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BREAKING: Senegal lift second AFCON trophy after beating Morocco 1-0

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By Mandy Park ​Senegal defeated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Morocco 1-0 on Sunday night to win the tournament for the second time in their history. ​The Teranga Lions secured their only previous trophy during the 2021 edition held in Cameroon. ​The first half of the encounter ended in a stalemate, with both sides failing to breach one another’s defence. ​However, the Senegal players stormed off the pitch after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco deep in stoppage time. ​Eventually, play resumed, but Brahim Diaz—while taking the…

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Senator Ndoma-Egba Urges Cross River APC Members To Embrace E-Registration

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PHOTO: Senator Ndoma-Egba (SAN) By: Mandy Park A former Senate Leader and top chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Cross River State, Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has called on members of the ruling party in the state and Nigeria in general to ensure active participation in the APC’s ongoing nationwide electronic registration exercise. Ndoma-Egba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), said in a statement that the e-registration exercise has provided an opportunity for existing members to update and revalidate…

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Veteran Journalist Yakubu Mohammed Buried in Kogi

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By: Mandy Park The remains of veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, have been laid to rest in his hometown of Ologba, Anyigba, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The burial ceremony, which took place on Thursday at about 11am, was conducted in accordance with Islamic rites and led by the Chief Imam, Alhaji Musa, alongside the Imam of Ologba II, Mallam Dauda Omeje. In his sermon, the Chief Imam urged mourners to reflect on the inevitability of death and the importance of living purposeful…

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FG okays 40% pay rise for lecturers, introduces new professorial allowance

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Photo: Alausa, Education Minister By: Ndidi Okafor The Federal Government has introduced a new professorial cadre allowance that will see university professors receive a monthly top-up of over ₦140,000, as part of a broader package that includes a 40 per cent salary increase for lecturers across federal institutions. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the disclosure on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. Earlier on Wednesday, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities reached a historic 2025 agreement, bringing to an…

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Morocco Edge Nigeria on Penalties in Tense Encounter

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By: Mandy Park Morocco defeated Nigeria on penalties after a fiercely contested match ended goalless in regulation and extra time, sealing a dramatic victory in their knockout clash on Tuesday. Both sides produced a cagey performance, with few clear-cut chances across 120 minutes as disciplined defending and resilient goalkeeping kept the scoreline blank. Nigeria pressed for a breakthrough, creating sporadic openings through quick counterattacks, but were repeatedly denied by Morocco’s organised backline. Morocco, for their part, enjoyed spells of possession and came close late in extra time, only to be…

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FUOYE Concludes Joint Council, Management Retreat in Lagos

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PHOTO; Some participants during retreat By: Mandy Park The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, has successfully wrapped up a two-day joint council and management retreat held in Maryland, Lagos, with the theme, “FUOYE Beyond Today; Strategic Alignment, Governance, Partnership And Financial Sustainability For The Next 25 Years (2025-2050)”. The retreat provided a platform for the Governing Council led by the Pro-Chancellor, Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, and the Management Team headed by the Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor Abayomi Fasina, to have in-depth discussions, review the journey so far for the…

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Lucia Onabanjo, widow of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, Late Chief Bisi Onabanjo, dies at 100.

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PHOTO: Late: Mrs Lucia Onabanjo By: Mandy Park The family confirmed her passing in a brief statement on Tuesday, noting that Mrs. Onabanjo died peacefully after a fulfilled life marked by devotion to family, service, and quiet dignity. Lucia Onabanjo was married to Chief Bisi Onabanjo, who served as the first civilian governor of Ogun State from 1979 to 1983 during Nigeria’s Second Republic. Throughout her husband’s political career, she was known for her strong support, humility, and commitment to social and family values. Tributes have begun to pour in…

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Lucia Onabanjo, widow of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, late Chief Bisi Onabanjo, dies at 100.

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PHOTO: Late Lucia Onabanjo By: Mandy Park Lucia Onabanjo, widow of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, the late Chief Bisi Onabanjo, has died at the age of 100. The family confirmed her passing in a brief statement on Tuesday, noting that Mrs. Onabanjo died peacefully after a fulfilled life marked by devotion to family, service, and quiet dignity. Lucia Onabanjo was married to Chief Bisi Onabanjo, who served as the first civilian governor of Ogun State from 1979 to 1983 during Nigeria’s Second Republic. Throughout her husband’s political career, she…

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Obi Decries President Tinubu’s Silence Amid National Challenges

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PHOTO: Mr Peter Obi By: Ndidi Okafor Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as the President’s silence in the face of mounting national challenges confronting Nigerians. Obi, in a statement released on Monday, expressed concern that the Federal Government has not provided clear, consistent communication on critical issues such as economic hardship, insecurity, and the rising cost of living. He argued that effective leadership requires regular engagement with citizens, especially during difficult times. According to him,…

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Obi Warns Poorly Sited Security Checkpoints Fuel Traffic Gridlock

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PHOTO: Mr Peter Obi By: Israel Nwokedi Former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the worsening traffic congestion on major highways across the country, attributing it largely to the poor siting of security checkpoints and warning that the situation now poses serious risks to public safety. In a statement shared after his festive-season travels, Obi described the conditions on several highways as “distressing,” noting that many travellers were forced to abandon their journeys after spending hours trapped in gridlock . He identified the indiscriminate placement of…

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