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Uruguay Edge Ronaldo’s Portugal Out Of World Cup
By Chidozie Ogbonnaya Edinson Cavani’s twin strike ensured Portugal’s exit from the ongoing World Cup in the hands of South American giant Uruguay. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal failed to reach the last eight, thereby joining his closest rival Lionel Messi to
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Technical And Vocational Studies Better Than PhDs, ASUU Advises Nigerians
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said the craze for the acquisition of higher degrees in the country had not impacted enough on national growth and transformation. The chairman of the University of Lagos chapter of the union, Dr
Read MoreFIFA Fines Russia For Discriminatory Banner
FIFA has fined World Cup hosts Russia 10,000 Swiss francs ($10,100) after their fans displayed a discriminatory banner during the country’s 3-0 World Cup loss to Uruguay. Russia plays Spain in the last 16 on Sunday after the country reached
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How Plateau Assembly Speaker Escaped Impeachment
Yakubu Wuyep , Jos There was melodrama at the Plateau State House of Assembly during last Thursday’s plenary and only two minutes intervention of the Former Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Baba-Hassan saved the current Speaker Rt Hon Peter Azi from the wrath
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Presidency To Security Agencies: Collaborate To End Security Challenges
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha has called on the armed forces and other security agencies to collaborate and tackle the security challenges in the country. Mustapha made the call during the second edition of the
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World Cup: Mbappe’s Double Send Argentina Home
By Chidozie Ogbonnaya Kylian Mbappe scored two important goals to end Argentina’s campaign in Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. France entered the knock out stage as favourites over Lionel Messi-led Argentina, having topped their group. France struck in the first
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Russia 2018: Nigeria’s First Goal Gets Nominated For Best Goals
American Cable News Network Sports has nominated Super Eagles Forward, Ahmed Musa’s first goal against Iceland as one of the best scored in the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Similarly, the channel nominated Lionel Messi of Argentina’s
Read MoreKano Govt To Demolish Houses Built On Water Ways
The Kano State Government says it will demolish buildings that are erected on waterways across the metropolis to avoid flooding. Dr. Ali Makoda, the state Commissioner for Environment, stated this on Saturday after monitoring the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in
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Suspected Gunmen Kill One Person, Rustle Nine Cows In Plateau
Suspected herdsmen have killed one person and rustled nine cows in Jos, Plateau,DSP Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Police Command in the state has said. He said this while confirming the incident on Saturday in
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Buhari Leaves Katsina, Heads To Mauritania For AU Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday left Katsina for Nouakchott, Mauritania, to attend the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government. The summit will hold from June 30 to July 2. The presidential
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