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US releases list of sports events exempt from travel ban

The United States has released a list of major sporting competitions that will allow athletes, coaches and essential support staff to enter the country despite a broad travel ban affecting citizens of nearly 40 countries. According to the U.S. State Department, the events exempt from travel restrictions are in addition to the already announced exemptions […]

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Mazamaza bridge to undergo 18-week repairs as Lagos plans rail expansion

The Lagos State Government has announced that Mazamaza Bridge will undergo 18-week repairs as part of preparations for its planned demolition and reconstruction to support the Blue Line Rail Phase 2 extension from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the state government said the maintenance

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VIDEO: Oriyomi Hamzat declares Oyo governorship ambition under Accord Party

Oriyomi Hamzat has finally declared his intention to run for Oyo State Governorship election in 2027 under the Accord Party. Today, January 17, marks the official declaration of his governorship ambition at Liberty Stadium Ibadan Watch video below   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Temilola Sobola (@temilolasobola)

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2Baba’s son, Zion, matriculates at Pan-Atlantic University

Zion Idibia, the second son of Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has officially matriculated at Pan-Atlantic University. The milestone was disclosed by his mother, Sumbo Adeoye, on her Instagram page on Saturday. In a post celebrating Zion’s achievement, Adeoye wrote, “Today, my second son begins his journey in finance… Admitted, you

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Osimhen, Lookman benched as Super Eagle

Nigeria vs Egypt: Osimhen, Lookman benched as Super Eagles battle for bronze

The Super Eagles of Nigeria face Egypt’s Pharaohs today in the third-place playoff of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, seeking to claim bronze after both teams suffered heartbreaking semi-final exits. Nigeria, chasing a record ninth AFCON bronze medal and boasting a perfect 8-0 record in previous third-place

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Omije Ojumi crooner, Bunmi Akinnaanu, to be buried Jan 21 — Family

Family and friends of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, have announced the schedule for her final burial rites following her death on January 12 after a prolonged battle with a severe leg ailment. The gospel artiste’s illness had earlier drawn widespread concern, with Akinnaanu publicly appealing for prayers and healing months before her passing. Her

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Manchester United beat City 2–0 in Carrick’s first game as interim boss

Manchester United recorded a statement victory in the Manchester Derby, defeating Manchester City 2–0 at Old Trafford on Saturday in Michael Carrick’s first match as interim manager. After a goalless first half, United came to life in the second period, with Bryan Mbeumo breaking the deadlock in the 65th minute. Patrick Dorgu sealed the win

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Uganda: 81-year-old Museveni wins presidential election to extend his 40-year rule

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term in a controversial Uganda election result, securing 71.65 percent of the vote in Thursday’s poll, the Electoral Commission announced on Saturday, in a contest marred by violence, arrests and a nationwide internet shutdown. The controversial Uganda election result allows the 81-year-old to extend his four decades in power,

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JUST IN: X users report loss of access to social media app

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is currently inaccessible for tens of thousands of users. According to Downdetector, which tracks live service outages, more than 70,000 users reported problems accessing X as of 10 a.m. ET on Jan. 15. About 56% of the issues were with the mobile app. Users across the

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JUST IN: Osimhen leaves Super Eagles camp in Morocco

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has left Nigeria’s camp in Casablanca ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 third-place playoff against Egypt. The Galatasaray forward flew back to Turkey on Thursday for treatment on the injury he picked up during Nigeria’s semi-final loss to hosts Morocco. Osimhen, who captained the Super Eagles in

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