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Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers scored a brace for Rangers in their hard-fought 4-2 win over Kimarnock at the Rugby Park, Soccernet.ng reports. Rangers returned to action with a game against Premiership strugglers Kilmarnock on Wednesday. The Gers were still smarting from their loss against oing into the fixture, as they they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to St. Mirren. That result saw the club sack coach Philippe Clement and employed Barry Ferguson. The Sottish tactician gave Super Eagles star Dessers a place in the starting eleven. And he delivered. More to follow…

The Nigerian Communications Commission has suspended its planned barring of Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines for 21 days. The commission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, as a follow-up to its Pre-Disconnection Notice issued on January 8, 2024. In the first notice, the commission stated that it has approved MTN Nigerian Communications Plc. to commence the phased disconnection of Globacom Limited with effect from January 18, 2024, due to a long-standing interconnection debt dispute between the parties. Announcing its extension, the NCC said, “The commission is pleased to announce that…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm that organised foreign fraud syndicates are establishing cells in Nigerian cities. He also said the criminals are recruiting young Nigerians into serious organised cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud. This was contained in a statement by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, yesterday, which was disclosed by Olukoyede while receiving participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course, EIMC 18 of the National Institute for Security Studies, led by the Director of Studies, Hyginus Ngele to the Commission. “Another dimension that is…

Telecoms subscribers association has rejected the hike in tariffs which they described as unacceptable. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had on Monday approved a 50% tariff increase for telecom operators in the country following calls by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) for an upward review of tariff. But the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) has faulted the move and threatened to sue. “It is not it at all. It is so much for subscribers to bear. Already, we are grappling with a lot of things that…

Moved by revelations made by former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), that the 1966 coup was not an Igbo coup, an Igbo group, Njiko Igbo Forum, has demanded the sum of N100 trillion from the Nigerian government on account of the injustice suffered by the Igbo people from 1966 to date. Babangida, in his new book, ‘A Journey in Service’, released last week, exonerated the Igbo as plotters of the coup. Reacting to the development, Njiko Igbo, an affiliate of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in a statement by its President, Rev. Okechukwu Obioha, asked members of the National…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai for his recent outburst on President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, calling him a “grudging man.” APC likens El-Rufai’s outburst during a Monday night interview on Arise TV to that of a “lizard” whose actions would never measure up to those of a “crocodile.” El-Rufai, in the interview, had criticised Tinubu’s economic policies and dismissed earlier reports that his nomination was rejected by the National Assembly, stating that it was the president, not the legislature, who had decided against appointing him as…

Janet Ogundepo The Guild of Medical Directors has condemned the inclusion of private hospitals in the payment of parking fees for spaces in front of their premises by the Lagos State Parking Authority and urged the government to revoke and stop the charges. In an exclusive interview with PUNCH Healthwise, the President of the Guild, Dr Raymond Kuti, stated that the introduction of the fee to private hospitals was new, stating that it contributed to overtaxation of the hospitals and consequently led to exorbitant patient bills. A copy of the receipt or “Payment Advice 2025,” for an eye hospital in…

Novak Djokovic has appointed Andy Murray to coach him into and through the 2025 Australian Open. Three-time Grand Slam winner Murray, who retired in August after exiting the men’s doubles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will join the Serbian’s team in the off-season and coach him through to the opening grand slam of 2025. Djokovic is bidding to win a record-extending 11th Australian Open title in Melbourne, with the tournament running from January 12 to 26. “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my coach,” Djokovic said. “Looking forward…

Photo credit: Skales/Instagram Skales comes through with “Another One,” a song that’s all about attraction and rhythm. Produced by Kemuel Emmanuel, Bobberry MIX, and Ibk Sleek, it brings a smooth and engaging feel from start to finish. From the first line, “Nothing sweet pass ileke,” he draws you in, linking beauty, movement, and desire. It’s a song that captures the feeling of being drawn to someone, that pull you can’t ignore. “My body no fit to dey one place when I set my all eye on your face,” he sings, making it clear this is more than just admiration. The…

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men’s player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women’s prize for the second time. The award comes two months after 24-year-old Vinicius was second in the Ballon d’Or, with Real electing to snub the ceremony when they found out beforehand that Manchester City midfielder Rodri was set to win the trophy. But the Brazilian was this time on hand to collect the prize in person as he is in Qatar with his club ahead of their Intercontinental Cup…