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Hamzat vows to end road extortion by ‘agbero,’ streamline taxes in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos governorship candidate and incumbent Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has pledged to eliminate unauthorised roadside collections and multiple taxation schemes burdening Lagos
Lagos public schools: Hamzat, Rhodes-Vivour bicker over standards
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has rejected criticism of the state’s public education system by Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who described the
Ronaldo is an icon; I’ll explain everything after Norway game — Jesus
By Adegboyega Adeleye Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo remains an icon of Portuguese football and promised to explain everything surrounding their recent crisis after the team’s final game.
City Boy Movement names Super Eagles stars Omeruo, Shehu to leadership roles
City Boy Movement has added former Super Eagles defenders Shehu Abdullahi and Kenneth Omeruo to its national leadership team, assigning both footballers roles in its sports directorate. The group’s National
8 ‘footballers’ who have earned PhDs – Nigerian included
While football is often associated with physical ability, fame and trophies, some players have also pursued academic excellence, earning PhDs and other doctoral degrees alongside or after their football careers.
Man City charges: UK PM says no one is ‘above the rules’ after backlash
By Adegboyega Adeleye UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has clarified his position on Manchester City’s financial rule case after facing backlash over his comments that he would be “really concerned”
Zidane insists ‘no regrets’ about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again
New France coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Thursday he has no regrets about his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final as he prepares to come up
10 poorest countries in Africa 2026
By Mmesoma Goodness Based on 2026 estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), several of the countries with the lowest GDP per capita in the world are located in Africa.
‘She messaged me about kidnappers’ — Mother of abducted NYSC member
By Enitan Abdultawab The mother of one of the NYSC members reportedly abducted along the Owerri Onitsha Expressway in Imo State has recounted the last moments she had contact with
We won’t force anybody to join Islam — Sultan
By Luminous Jannamike The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday said nobody should be forced to
