Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens. The Georgian netted his 19th goal of the season just before the half-hour mark and substitute Ibrahim Mbaye added a late second as …
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The FCT High Court in Jabi on Wednesday refused bail for a 32- year- old man, Steven Friday, who allegedly stabbed his neighbour. Justice M.S Idris, further remanded him for fear that anything could happen if he grants him bail. The police charged Friday with attempted culpable homicide. The Prosecution …
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Concerned Stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have warned the leadership of the party against the imposition of a candidate purportedly through consensus. The group, in a statement by its leader, Dr Bamidele Atiba, on Wednesday in Ibadan, said the APC risked having no governorship candidate …
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The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said the group rejected requests by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to increase its 7.25 per cent stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Dangote stated this in an interview with the Chief Executive Officer of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, …
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No fewer than 664 intending pilgrims out of the 2,035 from Katsina State, have been airlifted to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the 2026 pilgrimage, through the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport Katsina. The first batch of the intending pilgrims numbering about 411, comprising 283 men and 128 women, …
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The family of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has confirmed the cause of his death, revealing he died from complications linked to advanced metastatic kidney cancer. In a statement shared on the actor’s official Instagram page earlier today, May 13, relatives said he passed away at Evercare Hospital after what they described as …
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The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced an expanded anti-doping programme for the 2026 World Cup, with new and renewed partnerships across the tournament’s three host countries. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA said the programme would be …
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has introduced fresh regulations following the controversy that overshadowed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco. Earlier today, May 13, CAF president Patrice Motsepe admitted that officiating and match management “deficiencies” played a part in the chaotic ending of the 2025 AFCON final. The …
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced a change of dates for pre-election activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The PDP, in a statement on Wednesday, jointly signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, said the purchase of forms will now end on 15th May, …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences involving about ₦500 billion. According to a report by News Point Nigeria, Abdullahi was arrested in Abuja on Wednesday and is currently being held by …
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