Okocha should not have joined Bolton — Ronaldinho

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has faulted the decision of former Nigerian captain, Jay-Jay Okocha to have joined Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League.Ronaldinho, who was Okocha’s teammate at Paris Saint-Germain, thinks the move to England restrained the full potential of Okocha.Ronaldinho, who was full of praised for Jay-Jay, said, “Jay Jay Okocha, wow!! That...

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My father needs prayers, support from Nigerians – Tinubu’s daughter

Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to support and pray for her father in order to govern the country successfully. Tinubu-Ojo said this at the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADSN) 28th annual Ramadan Lecture and Special Prayer for the Nation, held in Abuja, on Saturday. At the event themed: ‘Ramadan: Islam...

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Super Eagles will redeem image in next game, Iwobi assures

Midfielder Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles are eager to redeem their image in their reverse fixture against the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau on Monday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles on Friday lost 0-1 to Guinea Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.Iwobi admitted that he and his teammates failed to capitalise on the numerous...

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Messi reaches 800 career goals with Panama free-kick

Lionel Messi has reached a new milestone, scoring his 800th career goal off a free kick against Panama.The World Champions, Argentina, were in action for the first time since their triumph in Qatar 2022 in the early hours of Friday against Panama.Coach Lionel Scaloni put out the same line-up that started against France in the FIFA World Cup final, and captain Lionel Messi...

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Be hopeful, stolen mandate ‘ll be reclaimed — Dafinone charges Deltans, APC

…Say party leaders are behind Omo-Agege’s quest to recover the APC mandateThe All Progressive Congress, APC Delta Central Senator-Elect, Chief Ede Dafinone, has called on Deltans, APC faithful, supporters and lovers of the Deputy President of the Senate and APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to be calm as the party and its candidate are making frantic efforts...

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PDP suspends Fayose, Anyim, others

…refers Ortom to disciplinary committeeThe People Democratic Party (PDP) has referred Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom to its Disciplinary Committee for alleged anti-party activities.The party however suspend former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose and a former Senate President/Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim Pius Anyim. Other party officials...

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Chukwueze nominated for LaLiga player of the month

By Oluwaseyifunmi AwobiyiVillarreal forward, Samuel Chukwueze has been nominated as one of the candidates for the La Liga player of the month for March award.The contest for the POTM is a six-way battle between Antoine Griezmann, David Silva, Raphinha, Iago Aspas and Borja Iglesias.The 23-year-old registered three assists in the league in March, adding to his tally of 11 goals...

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Mesut Ozil announces retirement from football

Former Real Madrid and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from football at the age of 34.The German midfielder spent eight years at the Emirates Stadium after a £42.5million switch to North London from Spanish giants Real Madrid in 2013.In his time at the Emirates, Ozil helped the Gunners win four FA Cup titles before joining Fenerbache in January 2021.The...

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2023 Elections: New And Incumbent Governors Elected Across States

New State Governors have been elected across the main political parties after Nigerians voted on the March 18th Gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections.The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has been a major beneficiary clearing, Jigawa, Katsina, Benue, Sokoto, Lagos, Gombe, Ogun, Yobe and Kwara states as the Independent National Electoral Commission announces more...

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Please for those of us pushing the narrative, that Obi was rigged out, kindly check these out.

by: Tajudeen Elegbede*In the North West,*Tinubu scored 2,653,235Atiku scored 2,329,802Obi scored 350,188*In the South West*Tinubu scored 2,279,407Atiku scored 941,941Obi scored 846,478*In the South East*Tinubu scored 127,605Atiku scored 91198Obi scored 1,960,589*In the South-south*Tinubu scored 799,957Atiku scored 719,908Obi scored 1,210,673*In the North East*Tinubu scored...

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Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace: 'Fearless Gunners have a beautiful attitude' - Martin Keown analysis

by: Martin KoewnI loved hearing Bukayo Saka say Arsenal don't fear anyone when we asked him what he thinks about the Gunners' title run-in on MOTD2.It's a beautiful attitude for any side to have, and it's especially important in the situation that Saka and his team-mates are in now, eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table with 10 games to go.I know from...

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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

By Samuel HortiBBC NewsA South African accountant who was investigating high-level corruption cases has been shot dead along with his son.Cloete Murray, 50, was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in numerous government contract scandals.He also worked as a liquidator for firms linked to the wealthy Gupta brothers, who deny bribery accusations.Police will see if...

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In Yobe, Gov Buni clears 8 LGs announced by INEC [See results]

Yobe State Governor and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mai Mala Buni has cleared eight local governments in the governorship election results announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The collation of results of the governorship election held in the 17 local government areas of Yobe state on Saturday began at about...

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Manchester United came from a goal down to beat nine-man Fulham and reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a controversial victory at Old Trafford.

By Simon Stone at Old TraffordMarco Silva's side looked on course for only their second last-four appearance since they lost to West Ham in the 1975 final when their world collapsed around a handball incident 15 minutes from time.Jadon Sancho seemed to be shooting an equaliser into an empty net, only for Willian to charge across and clear.Referee Chris Kavanagh initially gave...

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Edwards defeats Kamaru again to retain UFC welterweight title

By Adegboyega AdeleyeLeon Edwards retained his welterweight UFC title after defeating Kamaru Usman by majority decision at UFC 286 in London.Edwards, who is on a 12-fight unbeaten streak in the UFC retained his title in front of his own fans after a brilliant striking display as he prevented the majority of Usman’s takedown attempts.The 31-year-old Briton edged out former...

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Polls: One feared killed in Lagos, Vanguard reporters attacked

One person was feared dead in the clashes between thugs and voters in Ago, Okota area of Lagos.In some polling units visited in Jakande Estate,Oke-Afa Isolo area of Lagos, there were complaints of harassment and intimidation of voters by some political thugs.These units included: Low Cost Primary and Secondary Schools, Water Corporation, NEPA Junction and those in the Bungalow...

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Lagos: APC wins Somolu constituency 1 seat

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Mr Abiodun Orekoya of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the Lagos State House of Assembly Constituency 1 seat in Somolu.Recall that the Governorship and House of Assembly elections were held nationwide in Nigeria on Saturday.Dr Waziri Adisa, the Returning Officer for Somolu Constituency...

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Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Ancelotti backs Vinicius to escape Araujo shackles

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti backed winger Vinicius Junior to escape Ronald Araujo’s shackles when Los Blancos face Barcelona on Sunday in the Clasico in La Liga.The Brazilian winger, key for Madrid this season, has been shut down by Barca defender Araujo in recent clashes with the Catalans, with coach Xavi Hernandez deploying the centre-back on the right to directly...

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Man City’s Walker won’t face criminal charges over indecent exposure

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker will face no further police action over allegations that he indecently exposed himself in a bar earlier this month.Cheshire police had opened an investigation after The Sun newspaper published security camera footage online of Walker in a bar in Wilmslow, 14 miles south of Manchester, on March 8.A spokesperson for Cheshire Constabulary...

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Photos: Scores injured as APC, PDP clash in Oyo

By Adeola Badru, IbadanSeveral people were in the early hours of Saturday, wounded when supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its main rival, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, clashed in ward 7 of Ibarapa East East Local Government Area of Oyo State as the governorship election is about to begin.According to reports, trouble started when some suspected supporters...

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2023 gov election: Movement of election materials delayed in 2 Imo LGAs

By Chinonso Alozie Owerri- Movement of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Adhoc staff, and election materials have been delayed in the two local government areas of Imo state, Ohaji/Egbema and the Owerri North local government areas of the state, due to lack of security officials. A source from the area confirmed this development at about 07:10...

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Tinubu asks security agencies to caution Obi over inciting comments

.Wants NBC to sanction TV stations granting LP candidate accessBy Omeiza Ajayi, AbujaPresident-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has asked security agencies in the country to caution the presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP, Mr Peter Obi against making incendiary comments capable of throwing the nation into a tailspin.This came as he asked the national Broadcasting Commission...

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