A total of 150 bicycles were made available for students’ free ride as the world marked World Bicycle Day at the Lagos State University, Ojoo, Lagos on Monday. The event was facilitated by the Asian African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) in collaboration with the United Nations Organisation, Wealthroot Global Ventures, Awatechnology Nigeria Limited (OUR BIKE), Lagos State University …

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles last night were knocked out of the tournament in Poland by their West African neighbours from Senegal. Paul Aigbogun’s boys’ underwhelming display at the Fifa U20 World Cup came to an end after a 2-1 defeat to Senegal in Monday’s round of 16 fixture. Amadou Sagna and Ibrahima Niane’s goals in the first half were enough for Senegal …

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Uchechi Mirabel Ani started singing as a child. Today after many years she has become a praise and worship leader in her local assembly under the Christ Embassy Church also known as the Love World International Church. In this interview, Mirabel who is unveiling her album any moment from now told DAYO EMMANUEL how she gets her inspiration. The gospel …

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out a case of false publication against a Lagos-Based Maritime Consultant and Employment Solutions Strategist, Ronke Kosoko. In the two-count case filed on January 31, 2019 between the Federal Government of Nigeria (Greg Ogbeifun) and Ronke Kosoko, the Maritime Consultant was accused of sending an email to the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment …

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Below are headlines from some Nigerian newspapers available today. Punch Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua, takes three world titles Abductors fail to release Daura monarch, residents intensify prayers Previous acquittal can’t stop Saraki from fresh trial — AGF Banks target NASS members severance packages to recover loans One million illegal weapons in Nigeria – NSA document Capital projects’ funding …

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Mexican Andy Ruiz has defeated champion Anthony Joshua through a technical knockout. With this feat, the Mexican has become the first heavyweight champion from the north American country. A late replacement and massive underdog, Andy Ruiz Jr. shook up the world with new feat. Ruiz (33-1, 22 KOs) spoiled the long-awaited U.S. debut of unified heavyweight champion and British star …

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SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES, 01/06/2019 Punch Salah: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays Buhari mourns as PENGASSAN loses boss LG funds: Order NFIU to reverse directive, govs tell Buhari Dogara seeks Korea’s help to tackle unemployment IGP team tortures woman, kills son accused of kidnapping House Speaker: EFCC not threatening me, says Olatunbosun Unlawful enrichment: Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia has high blood …

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Christian entertainment Gospel Channel, Exclusive To Divinity (X2D) has commenced operations on Star Times. Chief Responsibility Officer (CRO) of the channel, Deji Irawo told the media in Lagos on Thursday the channel on number 186 on Star Times is set to feed the entire African continent with safe contents. Announcing the development, Irawo said, “To be on Star Times obviously …

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In light of the increasing difficulty that needy women and girls face in handling their monthly periods due to lack of access to sanitary products, an NGO has called on the Nigerian government to provide free sanitary pads for such women. The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), an NGO that works with vulnerable children especially girls, …

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The much awaited Europa League Final has come and gone. Book makers have been right and wrong. With only about 5,000 fans from both sides able to make it to Azerbaijan, there was an eerie atmosphere at the Olympic Stadium in Baku, which appeared less than half full. That was the surreal setting for a match played 2,500 miles away …

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