Cristiano Ronaldo continues to demonstrate his enduring prowess, scoring his 928th career goal in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. The 40-year-old forward opened the scoring in the 4th minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance by his team. Al-Nassr entered the match following a morale-boosting 3-0 win […]
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Italy’s head coach, Luciano Spalletti, on Friday, announced a 25-man squad for the upcoming Nations League quarter-final against Germany. The list features first-time call-ups for 22-year-olds Matteo Ruggeri and Cesare Casadei. PUNCH Online retrieved this on Friday night from the Italia FA website. “The Azzurri are taking part in their first matches of 2025 as
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Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen netted a hat-trick as Galatasaray secured a decisive 4-0 win against Antalyaspor on Friday night. Álvaro Morata added a goal from the penalty spot to complete the dominant victory. Osimhen opened the scoring at Rams Park, converting an assist from Morata in the 30th minute. Morata doubled the lead with a
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Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress, stating that he remains a committed member and will do everything within his power to strengthen the party. This is amidst growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. In a Thursday statement released by his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Wednesday,
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria says four of its towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132 Kilo Volt (kV ) Double Circuit line have been vandalised resulting in their collapse. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Mbah said that the affected towers, T171 to T174, were
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Many inmates in custodial centres are reportedly facing death from hunger due to poor feeding and rampant food racketeering. This was made known on Thursday in Abuja by Dr Uju Agomoh, the Secretary of the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption and other violations against the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) while briefing the media. Agomoh
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Observed annually on the second Thursday of March, World Kidney Day is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and advocating for preventive measures against kidney disease. In 2025, this important day falls on March 13 (today), spotlighting the theme: “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health.” This year’s theme
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The UEFA Champions League has reached its quarterfinal stage, with eight elite teams set to vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals. The matchups promise thrilling encounters, showcasing Europe’s finest football talent. Quarterfinal Fixtures, Schedule The quarterfinal ties are scheduled as follows: Arsenal vs. Real Madrid: A clash between the Premier League leaders and
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Controversy erupted in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid after Julián Álvarez’s penalty was disallowed following a VAR intervention. The decision, which played a pivotal role in Atlético’s elimination, sparked outrage among fans, pundits, and even Atlético’s head coach, Diego Simeone. The penalty shootout, held at
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