Sports
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NTA to transmit AFCON matches
The Nigerian Television Authority, on Wednesday, announced it would be transmitting all the 52 African Cup of Nations holding between January 13 and February 11 2024 in Ivory Coast. The Africa’s largest TV network made this known on its X handle, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Afro Sports.…
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Osimhen dreams of AFCON title
Newly crowned African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, is a star on a mission. He wants to transform the suffering of Nigerian supporters into joy with an Africa Cup of Nations title.The Napoli forward topped the African poll last month to finish ahead of Egyptian Mohamed Salah and Moroccan…
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Super Eagles will fight to win 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast – Coach Jose Peseiro
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be bold in implementing provisions of the Electoral Laws and the Constitution in the conduct of future elections. The SDP National Chairman, Malam Shehu Gabam, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of…
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Cristiano Ronaldo ends 2023 as world’s top goalscorer
Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has assured he will “try and do it again” after he sealed his place as the top scorer of 2023 with another goal on Saturday. Ronaldo nicked his 54th goal of this year as they defeated Al Taawoun 4-1 in the Saudi Pro League on…
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My story as hawker to Africa’s football king – Osimhen
Newly crowned CAF 2023 African Player of The Year, Victor Osimhen, on Tuesday penned a gratifying message to celebrate his top prize. In an extended message posted on his X account, the Napoli striker told an inspiring story of how he started as a hawker on the streets of Olusosun in…
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‘How I Nurtured My Son Living With Down Syndrome To Paralympic Champion’
Mrs Ibilola Abosede Oshin is the founder and Managing Director (MD) of Treasure Down Syndrome and Persons with Special Needs Foundation, Ibadan, Oyo State. She is the mother of 26-year-old Adeyemi Oshin, a Paralympic basketball champion. She speaks to Daily Trust Saturday on her challenges raising Adeyemi who has Down…
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QATAR 2022: Davido, Nicki Minaj, others confirmed as FIFA announce launch of World Cup 2022™ first-ever Official Soundtrack
Launched by Common Arabic Music, Common Music Group, Republic Information, the soundtrack consists of the anthems which have set the tone for the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ within the Center East together with one in every of Nigeria’s finest promoting artistes Davido. The ‘Stand Robust’ crooner was teamed up with Trinidad Cardona and Aisha for…
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Qatar 2022: Messi finally lifts World Cup as Argentina dethrone France
This is Argentina’s third World Cup trophy after previous triumphs in 1978 and 1986. Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates are the new world champions after battling to a nervy 4-2 penalty win over France in the final game of the Qatar 2022 World Cup on Sunday. First-half goals from…
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Davido, back to social media, posts loved-up photos with wife, Chioma
The popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke professionally known as Davido, has shown up again on social media with loved-up pictures with his wife Chioma. Davido has stayed away from social media after he lost his son, Ifeanyi. The Informant247 observes that the music superstar has stayed away from the social…
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He is sick and old – Pele’s daughters update fans on his health
Flavia and Kely Nascimento, the daughters of football legend Pele, have revealed that the football legend is not close to death. News surfaced that Pele was admitted to the hospital to treat a respiratory infection, aggravated by Covid. According to his daughters, Pele is ‘not at risk’ despite reports that…