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Lekki Estate Hosts Inaugural 10km Walking Marathon

The usually quiet Northern Foreshore Estate in Lekki, Lagos, came alive over the weekend as residents, fitness enthusiasts, and friends gathered for the maiden edition of Wakathon 2025 — a 10-kilometre walking marathon designed to promote fitness, wellness, and community bonding. Organised by the Waka Brothers, the event attracted over 200 participants from within and outside the estate, earning praise from residents and stakeholders as a model for grassroots health

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Under Buhari, Tinubu: 500 Generals Forced Out Despite Rising Insurgency

Despite escalating insecurity across the country, over 500 senior military officers — including Major Generals, Brigadier Generals, Rear Admirals, and Air Vice Marshals — have been forced into early retirement following the appointment of new service chiefs under former President Muhammadu Buhari and current President Bola Tinubu. The retirements, which affected the Army, Navy, and Air Force, are tied to a long-standing military tradition that mandates officers senior to or

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Sheffield Wednesday Enter Administration After Failed Sale Attempts

Sheffield Wednesday have officially entered administration, drawing the curtain on months of financial uncertainty under Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri, and triggering an automatic 12-point deduction in line with English Football League (EFL) regulations. The development was confirmed on Friday, with Julian Pitts, Kris Wigfield, and Paul Stanley of Begbies Traynor appointed as joint administrators for both Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited and Sheffield 3 Limited, the entity that owns Hillsborough

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Lookman’s Atalanta Future Still Uncertain

Ademola Lookman’s summer transfer saga may have ended, but questions still surround his long-term future at Atalanta, despite his promising return to the starting lineup. The Nigerian forward, whose contract runs until June 2027, was heavily linked with a move away from Bergamo during the summer. Inter Milan were among the clubs eager to sign him, but negotiations fell through after both sides failed to agree on a transfer fee.

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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers Withdraw From Case

In a dramatic twist in the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, his team of lawyers — led by former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi (SAN) — has withdrawn from representing him before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Agabi announced the decision during Thursday’s court session, informing Justice James Omotosho that Kanu had chosen to take over his own

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Osimhen Fires Galatasaray to Back-to-Back Champions League Wins

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was the star of the night as his brace powered Galatasaray to a 3–1 win over Bodø/Glimt in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash, giving the Turkish champions back-to-back victories in Europe for the first time in years. The atmosphere at RamsPark in Istanbul was electric from kickoff, and the home crowd didn’t have to wait long for a breakthrough. Just three minutes in, Mario Lemina

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Terrorism Trial: Kanu Lists Wike, Sanwo-Olu, Buratai Among 23 Witnesses

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion to open his defence in his long-running terrorism trial, naming several prominent political figures and former military chiefs among his proposed witnesses. In the motion marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, dated October 20, Kanu listed FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.) among the

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Stray bullet kills tricycle rider outside Lagos brothel

A tricycle rider has been reportedly killed by a stray bullet outside a brothel in the Badore area of Ajah, Lagos State. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, October 12, 2025, when the victim, whose identity has not been confirmed, visited the brothel to unwind after work. According to eyewitnesses, he later stepped out to buy an item from a nearby shop moments before gunmen stormed the area and began

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43 goals, five reds, six penalties — one blockbuster Champions League evening

It was a night of goals, drama, and high emotion across Europe as the Champions League delivered one of its most action-packed evenings in recent history — featuring 43 goals, five red cards, and six penalties, five of which were successfully converted. Marcus Rashford led the charge with a brilliant brace in Barcelona’s 6–1 thrashing of Olympiacos, celebrating with his trademark open-arm pose as fans at the Camp Nou roared

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