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Flying Eagles Crash Out After 4–0 Defeat to Ruthless Argentina

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after suffering a heavy 4–0 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 clash at the Estadio Nacional, Santiago, on Wednesday. The result ended Nigeria’s campaign in disappointing fashion, as the South Americans showcased their class and precision, scoring twice in each half to secure a comfortable passage into the quarter-finals. Argentina got off

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WHO Raises Alarm as E-Cigarettes Trigger New Nicotine Crisis

Despite a two-decade global decline in traditional tobacco use, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern over a new wave of nicotine addiction driven by e-cigarettes and emerging tobacco products, particularly among young people. According to the latest WHO Global Tobacco Trends Report, the number of tobacco users worldwide fell from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024, marking a 27% reduction. However, one in every five

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Man City’s John Stones Admits He Considered Retirement After Injury Troubles

Manchester City defender John Stones has revealed he briefly contemplated retiring from football last season following a series of injuries that limited his playing time. The 31-year-old, who managed just 11 Premier League appearances in the 2024/2025 campaign, struggled with recurring foot and hamstring problems, the latter keeping him sidelined from February. Speaking with BBC Radio 5 Live, Stones admitted the constant setbacks left him mentally drained and questioning his

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes at Senate Today After Six-Month Suspension

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is set to officially resume plenary duties at the National Assembly today (Tuesday), following the completion of her six-month suspension from the Senate. Her legal representative, Victor Giwa, confirmed the development in an interview with The PUNCH, emphasizing that Akpoti-Uduaghan has fully served her suspension and is constitutionally entitled to return to the chamber. Senate Resumption and Legal Warning The Senate had earlier postponed

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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles hold Colombia 1–1, book spot in Round of 16

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have sealed a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after battling Colombia to a 1–1 draw in the early hours of Monday. The seven-time African champions showed resilience at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca, where goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt pulled off key saves in the 23rd and 26th minutes to keep the South Americans at bay during a

todayOctober 6, 2025 27

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Rodri withdraws from Spain squad after minor muscle injury

Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has withdrawn from the Spanish national team camp after picking up a muscle injury during the weekend’s game. Although the injury is said to be minor, the 28-year-old opted out of international duty as a precautionary measure to avoid aggravating the problem. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on Monday, quoting the player as saying: “I’m feeling better, but there’s no need to take any

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Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Deadly Lagos Cult Clash

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists following a violent clash between rival groups in Onireke and Isashi, Badagry area of Lagos. Command spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Sunday, noting that the suspects — aged between 28 and 43 — were apprehended during a swift, coordinated operation that prevented further bloodshed and restored calm to the affected communities. Swift Police Response

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Stray Bullet Kills Osun Graduate After NYSC Call-Up

Tragedy struck in Esa-Oke, Osun State, after a fresh graduate of the Osun State College of Technology, identified as Taoreed, was killed by a stray bullet during a cult clash barely 24 hours after receiving his NYSC call-up letter. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, September 23, was said to be a fallout of a violent clash between rival cult groups that began a day earlier during a signing-out celebration

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Independence Day Fire Destroys 26 Shops in Lagos Market

Tragedy struck at Bariga Market, Lagos State, when a fire outbreak in the early hours of Wednesday destroyed no fewer than 26 shops, leaving traders counting heavy losses. The incident, which occurred around 4 a.m., razed shops stocked with goods worth millions of naira. According to a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, emergency responders arrived to find several wooden key-clamp

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