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Marcus Rashford’s PHD in Social Justice and Philanthropy Moment

Marcus Rashford stood before the packed hall at the University of Manchester, his cap and gown a striking contrast to the stadium lights he was used to. The chancellor smiled as he presented Rashford with an honorary PhD in social justice

December 2, 2024

Opinion·Politics

Our ‘one party’ democracy, by Chidi Amuta

Of all the ills that afflict a democracy, a stubborn virus in the party system is the most lethal. Where politicians treat the party system as their exclusive preserve, to do as they wish, it is hard for the system to self-correct

December 2, 2024

Law & Society·Opinion

Right of reply: When will judges who cheated on their age be made to account? asks Johnson Agwu

On 20 October 2024, I was gloomy. It was four years since the #EndSARS protests by Nigerian youths against police brutality and the bloody reprisals that followed in its wake. I scrolled my phone with intention of exiting the #EndSARS sorrows. Instead, I scrolled unto

December 2, 2024

Health

UNFPA calls for action to meet HIV targets, as Oyo govt urges pregnant women to undergo HIV tests

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned that in spite of progress against HIV, the world was off track to meet its target of fewer than 370,000 new HIV cases by 2025. UNFPA Executive Director, Dr Natalia Kanem, said this

December 2, 2024

Sports

2nd Daniel Ford Elite Youth Table Tennis Invitational Championships ignites Lagos

Lagos is set to come alive as the best youth table tennis stars gather for the second edition of the Daniel Ford Elite Youth Invitational Championships. The event is scheduled to hold Dec. 18 to Dec. 21 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas

December 2, 2024

Sports

NPFL: Rivers United beat Kano Pillars to dislodge faltering Remo Stars

The game of musical chairs at the top of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued on Sunday with Rivers United of Port Harcourt returning to the top spot. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rivers United beat visiting

December 2, 2024

Sports

Nigeria Fencing Federation partners Italy for knowledge transfer

The Nigeria Fencing Federation has signed a four-year protocol agreement with the Italian Fencing Federation, known as Federazione Italiana Scherma (FIS), reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The agreement is to advance the development of fencing in Nigeria through technical

December 2, 2024

Sports

Victorious 3SC coach, Ogunbote, says eagerly looking forward to mid-season to invigorate 3SC

Gbenga Ogunbote, the Head Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), says he is eagerly looking forward to the mid-season break to invigorate his team with a few players. Ogunbote, while speaking on Sunday in Ibadan after his team defeated Abia Warriors

December 2, 2024

Sports

First half goals help 3SC to beat visiting Abia Warriors

Two goals within five minutes late in the first half ensured that Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan beat visiting Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia 2-0 on Sunday (yesterday, December 1). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that recent

December 2, 2024