Army Destroys IPOB Shrine, Recovers Explosives in Enugu

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By Our Correspondent National News – Troops of the Nigerian Army under Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA have destroyed a suspected ritual shrine and recovered improvised explosive devices during a security operation in Imezi Owa, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The operation targeted alleged members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and […]

Victor Boniface Hails Teni for Support During Injury Recovery

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By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian international striker Victor Boniface has publicly appreciated popular singer Teni for supporting him throughout his difficult injury recovery period following knee surgery earlier this year. Boniface revealed that the music star frequently checked on him after the operation, describing her gesture as a major source of encouragement during […]

Falconets Eye U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualification

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By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s Falconets are on the brink of securing another FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup ticket as they head to Lilongwe with a two-goal advantage against Malawi in the final qualifying round. The return leg will take place at the Bingu National Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off fixed for 2pm […]

Esther Okoronkwo Faces WAFCON Fitness Battle

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By Our Correspondent National News – Super Falcons striker Esther Okoronkwo is battling to regain fitness ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a knee injury during a league match in Canada. The 29-year-old forward sustained a meniscus tear while playing for Toronto AFC Women in a goalless draw against Halifax […]

Again, Gunmen Raid OOU Hostels, Steal Student’s Car

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By Our Correspondent National News – Panic gripped students of the College of Engineering, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ibogun campus, Ogun State, after armed gunmen attacked hostels for the second time in less than two weeks. The latest incident reportedly occurred between 1am and 3am on Friday when about seven hoodlums stormed the student residences, fired […]

ADC Nomination Form Crisis Deepens

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By Our Correspondent National News – A fresh leadership crisis has hit the African Democratic Congress as the Nafiu Bala-led faction directed the immediate suspension of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The faction insisted the process should stop pending the outcome of an ongoing suit […]

Customs Officer Paraded Over Alleged N200,000 Highway Extortion

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By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Customs Service has launched disciplinary action against an officer accused of extorting a motorist along the Lagos-Benin Expressway after a viral video exposed the incident. The footage, which circulated widely on Friday, allegedly showed the officer demanding a N200,000 bribe from a driver over vehicle documentation issues […]

Air Peace Suspends Lagos-London Flight Over Fault

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By Our Correspondent National News – Air Peace has temporarily suspended its scheduled Lagos to London Gatwick flight after engineers detected a minor technical fault during a routine post-boarding inspection. The airline announced the development on Saturday, explaining that the issue was discovered after passengers had already boarded the aircraft at the Lagos airport. According […]

Sloths and Their Month-Long Leaf Digestion Mystery

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Did You Know? Sloths are among the slowest-moving animals on Earth, but their unusual digestive system is what truly amazes wildlife experts. These tree-dwelling mammals can take up to an entire month to digest a single leaf due to their extremely slow metabolism. Found mainly in the rainforests of Brazil and other parts of Central […]

Messi Reflects On Ronaldo Rivalry

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National News – Lionel Messi has described his long-standing competition with Cristiano Ronaldo as a “beautiful sporting rivalry,” stressing that their battle for football dominance was built on mutual respect rather than personal conflict. Speaking about the famous rivalry that defined an era of world football, Messi explained that the comparisons between both superstars became […]