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Gunmen Abduct NYSC Members in Kogi, 11 Rescued

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked two buses carrying passengers, including NYSC members, along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Kogi. Police rescued 11 victims, including the two bus drivers, after a coordinated bush-combing operation. Security agencies are continuing efforts to locate any remaining victims and arrest the...
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APC LG Chairman Shot Dead Along Kogi Highway

KEY POINTS APC Chairman in Dekina LGA, Ishaq Yunusa, was shot dead along the Itobe-Ochadamu Expressway in Kogi State. Gunmen reportedly abducted another occupant of his vehicle and fled into the bush. Police and other security agencies have launched a search for the victim...

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World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun earns back-to-back Man of the Match awards

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.
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Tinubu Approves Nigeria’s Bid to Host 2026 CAF Awards, General Assembly

KEY POINTS President Tinubu approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards and...
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Veteran Broadcaster Temisan Okomi Reportedly Dies at 53

KEY POINTS Reports of Temisan Okomi’s death emerged on social media but remain unconfirmed. ...
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Samson Adamu Named CAF Acting General Secretary After Mosengo-Omba Exit

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting General Secretary of CAF following...
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NFF Challenges FIFA Decision After Losing DR Congo Eligibility Petition

KEY POINTS FIFA dismissed NFF’s petition challenging DR Congo players’ eligibility. Nigeria alleged passport...
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D’Tigress Crush Colombia 70-37 in World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Colombia 70-37 in their FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying opener in France, with Victoria Macaulay leading the scoring.
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Ugo Ugochukwu Claims Maiden Formula 3 Victory in Melbourne

KEY POINTS Ugo Ugochukwu won his first FIA Formula 3 race in Melbourne after...
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Court Delays Anthony Joshua Driver’s Case

KEY POINTS Court adjourned the driver’s trial to March 17 so prosecutors can prepare. ...
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East Africans Dominate Again as Kenya and Ethiopia Sweep 2026 Lagos City Marathon Titles

KEY POINTS Kenyan and Ethiopian runners once again dominated, with Ezra Kipchumba Kerin and...
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Anthony Joshua Pays Tribute to Late Friends With Emotional Tattoos After Fatal Crash

KEY POINTS Anthony Joshua lost his trainer and strength coach in a fatal crash...
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AFCON Morocco 2025 Sets Digital Records, CAF Says

AFCON Morocco 2025 set new digital benchmarks, with billions of impressions and video views driven largely by fan-created content and diaspora engagement worldwide.
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Regragui Calls Senegal Walk-Off Shameful After AFCON Final Penalty Chaos

Morocco coach Walid Regragui blasts Senegal’s walk-off after a late penalty drama marred the AFCON final showdown.
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Gunmen Abduct NYSC Members in Kogi, 11 Rescued

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked two buses carrying passengers, including NYSC members, along the Aloma-Egane...
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APC LG Chairman Shot Dead Along Kogi Highway

KEY POINTS APC Chairman in Dekina LGA, Ishaq Yunusa, was shot dead along the...
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Air Peace Flight Returns to Lagos Over Poor Visibility at Asaba Airport

KEY POINTS Air Peace flight P47860 returned to Lagos after poor visibility around the...
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Adelabu Withdraws From Oyo APC Governorship Race, Demands Reconciliation

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has withdrawn his challenge to the APC governorship nomination in...