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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 tense opening spell. Despite Colombia’s early dominance, Nigeria looked the

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Politics

Kano Gov Appoints Dr. Suraj Sulaiman as New Statistician-General

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Suraj Sulaiman as the new Statistician-General and Director-General of the Kano State Bureau of Statistics. The announcement, contained in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, said the appointment takes immediate effect. According to the statement, Dr. Sulaiman’s appointment follows the completion of the tenure of Associate Professor Aliyu Isa Aliyu, who was recently appointed Commissioner for Livestock Development. Governor Yusuf directed that the

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Sport

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Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has withdrawn from the Spanish national team camp after picking up a muscle injury during the weekend’s game.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 risks with the national team. I hope to be available

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Entertainment News

Seyi Shay reflects on mentorship and friendship with Wizkid: “He’s a genius, I learned a lot from him”

Nigerian singer and songwriter Seyi Shay has opened up about her long-standing friendship and creative bond with Wizkid, describing him as one of the biggest influences on her music career. Speaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, the “Irawo” crooner recalled how their friendship blossomed during their early studio sessions and collaborations. She noted that Wizkid not only featured on her hit song “Crazy” but also had her doing backing vocals on some of his own tracks.

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Entertainment News

Portable causes stir at Port Harcourt airport amid heated exchange

Nigerian singer Portable once again became the center of attention after being captured in a viral video creating a scene at an airport, reportedly in Port Harcourt. In the clip making the rounds online, the controversial artist — known for his fiery temper and public outbursts — was seen shouting angrily at an unidentified man, prompting airport security officers to step in and prevent the situation from escalating. Despite efforts by security personnel to calm him down and lead him

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Entertainment News

Yhemo Lee Promises Club Party for Imisi After Her BBNaija Season 10 Win

Nigerian nightlife personality and entertainer, Yhemo Lee, has revealed his plans to celebrate Imisi, the newly crowned winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10. Imisi Takes the Crown Imisi emerged victorious on Sunday night, beating top contenders including Dede, Koyin, Sultana, Kola, Jason Jae, Mensan, Kaybobo, and Isabella to clinch the ₦159 million grand prize package — featuring a cash reward, a brand-new SUV, and other luxury gifts. Yhemo Lee’s Promise Following her win, a fan took to Snapchat to

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Entertainment News

Best Gift a Woman Can Give Her Husband Is Her Virginity – Reno Omokri

Controversial social commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has stirred heated conversations online after asserting that the best gift a woman can offer her husband is her virginity. Omokri Speaks on the Value of Virginity Sharing his views on social media, Omokri emphasized that virginity holds deep spiritual, emotional, and physical significance in marriage, describing it as a foundation for a strong and lasting relationship. According to him, a woman who enters marriage with her virginity “adds value” to

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Entertainment News

“I’m Not Just Your Wife; I’m Your Biggest Fan” – Natasha Dazzles as She Sings 2Face’s Hits Word-for-Word in Viral Video

Natasha Osawaru, wife of legendary Nigerian singer 2Face Idibia, has captured fans’ hearts after a viral video showed her passionately singing along to some of her husband’s greatest hits — proving she’s not just his wife but also his biggest supporter. Natasha Joins 2Face on London Tour While accompanying the Afrobeats icon on his ongoing tour in London, Natasha has been sharing several affectionate clips via her Instagram stories. In one of the videos that quickly went viral, she was

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Entertainment News

“People in Ivory Coast Don’t Understand English; They’re Uneducated Like Me” — Peller

Nigerian streamer and content creator, Peller, has sparked online reactions after claiming that people in Ivory Coast are “uneducated” because they do not understand or speak English. The TikTok personality made the comment while sharing updates about his upcoming trip to the French-speaking West African nation. Peller Plans Trip to Ivory Coast In a video posted on his social media page, Peller explained that he plans to purchase translator earpods ahead of his visit since he does not understand French,

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