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WAFCON: SUPER FALCONS CRASH OUT AFTER 1-0 DEFEAT TO CAMEROON
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a narrow 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon in Casablanca, Morocco. Cameroon took the lead in the 20th minute through Myriam Nyadjou, whose goal proved decisive as the Indomitable Lionesses held on to secure a place in the semi-finals. The…
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KANO TASK FORCE ARRESTS 28, RECOVERS ILLICIT DRUGS IN CRACKDOWN
The Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has arrested 28 suspects and recovered assorted illicit substances during raids on suspected drug joints in Rimin Gado and Doka communities. The Chairman of the task force, Muhuyi Magaji, said the operation was conducted on August 7 in five locations within Tofa Local…
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BANDITRY: PROTESTERS BLOCK MOKWA-BIDA HIGHWAY, DEMAND ACTION
Travellers along the Mokwa-Bida highway in Niger State were stranded on Sunday as protesters blocked major entry points into Mokwa, demanding urgent government action over alleged persistent bandit attacks in the area. The protest reportedly began on Saturday night, leaving several commuters unable to continue their journeys. A protester, Saliu Mohammed, alleged that suspected bandits…
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A.B.A. URGES TARABA BASKETBALL COACHES TO UNITE, DEVELOP GRASSROOTS TALENT
The Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) has urged basketball coaches in Taraba State to work together and prioritise grassroots development to unlock the potential of young players. The Chairman of the Taraba Basketball Association and member of the state House of Assembly, Tanko Yusuf, made the call during a two-day coaching clinic in Jalingo. He said…
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VET DEBUNKS RABIES MYTHS, URGES NIGERIANS TO VACCINATE PETS
A veterinarian at Animal Care Services Konsult, Kaduna, Dr Agboola Lawal, has urged Nigerians to disregard misconceptions about rabies, stressing that the deadly disease is caused by a virus transmitted mainly through bites from infected animals. He explained that the virus is present in the saliva of infected animals and can enter the body through…
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LIONS DISTRICT EARMARKS 100 MILLION NAIRA FOR DIABETES PROGRAMME, TARGETS 10,000 BENEFICIARIES
Lions Clubs International District 404B4 has earmarked 100 million naira for a diabetes intervention programme targeting 10,000 beneficiaries during the 2026/2027 service year. The District Governor, Mrs Patience Ngene, announced the initiative on Saturday in Lagos while unveiling her leadership team and agenda. She said the programme would give priority to children living with diabetes,…
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KANO AGENCY WARNS AGAINST POACHING, TREE FELLING IN FALGORE RESERVE
The Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA) has warned residents against poaching, illegal hunting and indiscriminate tree felling in the Falgore Game Reserve. The Agency’s Managing Director, Musayyib Kawu, issued the warning on Saturday during the 2026 World Rangers’ Day celebration at the reserve in Doguwa Local Government Area. The event was held…
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LAGOS HOSTS 250 FENCERS FROM 20 COUNTRIES FOR COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Lagos is set to welcome about 250 fencers from more than 20 countries for the Commonwealth Fencing Championships, scheduled to hold from Sunday, August 9, to Friday, August 14. President of the Nigerian Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, said Nigeria was ready to host a successful championship and expressed confidence that the home team could use…
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FG DEBUNKS ALLEGED VANDALISM OF ALAKIJA INTERCHANGE BRIDGE IN LAGOS
The Federal Ministry of Works has dismissed reports that scavengers were vandalising the Alakija Interchange Bridge along the Lagos-Badagry corridor, saying the structures shown in a viral video were part of an ongoing engineering process. A delegation from the ministry, acting on the directive of the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, inspected the bridge…
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MR P RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ‘I LOVE YOU BECAUSE’
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has released a new single titled “I Love You Because”, adding another release to his solo music catalogue. The former P-Square member announced the song on his verified Instagram account, accompanied by promotional visuals. He said both the audio and video are now available on major…
