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Jose Mourinho bragged that Fenerbahce are a better team than Rangers as he challenged Ibrox interim boss Barry Ferguson not to take a cautious approach against his side in Thursday's Europa League last-16 second leg. The Turkish team must overturn a 3-1 first-leg deficit in Glasgow after their 18-game unbeaten run was ended in Istanbul…
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Jose Mourinho has aimed a pointed comment at Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, claiming he won his Premier League titles "fairly" and not by "dealing with 150 lawsuits." The Fenerbahce manager made the remark following a gesture from Guardiola after City's 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield. During the match, Guardiola held up six fingers…
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The Federal Government and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties to combat transnational organized crimes. Nigerian authorities also sought continued EU support and cooperation in their ongoing police reform efforts. The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, made this appeal while hosting the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and…
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A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), serving at the National Assembly, identified as Miss Ruth Isaiku was robbed and dumped by the roadside after boarding a ‘one chance’ taxi in Abuja. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that around 7:40 p.m. on March 12, 2025, one good samaritan from Army Housing Estate,…
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The Namibian Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, on Wednesday visited Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, to discuss visas-on-arrival for travel to Namibia. The duo also deliberated on the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Namibia. Ambassador Geiseb highlighted the vital links between Nigeria and Namibia in the air transport…
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Akwa Ibom State Government has said it is using the Destination Akwa Ibom campaign to re-write distorted narratives of tourism events in the state and in Nigeria. It said rewriting the story would enable the government to correct some erroneous history of some global tourism events of Akwa Ibom antecedents, such as the 1929 Anti-Tax…
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected claims by the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, that he was prevented from entering the House to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. According to the Assembly, it never received any official communication from the governor indicating his intention to present the bill. Dr. Enemi Alabo George, spokesperson of…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has applauded Brazil for the creative infusion of Yoruba culture during the just-concluded 2025 Rio Carnival and affirmed its continued collaboration in tourism expansion. The carnival, which drew 8 million tourists and generated $1.2 billion in revenue, showcased the tangible and intangible elements of Yoruba culture, much to the amazement…
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DUCHESS Productions, in association with Sweet Potato Films and B-Rated Productions, has announced the premiere of tHERapy, a compelling one-woman play, as part of the J. Randle Residency programme. The initiative supports young and emerging creatives in Lagos State, providing a platform for their artistic expression. “We are incredibly proud to present 'tHERapy' as part…
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Swedish businessman Carl Lundstroem, co-founder of illegal file-sharing site The Pirate Bay, has died in an aeroplane crash in Slovenia, according to the far-right party he was linked to. Slovenian police confirmed on Wednesday to AFP that they found a body -- "likely of the pilot, a Swedish citizen" -- but declined to identify him…
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Julius Berger Nigeria Plc., is reinforcing its regional expansion strategy, aiming to solidify its presence across West Africa’s construction sector. Speaking at the Choiseul Africa Summit in Cotonou, Benin Republic, the company’s Director of Corporate Development, Jochen Stolle, expressed confidence in Julius Berger’s growing footprint in the region. “I see Julius Berger as one of…
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A coalition of opposition lawmakers has expressed strong support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, praising him for implementing the Supreme Court’s judgment despite continued resistance from lawmakers loyal to former Governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. During a live press conference on Wednesday, the coalition condemned the decision of the Rivers State House…