Champions Cup
17 Jan
Toulouse captain Antoine Dupont said on Friday the format of the Champions Cup is difficult to understand as the six-time winners face a challenge to claim a top spot in their pool. Finishing first in their group would guarantee Dupont's side advantageous home games in the knock-out stages until the semi-finals. Toulouse need to beat…
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A civil society organization, Coalition to Save Education in Nigeria (COSEN) has criticised the silence of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices (and Related Matters) Commission (ICPC) concerning the corruption allegations against a former Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) Prof. Sani Abubakar-Mashi. In a statement, COSEN’s Director…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled Thursday for its ruling on the bail application of former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, facing a 17-count charge under the Cybercrime Act. Justice Musa Liman fixed the date after hearing arguments from Sowore's counsel, Marshall Abubakar, and the prosecution counsel representing the Nigerian Police Force,…
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First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu's Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has concluded plans to distribute 60,000 kits to midwives across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. This is aimed at complementing the ongoing federal retraining exercise of 120,000 frontline health workers in the country. Senator Tinubu hinted this in Ilorin, Kwara State, at the presentation of…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have both examined the potential health risks associated with hair dyes. While hair dyes are fashionable and trendy, it’s also important to check if they can impede your health with continuous usage. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a part of WHO,…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it will not conduct admissions for law programmes in eight Nigerian universities in the 2025/2026 academic session. This followed the suspension of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme by the Council of Legal Education (CLE) for violating regulatory procedures. Spokesperson of JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed…
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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has raised critical concerns about the effectiveness of efforts to address the humanitarian and security crisis in the Lake Chad Basin despite substantial allocation of resources allocated to the region. "Can we truly say we have done enough to guarantee the RSSRR we all committed to in the region?…
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Max Air on Wednesday announced a three-month suspension of its operations following an incident involving its B734 aircraft with registration marks 5N-MBD, at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano Tuesday, night. The Boeing 734 series, which departed Lagos for Kano through Abuja on Tuesday crash-landed at Kano airport after overshooting the runway, leaving about 59…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a grievous lone vehicular accident involving a Toyota Sienna (KTU 666 JP) at Conoil, inward Secretariat, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. This occurrence, which transpired on Wednesday, resulted in the untimely demise of the driver, while three other occupants—two males and one female—suffered severe injuries. Personnel of…
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The Delta State Police Command have arrested a 41-year-old man, Godwin Okoli, who allegedl raped a girl, 13 (name witheld) in her parents home in the Uvwie Local Government Area of the state. The state’s police spokesperson, SP. Bright Edafe, in a statement on X, said the incident allegedly occurred on January 3, 2025. The…
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The Nigeria Customs Service has embarked on a nationwide operation to destroy illicit pharmaceutical products in collaboration with other relevant agencies across the nation. The operation, which was made known to the public on the Nigeria Customs Service verified handle on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. The Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, ACG Timi Bomodi, from…