigeria is a food basket and only an incompetent leadership can drag the country into such a horrible situation. Writing on his X handle this weekend, Obi stated: "The recent report from the UN…
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With A Population Of About 600,000, Cape Verde’s World Cup Last-32 Exit Markets Nation Positively

With A Population Of About 600,000, Cape Verde’s World Cup Last-32 Exit Markets Nation Positively

*We Leave With Heads High, Made History For Our Country -Coach Lionel Messi and Argentina will move on to Atlanta and a last-16 tie against Egypt next week after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde in the early hours of Saturday (Nigeria time), but this was still a wonderful night for the tiny archipelago nation of just about 600,000, whose players left Miami Stadium having created their own moment of sporting history. “First things, the pride I feel in my players and what they did, they did it with dignity and courage,” Bubista, the Cape Verde coach, said after…
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After ‎Over 30 Years, Taraku Mills To Resume Production Within Days As Alia Administration Revives Factory

After ‎Over 30 Years, Taraku Mills To Resume Production Within Days As Alia Administration Revives Factory

‎‎By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎Taraku Mills Limited, which went moribund for more than three decades, is set to resume production in the next few days.‎‎This is part of efforts by the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to reposition the state by reviving moribund industries.‎‎Managing Director (MD) of Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC), Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, who disclosed this during an inspection visit to Taraku Mills in Gwer Local Government Area, revealed that at least one production plant would become operational within the next few days, explaining that the remaining plants would be activated in phases.‎‎The BIPC boss noted that…
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Cape Verde Threaten Upset For The Ages, But Argentina Extra Time Heroics Settle Matter

Cape Verde Threaten Upset For The Ages, But Argentina Extra Time Heroics Settle Matter

*Messi On Scoresheet Cape Verde might have lost but it felt like they had won, on Saturday early morning Nigeria time. The way they applied themselves, the way they battled and fought with bravery and ambition. They took the defending world champions right to the edge. Immediately after the game,the Cape Verde players looked devastated – some in tears, others with their heads in their hands. Obviously they should be proud of themselves but it’s completely understandable, they were so close to pulling off the greatest sporting shock of all time. Messi looked a mix of bemused, relieved and shattered.…
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After 92 Years, Egypt Move Into World Cup Last 16, Hold Nerve To Beat Australia

After 92 Years, Egypt Move Into World Cup Last 16, Hold Nerve To Beat Australia

Egypt cavort, Egypt dance, Egypt enjoy. They were far more clinical with the spot kicks; on balance, they were the more threatening over the 120 minutes of football, on Friday, 3 July. But the margins weren’t that big. Australia will be crushed, having once again failed to win a World Cup knockout game: that’s zero for three now. But Egypt have done it at last. At long last, because their previous chance was at the 1934 World Cup, when they were beaten by Hungary in the round of 16. A full 92 years later, they’re now going to be playing…
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Powerful Iranian General Surfaces For First Time In Months Ahead Of Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral

Powerful Iranian General Surfaces For First Time In Months Ahead Of Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral

Iran’s secretive Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief emerged for the first time in months as he mourned alongside the casket of the assassinated former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi – who has been sanctioned by the US and has alleged ties to terrorism abroad – was seen yesterday, Thursday, with his hands on Khamenei’s coffin as Tehran prepared to hold the days-long funeral for the late Supreme Leader, according to photos published online by Iranian state media. He had not been seen publicly since 8 February this year — three weeks before Khamenei and several IRGC…
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I’ve Spent 21 Years In S/Africa, Have 3 Children Here, Now They Want Me Out, No Way -Immigrant

I’ve Spent 21 Years In S/Africa, Have 3 Children Here, Now They Want Me Out, No Way -Immigrant

Ethiopian refugee Helana Wolde locked his home and watched on television as thousands of angry demonstrators marched through South Africa this week calling for foreigners like him to ​leave. His wife and their three South African-born children were terrified, he said in the shop in downtown Durban where he sells coffee ‌and lentils. But after leaving Ethiopia 21 years ago to escape political persecution, he does not see going back as an option. While thousands of immigrants packed up and left South Africa ahead of the June 30 protests, many more feel their best option is to stay, even though…
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Germany Hold Ex-Liverpool Boss Jürgen Klopp Talks After Julian Nagelsmann Quits As Head Coach

Germany Hold Ex-Liverpool Boss Jürgen Klopp Talks After Julian Nagelsmann Quits As Head Coach

Julian Nagelsmann has agreed to step down as Germany’s head coach following the team’s disappointing showing at the World Cup, paving the way for Jürgen Klopp to replace the 38-year-old. Nagelsmann agreed to leave the post he took over from Hansi Flick a little under three years ago following talks with German Football Association (DFB) officials at their headquarters in Frankfurt on Thursday. The DFB said in a statement that Nagelsmann contract, which ran through to the 2028 European Championship, would end with immediate effect and that Klopp “has already indicated his fundamental readiness to take over the position." Klopp…
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Tinubu Defends Construction Of Judges’ Qtrs, Gives Wike Pat On The Back

Tinubu Defends Construction Of Judges’ Qtrs, Gives Wike Pat On The Back

*You Have Not Disappointed Me, He Tells Minister By Stephen Gbadamosi President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is providing housing to judicial officers to reinforce the independence of the judiciary and fortify the vital pillar of Nigeria's democracy. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this in Abuja while inaugurating 10 housing units for judges of the Federal High Court, in the newly constructed Judges’ Quarters, at Katampe District. The President said the project was a deliberate shield against vulnerability, a statement that Nigeria valued those who interpret her laws. “We are here not just to commission…
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