Author: Bayo Millz
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Mbappe joins Messi, Suarez in LaLiga’s elite ranks
Kylian Mbappe has become the third player to score at least three times in a LaLiga Clasico in the 21st century. Though Real Madrid bowed 4-3 to Barcelona in Sunday’s showdown at Camp Nou, the France international
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Tinubu bags lifetime African achievement award
President Bola Tinubu has bagged the Lifetime African Achievement award from the Millennium Excellence Foundation based in Ghana. Tinubu while receiving the award commended patron of the Foundation, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, for the invitation extended to him and the success of the event put together by the Foundation.
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Merino equals Arteta, Aubameyang, Wright’s unwanted Arsenal Record
Mikel Merino has etched his name in an unwanted Arsenal record following his red card in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool. The Spaniard was sent off for a reckless tackle against Reds. The referee initially issued a yellow card, but after reviewing the incident on VAR, the decision was upgraded to a red for serious foul…
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Troops arrest 2 suspected gunrunners, recover arms in Plateau
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered some weapons in Marit-Mazat community of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Maj. Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of OPSH, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Jos.
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Nigeria to end foreign shipping waivers
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to end the issuance of waivers under the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act 2003. Oyetola made this known on Sunday in a statement by his spokesperson, Dr Bolaji Akinola, following a meeting with a delegation from NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Offshore.
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2 trucks collide, crush 2 dispatch riders on Eko Bridge
Two dispatch riders lost their lives following a crash involving two fully loaded Mack trucks, with registration numbers; T-10357 LA, and KJA 107 XM. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said
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Ondo NNPP gov’ship candidate dumps party
Mr Olugbenga Edema, the candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the Nov. 16, 2024 governorship election in Ondo State, has resigned from the party. Edema’s resignation letter addressed to the NNPP chairman in Mahin Ward 11, in Ilaje Local Government of the state, was made available to newsmen on Sunday in Okitipupa.
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Relegated Southampton shut out lifeless Man City
Relegated Southampton shut out lifeless Manchester City to move past the Premier League record low mark of 11 points with a goalless draw at St Mary’s. This season’s Saints are now up to 12 points to ensure Derby County’s record low from the 2007-08 season remains intact for at least another year.
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Kwara issues deadline for registration of creches or face closure
The Kwara State Ministry of Social Development has directed all schools operating creches to register or renew their registration before June 30. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam gave the order in a statement on Saturday in Ilorin.
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Pakistan, India agree to immediate ceasefire
The Pakistani and Indian governments said on Saturday that they had agreed to a ceasefire, echoing a post from U.S. President Donald Trump just minutes before saying the parties had agreed to stop attacking each other. “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect,”