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Emmanuel Amuneke, a former African Player of the Year winner, expresses his support for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman to win the CAF award, citing his impressive performances. However, no specific details are provided about how likely he thinks Lookman is to achieve this goal.
The Punch
The Edo State Assets Verification Committee has criticized a 100% hike in the contract cost for the Benin-Abraka road project, from N8bn to N16bn, within just one year of its initial tender.
The Punch
Akwa United FC has faced disciplinary action from the Nigeria Premier Football League after allegedly threatening the crew of Propel Sports Africa, the OTT broadcast streaming partner of the league. The league is taking steps to reprimand the team for disrupting the broadcast.
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The House of Representatives is calling for increased funding to develop the permanent site of the Nigerian Arabic Village in Abuja, a cultural institution that aims to promote Arab heritage and culture in Nigeria. The request comes as part of the 2025 Appropriation Bill.