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Obasanjo, Osoba, AD, and 2003 old men stale stuff, by Dele Sobowale
“The loser at the hazard, when the game breaks up/ Sadder, sorrier lingers on alone Replays each throw and drinks of wisdom’s cup” – Aligheri Dante, 1265-1321, in Purgatory. For
NAN institutionalises quarterly fitness walks to boost staff wellness, productivity
By Henry Obetta The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos Directorate, in collaboration with Alpha Designs Nigeria Ltd., on Saturday organised its maiden fitness walk for staff as part of
FIFA condemns ‘concerted effort’ to weaken Infantino
FIFA on Saturday condemned “a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine” the world game’s governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved
17 soldiers, others killed as buses collide in Niger
At least 22 people have died, 17 of them soldiers, after two buses crashed into each other in southern Niger, the West African country’s transport ministry said Saturday. The accident,
Carrick says being ‘careful’ with Mount as Man Utd draw with PSG
Michael Carrick said he had to be “careful” with Mason Mount after the England midfielder was involved in an injury scare during Manchester United’s 1-1 friendly draw with Paris Saint-Germain
Kano spends N1.5bn on mass wedding
Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State says the state government has expended N1.5 billion on mass wedding programme, covering medical screening, dowry, furniture, and other items for the couples. Gov.
‘Patriotic leader’ – Defence minister hails APC National Chairman at 58
By Kingsley Omonobi Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has extended his heartfelt congratulations and warmest best wishes to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor
Angélique Kidjo Is Making Hollywood History as the First Black African Artist to Receive a Walk of Fame Star
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo set to become the first Black African artist honoured on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Photo Credit: Angélique Kidjo/Instagram Africa is about to have its
Troops disrupt terrorist logistics, neutralise IED threat, arrest suspects in Zamfara
By Idris Salisu, Gusau Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded fresh operational successes against terrorists in separate operations across Zamfara
Tears, anger in Benue as 16 Otukpo attack victims buried
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Tears and anguish enveloped Efeyi community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, Benue State, on Saturday as residents conducted a mass burial for
