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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•7 hrs ago

Boxer Edgar Berlanga arrested for allegedly assaulting his baby mama

Quick Read: Professional boxer Edgar Berlanga has been arrested in Florida on domestic violence charges following an alleged physical altercation with the mother of his child. Police booked Berlanga into the Pasco County jail on felony and misdemeanor battery charges after responding to reports of the incident.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•7 hrs ago

New York socialites Alexander brothers each jailed for 30 years for trafficking dozens of women

Quick Read: Three New York socialites and brothers, Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander, have been sentenced to 30 years in prison each for the drugging and trafficking of women. US District Judge Valerie Caproni handed down the sentences following a six-week trial, describing the brothers' conduct as 'monstrous.'

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•7 hrs ago

FG approves East and West super grids to raise transmission capacity to 19,000MW

Quick Read: The Federal Executive Council has approved the procurement of East and West Super Grids to bridge the gap between Nigeria's 13,000MW generation capacity and its 5,000MW transmission limit. This initiative is supported by a debt reduction program and a directive to clear long-standing stranded electricity equipment from national ports.

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VSource: Vanguard News
Today•8 hrs ago

FG approves East, West super grids to raise transmission capacity to 19,000MW

Quick Read: The Federal Government has approved the procurement of East and West Super Grids to boost transmission capacity to 19,000MW within two years. This initiative is supported by a major debt repayment of N1.23 trillion to gas suppliers and the clearance of long-stranded power equipment at ports.

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VSource: Vanguard News
Today•8 hrs ago

Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or named best of all time in fan vote

Quick Read: Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning season has been voted the best in history through a public poll celebrating the award's 70th anniversary. The ranking, dubbed the 'Ballon d’Or of All Time' (BOAT), highlights specific standout campaigns rather than overall career greatness.

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VSource: Vanguard News
Today•8 hrs ago

Djokovic wins Basel opener to boost ATP Finals bid

Quick Read: Novak Djokovic successfully navigated his opening match in Basel against Ugo Humbert, winning in three sets. This victory is critical for his objective to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals, where he currently sits outside the top eight.

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CSource: Channels Television
Today•10 hrs ago

Odegaard Tells Arsenal To Move On After Fleetwood Defeat

Quick Read: Arsenal was eliminated from the League Cup by fourth-tier club Fleetwood in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. Captain Martin Odegaard has called for the team to refocus immediately to avoid dwelling on the upset.

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CSource: Channels Television
Today•11 hrs ago

Copa Del Rey Matches Postponed After Fatal Train Crash In Spain

Quick Read: The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has suspended 24 first-round Copa del Rey matches following a catastrophic high-speed train collision in the province of Toledo. The decision serves as a gesture of respect for the victims of the accident, which has resulted in at least 64 deaths.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•13 hrs ago

Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada quits as vice-president of Japan FA over FIFA World Cup controversies

Quick Read: Takeshi Okada has stepped down as vice-president of the Japan Football Association in protest of FIFA's recent conduct. His departure highlights a growing rift between individual ethical standards and the political maneuvering within international football governing bodies.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•13 hrs ago

Actress Jennifer Lawrence confirms she underwent breast lift after second child

Quick Read: Actress Jennifer Lawrence has confirmed undergoing a breast lift following the birth of her second child. She openly discussed the physical changes she experienced after her second pregnancy compared to her first.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•15 hrs ago

Nigeria produces 50m bullets yearly against 300m demand, says Matawalle - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has highlighted a significant deficit in Nigeria's domestic ammunition production. The country currently produces 50 million bullets annually, which falls far short of the 300 million bullets required to meet national demand.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•16 hrs ago

England star Morgan Gibbs-White s home in Nottinghamshire burgled

Quick Read: England and Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has suffered a home burglary in Nottinghamshire. His fiancée, Britney De Villiers, confirmed the incident on social media, emphasizing the importance of home security.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•17 hrs ago

French court hears shocking trial of husband accused of drugging wife for strangers

Quick Read: Philip Young, a 50-year-old businessman, is facing sentencing after pleading guilty to drugging his wife, Joanne Young, to allow strangers to sexually assault her. Four men are currently being tried for their roles in the assaults, with the prosecution highlighting that the victim was unaware of the abuse until police intervention.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•18 hrs ago

Ballon d Or: “My time will come” - Lamine Yamal writes after 3rd place finish behind Harry Kane

Quick Read: Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal finished third in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé. Despite missing the top prize, the 19-year-old remains optimistic about his career trajectory and celebrated his Kopa Trophy win.

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PSource: Premium Times Opinions
Today•22 hrs ago

Afrilition: Brazil’s valiant stride towards Pan-African excellence, By Adéwálé Àjàdí

Quick Read: The article discusses the intersection of Brazilian leadership and the concept of 'Afrilition'. It highlights President Lula's role as a symbolic figure for excellence and development within the context of emerging African civilization.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•23 hrs ago

Real Nasara: Why content creation should go beyond entertainment - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The article features Real Nasara discussing the necessity for content creators to look beyond entertainment. It advocates for a more purposeful approach to digital content production in Nigeria.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Earrings are abomination of Jezebel and a rebellion against the Creator - Nigerian woman tells women

Quick Read: Chinaza Uzo has issued a public condemnation of women wearing earrings, labeling the practice a sinful act of rebellion against God. She asserts that such adornments are worldly and contradict the biblical call for inward holiness and modest apparel.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Ex-NFL star Marcellus Wiley accused of sexually attacking woman

Quick Read: Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley is being sued by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted her in 1999 while she was a student at the University of Southern California. The lawsuit follows previous allegations of sexual misconduct against Wiley, who has consistently denied all claims made against him.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

NBA star Anthony Edwards tells judge he fears baby mama will waste child support on gambling

Quick Read: NBA player Anthony Edwards has filed a request with the court to restructure his child support payments for his son, Amir. He seeks to place a portion of the funds into a trust to prevent potential misuse on gambling by the child's mother, Alexandria Desroches.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Kylian Mbappé apologises after being dropped by Chinese brands for Mao Zedong comment

Quick Read: Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has issued a public apology following a backlash in China triggered by a viral video where he joked about Mao Zedong. The incident has led to the loss of multiple commercial partnerships and the suspension of La Liga broadcasts in China.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Man United decide against sacking Michael Carrick after disappointing start to the season

Quick Read: Manchester United has decided to keep Michael Carrick as head coach following a series of poor results, including a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth. The club leadership held crisis talks to evaluate his position but ultimately opted to grant him more time to improve the team's performance.

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PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

Super Lig: Osimhen lifts Galatasaray to top spot with two goals against Fenerbahce

Quick Read: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a match-winning performance by scoring twice in the first half to secure a 2-1 victory for Galatasaray over Fenerbahce. The win allowed Galatasaray to reclaim the top spot in the Turkish Super Lig and maintain their unbeaten streak in the derby.

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PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

Ballon d’Or: Kane, Putellas crowned world’s best footballers in London

Quick Read: The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London celebrated Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas as the world's top footballers. The event highlighted individual excellence across various categories, with FC Barcelona players and staff securing multiple top honors.

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PSource: Premium Times Opinions
•2 days ago

STEP-X: Building Nigeria’s next generation of exporters, By Kabir Abdulsalam

…the ambition behind STEP-X: to make the journey from campus to the global marketplace shorter and more achievable. The real test is whether the programme can provide students with the knowledge, resources and commercial connections to complete that journey. In April 2020, Forbes Africa named Uzair Essack, a young South African entrepreneur, among its 30 […] The post STEP-X: Building Nigeria’s next generation of exporters, By Kabir Abdulsalam appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.