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Jake Paul, Eddie Hearn send messages to Anthony Joshua after fatal car crash in Nigeria

Taking to X, Paul wrote: “Life is much more important than boxing. I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and anyone impacted by today’s unfortunate accident.”

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The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate demolition of a dilapidated two-storey building in the Oke-Suna area of Ilorin East Local Government Area after declaring it structurally unsafe and a danger to residents.

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position against the violence.

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VIDEO: Shettima Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned the recent xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa, urging the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to push for

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the Summit of the Future in Lungi, Sierra Leone, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.

Addressing regional leaders, the Vice President described the attacks as "Afrophobic"and called on ECOWAS member states to adopt a united

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The National Business and Technical Examinations Board has commenced the 2026 selection and placement of successful candidates into federal and participating state technical colleges across Nigeria.

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Police detain four officers for allegedly extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in Abuja

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Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has dismissed reports claiming she has reconciled with her former husband, music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba.

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned the recent xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, calling on the Economic Community of West African States to escalate the matter to the African Union.

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The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, has announced that the United States recorded no major security incidents throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the tournament as the biggest sporting event ever staged.

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Barcelona defender by the throat, sending him to the ground during the altercation.

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VIDEO: Argentina’s Paredes Grabs Spain’s García by the Throat After W’Cup Final Defeat

Tensions spilled over after the FIFA World Cup final as Argentina’s Leandro Paredes and Spain defender Eric García were involved in a heated confrontation moments after the final whistle.

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Spain secured a 1-0 extra-time victory thanks to Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute strike, clinching their second World Cup title after their maiden triumph in 2010.

Following the final whistle, emotions boiled over when Paredes charged into García and appeared to grab the

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rumours across social media.

The latest sighting comes just weeks after the duo were seen together at Paris Fashion Week, where they were also seated side by side.

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VIDEO: Cardi B, Super Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Spark Fresh Dating Rumours in Venice

American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have reignited dating speculation after they were spotted together during an outing in Venice, Italy.

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A video shared by TMZ showed the pair seated next to each other at a dinner gathering, where they appeared relaxed as they watched a fireworks display with friends.

Although neither Cardi B nor Okoye displayed any public affection, their appearance together quickly fueled fresh

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staff, that we would be in this place.” Scaloni later apologised before leaving the news conference, saying, “It’s really painful, I am very sorry.”

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VIDEO: Scaloni Breaks Down in Tears after Argentina’s W’Cup final loss

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni became emotional during his post-match press conference after his side’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, admitting he is uncertain about

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if something as big can be done. We need to speak this through.”

Overcome with emotion, the World Cup-winning coach added, “Bear with me, I don’t know if I can continue.” He continued: “This place is wonderful, it is a dream place. We would never have imagined, including my