Ousmane Dembele
30 Jan
Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 4-1 win at Stuttgart on Wednesday and qualified for the Champions League knockout stages. PSG were at risk of elimination after a disappointing group stage, with three losses and a draw, but were utterly dominant against an outclassed Stuttgart side as they confirmed their…
16 Apr 2024
Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain battled back to beat 10-man Barcelona 4-1 and book a place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 6-4 aggregate triumph on Tuesday.
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Nigerian authorities are warily moving to regulate Africa's largest cryptocurrency market in long-delayed efforts to create legal certainty in a field still fraught with fraud and volatility. For years, regulators and government officials have viewed cryptocurrencies and other digital assets with suspicion despite their popularity in the country. Nigeria ranked second globally after India in…
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To restore harmony and strengthen ties with its National Assembly caucus, the Labour Party (LP) leadership has inaugurated a three-member Intervention and Truce Committee to resolve lingering tensions between the party and its lawmakers. The committee, led by Ben Etanabene (Chairman), with Mathew Nworgu and Chinedu Obika as members, were tasked with engaging LP legislators…
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The family of Chief Dubem Onyia, a former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday, announced his passing at age of 73. Speaking on behalf of the family, in a statement, Emeka Onyia, confirmed that Onyia passed away on Monday after a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones. Onyia played a pivotal role in…
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Buoyed by its strong fundamentals, growth trajectory, and prospects of a brighter future, the investment community, comprising shareholders, investors, stockbrokers, and financial analysts, are warming up to participate in the N200 billion rights issue and special placement of Wema Bank Plc, which is scheduled to open on April 1, 2025. Already, some top-notch institutional investors,…
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A combined security agency in Imo State, on Monday, raided forests in the state, arresting eight suspects following reports of kidnappers on the prowl, terrorizing residents Police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, who disclosed this in the evening, said the combing exercise took place within Irete, Avu, Okuku, Ihiagwa, and Obinze, all in Owerri West local council,…
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The special investigative panel set up by the Federal Government to look into allegations of corruption, abuse of power, torture, and cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment against the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) yesterday began its probe into senior personnel of the service accused of corrupt practices. Secretary of the panel, Dr. Uju Agomoh, who led…
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The Alaafin-elect, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has announced his plans to change the fortune of the ancient empire. Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, in a statement, said one of the monarch's agenda was to ensure that graduate youths are taken away from the streets. Durojaiye disclosed that the paramount ruler…
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The Former First Lady of Ondo State, Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, urged women to be more courageous, lauding the boldness of the Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Anyanwu-Akeredolu made the call at the event organised by the foundation to mark the 2025 International Women's Day (IWD) in Ibadan, the Oyo State…
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A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Guidance Community Development Foundation, has donated essential ophthalmic equipment valued at over N200 million to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting healthcare institutions in delivering quality eye care services to the community. The equipment donated included three rotating sight tests, 15 prism bars,…
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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged the Federal Government to establish a system that prevents students who receive training through the student loan scheme from leaving the country. The Governor stated this on Monday night in Jos, when he hosted the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr. According to…