Falola, others appraise history of Islam in Africa

Celebrated professor of African history, Toyin Falola, and other prominent scholars in Islamic history on Sunday, appraised the history of Islam in Africa, noting among others that it is oriental bias to say that West African Muslims are non-producers of Islamic knowledge. The erudite historian led a penal of scholars at the last edition of the Toyin Falola Interview Series with the theme on the history of Islam […]

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The challenges before Eagles coach Finidi

The appointment of Finidi George as the new Super Eagles coach on Monday was greeted with mixed reactions but the task before the 53-year-old make it far from alluring, writes GODWIN AIKIGBE The Nigeria Football Federation’s decision to appoint Finidi George as the new coach of the Super Eagles stunned some of the country’s teeming […]

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John: Handball star with big dream

Popular American investor and financial executive, Charles Schwab, once said, “a man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm.” In this case, 17-year-old Vera John is on course to becoming the greatest handball player the country has ever seen as her passion and determination to succeed seem to know no bounds. John […]

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Lookman targets UCL return with Atalanta

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has set his sights on securing a UEFA Champions League ticket with Atalanta either through Serie A standings or winninig the Europa League trophy, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 26-year-old continued his hot form in his side’s 2-0 win over Empoli at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday. Lookman scored Atalanta’s second goal […]

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Everton table offer for Ndidi

English Premier League club, Everton, are the latest club to be linked with Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi, with reports saying the Toffees have tabled an offer to the midfielder ahead of next season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Following an impressive 2023/24 season with Leicester City in the English Championship, Nigeria international, Wilfred Ndidi, has seen his […]

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UNIBEN suspends SUG over attack on LP candidate

The management of the University of Benin, Edo State, on Tuesday, announced the indefinite suspension of the school’s Students’ Union Government. The varsity Registrar, Ademola  Bobola, said in a statement that the SUG suspension was connected with the April 12 mayhem on the campus during the visit of the Edo State Labour Party governorship candidate, […]

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Suspension: Ganduje, ward executive begin legal fireworks

The legal fireworks over the purported suspension of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Umar Ganduje, commenced on Tuesday, with the Kano State High Court fixing May 27 to hear the preliminary objection, jurisdiction and joinder applications. The court, presided over by Justice Usman Na’Abba, had, following the suspension of Ganduje by […]

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No comment: Maersk declines to confirm presidency’s $600m seaport investment claim

Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P Moller-Maersk, has avoided comments on a supposed investment in Nigeria’s seaport infrastructure totalling $600 million. Last Sunday, President Bola Tinubu and the company’s Chairman, Robert Uggla, held closed-door talks on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In a statement by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri […]

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