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Nigeria beat holders South Africa to reach Wafcon final

Nigeria beat holders South Africa to reach Wafcon final

Nigeria scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to beat defending champions South Africa 2-1 and book their place in Saturday’s final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). Michelle Alozie’s delivery from deep into…

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Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze dies at 75 after prolonged battle with prostate cancer

Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze dies at 75 after prolonged battle with prostate cancer

Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze has died at the age of 75 after a battle with prostate cancer. He passed away on Friday, July 18. Known for his commanding presence and emotional depth on screen, Njemanze rose…

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Holders South Africa win shootout to reach Wafcon semis

Holders South Africa win shootout to reach Wafcon semis

South Africa keeper Andile Dlamini produced two fine saves as holders South Africa overcame Senegal 4-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco.…

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Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled dies after 20 years in coma

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled dies after 20 years in coma

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as the “Sleeping Prince,” has died after spending more than two decades in a coma following a traumatic car accident. Born in April 1990, Prince…

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Ghana beat Algeria on penalties in Wafcon quarters

Ghana beat Algeria on penalties in Wafcon quarters

Ghana beat Algeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) to set up a semi-final meeting with hosts Morocco. Cynthia Konlan was the hero for the…

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RESIST LAND GRAPPING, LADOJA ADMONISHES TRADITIONAL RULERS

RESIST LAND GRAPPING, LADOJA ADMONISHES TRADITIONAL RULERS

The Olubadan designate, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Senator) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has admonished all the traditional rulers in Ibadanland to resist land grapping, crisis and any act that can tanish the image of Olubadan, Advisory…

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Flood Alert: NOA  kick-starts campaign in Gwagwalada

Flood Alert: NOA kick-starts campaign in Gwagwalada

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has kick-started a sensitization campaign to members of Paiko-Kore Community in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. Addressing the community, The Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu said…

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Hosts Morocco cruise past Mali to reach Wafcon semis

Hosts Morocco cruise past Mali to reach Wafcon semis

Hosts Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Mali in Rabat. Striker Ibtissam Jraidi grabbed a double, opening the scoring…

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Bellingham to miss start of season after surgery

Bellingham to miss start of season after surgery

England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has undergone successful surgery for a long-standing shoulder issue. The 22-year-old is expected to miss the whole of Real’s pre-season and at least the first six weeks of the campaign,…

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Buhari buried in Katsina as nation mourns ex-president

Buhari buried in Katsina as nation mourns ex-president

The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari were laid to rest in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday, in a solemn ceremony that drew dignitaries from across the nation and beyond. The burial, conducted…

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