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Suspected Fulani militias ambush and k!ll woman in Plateau communit

A woman has been k!lled by suspected fulani bandits in Batok 2 Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau S

Linda Ikeji

He Needs More Experience —Hrgovic Speaks After Shock Knockout Win Over Unbeaten Itauma

Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic has said British-Nigerian, Moses Itauma, need more experience if he hopes to become successful in heavyweight boxing. On Saturday night at the O2 Arena, Ita

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Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon

Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.

Al Jazeera

Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal

Lionel Messi's four goals help Miami snap a five-match winless run and take his season MLS tally to 18 goals.

Al Jazeera

Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say

A major police operation has been launched after the shooting at an event near Zurich overnight.

BBC World

British-Nigerian Boxer Itauma Suffers First Defeat In Heavyweight Title Fight

Filip Hrgovic produced one of the shocks of the boxing year, stopping an exhausted Moses Itauma in the ninth round at The O2 to win the vacant IBF heavyweight title and become Croa

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Benue varsity student arrested for pouring hot water on roommate

The Benue State Police Command has arrested a 500-level student of Fr Moses Adasu University, formerly Benue State Univers

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Linda Ikeji

Man City Open Talks With Liverpool Over Gakpo

Manchester City have opened talks with Liverpool about signing attacker Cody Gakpo, BBC Sport reports. The Netherlands forward’s future is set to become one of the key storyl

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Hrgovic wins IBF world heavyweight boxing title as Itauma hospitalised

Filip Hrgovic is the first Croatian to become a world heavyweight boxing champion after beating Briton Moses Itauma.

Al Jazeera

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Two suspected female traffickers pose as tenants to abduct three children in Taraba

The Taraba Police Command has arrested two women for allegedly abducting three children in Jalingo and attempting to

Aug 30, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Osimhen Is A Good Friend Of Mine –Leão

Portuguese star Rafael Leão has confirmed that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is a good friend of his following his move to Galatasaray. Leão stated that the Nigerian internat

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Shettima demands stronger accountability for $500 million Nigeria agriculture programme, other interventions

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for “stronger accountability” over various food-systems initiatives and interventions, including the $500 million Nigeria Sustainable Agri

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Galatasaray Boss Lauds Osimhen’s Display Against Göztepe

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has showered praise on Victor Osimhen following the club’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Göztepe at RAMS Park on Saturday night. The defending champi

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CBN mops up N4.72 trillion via OMO sales in two days as investors chase near-20% yields

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) withdrew a combined N4.72 trillion from the banking system through four Open Market Operations (OMO) auctions conducted between August 26 and 27,

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NAFDAC shuts shops at Lagos Trade Fair Complex over suspected unregistered cosmetics

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut several shops and business premises at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos over suspected dealings in

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Djokovic: I Am Prepared For US Open

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has disclosed that he’s prepared for his 20th US Open appearance and his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic noted that his

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Mapping Iran war’s strikes on Gulf energy – and what comes next for oil

US energy companies have reaped billions from rising oil price, but their assets in the region remain at risk.