Flying Eagles crash out of ongoing U20 World Cup losing 1-2 to Senegal in second round

NIGERIA'S Flying Eagles have been knocked out of the ongoing U20 World Cup in Poland after suffering a 1-2 loss at the hands of Senegal last night despite dominating possession and having loads of scoring chances.

 

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As we celebrate Eid-al-Fitr can we please consider the thought of creating a little heaven on earth 

By Ayo Akinfe 

(1) As we celebrate Eid-al-Fitr, can we please pause for a second and actually think about the concept of heaven which underpins the doctrines of Islam and Christianity. Nigerian adherents to these two faiths are so passionate about going to heaven but appear not interested in replicating the idea of heaven on earth. I for one simply cannot get my head around that discrepancy 

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Urhobo leaders throw their weight behind Omo-Agege's bid to become deputy senate president

URHOBO leaders have thrown their weight behind Delta Central Senatorial District's Senator Ovie Omo-Agege's bid to become the next deputy senate president when National Assembly leadership positions are decided next week.

 

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Police arrest three domestic staff working at Rocha Okorocha's home over recent armed attack

MEN of the Imo State Police Command have arrested three people in connection with the recent attack on former Governor Rochas Okorocha's country home in Ogboko during which armed men stormed the compound.

 

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Nigerian soldier Major Atobatele emerges as top student on LLM human rights course at University of Lancaster

NIGERIAN soldier Major Ajibade Atobatele emerged as the top student in his LLM law class at University of Lancaster in the UK bagging the Best Dissertation Award of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in the process.

 

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Governor Makinde makes his Cathedral of St Peter the official church of worship in Oyo State

OYO State's Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that his church the Cathedral of St Peter in the Aremo area of the capital Ibadan will from henceforth become the official place of worship for all government activities.

 

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Kogi civil servants reject Governor Yahaya Bello's offer of between 25% and 30% of their salaries

KOGI State civil servants have rejected an offer from Governor Yahaya Bello to be paid between 25% and 30% of their salary arrears dismissing the gesture as derisory insisting that they be paid in full.

 

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We are the architects of our own misfortunes 

By Ayo Akinfe

(1) Today is June 3. Another historic day in the narrative of mankind. It was on this day in 1934 that Dr Frederick Banting, a 32 year old Canadian medical doctor, the co-discoverer of insulin, was knighted by King George V. I think it important for Nigerians to know that Dr Banting shared the Nobel Prize honours and award money with his colleague, Dr Charles Best who he worked with. How many Naija people have this mindset?

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Armed hoodlums thought to be assassins attack Rochas Okorocha's private residence

FORMER Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha has been the victim of an armed attack after hoodlum invaded his private residence at Ogboko in Ideato South Local Government Area and ransacked the premises.

 

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JJ Okocha appears in Aberdeen Sheriff Court to face charges of money laundering

FORMER Super Eagles skipper Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has appeared before an Aberdeen Sheriff Court to face money laundering allegations after police charged him with aiding and abetting the illegal transfer of cash within and outside the UK.

 

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