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Club World Cup: Goalless Start For Messi’s Inter Miami, Al Ahly

Club World Cup: Goalless Start For Messi’s Inter Miami, Al Ahly

After plenty of hype and a big opening ceremony, FIFA were probably hoping for some fireworks in this opening game of the Club World Cup, which kicked off 1am Nigeria time today. It didn’t quite go to plan as good old-fashioned 0-0 draw was played out in Miami. It was a fairly entertaining match, despite the scoreline, with both sides having big chances to break the deadlock. Al Ahly came the closest, but Ustari did brilliantly to save from Abou Ali’s penalty while Lionel Messi hit the post.
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Benue Bloodfests: Entire Families Reportedly Wiped Out As 200 Feared Killed By Herdsmen

Benue Bloodfests: Entire Families Reportedly Wiped Out As 200 Feared Killed By Herdsmen

*'I Alerted Benue Authorities Of Yelwata Attack, But It Fell On Deaf Ears' --Farmers' Leader Claims By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Human blood continues to flow seemingly unrestrained in crises-ridden Benue State, North-Central Nigeria, as barely 48 hours after the killing of over 35 persons in Makurdi, the state capital, another bloodfest has brought waves of tears and sorrow to the state. In the latest incident, gunmen believed to be herdsmen attacked Yelwata town, Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the State, in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, reportedly leaving more than 200 persons dead. Most of the victims…
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$1bn Club World Cup Begins: Messi’s Inter Miami Face World’s Best-In-Trophies Al Ahly

$1bn Club World Cup Begins: Messi’s Inter Miami Face World’s Best-In-Trophies Al Ahly

Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States.When: Saturday, June 14 --exact kick-off time depends on geographical zone. The rebranded and expanded FIFA Club World Cup kicks off today, June 14, and the organisers have picked a plum tie to launch the 32-team tournament. Inter Miami and their star name, Lionel Messi, take on the most successful side in world football – Egyptian giants Al Ahly -- who have won a total of 155 trophies of different types. Miami finished as the club with the most points in Major League Soccer’s (MLS) regular season, handing them a place at the…
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Tinubu Commissions Abuja’s 15-Km OSEX Service Carriageway

Tinubu Commissions Abuja’s 15-Km OSEX Service Carriageway

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, and his team for successfully completing 17 key infrastructure projects to mark the second anniversary of his administration. The commendation occurred during the inauguration of the 15-kilometer left-hand service carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), which connects Ring Road I to Wasa Junction in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. Represented by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu lauded the initiative as crucial for improving urban mobility and connecting Abuja’s city center with rapidly developing districts. He highlighted the OSEX's significance in enhancing the quality of life for…
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Israel-Iran Conflict: Tehran Retaliates with Missile Attacks, Netanyahu Rallies Iranians To Revolt Against Regime

Israel-Iran Conflict: Tehran Retaliates with Missile Attacks, Netanyahu Rallies Iranians To Revolt Against Regime

A journalist for Israel's Haaretz newspaper and a resident of Tel Aviv, Gideon Levy, has just spoken to the BBC about Iran's missile attacks on the city earlier this evening. In an interview for Newshour, Levy, who had been seeking refuge in a public shelter in the city, said: "We heard quite loud the explosions. Not a very pleasant feeling.'' Asked whether the Iranian missiles had been intercepted or hit the ground, he added: "Part were intercepted, but part fall (sic). "There were at least two cases where they fell directly on buildings and destroyed them partially. There are no…
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Enugu Assembly Gives Scorecard

Enugu Assembly Gives Scorecard

*23 executive bills, 14 motions *'No 'okeite' without human parts', lawmaker says in support of incoming legislation against harmful native doctor practices By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu, said that the Assembly passed 23 executive bills and 14 motions during the 8th Assembly's second session. The Speaker disclosed this during plenary that ended the second session of the 8th Assembly and ushered in the third legislative session, which kicked off Thursday, June 12, 2025. He also disclosed that some of the impactful bills passed into law included the Enugu State Electricity…
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Nine Internet Fraudsters Convicted in Awka (Names Listed)

Nine Internet Fraudsters Convicted in Awka (Names Listed)

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of nine  internet fraudsters before Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State on offences bordering on cybercrimes. The convicts are; Daniel Okochukwu Okoh, Onwe Chidera Solomon, Hyacinth Chinedu Ani, Malachy Makuochi Adonu, Udeh Collins Chidimma, Ukoro Victor Somto, Ezekiel Valentine Chidubem, Ugwuanyi Kingsley Chinwetalu and Obi Ezeanyim Eric Ifesinachi.    While Chidimma and Adonu were prosecuted on two-count separate charges, the remaining convicts were prosecuted on one-count separate charges, all bordering on identity theft and fraudulent…
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Two Bank Executives Arraiged Over Alleged $12m Fraud

Two Bank Executives Arraiged Over Alleged $12m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday, June 13, 2025 arraigned the duo of Halima Buba and Innocent Mbagwu before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja for alleged fraud. The defendants, who are Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd and Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, respectively are being prosecuted on a six-count charge, bordering on money laundering to the tune of $12 million (Twelve Million Dollars). Count two of the charge reads: “That you, HALIMA BUBA, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer SunTrust Bank Ltd, and INNOCENT MBAGWU being the Executive Director /Chief Compliance Officer SunTrust Bank Ltd on the 10th day…
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Israel-Iran Conflict: Trump Shows Hand, Warns Iran To Sign Nuclear Deal Or Face ‘Even More Brutal’ Attacks

Israel-Iran Conflict: Trump Shows Hand, Warns Iran To Sign Nuclear Deal Or Face ‘Even More Brutal’ Attacks

*78 Killed, Hundreds Injured --Iranian State Media *UN Security Council Meets Today Over Crisis *Hamas, Iran's Ally, Mocks Israel U.S president Donald Trump has urged Iran to make a deal over its nuclear programme, saying in a post today on his Truth Social platform that there was still time for the country to prevent further conflict with Israel. The post stated: "I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal. I told them, in the strongest of words, to “just do it,” but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get…
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Benue Varsity VC On Annual Leave, Not Suspended -Mgt

Benue Varsity VC On Annual Leave, Not Suspended -Mgt

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Vice Chancellor (VC), Moses Orshio Adasu University Makurdi (MOAUM), formerly Benue State University Makurdi, Professor Joe Tor Iorapuu, has not been suspended for two months, contrary to reports on some social media platforms, an official statement from the university has explained. Rather, the university stated, the VC has simply proceeded on annual leave. A statement from the university management signed by the Public Relations Officer, Dr. (Mrs) Bibiana Ayaban, disclosed that Professor Iorapuu has been granted his annual and overseas leave effective Tuesday, June 10, 2025, with the approval of the university's Governing Council. In accordance…
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