Author: Bayo Millz
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Oba of Benin sacks chief priest
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday deposed Ovbokhan Igbinovia as the traditional Chief Priest of Okhuoromi Community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo. Oba Ewuare stripped Igbinovia’s title of Ohen(Chief Priest), after reviewing the abominable traditional practices, including land grabbing.
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U-20 AFCON: S/Africa defeat Nigeria to reach final with Smith’s header
Nigeria on Thursday lost by a lone goal to South Africa in a tense semi-final clash at the Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt The result meant South Africa booked a place in the final of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025.
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Barca clinch La Liga title after Espanyol win
Barcelona secured a 28th La Liga title with a 2-0 win at 10-man Espanyol. Despite Real Madrid’s late win over Mallorca on Wednesday night, Hansi Flick’s side knew victory at the RCDE Stadium would secure them the championship with two games remaining.
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Chelsea board make decision on Enzo Maresca
Premier League club Chelsea are ready to stick with manager Enzo Maresca next season. BBC Sport says Chelsea will go with Maresca even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League this season.
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Awoniyi out of coma after second round of surgery
Super Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi is awake after undergoing a second round of abdominal surgery. BBC Sport says Awoniyi is out of his induced coma, which he underwent on Tuesday after his first round of surgery on Monday.
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Mbappe breaks 71-year-old Real Madrid record
Kylian Mbappe has broken a 71-year-old Real Madrid record after scoring in Los Blancos’ hard-fought 2-1 win over Real Mallorca on Wednesday. Although the visitors took a surprise lead
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Naira strengthens further against Dollar
The Naira continued its upward trend on Wednesday, appreciating further at the official market and closing at N1,596.70 to the U.S. dollar. According to data released on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official website, the local currency gained N3.33 against the dollar.
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No place for military incursion in Nigeria – Gowon
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Wednesday said that in spite of the imperfections in democracy, the era of military rule must remain behind Nigeria. Gowon stated this in Abuja at the unveiling of a book titled “Military Factor in Nigerian History, 1960-2018” by
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Recruitment: Senate to tackle MDAs not complying with federal character
Senate on Wednesday, promised to expose violators of federal character system of recruiting into Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Sen. Allwell Onyesoh (PDP- Rivers) said this at an investigative hearing on Violation of the Federal Character System on recruitment across the various MDAs.
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Governors, others back Tinubu’s reforms amid criticism
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says All Progressives Congress (APC) members remain steadfast in backing President Bola Tinubu’s administration, in spite of persistent opposition criticism. He made the remarks while briefing journalists following a closed-door meeting with progressive governors and ministers in Abuja on Wednesday.