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NPFL: Shooting Stars get injury boost ahead of Nasarawa United clash
Wasiu Ganiyu has resumed to training with his Shooting Stars teammates after an injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. Ganiyu picked up the inju
Oct 3, 2026
Court sentences woman to six months in prison for abusing minor in Imo
A Magistrate Court sitting in Imo State, has sentenced one Rose Okon to six months in prison for maltreating 14 year old niece in her care a
Oct 3, 2026
Virginia Tech's controversial missed field goal sparks fiery debate as different angles tell a different story
Fan video from around the stadium captures Virginia Tech Hokies kicker John Love's razor-thin field goal attempt in the 35-33 loss to Pittsb
Oct 3, 2026
'Digger' Review: Tom Cruise destroys the planet in Alejandro Iñárritu's grandiose, messy political satire
Fox News Digital reviews Warner Bros. Pictures' "Digger" starring Tom Cruise, John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller and Jesse Plemons. Dire
Oct 3, 2026
JACK CARR: The lesson from FlyDubai is simple. Be ready to save yourself
The FlyDubai Flight 1073 knife attack over Saudi Arabia exposes critical gaps in pilot screening and cockpit security that demand new reform
Oct 3, 2026
One group of married Americans is having more sex — and happier marriages
Institute for Family Studies research finds regular churchgoers report more frequent sex and greater sexual satisfaction than nonreligious s
Oct 3, 2026
MAGA mom's dire warning over tech guardrails as Trump puts pedal to the metal on race with China
Amy Kremer's Humans First organization demands AI guardrails to protect children from chatbot dangers and prevent mass displacement of Ameri
Oct 3, 2026
Ogun PDP Deputy Gov Candidate, Sowunmi-Kolapo, Installed as Muslim Council Grand Matron
Ĥ.Urges Ogun indigenes to shun money politics, protect their heritage The Ogun State Muslim Council has installed the Peoples Democratic Par
Oct 2, 2026
Tinubu, Akpabio, Govs, Others Grace MKO Documentary Premiere
The documentary, MKO, examines Abiola’s rise as a businessman, publisher and politician, his participation in the 1993 presidential election
Oct 2, 2026
North Korean leader’s sister calls Seoul ‘despicable’ after DMZ apology demand
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korea's leader, called South Korea "despicable" Friday after Seoul demanded an apology over a demi
Oct 2, 2026
Video: Hamzat, Lagos First Lady, Amosun, others attend Olu Jacobs’ funeral
Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun are among the dignit
Oct 2, 2026
Actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha announces father’s death
Reflecting on the pain that comes with losing a parent, regardless of how long they lived, Chukwuka said there is always a desire for more t
Oct 2, 2026
US to increase immigration fees for asylum, work permits, from October 16
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase fees for certain immigration-related applications from October
Oct 2, 2026
Man City confirm appeal after Premier League charges verdict
Manchester City confirmed on Friday that it had launched a "comprehensive appeal" after an independent commission ruled the club had broken
Oct 2, 2026
Friendly: Simon to lead second-string Super Eagles against Russia
Moses Simon is set to lead a new-look Super Eagles side when Nigeria face Russia in an international friendly next Tuesday. The Paris FC win
Oct 2, 2026
‘Disgusting, shameful’ – Piers Morgan slams Portugal for giving Ronaldo’s iconic No.7 shirt to Leao
British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has slammed Portugal for giving Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic No.7 shirt to Rafael Leao. Portugal had confir
Oct 2, 2026
‘Rescue my daughter, 18 other prospective NYSC members’ – Ibadan woman begs Tinubu, police
An Ibadan-based woman, Mrs Alimot Akande has urged President Bola Tinubu, the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to rescue her
Oct 2, 2026
Plateau group kicks against state of emergency suggestion
A good governance advocacy group, One Plateau, One Voice, has kicked against suggestions that a state of emergency should be imposed on the
Oct 2, 2026
Melaye knocks Tinubu for omitting most critical issues in his Independence Day speech
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye has attacked President Bola Tinubu for allegedly failing to properly address the deteriorating
Oct 2, 2026
Lawyers, experts urge Tennessee governor to commute Christa Pike’s sentence after botched execution
Christa Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital in a botched Tennessee execution, and her lawyers now urge Gov. Bill Lee to commute her dea
Oct 2, 2026
Braves dominate Phillies with big home runs to set up huge NLDS against Los Angeles Dodgers
Michael Harris II's three-run homer sparked the Atlanta Braves to a game three win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on Thursday
Oct 2, 2026
Season's over: Caitlin Clark leaves it all on court with bloody mouth as Fever fall in Game 3
Caitlin Clark scored 18 points but the Indiana Fever fell 94-83 to A'ja Wilson's 36-point explosion in a decisive Game 3 elimination in Las
Oct 2, 2026
Browns’ late field goal spoils Aaron Rodgers’ Thursday night finale, seals Cleveland's third straight win
Aaron Rodgers' final Thursday night football game ended with the Cleveland Browns extending their seven-game winning streak over the Steeler
Oct 2, 2026
Trump admin wants to require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to IRS
A Trump administration proposal would require tax filers to certify their immigration status to the IRS, which critics argue could be used a
Oct 2, 2026