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Sinners becomes most-nominated Oscar film with 16 nominations, breaking the record and earning major nods including Best Picture, Director and Actor.”

Sinners becomes most-nominated film in Oscar history, earns 16 nominations

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Ryan Coogler’s vampire epic “Sinners” made Oscar history on Thursday, earning 16 Academy Award nominations, the highest total ever received by a single film. The previous record of 14 nominations was shared by “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land.” “Sinners” surpassed that mark and secured nods across the major categories, including best picture, […]

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Chelsea complete signing of Yisa Alao, the 17-year-old Nigerian full-back from Sheffield Wednesday, in a deal worth over £500k plus add-ons, beating interest from top Premier League clubs.

Chelsea complete signing of 17-year-old Nigerian full-back, Yisa Alao

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Chelsea have completed the signing of 17-year-old Nigerian full-back Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Blues beat several Premier League clubs to secure the young defender, with the deal reported to be worth over £500,000 plus add-ons. Romano confirmed the move on social media, saying: “Chelsea agree deal to

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Brazilian midfielder, Casemiro, to leave Man United this summer

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Manchester United have confirmed that Casemiro will leave the club when his contract ends this summer. The 33-year-old joined United from Real Madrid in 2022 for £70 million and made 146 appearances. He scored in the 2023 Carabao Cup final, helping United win the trophy. Casemiro’s future became uncertain after new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe

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CAF fines Algeria $95,000 and suspends two players for misconduct during and after their AFCON 2025 quarterfinal loss to Nigeria, citing actions that brought the game into disrepute.

AFCON 2025: CAF fines Algeria $95,000, suspends players for misconduct in Nigeria clash

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Algeria $95,000 and suspended two players over misconduct during and after their quarterfinal defeat to Nigeria at AFCON 2025. Nigeria beat Algeria 2–0 to end their campaign in the tournament. In a statement on Wednesday, CAF said the sanctions followed actions by Algerian players, officials and supporters

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UNILAG law graduate dies a day after convocation as news of Maryam Agoro’s sudden passing sparks grief and tributes across the University of Lagos community.

UNILAG law graduate dies a day after convocation

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A law graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Maryam Agoro, has died a day after attending the university’s convocation ceremony. Agoro reportedly passed away shortly after celebrating the academic milestone, turning what should have been a moment of joy into grief for her family, friends, and the UNILAG community. News of her death emerged

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Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake and five other games as it restructures into five Creative Houses, delays seven titles, and refocuses on quality and growth.

Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake, five other games, announces restructuring

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Ubisoft has canceled the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake and five other games while announcing a major company restructuring. The publisher says the changes are meant to improve game quality and support long-term growth. The company will reorganize into five new “Creative Houses.” Each house will handle game development, publishing, and budgets.

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Real Madrid rank first on football rich list, Liverpool lead EPL teams

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Real Madrid have once again topped Deloitte’s Football Money League, ranking as the world’s highest-earning club. Liverpool were the highest-ranked English team, but no Premier League club made the top four for the first time in the report’s 29-year history. Real Madrid earned £975 million ($1.309 billion) last season, while Barcelona followed with £150 million

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Landslides hit New Zealand campground and a nearby house after severe weather, leaving two people confirmed dead and others missing, authorities said.

New Zealand: Landslides hit campground, house, two confirmed dead

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At least two people have been confirmed dead after landslides hit a house and a campground on New Zealand’s North Island, authorities said Thursday, according to AFP. Police said the first landslide struck a home in Welcome Bay at about 4:50 a.m. Two people escaped, but two others were trapped and later found dead. Emergency

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