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FG Pays D’Tigress Players $100,000 Each

The Federal Government has paid the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each player of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket. The National Sports Commission also confirmed the payment of the naira equivalent of $50,000 to each team official. The payments were made on September 9, 2026, with all players and officials confirming receipt. D’Tigress won the Afrobasket title for a record fifth consecutive time and seventh overall in 2025. The cash […]

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One dead, two rescued in Lagos building collapse

One person has died while two others were rescued after a two-storey building undergoing manual demolition collapsed in the Aboru area of Lagos State. The incident occurred around 12:56am on Thursday at No. 42, Governors Road, Aboru, in Alimosho Local Government Area. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said emergency responders were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call. According to him, the building collapsed during demolition activities, trapping workers beneath the […]

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Japanese baseball legend Isao Harimoto dies at 86

Japanese baseball legend Isao Harimoto, who survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima as a child, has died in Tokyo at the age of 86. Harimoto, known as the “Hit Machine,” holds the record for the most hits in Japanese professional baseball, finishing his 23-season career with 3,085 hits. He remains the only player in Nippon Professional Baseball history to reach 3,000 hits. He also recorded 504 home runs and 319 stolen bases, becoming the only NPB player to achieve […]

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Otti calls for stronger South-East cooperation on safe migration

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called for stronger cooperation among South-East states, development partners and other stakeholders to promote safe, orderly and regular migration. Otti made the call while declaring open the inaugural South-East Migration Dialogue 2026 in Umuahia, organised by the Civil Society Network on Migration and Development. Represented by his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, the governor said migration policies should be translated into practical measures that protect migrants while creating opportunities for host communities. He said South-East states […]

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Igho Ubiribo’s son questions circumstances of father’s death

Junior Ubiribo, son of the late Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, has challenged reports that his father died in Thailand from complications linked to a penis enlargement procedure. In a video post, Junior said the explanation did not account for what he described as serious injuries his father allegedly sustained before his death. He claimed his father had injuries including a missing eyeball and a deep wound on his forehead, questioning how such injuries could have resulted from the reported medical procedure. […]

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Rybakina reaches US Open semi-final, secures world No. 1 ranking

Elena Rybakina has reached the US Open semi-finals and secured the world No. 1 ranking after defeating Zheng Qinwen in the quarter-finals. The Kazakh star recovered from losing the opening set to beat Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The victory guarantees Rybakina the top spot in the rankings, ending Aryna Sabalenka’s reign even if the defending champion wins a third consecutive US Open title. Rybakina will face Coco Gauff in the semi-finals after the American overcame Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (9/7), […]

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RMAFC salary review raises concerns over lawmakers’ allowances

The proposed increase in the salaries of federal lawmakers has renewed debate over the cost of running Nigeria’s National Assembly amid the country’s economic challenges. The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Mohammed Shehu, said the review of salaries and allowances for federal executive and legislative office holders had reached an advanced stage. He said the commission last reviewed the remuneration in 2023. The proposal has, however, attracted criticism because lawmakers receive various allowances and other benefits […]

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Rodri apologises to Valencia over remark

Barcelona midfielder Rodri has apologised to Valencia captain José Gayà and the club’s squad after being criticised over a comment made during Barcelona’s 5-0 La Liga win over Valencia. Rodri was reportedly caught on camera describing Valencia as “very weak” while speaking with teammates on the Barcelona bench. The remark sparked criticism from Valencia supporters and sections of the Spanish media, who accused him of disrespecting the club. Rodri, however, said the comment was an expression of surprise and was […]

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NOA Rejects NANS Claim Over National Learner ID

The National Orientation Agency has rejected claims by the National Association of Nigerian Students that its involvement in the proposed National Learner Identification Number amounts to an overreach of its statutory responsibilities. NANS had criticised the proposed Learner Identification Number, describing it as unnecessary and potentially duplicative of the National Identification Number. The students’ body also questioned NOA’s role in the initiative. However, NOA Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the agency was neither responsible for formulating nor implementing the Learner Identification […]

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