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Celtic opened up a 14-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership over Rangers with a 4-0 thrashing of St Johnstone, while their Glasgow rivals were held 2-2 at Motherwell on Sunday. Ahead of the traditional new year Old Firm clash on January 2 the destiny of the title already looks decided after another…
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No fewer than 518 new health professionals will join Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University (ABUTH) Zaria to mitigate the negative impact of `japa syndrome’ and strengthen healthcare delivery services at the hospital. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known in an interview on Sunday in Zaria. He stated that the…
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Napoli edged past struggling Venezia 1-0 on Sunday to move level on points with Serie A leaders Atalanta. Romelu Lukaku wasted a chance to put Napoli ahead in the 37th minute from the penalty spot. His effort was saved by visiting goalkeeper Filip Stankovic. Giacomo Raspadori scored the only goal after 70 minutes, slotting home…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that 222 individuals lost their lives, and 779 were injured in 304 recorded road crashes across 33 local government areas in Oyo State over the course of 2024. The Oyo State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mrs. Rosemary Alo, who disclosed this, said the incidents were recorded across…
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The Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Sunday announced that the former governor of Ebonyi State and Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has been selected as the 2024 Igbo Man of the Year. In a statement in Abakaliki, the Secretary-General of the Chidi Ibeh-led faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said that after…
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Revellers dressed in glitzy, colourful costumes danced down the streets of Calabar, southern Nigeria, this weekend as giant speakers blasted out Afrobeats for one of West Africa's most prestigious carnivals. Every December, the celebration draws nearly two million partygoers to the capital of Cross River state, organisers said. Calabar carnival, known as "Africa's Biggest Street…
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The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University (ABUTH) Zaria is set to commence kidney transplant surgeries in 2025 towards bringing relief to patients with kidney failure and reversing medical tourism. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known in an interview on Sunday in Zaria. Umdagas said the Urology Centre…
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Croatians cast their votes Sunday to elect a new president, with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to come out on top according to opinion polls. His likely main rival among the eight contenders for the largely ceremonial post is Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling conservative HDZ party. The election comes as the…
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Manchester City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday. Savinho and Erling Haaland struck either side of half-time as City ended a run of eight away games without a win. The performance was still far…
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In a significant blow to economic saboteurs in the Niger Delta Region, troops of the 6th Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have recovered over 90,000 litres of stolen products and dismantled 20 illegal refining sites. The achievements, recorded between December 23 and 29, 2024, also include the arrest of…