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Liverpool Sink West Ham 2–0 to Claim Vital Premier League Win

01.12.2025

Liverpool returned to winning ways with a composed 2–0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday, ending a difficult run of league form and reigniting momentum in their campaign. After a tight and cagey first half, the visitors took control after the break. Alexander Isak, making his first Premier League start...

Manchester United Come From Behind To Beat Crystal Palace 2–1

30.11.2025

Manchester United overturned a first-half deficit to defeat Crystal Palace 2–1 in a dramatic Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on Sunday, ending Palace’s strong home run and giving the Red Devils a much-needed bounce. Sunday Telegraph reports that Crystal Palace went ahead in the 36th minute when Jean‑Philippe Mateta stepped up to convert a...

Wiki Classroom Initiative Launched In Iju-Fagba, Targets Students’ Digital Literacy

30.11.2025

The Wiki Classroom Initiative, developed by African & Proud, is a digital literacy and open-knowledge programme funded by the Wikimedia Foundation and designed to introduce secondary school students to Wikipedia. has been launched across different states, including Lagos, Kano and Anambra. Richard Edozie, co-founder of African & Proud the organisers, said the event’s second edition...

NDPHC Denies Corruption Allegations Against MD

30.11.2025

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has dismissed allegations of corruption and financial misconduct levelled against its Managing Director, Jennifer Adighije, describing the claims published by an online medium as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Head of Corporate and External Communications, Emmanuel Ojor, the company said accusations...

Ex-PFN Warns Christians Against Armed Resistance, Backs State Police

30.11.2025

Former President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Felix Omobude, has warned that although Christians are increasingly targeted by terrorists for killings and abductions, responding with armed resistance would plunge the country into deeper chaos. Speaking with journalists on Sunday on key national issues, Omobude said while churches may organize security through lawful...

Switzerland Ambassador Reaffirms That Consultations On Repatriated Benin Bronzes’ll Continue Through Oba’s Palace

30.11.2025

The Switzerland Ambassador to Nigeria, Chad, Niger and ECOWAS, Patrick Egloff, has affirmed that consultations on the restitution of repatriated Benin bronzes, looted during the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom will continue to be routed through the Oba of Benin’s Palace. Egloff gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to Omo N’Oba N’Edo...

Delta North Lawmakers, Council Chairmen Reject Anioma Inclusion In S’East

30.11.2025

Lawmakers representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Delta State House of Assembly, along with the nine local government chairmen from the district, have firmly rejected proposals suggesting that a future Anioma State be situated within the South-East geopolitical zone. In a jointly signed statement on Sunday, the legislators and council bosses reiterated their longstanding...

Clean Ace Academy Equips Aspiring Dry Cleaners With Industry Skills

30.11.2025

The Clean Ace Academy, on Friday, concluded its fifth cohort of the intensive five-day master class, designed to train aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in the laundry and dry cleaning industry. The event, organised by Clean Ace Dry Cleaners, drew participants from across Nigeria, culminating in certificate presentations after a five-day master class in Lagos State....

West Ham Legend Billy Bonds Dies at 79

30.11.2025

West Ham United have announced the passing of Billy Bonds, the club’s longest-serving player and one of the most influential figures in its history. Sunday Telegraph gathered that the legendary player and manager dies at the age of 79. Bonds, revered by supporters for his remarkable loyalty and leadership, made 799 appearances during a distinguished...

Civil Society Coalition Hails Tinubu’s Appointment Of Ibrahim, Mahmood Yakubu As Ambassadors

30.11.2025

The Coalition of Civil Society Groups (CCSG) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and former INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as ambassadors, describing the gesture as strategic and merit-driven. In a statement issued in Kaduna, the Convener of the coalition, Lawal Akorede, said the nominations reflect “a blend of intellect, experience...