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Oyo Empire’s 1895 Defiance Redefined Nigeria’s Colonial History

In 1895, the Oyo Empire’s resistance to British invasion under Alaafin Adeyemi I redefined Yoruba identity and Nigeria’s colonial history.
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NHIA Restores Enrolment Portal After PUNCH Report

NHIA restores its digital enrolment portal after PUNCH report, promising stronger cybersecurity and real-time support to prevent future disruptions.
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Super Eagles Soar into AFCON Semi-Finals with Lookman’s Strike

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa...
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Super Eagles Soar into AFCON Knockout Stage with Narrow Win over Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place in the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa...
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Cape Verde Crush Mozambique, Advance to AFCON Last 16

Former Manchester United forward Bebe scored a stunning free-kick as Cape Verde secured their...
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Super Eagles Soar Above the Rest as Africa’s Most Valuable Team

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to kick off on Saturday,...
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DStv Shocks Millions of African Football Fans with AFCON Blackout

Africa's most popular pay TV service, DStv, has dashed the hopes of millions of...
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Nigerian Stars Nominated for Prestigious Globe Soccer Awards

Nigeria’s top footballers, Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, have been shortlisted for the 2023...
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Lokosa’s Double Strike Lifts Sporting Lagos to Victory over Kano Pillars

Sporting Lagos FC, the newcomers in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), stunned four-time...
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Napoli’s Victor Osimhen Claims 8th Spot in the 2023 Ballon d’Or Ranking

In a monumental achievement for both Nigerian football and the Italian club Napoli, Victor...
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Morocco and Algeria Vie for Hosting Rights of Africa’s Biggest Football Event

Morocco and Algeria are the frontrunners to host the 2025 and 2027 editions of...
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Osimhen, Oshoala Make History as First Nigerians to Be Nominated for Ballon d’Or

The prestigious Ballon d’Or award has announced its 30 nominees for the men’s and...

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Oyo Empire’s 1895 Defiance Redefined Nigeria’s Colonial History

In 1895, the Oyo Empire’s resistance to British invasion under Alaafin Adeyemi I redefined Yoruba identity and Nigeria’s colonial history.
News

NHIA Restores Enrolment Portal After PUNCH Report

NHIA restores its digital enrolment portal after PUNCH report, promising stronger cybersecurity and real-time support to prevent future disruptions.
News

Oyo Says Agricultural Investments Have Cut Food Prices

Oyo State’s agricultural investment reforms are stabilizing food prices as Governor Makinde credits farm hubs, private partnerships, and infrastructure upgrades.
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Tinubu Approves 15 Percent Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel

President Tinubu has approved a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel imports to strengthen local refining and stabilise the domestic oil market

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