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Kuldeep Yadav spearheaded India's spinning attack during their Asia Cup triumph over Pakistan on Sunday. The left-arm bowler stressed how multiple spinners working together created advantages for the team. Pakistan raced to 100 runs for one wicket after 10 overs before India's bowlers sparked a...

Tilak Varma's unbeaten 69 guided India to a five-wicket triumph over Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium. The victory secured India's ninth Asia Cup title with two balls remaining in the final. Varma rescued his team after they slumped to 20 for three wickets during the chase. His knock...

Nigeria's government rejected accusations that terrorists conduct systematic genocide against Christians. Information Minister Mohammed Malagi called the allegations false, baseless, and divisive on Sunday. Officials said portraying security challenges as targeted religious persecution...

Former House of Representatives member Linus Okorie disputed claims that Nigeria's Southeast region benefits from federal appointments and project allocations under President Bola Tinubu. The 2023 Ebonyi South senatorial candidate argued on Sunday that systematic marginalization characterizes...

Abia State Governor Alex Otti criticized pregnant women who choose traditional birth attendants over government hospitals. Professor Enoch Oggbonnaya Uche represented the governor at Ohiya Primary Health Centre on Friday during the facility's operationalization ceremony. The governor expressed...

Kwara State health officials moved a medical outreach program to a different location after armed bandits attacked Oke-Ode on Sunday morning. Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam shifted the 2025 Medical and Surgical Outreach Programme from Specialist Hospital in Oke-Ode to Cottage Hospital in Omupo. The...

Rabies kills between 1,000 and 2,000 Nigerians each year, while tens of thousands suffer dog-bite exposures that disproportionately affect children under 15, according to Dr. Bala Muhammed. The Fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeons Nigeria cited these figures from global statistics...

Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja received the staff and certificate as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan during a ceremony on Friday. Governor Seyi Makinde presided over the historic event at Mapo Hall, which drew President Bola Tinubu and several governors from across Nigeria. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji...

Parry Osayande, a former Deputy Inspector General of Police, passed away on Sunday in Benin City, Edo State, just hours before celebrating his 89th birthday. The Immaculate Conception College Old Boys' Association President Ighodalo Edetanlen confirmed the death through an official statement...

Nigeria's current challenges did not originate during President Bola Tinubu's tenure, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume declared on Sunday. The former Benue State Governor addressed attendees at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja during a special service marking...

Afrobeats performers Rema and Ayra Starr generated fresh romance speculation after their onstage kiss at the Global Citizen Festival. The artists appeared together during Starr's headlining set on Saturday when she brought Rema onstage for a collaborative performance. Their interaction featured...

South African Grammy winner Tyla rejected an apology made on her behalf by Nigerian artist Tiwa Savage during a performance at the Global Citizen Festival in New York. The controversy began when Tyla identified herself as coloured, a term accepted in South Africa but considered offensive in...

Arsenal reduced the gap with Premier League leaders Liverpool to just two points after defeating Newcastle United 2-1 at St James' Park on Sunday evening. The Gunners entered the match knowing Liverpool had suffered their first defeat of the season against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Despite...

Sevilla secured a 1-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday when Nigerian striker Jerome Akor Adams delivered the decisive strike. The 24-year-old entered the match as a second-half substitute for Isaac Romero after beginning the contest on the bench. Adams found the net with three minutes...

Turkish basketball coach Ergin Ataman questioned the value of expensive football transfers after clubs failed to achieve European success. The coach pointed to Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as an example of costly signings that lack continental results. Ataman believes Turkish football...

Malik Scott believes a boxing match between Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo would create worldwide attention. The former trainer for Deontay Wilder wants the Manchester United legends to enter the ring together. Scott told CanadaCasino that such an event would benefit boxing by drawing...

Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah received appreciation messages from Arsenal personnel after scoring the decisive goal against Liverpool on Saturday. The former Gunners forward netted seven minutes into stoppage time to secure a 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park. Arsenal staff contacted Nketiah...

Owen Hargreaves attributes Bruno Fernandes' penalty miss to tactical positioning changes implemented by manager Ruben Amorim. Manchester United suffered a 3-1 defeat against Brentford on Saturday after the Portuguese midfielder failed to convert from the spot. The former England international...

Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu netted twice during his team's 4-3 triumph against Fatih Karagumruk. The Nigerian forward described one of his strikes as an instinctive effort that required a split-second choice. Onuachu told Fanatik that he believed the move represented the correct decision...

Asante Kotoko striker Emmanuel Antwi declared his squad will pursue victory in their CAF Confederation Cup return match against Kwara United. The Porcupine Warriors secured a 4-3 advantage during the initial encounter in Accra. Antwi confirmed his team has completed necessary preparations for...