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With his return to Chippa United, Nwabali will be aiming to play regularly again and work his way back into the Nigerian national team ahead of future international competitions.
Nigeria’s foremost digital solutions provider, Globacom, has reaffirmed its enduring commitment to rewarding excellence, loyalty and strategic partnership by honouring 115 of its highest-performing business partners with millions of Naira
The Och’Otukpo Odu, Chief John Eimonye, has directed all herders to vacate every part of Otukpo Kingdom with immediate effect. This follows Sunday’s attack on Nobi Village in Otukpo District where several persons were killed. The directive was issued after an attack allegedly carried out by armed herders on Nobi Village on Sunday, July 12, […] Och’Otukpo orders herders to leave Otukpo Kingdom after deadly attack
Martha Gimbel, executive director and cofounder of the Budget Lab at Yale University, says artificial intelligence is unlikely to offset the economic challenges of an aging population, arguing the US is confronting two major transitions at the same time rather than one solving the other. She says AI could improve productivity in some areas, particularly by helping caregivers with physically demanding tasks, but questions whether consumers will embrace automation in roles where human interaction remains essential. (Source: Bloomberg)
Uwem Cosmas Udoh, the general director of Scripture Union Nigeria and seven other pastors were recently released by their abductors read more Scripture Union’s DG, seven others released by abductors
Former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker says the NATO summit reinforces alliance unity, strengthens support for Ukraine and sends a tougher message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, while praising President Donald Trump's more constructive engagement with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Volker says Ukraine's battlefield innovation and sustained pressure on Russia are shifting the conflict's momentum, though he warns Putin remains committed to the war and is unlikely to negotiate without greater leverage. (Source: Bloomberg)
Argentina, Spain, France and England went into the tournament as the top four in FIFA's rankings and are two wins away from being crowned champions again.
The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says no fewer than 107,180 primary school pupils sat for the 2026 common entrance examination into junior secondary schools across the state. The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Professor Haruna Musa, disclosed this while inspecting examination centres at Fagoji Primary School in Dutse. According to him, the Board […] 107,180 pupils write common entrance examination in Jigawa
Sudanese club Al Ahli Madani have appointed Aliyu Zubairu as their new head coach on a two-year contract, DAILY POST reports. Zubairu, a former Flying Eagles head coach, previously managed Egyptian second division outfit, Telecom SC. The 62-year-old’s contract was mutually terminated by Telecom SC two days ago. Zubairu will now replace veteran tactician Farouk […] Ex-Flying Eagles boss takes charge at Sudan’s Al Ahli Madani
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) and the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening
Raegan Pebley is out after two and a half years as the Sparks' general manager, the team announced Sunday.
Emmanuel Jakpa, popularly known as Alavin, has retracted a viral video linked to the controversy involving businessman and social media influencer, Uyi Godson Agho, popularly known as Godson, urging members of the public to disregard its contents. Alavin’s statement comes days after Godson an associate of afrobeat star, Wizkid denied allegations that he defrauded social […] Alavin retracts viral allegation against Wizkid associate Godson, urges public to disregard video
