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NFF APOLOGISES AGAIN OVER SUPER EAGLES FAILURE TO QUALIFY FOR FIFA WORLD CUP

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has again apologized to Nigerians for the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This formed part of the resolutions reached at the federations executive committee meeting held yesterday in Abuja to discuss critical issues in the nations football sector. The NFF also reacted to the invasion of the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja by fans who were […]

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Foreign

U.S. TO ANNOUNCE NEW SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA OVER UKRAINE KILLINGS

The United States of America says western leaders are set announce a further set of sanctions against Russia today. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the measures will target Russian financial and state-owned bodies, as well as some officials, adding that the move will "hold accountable the Russian government that funds and supports Putin's war". Psaki further told newsmen during a news conference in Washington DC that the sanctions, […]

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Politics

CRISIS LOOMS IN ABIA PDP OVER ZONING OF GOVERNORSHIP SEAT

Former Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and member, Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party, Onyema Ugochukwu has expressed worries that the ruling party in Abia State is heading towards a needless crisis. Ugochukwu speculated that it was unavoidable should the state leadership of the party fail to address controversies that emanated over the recent zoning of its governorship seat to Abia North and Abia central senatorial […]

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South East

OZALLA ABOR COMMUNITY HAILS GOVERNOR UGWUANYIS DEVELOPMENT STRIDES

The Ozalla Abor community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State has commended the urban and rural development strides of the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led administration in the State, describing it as unprecedented and revolutionary. Representatives of the community, who made this known during a courtesy call to the Managing Director of the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation(ESHDC), Chiemelie Agu said the Governor had continued to deliver his promises in […]

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National

IGP SACKS NINE POLICEMEN FOR LEADING WAGE INCREASE DEMAND

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the dismissal of no fewer than nine policemen over allegations that they were the ones demanding wage increase and planning to lead an industrial action. Reports say the junior officers wanted to embark on strike due to poor salary, lack of weapons to fight criminals, failure to supply uniforms, delay in promotion and others. However, in an attempt to stop the […]

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Entertainment

THE WITCHER S3 BEGINS FILMING

The third season of Netflix's hit series The Witcher is officially in the works after the shows official Twitter handle, shared a first look photo yesterday from the set of the shows third season featuring lead characters Henry Cavill Freya Allen and Anya Chalotra. In addition to the teaser poster, the shows official handle also shared a brief plot for the new season. Although much about the new season remains […]

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Entertainment

DR. SID MAKES DIRECTORIAL DEBUT WITH THE ORDER OF THINGS

Nigerian musician Dr. Sid is marking his entry into Nollywood with his new comedy The Order Of Things. Co-executive produced by Sids Zero Gravity and Filmone Entertainment, the feature length comedy is currently in postproduction ahead of its June 10, 2022 theatrical release. The films cast include Timini Egbuson, Lilian Afegbai, Demola Adedoyin, Charles Inojie, Obi Maduegbuna, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Tope Olowoniyan, and Dija, amongst others. The Order Of Things […]

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Foreign

MILAN MISS CHANCE TO MOVE 3 POINTS CLEAR AFTER 0-0 DRAW

Ac Milan were held to a 0-0 home draw by Bologna, leaving them one point clear at the top of Serie A. Wins by defending champions Inter Milan and second-placed Napoli at the weekend put pressure on Milan to respond. But the hosts struggled, with French forward Olivier Giroud's header, well saved by Lukasz Skorupski, being their best first-half effort. Zlatan Ibrahimovic came off the bench after the break, but […]

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Foreign

TENNIS OFFICIALS TO INTRODUCE STRICTER PUNISHMENT FOR ON-COURT MISCONDUCT

Tennis officials say they will hand out stricter punishments for on-court misconduct. The ATP told players it was also reviewing its penalties for serious violations and repeat offenders. Recall that Australian Nick Kyrgios was fined a total of $60,000 after the 26-year-old's outbursts at Indian Wells and the Miami Open earlier this year, while German Alexander Zverez was also thrown out of the Mexican Open after hitting the umpire's chair with […]

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Foreign

BRITISH FATHER AND SON, 9, KILLED IN AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAIN LANDSLIDE

Two members of a British family have died and two others are critically injured after a landslide in Australia.The man, who is 49years, and his nine-year-old son were killed by falling rocks in the Blue Mountains near Sydney yesterday while a 50 year old woman and her son, were taken to hospital with serious head and abdominal injuries with her daughter, also treated for shock.Authorities said the family were on […]

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