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Ozabegbe reflects on the coaching journey and Shell FC’s influence

Post views: 33 By Silvernews Coach Bright Ozabegbe, Technical Adviser of Ikorodu City FC, has attributed his steady rise in football to years of grassroots coaching and a formative playing career, underscoring the importance of early development structures in shaping his path. In an interview with Wakawaka Sports, the young tactician recounted his coaching beginnings with the Peter Rufia …

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Premier Paint, Zichis, John Holt and others lead the stocks to watch this week

Investors in the Nigerian Capita market lost N157 billion at the close of trading last week. This follows a decline in equity capitalization to N128.9 trillion from the previous N129.1 trillion recorded by the stock exchange in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 0.12% and closed the week at 200,913.06 points from 201,156.86 points recorded in …

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Imo, Ogun and Rivers top list as 21 states abandon UBEC funds of N97.9 billion

… The crisis of out-of-school children in Nigeria, numbering 18.5 million, is worsening …. Analysts warn of the consequences of security and poverty Daud Olatunji Imo, Ogun and Rivers states have emerged as the worst offenders among the 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory which have failed to access a total of ₦97.88 billion in basic education funds, compounding …

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Tinubu @74: Islamic leaders offer special prayers for Nigeria’s peace and progress – THIS UPDATE

During the special prayer session at the National Mosque, Abuja, which attracted governors, ministers, politicians and worshipers from across the country, the Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, together with other eminent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars, prayed for Allah’s guidance, wisdom, good health and strength for President Bola Tinubuas who directs the affairs of the …

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APC to fall in Lagos: PDP aspirant makes bold prediction for 2027

A governorship hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Laja Adeoye, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will lose control of the state in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Adeoye said many residents were increasingly dissatisfied with governance under the APC and were ready for political change. The real estate …

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Rivers: IBAS spent $302 billion in six months – government tells court

The Rivers State Government has told the High Court sitting in Port Harcourt that over $302 billion was spent during the six-month administration of the former Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), between March and August 2025. The disclosure was contained in a counter-affidavit filed with the court in response to a freedom of information lawsuit brought by the …

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YILWATDA: At 74, Tinubu stands as architect of a new Nigeria – THISAGE

The National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as a strategic leader with an unwavering commitment to nation building. According to Yilwatda’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Sunday “the occasion is not only a moment of celebration for …

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NDLEA arrests 80-year-old grandfather with methamphetamine, others in Ekiti

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 80-year-old grandfather, during a special raid operation at Mosafuneto camp, Erinmo road, Efon-Alaaye Ekiti. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Babafemi said NDLEA officers arrested the suspect on March 26 with a total of 2.2kg of …

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Heartland FC beats Humble Gateway FC to take 3 points at home

Post views: 33 BY Kingsley Uzowuru Heartland Fc of Owerri yesterday at the Dan Anyiam Stadium defeated Gateway Fc of Abeokuta 3-0 on matchday 16 of the Nigeria National League. The match, which kicked off at 3pm, saw the home team touch the ball for the first time as the match kicked off. The Naze millionaires took control of …

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