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A cross section of Nigerians in the FCT and environs, on Wednesday said they had to be more creative to enable them feed their families. The residents told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews in Abuja that the economic downturn had forced them to look for alternatives for breakfast. READ ALSO:Book Reveals…
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A Ghanaian court blocked a planned youth-led protest on Wednesday aimed at addressing corruption, the high cost of living and the president's failure to sign a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law. The protest, dubbed "The Gen-Z demo," was organized by a coalition of civil society and pressure groups and scheduled to take place from July…
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Saudi Arabia, the only bidder for the 2034 World Cup, will host the 48-team tournament in fifteen stadiums across five cities, including eight in the capital, state media said on Wednesday. The announcement came days after the kingdom submitted its official bid to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). Saudi Arabia plans to host…
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Manchester City have been fined £2.09 million ($2.68 million, 2.48 million euros) by the Premier League for 22 instances of delaying the kick-off or restart of matches, it was announced Wednesday. The English champions have accepted the punishment, which relates to rule infringements over the past two seasons, the league has confirmed. This issue is…
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The Lagos State Police Command has claimed that it successfully detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) around the Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos, hours before the End Bad Governance in Nigeria protest. Spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said that at around 4 p.m., a police officer reported at the Explosive…
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The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Wednesday said cinemas across the country generated N4.6 billion in first half of 2024. Mr Ope Ajayi, Chairman of CEAN, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said the cinema played host to 1,199,661 visitors within the period under review. According to…
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Nigeria's government on Wednesday made a last-minute appeal to avert protests over the rising costs of living. This comes a day before civil society groups plan nationwide #EndbadGovernance demonstrations against its policies. Nigerian officials have already warned against attempts to foment Kenya-style violent protests. Those protesters forced the government in Nairobi to repeal new taxes…
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The Senate has increased the total advances the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) could grant to the Federal Government from five to 10 per cent. To achieve this, the Senate speedily amended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act to allow the Federal Government get 10 per cent as against the former five per cent.…
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Snoop Dogg entertained the crowds at the Paris Olympics beach volleyball on Wednesday. He was seen dancing along with fans after he turned up to support the US women's team. The American rapper arrived at the venue in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower by a side entrance. He was surrounded by a team of…
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Jurgen Klopp has ruled out a return to coaching in the near future, including for the vacant England job, saying Wednesday "as of today, that's it for me as a coach". Speaking at a German Football Coaches Association meeting in Wuerzburg, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund mentor said: "I didn't decide to stop on…
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Dutch long-distance star Sifan Hassan announced Wednesday she would run the marathon in addition to defending her 5,000m and 10,000m Olympic titles from Tokyo, as she seeks a historic treble. The 31-year-old is seeking to become the first woman to win gold in the three events, emulating the great Czech athlete Emil Zapotek, who achieved…