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Death toll from Sokoto boat mishap hits 65
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The death toll from the horrific boat mishap at Gorau Village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State has risen to 65, with only 11
MLS fines Messi for striking opponent
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami’s Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs’ 2-2
Salvation in the bus!, by Stephanie Shaakaa
There is a peculiar talent that governments sometimes acquire after years in office. It is the ability to mistake the symptom for the disease, to become so captivated by the
Father ditches 7-year-old for hours to climb mountain
A man left his seven-year-old son behind for hours on Japan’s Mount Fuji while continuing the climb, resulting in a stern warning from authorities, police and local media reported. The
Day Of Democratic Affirmation In Osun
By Mobolaji Sanusi Last weekend was electorally exciting in the country. At a time when electoral cynicism engulfs Nigeria’s democratic space, it is heartwarming to witness echoes of genuine electoral
3.5m missing births:: How hospitals can close Nigeria’s registration gap
… Experts add: Register them where they are bornBy Chioma Obinna The first cry came, then the rush of hands. A newborn baby girl had just entered the world. While
Gunmen invade Mosques, abduct worshippers in Niger
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo MINNA — Gunmen have reportedly invaded several communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting an unspecified number of worshippers shortly after Friday prayers. The
Kidnappers flee as police rescue 75 victims in Birnin Gwari
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 kidnapped victims, including men, women and children, abducted by armed men in Folwaya Village, near Birnin Gwari.
Liverpool, Man City face questions in new era without Salah, Guardiola
Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola are two of the most iconic figures in Premier League history — how Liverpool and Manchester City cope without them will define their seasons. For
US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs
Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement. Canadian Prime Minister Mark
