Author: Femi Ajasa
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IPOB bans rearing, consumption of ‘Fulani’ cows in South East
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has banned the rearing and consumption of cows in the whole of South-East States. This was contained in a statement issued by the IPOB Head of Directorate of State (DOS), Mazi Chika Edoziem, in Awka, Anambra State, on Saturday. Mazi Edoziem, however, said that the ban would take complete…
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World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles beat CAR 2-0
The Super Eagles of Nigeria made good their promise to bounce back from a shocking 1-0 loss to the Central African Republic, CAR by beating the Wild Beasts 2-0 on Sunday in Douala, Cameroon in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Goals from Leon Balogun and Victor Osimhen ensured that they remained in pole…
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Criticise buhari’s govt but don’t de-Market Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
Nigeria’s information minister, Lai Mohammed, has called on social commentators to be more constructive in their criticism of the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government. Mohammed said the government welcomes criticism but noted that deliberate de-marketing of the country is unpatriotic. “We are not saying don’t criticise the government, you are at liberty to do so. However,…
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Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba suffers first professional defeat
Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba has suffered the first professional defeat of his career, losing to Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez on Sunday morning. Ajagba lost via a unanimous decision after judges scored the bout 97-92, 98-91, 98-91. The unbeaten Cuban, 29, shocked the Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder crowd when he knocked Ajagba to the canvas but…
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[Devotional] In His Presence: Enhance your mental wellbeing
ENHANCE YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING (1) Read: PROVERBS 4:20–27 Meditation verse: “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). Today is World Mental Health Day. Here are some ways to enhance your mental wellbeing: Be very selective of who you permit into your personal space. Avoid people…
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Super Eagles arrive Cameroon ahead clash with CAR’s Les Fauves today
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will clash with Les Fauves of Central African Republic (CAR) in the reverse fixture of Group C African qualifier for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 holding today at the Stade Japoma de Douala in Cameroon. Nigeria, ranked 34 by FIFA, suffered a shocking 0-1 defeat to CAR (124) in…
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BREAKING: Again! Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder, retains WBC heavyweight title
The Gypsy King has retained his heavyweight crown with an 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder before a delirious crowd of 15,820 at the T-Mobile Arena. “I’m the best fighter in the world and he’s the second-best,” says Fury after the fight, which contained five knockdowns in total (and nine overall in the trilogy). He adds:…
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Anthony Joshua, Usyk rematch set for March 2022
Britain’s Anthony Joshua has triggered his clause for a rematch against heavyweight rival Oleksandr Usyk and the fight could take place in March, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said. Joshua lost his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts to Ukraine’s Usyk on a unanimous points decision at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month. “He (Joshua) has…
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East Side of Sadness – Chidi Amuta
By Chidi Amta From the Niger Bridge looking East, a canvass of desperate unhappiness spreads out before you. Crossing the ancient creaky Niger bridge into Onitsha and beyond is like a great crossing into a crowded wilderness, another country. At first, it is the specter of neglect and decayed infrastructure. But on every face of…