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Joshua Vs Fury Fight Should Be On Home Soil –Tyson

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has disclosed that the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury belongs in the United Kingdom rather than the United States.

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Two elderly men arrested over alleged attempt to r@pe 12-year-old girl in Calabar

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two men, 70-year-old Asuquo Effiom and 68-year-old Moris Monday, a shoem

Aug 25, 20262 min read

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UNIZIK suspends lecturer for three months over sexu@l misconduct

The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University(UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a lecturer in the Departmen

Aug 25, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

Sanusi Set To Join Saudi Club Al-Qadsiah

Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi could leave Portuguese champions FC Porto this summer, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, reportedly pushing to secure his services. Sanusi i

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Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start

The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.

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Furious Chelsea Fans Demand Sanchez Sale After Nervy Win Against Fulham

Chelsea fans made a desperate plea for Robert Sanchez to be SOLD after being guilty of a huge blunder in the season-opening win over Fulham. Blues boss Xabi Alonso has spent big on

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Ethiopia Formally Submits Official Bid To Host AFCON 2028

The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) has officially submitted a formal bid to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, ebc.et reports.

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Enugu police rescue three kidnap victims, recover two firearms

Operatives of the Enugu State Command attached to Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Cr

Aug 25, 20262 min read

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The Iran war is bringing cyberwarfare into critical infrastructure

Recent attacks in the UK and the US demonstrate critical vulnerabilities that governments need to urgently address.

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Fulham vs Chelsea: Alonso starts new era with thrilling 3–2 win

Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer on target as Chelsea open scoring within 31 seconds of the match in London.

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Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds in Dream’s win over Sparks

Reese broke Chamique Holdsclaw's record of 24 rebounds and added 11 points for her 27th double-double of the season.

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Best performing Equity mutual funds in Nigeria as of July 2026

Nigeria's equity mutual fund segment rebounded to a net asset value (NAV) of N241.38 billion as of July 31, 2026, up 2.78% from N234.86 billion recorded at the end of June, as the

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Libya factions draft initial election pact amid lingering mistrust

Libyan factions sign an initial an election pact, but divided institutions and deep legal gaps threaten its execution.

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CNG adoption rises as oil marketers cite bank-funded vehicle conversions

The adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is gaining momentum among vehicle owners and commuters as petrol price volatility makes the alternative fuel increasingly attractive. T

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Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover

Tracks that use AI in a 'supporting role' will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.

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Lagos issues traffic diversion plan for Oke-Afa Bridge rehabilitation starting Friday

The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic diversion plan ahead of the three-week rehabilitation of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo, which begins Friday, August 28. The post Lagos iss