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Rivers United coach, Finidi George, has praised his team’s growing resilience on the road after their dramatic 2–1 comeback victory over Plateau United in Jos on Thursday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former champions underlined the club’s Nigeria Premier Football League title ambitions with their second away win of the season, having also remained unbeaten in other away matches. Despite falling behind early in Jos, through a Nenrot… Read the full article here
Standard Chartered and Coinbase have expanded their partnership to build crypto infrastructure for institutional clients. As part of the partnership, the duo will explore offerings across trading, prime services, custody, staking and lending, the British multinational bank announced on Friday. “We aim to explore how the two organisations can support secure, transparent and interoperable solutions that meet the highest standards of security and compliance,” Margaret Harwood-Jones, global… Read the full article here
Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is looking back on going viral with an emotional postgame interview after his Big 10 Championship game victory. “It was just genuine raw emotion,” Mendoza, 22, admitted to People in an interview published on Friday, December 12. “Maybe it was a little too much.” Following his Indiana Hoosiers’ victory over Ohio State in the Big 10 championship game on December 6, Mendoza stole the hearts of the internet when… Read the full article here
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), has called for the immediate closure of the Nigeria Police Force facility, popularly known as ‘Tiger Base’ in Imo State, following persistent allegations of grave human rights violations associated with its operations. The group said that over several years, credible reports from victims, families, legal practitioners, civil society organizations, and proceedings before Nigerian courts have… Read the full article here
Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared that she remains the nightmare to former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. Featuring on Mic On Podcast on Saturday, Natasha disclosed that she is not scared of Bello. Speaking on her senatorial ambition, Natasha said: “If by any choice I make up my mind and I’m on the ballot and ex-Governor Yahaya Bello is on the ballot, then I would say bring it on, scared of who? He’s not my nightmare, rather I’m his… Read the full article here
Tension has gripped the people of Sheka Sabuwar Gandu community of Kano Subub as unknown assailants broke into a home, killing a pregnant woman and her 18-month-old son. The news of the unfortunate incident was broken by the woman’s husband after returning from work at about 8pm Saturday, meeting the house locked. The report explained that when he broke into the house, he saw her lying lifeless with her son, all burnt after being killed. Confirming the incident, the leader… Read the full article here
Nollywood actress and digital content creator, Onwuson Faith Ifeoma, popularly known as Honeypot, has stated that she does not require long hours of sexual activity to feel satisfied. The social media personality, known for her erotic and relationship-themed content, made the disclosure while appearing on The Honest Bunch Podcast. During the conversation, Honeypot spoke on societal norms within Igbo culture, stressing that a man’s success is often measured by how well his… Read the full article here
The Super Eagles have opened camp in Egypt ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. According to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, they are based at the Renaissance Hotels, Cairo. Head coach Eric Chelle, his assistants and back room staff have all arrived at camp. Meanwhile, goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has arrived at the team’s camp. The Omonia Nicosia shot stopper touched down around 2am Sunday morning. The Super Eagles will take on… Read the full article here
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said that the presidential directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Personalities is part of measures to combat rising insecurity in the country. However, the media aide to the CJN, Tobi Soniyi, stated that the directive does not affect judges. Some VIPs have had the police officers attached to them withdrawn following the directive. The Chief… Read the full article here
Liverpool’s all-time leading goalscorer, Ian Rush, is recovering in hospital after spending two days in intensive care with the flu. As reported by BBC Sport on Sunday, the 64-year-old former striker was admitted to the Countess of Chester Hospital last week after experiencing breathing difficulties. Liverpool said Rush is now recovering and thanked hospital staff for the care he has received. A Liverpool spokesperson thanked staff at the… Read the full article here
