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Journalist Bagauda Kaltho Vindicated — Widow Speaks After Tinubu’s Posthumous Honour

The widow of late investigative journalist Bagauda Kaltho has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the posthumous national honour conferred on her husband, describing it as a long-overdue vindication and a silencing of years of falsehood surrounding his disappearance and death. President Tinubu, on Thursday, awarded Kaltho the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), recognizing his courage and commitment to truth in journalism. Kaltho, renowned for

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Flying Eagles Coach Pledges to Strengthen Attack Ahead of U-20 World Cup

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has assured fans that the team will improve its offensive play as preparations intensify for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, scheduled for September 27 to October 19. Zubairu, who recently stepped down from his role at NPFL side El-Kanemi Warriors, guided Nigeria’s U-20 team to a third-place finish at the U-20 AFCON in Egypt earlier this year. However, concerns linger over

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NPFL Top Scorer Anas Yusuf to Receive N3.6 Million Eunisell Boot Award

Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United is set to be honored with the prestigious Eunisell Boot Award after finishing as the top scorer in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with an impressive 18 goals. Eunisell, a leading West African specialty chemicals and oilfield solutions firm, will present Yusuf with a N3.6 million cash prize—valued at N200,000 per goal—during an award ceremony on Friday at the Radisson Blu Hotel

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Mother Protests as Estranged Husband Returns After 10 Years to Claim Child

A Nigerian woman has gone viral on TikTok after publicly confronting her estranged husband who abandoned her and their child for a decade but suddenly reappeared to claim custody. In a series of emotional videos, the woman shared moments with her daughter, explaining that the father, who was absent throughout the child’s life, showed up with friends demanding access. “Go and bring your police! You’re coming after 10 years saying

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“Shawarma, Noodles May Harm Liver” – Health Experts Warn Nigerians

Medical experts have cautioned Nigerians against the frequent consumption of fast foods like shawarma, instant noodles, sugary drinks, and processed snacks, warning they may silently damage the liver and increase the risk of fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Speaking to PUNCH Healthwise, Dr. Ganiyat Oyeleke, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, explained that trans fats, excessive salt, refined sugars, and preservatives in these popular foods overwork the

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Ronaldo Sends Encouraging Message to Yamal After Nations League Triumph

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has extended words of encouragement to Lamine Yamal, Spain’s 17-year-old sensation, following Portugal’s dramatic UEFA Nations League victory over Spain in Munich on Sunday night. The highly anticipated clash—seen as a symbolic encounter between the 40-year-old veteran and the teenage prodigy—ended with Portugal edging Spain on penalties to clinch their second Nations League title. Although Yamal contributed to Spain’s opening goal, he faced challenges defensively,

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Lagos Vows to Protect Coastline, Tackle Climate Risks

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to protecting its vulnerable coastline and building sustainable infrastructure to combat the growing impacts of climate change. This was revealed in a statement issued Monday by Kunle Adesina, spokesperson for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. The remarks followed comments by the Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, who represented Lagos at the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice,

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Wike: Tinubu Is in Charge, No Cabal in This Government

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims of any cabal influencing the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating firmly that the president is fully in control of his government. Speaking on Thursday during the 2025 OAU Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Wike said: “Under Tinubu, there is nothing like cabal. This is a president that is in

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Telecom Mast Collapses on Ogun Residence, Injures Occupants

Several people were reportedly injured and property worth millions of naira destroyed after a telecom mast collapsed on a residential building in Ogun State. The incident, which surfaced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has triggered a wave of reactions online, especially following the circulation of a disturbing video that showed the extensive damage caused by the mast's fall. The video revealed a wrecked rooftop, broken ceilings, and damaged

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