January 19, 2023

[GIST] Eight parties sign peace accord in Kano

[GIST] Eight parties sign peace accord in Kano

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Eight political parties on Wednesday in Kano signed a peace accord to ensure peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections. The eight political parties that signed the peace accord are the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party, Action Democratic Congress, Peoples Redemption Party, Social Democratic Party and Action Democratic


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[GIST] Olise’s late strike gets Palace point against United

[GIST] Olise’s late strike gets Palace point against United

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Michael Olise has helped Crystal Palace get a point against Manchester United in their 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park Stadium on Wednesday night. The midfielder’s late strike in extra-time, 91′, levelled the game against United, who had controlled the lead since the 43rd minute of the first half, after Bruno Fernandes’ fine finish put the


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January 18, 2023

[GIST] Okoye: Travails of an Eagle

[GIST] Okoye: Travails of an Eagle

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PUNCH Sports Extra has exclusively gathered that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, considered taking a break from the national team following attacks from fans after some underwhelming performances with the team. The Watford goalkeeper was blamed for his role in Nigeria’s exit at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon last year after the Eagles


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[GIST] Slain lawyer buried, cleric consoles family

[GIST] Slain lawyer buried, cleric consoles family

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Tears flowed on Tuesday when a Lagos-based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was allegedly shot dead by a policeman, Drambi Vandi, last Christmas, was committed to mother earth. Dressed mostly in black attire, family, friends and colleagues of the late lawyer gathered at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, for her funeral


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[GIST] Abuja gunman shoots driver over parking space

[GIST] Abuja gunman shoots driver over parking space

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An Uber driver has been hospitalised following an attack by a gunman on Gimbiya Street, in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said people were having fun around 10pm on Monday when they overheard the two men having an argument. The source said, “As you


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[GIST] It’s difficult getting support – Artiste Sir Tido

[GIST] It’s difficult getting support – Artiste Sir Tido

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Musician, Abdul-Ganiyu Alao, aka Sir Tido, has said one of the challenges he faces as he tries to climb up the ladder of success is a lack of support for his career. The talented musician, during an exclusive interview with Midweek Entertainment, said hard work, passion, and assistance from a few people, kept him going


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[GIST] Wolves sign PSG midfielder Sarabia for £4.4m

[GIST] Wolves sign PSG midfielder Sarabia for £4.4m

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Wolves signed Spanish midfielder Pablo Sarabia from Paris Saint-Germain in a £4.4 million ($5.4 million) deal on Tuesday. Sarabia agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League club, who confirmed the signing during their 1-0 defeat against Liverpool in Tuesday’s FA Cup third-round replay. The 30-year-old played under current Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui for Spain’s


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January 17, 2023

[GIST] Military kills wanted Boko Haram commanders, 40 others

[GIST] Military kills wanted Boko Haram commanders, 40 others

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The military has reportedly killed two wanted Boko Haram Commanders, Abu Ubaida and Mallam Yusuf Abba. They were neutralised together with about 40 of their foot soldiers at an abandoned warehouse in Kurebe, a popular community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. A report by the military seen by our correspondent on Monday


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[GIST] Delta 2022: Onye rues cancelled gold medal

[GIST] Delta 2022: Onye rues cancelled gold medal

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Paralympic gold medalist, Lauretta Onye, who specialises in the F-40 shot put, is disappointed after her two gold medals at the last edition of the 2022 National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta State were disqualified. The 2015 World Championships gold medallist said she was unhappy to have returned from the 21st sports festival without medals


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[GIST] Alumni donate items to charity homes

[GIST] Alumni donate items to charity homes

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Nigerians who graduated from universities in Turkey has donated various items to some orphanage homes in Edo and Delta states. Coordinator of the group in Delta State, Mr Emmanuel Orugboh said that the idea was not to impress anybody with the amount of money and items donated to the charity homes but to complement various


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