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Second Major Ethiopian Opposition Party Pulls Out of Election
The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) has announced its withdrawal from the June Ethiopian election, becoming the second major political party in the country to take such a decision. “OLF regrettably
Overseas spectators to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
Japan has decided to exclude overseas spectators from the Tokyo Olympics over fears an influx of visitors could bring an increase in coronavirus infections, local media reported Tuesday. The post
Family of four perishes in Bida fire disaster
By Wole Mosadomi – Minna The Ancient city of Bida, headquarters of Bida local government area of Niger state was thrown into mourning on Monday as four family members were
Napoli's Osimhen named in Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers squad
Nigeria have called up Napoli striker Victor Osimhen for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho after a difficult time in Italy, officials said Tuesday. The
Football's policy a 'shambles': brain specialist
A concussion expert told British lawmakers on Tuesday that football’s management of head injuries was a “shambles” during a parliamentary inquiry on the issue. The post Football's policy a 'shambles':
NPFL: Warri Wolves slump continues after 0-0 draw with Akwa United
These are not the best of times for Warri Wolves, as the Seasiders again failed to win another home match after drawing nil-all with Akwa United at the Delta State
Insecurity: HURIWA wants Gumi arrested over reckless comments
Sheik Ahmed Gumi By Dirisu Yakubu Foremost rights advocacy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on the Nigerian Army to protect its image from being
14 Migrants Die, 139 Rescued Off Tunisia
File photo of a patrol boat transporting migrants (Photo by Alessandro FUCARINI / AFP) At least 14 migrants, including four children, drowned while 139 were rescued Tuesday after two
I was not paid to defend Abdulrasheed Maina, witness tells court
Ngozika Ihuoma, a defence witness, on Tuesday, said he was not paid to defend Abdulrasheed Maina, Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), in the ongoing money laundering charge against
UPDATED: COVID-19 vaccine doses now in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu
Governor babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, said that the state has taken delivery of AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine doses
