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Ballon 2025: Nine PSG players deserve to win award – Marquinhos

Paris Saint-Germain captain, Marquinhos, believes as many as nine PSG players are worthy of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Brazilian defender, speaking ahead of next week’s ceremony in Paris, said the sheer number of PSG stars nominated makes the choice “very complicated.” He also backed Ousmane Dembélé, noting that if the French winger takes […]

Naira records second straight depreciation against US dollar

The Nigerian Naira continued its slide against the US dollar on Thursday, marking the second day in a row of depreciation in the official foreign exchange market. According to figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Naira closed at ₦1,498.98 per dollar, weaker than Wednesday’s rate of ₦1,494.03. This represents a daily drop […]

Serie A: Atalanta to offer Lookman new improved contract

Atalanta are preparing to offer Nigeria international Ademola Lookman a new and improved contract as they work to keep him at the club. The forward recently returned to training with La Dea after a summer transfer standoff. Lookman had pushed for a move to Inter Milan, even going absent from the team when Atalanta rejected […]

Cholera outbreak claim 58 lives in Bauchi

Bauchi State is facing another health crisis as a fresh outbreak of cholera has claimed at least 58 lives across 14 out of its 20 local government areas. Officials also confirmed 258 new cases of the disease, raising concerns about the state’s health system. Speaking during the inauguration of two response committees — the State […]

Only God knows if PDP will make 2027 – Ulasi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Ulasi, has said that only God can determine whether the party will win the presidency in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Ulasi explained that while the PDP is making efforts to rebuild and prepare ahead of the polls, […]

PDP NWC directs S’South Zonal Caretaker Committee to oversee Cross River chapter

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee to immediately take charge of the party’s affairs in Cross River State. According to the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the directive followed the expiration of the tenure of the elected Cross River State Executive Committee […]

Why Reinstated Fubara Delayed Return To Government House 

Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly regained their seats after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ended the six-month emergency rule on Wednesday midnight. While lawmakers resumed almost immediately with a plenary session led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, Governor Fubara was noticeably absent from the Government House, leaving his supporters waiting […]

Steve Harvey reveals why he quit stand-up comedy

Steve Harvey has opened up on why he quit stand-up comedy more than a decade ago. The Family Feud host, now 68, said he left the stage because of the rise of cancel culture and the toll performing would have taken on his family life. Speaking on The Pivot Podcast, Harvey explained that stand-up had […]