Divine Oduduru suspended for drug doping, could face six years ban

11 Feb 2023

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has notified Divine Oduduru of two potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) and is seeking a six-year ban against the Nigerian. The sprinter has been notified of potential ADRVs for possession (Rule 2.6 of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules; ADR) and/or use or attempted use of multiple Prohibited Substances (Rule 2.2 […]

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400 level student shot to death by DSS

11 Feb 2023

400 level University student of Cross River State, Calabar, Unicross has been shot dead by alleged DSS agents. At the time of filing this report, students scampered for safety, and a team of soldiers and other security personnel arrived at the school while the corpse is still lying. Meanwhile, when contacted, the Chief Security Office […]

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Banks reject old notes despite order from supreme court

11 Feb 2023

The banks sent email reminders to customers urging them to deposit their banknotes on Friday, warning the naira notes would lose their validity after the deadline. Commercial banks are insisting on the Central Bank of Nigeria February 10 deadline to deposit old N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes despite a temporary halt of the process by […]

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PDP Expels Nnamani, Ogbu, Ajijola Others from the Party

11 Feb 2023

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its 566th meeting today, Friday, February 10, 2023, approved the expulsion of the following 1.Senator Chimaroke Nnamani -(Enugu State) 2.Hon. Chris Ogbu -(Imo State) Others are: 1.Ajijola Lateef Oladimeji-(Ekiti Central) 2.Olayinka James Olalere -(Ekiti Central II) 3.Fayose Oluwajomiloju John-(Ekiti Central I) 4.Akerele Oluyinka […]

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Man rescued from jumping into the Lagos lagoon

10 Feb 2023

On Thursday, a man who has not been named was saved from committing suicide at a lagoon in Lagos state. He had attempted to dive off the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge into the lagoon, but was saved by onlookers. The man was restrained by bystanders in a video that was posted on Twitter as they begged […]

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INEC assures residents of Kaduna of its commitment to the election

10 Feb 2023

Auwal Mashi, the administrative secretary of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Kaduna State, has allayed fears that elections in the state’s nine local government areas would be canceled due to security challenges and a lack of fuel. He made the assurances during a meeting on Thursday with traditional rulers and representatives from all […]

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Naira swap: The NMDPRA has sanctioned filling stations that do not accept bank transfers or POS

10 Feb 2023

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced on Thursday that it would sanction fuel stations that did not accept bank transfers or POS machines at their outlets. Kimchi Apollo, NMDPRA’s General Manager, Corporate Communications and Stakeholders Management, stated this in an Abuja statement. According to Apollo, the retail outlets’ actions were motivated […]

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MARSEILLE ELIMINATES PSG FROM COUPE DE FRANCE

10 Feb 2023

Ruslan Malinovskyi scored an excellent second-half winner as Marseille downed rival Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at Stade Velodrome on Thursday to reach the French Cup quarterfinals. Alexis Sanchez gave Marseille the lead just after the half-hour mark from the penalty spot before Sergio Ramos equalised on the stroke of half-time. But Ukraine international Malinovskyi blasted the […]

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REAL MADRID BEATS AL AHLY TO QUALIFY FOR THE CWC FINAL AGAINST AL HILAL

10 Feb 2023

Real Madrid are through to the Club World Cup final after overcoming Egyptian side Al Ahly 4-1 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas were all on the scoresheet despite a spirited performance from Al Ahly, who also found the back of the net after […]

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