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The football world is abuzz with excitement as Ravenna prepares to unveil the legendary playmaker at a special event in Miami on June 23, a move that has captivated fans everywhere.
The post Ronaldinho Joins Italian Third-Tier Side Ravenna at 46: Marketing Stunt or Competitive Comeback? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

… As Rivers South East elects senator Magnus Abe, Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has
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The Rivers State Government has assured the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, of its full support as the Commission commences a national data verification exercise in the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara gave the assurance on Friday night while hosting an RMAFC delegation at Government House, Port Harcourt. The delegation is in Rivers State to update
Rivers govt assures support as RMAFC begins fiscal data verification exercise

The ADC governorship candidate noted that law enforcement officers failed to act on his complaints.
The post #EkitiDecides2026: Turnout impressive but marred by malpractices — ADC governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Hadiza Yusuf The Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency bye-election in Kano State has been largely peaceful, with security agencies and electoral officials closely monitoring the exercise across polling units. Officials of the Nigeria Police Force, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other security agencies were deployed across the constituency to ensure order and compliance
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Mrs. Uju Igbokwe, Chairperson of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Lagos Section and Secretary of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council, has emphasized the importance of gas, collaboration and youth development in advancing Nigeria’s energy future. Speaking at the opening of Lagos Energy Week 2026, Igbokwe welcomed industry leaders, policymakers, academics, innovators,
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“I assure you that the University of Calabar is fully prepared to deliver a memorable event anchored on integrity, fairness and sportsmanship,” the vice-chancellor said.
The post UniCal to host 50,000 athletes at 2026 NUGA Games – VC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

El-Kanemi Warriors captain, Zayyad Musa, has praised Katsina fans after his side booked a place in the 2026 President Federation Cup final. The Borno Army edged out Wikki Tourists 3-1 in the semi-final at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina on Wednesday. Musa insisted that that the home crowd played a key role in his side’s
President Federation Cup: Musa thankful after El-kanemi’s win over Wikki Tourists

“The outbreak remains serious” and is “evolving so fast”, said Marie-Roseline Belizaire, the WHO Africa emergencies chief.
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The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Labaran, has said sickle cell disease remains a major health challenge in the state, especially among children. He made this known on Friday while speaking to mark the global awareness day for sickle cell disease, themed Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease. He stressed the need for
Sickle Cell disease remains major health challenge in Kano — Commissioner

Adelove, a dramatist and producer and father of renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, died in 1996.
The post ‘How Adelove, Kunle Afolayan’s father, made me a star – Elesho appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday warned that hate speech poses a threat to democracy. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, described hate speech as not only a direct violation of human rights but also a serious threat
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Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has disclosed that he’s enforcing strict discipline and tactical intensity as El Tri prepares for their second Group A match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against South Korea. Coming off an opening 2-0 victory over South Africa, Aguirre has demanded zero tolerance for pre-match nerves while strategizing how to […]
The post World Cup 2026: We’ve Trained To Nullify South Korea –Mexico Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

As Berom Youth leader raises alarm over escalating attacks  By Golok Nanmwa JOS – No fewer than two local vigilante members were killed Wednesday night after suspected gunmen, said to be over 100 in number, attacked Rangarasa village in Rantya community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. A resident of the area, John
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The opening round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered far more than goals and upsets, it gave football fans breathtaking and exciting action to delight in.
The post World Cup 2026: Every major record broken during Round 1 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lionel Messi has once again proven that age is just a number with his masterclass display against Algeria at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain delivered a record-breaking performance to inspire the reigning champions to a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Desert Foxes. Making his 200th senior appearance for Argentina, the 38-year-old […]
The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 109: Lionel Messi Masterclass appeared first on Complete Sports.

This energy was fully alive at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, when Chivas Regal opened its gates for an exclusive lifestyle watch party. The high-energy affair brought together an influential crowd from Nigeria’s entertainment, fashion, and media spaces. Coming at the end of an unforgettable football calendar, the evening was curated as a major celebration of
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Suspected bandits have killed nine people and injured eleven others in Unguwar Magaji community, located in the Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The spokesperson for the Irigwe Youth Movement, Joseph Yonkpa, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. Initial information suggested that two persons were killed in the attack. However, Yonkpa stated
Nine killed as bandits launch fresh attack on Kaduna community

For a nation making its FIFA World Cup return after over 50 years, DR Congo arrives with reasons for optimism. Their victory over the Super Eagles still has reverberating echoes in their minds. Some of their key players, however, did not have the best seasons in their respective club sides but the World Cup 2026 […]
The post EXCLUSIVE: DR Congo’s World Cup 2026 Dream — Can The Leopards Become Group K’s Surprise Package? appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ten years ago, when we opened the first Marketsquare store, we were driven by a simple but ambitious vision: to build a world-class retail business that understood Nigerian consumers, created value for local communities and demonstrated that an indigenous company could compete at the highest level of organised retail. Today, as Marketsquare celebrates its 10th
The post Marketsquare at 10: Reflections on Building an Indigenous Retail Brand in Nigeria appeared first on Nairametrics.

Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, 1st