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'Wildly Inappropriate': Woman Says She Was Denied a Job Because She Didn't Wear Makeup During the Interview
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'Wildly Inappropriate': Woman Says She Was Denied a Job Because ...
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Tinubu meets US-based, Nigerian investor, Adebayo Ogunlesi: Mr Ogunlesi’s BlackRock sits on the kind of liquidity that could help drive the funds needed for the ...
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Tinubu meets US-based, Nigerian investor, Adebayo Ogunlesi
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A Nigerian woman reviewed some tomato puree online. Now she faces jail: A Nigerian woman who wrote an online review of a can of tomato puree is facing ...
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A Nigerian woman reviewed some tomato puree online. Now she faces jail
Quick Glance: Nigerian Woman Faces Jail Over Online Review of Tomato Puree
  • A Nigerian woman is facing imprisonment for writing an online review that allegedly damaged a company's reputation.

  • Chioma Okoli, a Lagos-based entrepreneur, was arrested for her Facebook post criticizing a local tomato puree brand, leading to potential severe penalties under Nigerian cybercrime laws.

  • The case has sparked controversy and protests, with the company pursuing legal action against Okoli despite public outcry and crowdfunding efforts to support her legal defense.

  • The founder of the company remains staunch in pursuing the lawsuit, emphasizing the importance of defending the company's reputation despite the ongoing legal battles and public backlash.
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Woman and 4-year-old daughter trapped in lift of Bukit Batok condo for 80 mins, slam technicians for being late
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Woman and 4-year-old daughter trapped in lift of Bukit Batok condo for 80 ...
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'Frustrated' King missing a key royal event in Holy Week: Queen Camilla will stand in for him as she hands out the traditional ‘Maundy Money’ on the Thursday ...
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'Frustrated' King missing a key royal event in Holy Week
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Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets: 3 things to know: TOKYO -- The Japanese government on Tuesday approved revised guidelines to its strict ...
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Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets: 3 things to know
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Scotland-based goalie eyes Enyimba deal, Eagles cap: Tristian Mitchell, a goalkeeper, wants to play for Nigerian champions Enyimba and other clubs in the Nigeria ...
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Scotland-based goalie eyes Enyimba deal, Eagles cap
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Why we are not happy with Nigerian constitution – Ohanaeze Ndigbo: Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State shared his thoughts on the issues affecting the South-east ...
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Why we are not happy with Nigerian constitution – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
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Nigeria 0-2 Mali: Super Eagles humiliated by AFCON quarterfinalists: Nigeria lost 2-0 to Mali on Tuesday in Morocco in a friendly encounter that meant Les Aigles ...
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Nigeria 0-2 Mali: Super Eagles humiliated by AFCON quarterfinalists
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Bushido's wife has stress on the plane with seven kids: "Germans don't like children"
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Bushido's wife has stress on the plane with seven kids:
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In Nigeria, parents finally able to see children who were abducted from school in early March
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In Nigeria, parents finally able to see children who were abducted from ...
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'My parents charge me £100 a week rent but moan about my long showers': The disgruntled child asked whether they were being unreasonable to shower for 15 minutes ...
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'My parents charge me £100 a week rent but moan about my long showers'
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Nigerian police operatives allegedly extort $13,000 from victim: Cases of police extortion in Nigeria have continued despite punishment, such as dismissal from ...
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Nigerian police operatives allegedly extort $13,000 from victim
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The reality of Italy's 1-euro-house dream: Small towns across Italy are selling homes for just 1 euro to survive terminal population decline ...
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The reality of Italy's 1-euro-house dream
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'I love my husband of 20 years - but I can't stop having affairs with other men': A woman admitted that she couldn't stop sleeping with other people ...
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'I love my husband of 20 years - but I can't stop having affairs with ...
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NNPCL denies adjusting fuel pump prices: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has denied claims that it has reduced the pump prices of petrol and ...
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NNPCL denies adjusting fuel pump prices
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Easter: Nigerian govt declares public holidays: Mr Tunji-Ojo urged Christians and all Nigerians to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in ...
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Easter: Nigerian govt declares public holidays
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Ice Cube says BIG3 made Caitlin Clark 'historic' $5 million offer to play in 3-on-3 basketball league
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Receives Lucrative Offer from Big3 Basketball League
  • Talented player Caitlin Clark from Iowa has the opportunity to sign a $5 million contract with the Big3 3-on-3 basketball league after completing her NCAA Tournament journey with the Hawkeyes, as reported by TMZ Sports.

  • Ice Cube, known as a rapper and actor and one of the founders of Big3, confirmed the offer this week.

  • The aim of the offer is to boost Clark's income during the offseason, even though there would be some overlap in the schedules of the two basketball leagues. Ice Cube believes that female professional athletes are underpaid.

  • Reportedly, Clark has already earned $3.1 million this season through NIL deals and impressed with a 32-point performance in Monday night's NCAA Tournament victory over West Virginia, which also signified her final home game of her career.
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Visa unveils Amusan, Nwachukwu as global ambassadors: Visa, the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games ...
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Visa unveils Amusan, Nwachukwu as global ambassadors
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The Family Of South Carolina Woman Who Fought Developers To Save Ancestral Land Wins Settlement
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The Family Of South Carolina Woman Who Fought Developers To Save Ancestral ...
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A Stranger Bought My Groceries. Should I Have Refused Her Offer?: The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on random acts of kindness.
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A Stranger Bought My Groceries. Should I Have Refused Her Offer?
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5G adoption sluggish as connections hit 1.11% in January: This is partly attributed to the ongoing significance of older mobile technologies ...
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5G adoption sluggish as connections hit 1.11% in January
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Five things you need to do when you move to Italy: When it comes to settling in Italy, there are some steps that every new arrival needs to complete before ...
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Five things you need to do when you move to Italy
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She reads the newspaper on TikTok — and her videos are going viral: Newspapers are losing the battle against smartphones as the place to learn the news ...
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She reads the newspaper on TikTok — and her videos are going viral
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NFIU uncovers IPOB’s UK, US cells, $160,000 payments: The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has uncovered 27 cells belonging to IPOB in 22 countries ...
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NFIU uncovers IPOB’s UK, US cells, $160,000 payments
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'No way should Kyle Walker have been allowed to captain his country': The Man City star's off the field behaviour should have precluded him from wearing the ...
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'No way should Kyle Walker have been allowed to captain his country'
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Increased terror threat in Europe: Turkey arrests 147 terror suspects: There is an increased terror threat in Europe. France and Italy have increased their ...
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Increased terror threat in Europe: Turkey arrests 147 terror suspects
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AI ‘apocalypse’ could take away almost 8m jobs in UK, says report: Women, younger workers and lower paid are at most risk from artificial intelligence ...
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AI ‘apocalypse’ could take away almost 8m jobs in UK, says report
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Italy not immune to terror attacks, expert says: Italy has raised its terror alert to the highest possible level following the terror attack in Moscow that kil
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Italy not immune to terror attacks, expert says
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Harris is the first female vice president, but women have a long history at the White House
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Harris is the first female vice president, but women have a long history ...
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JUST IN: Chinese man sentenced to death for killing Nigerian girlfriend: Kano State High Court sentenced Mr Quarong to death by hanging for Killing his ...
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JUST IN: Chinese man sentenced to death for killing Nigerian girlfriend
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NSCDC uncovers massive illegal refineries with 26 reservoirs: The site has 10 illegal refineries with an estimated 500, 000 litres of crude oil contained in ...
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NSCDC uncovers massive illegal refineries with 26 reservoirs
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Israeli woman who was held hostage by Hamas speaks out on her abduction and sexual assault in Gaza
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Quick Glance: Released Hostage Recounts Horrific Ordeal in Hamas Captivity
  • Released hostage Amit Soussana, kidnapped by Hamas, shares her harrowing experience of sexual violence and physical abuse endured during captivity, shedding light on the atrocities committed by the terrorist group.

  • Soussana's detailed testimony reveals the shocking reality of her captivity, emphasizing the urgent need for justice and accountability for the crimes perpetrated by Hamas.

  • The denial of Soussana's account by a Hamas spokesperson underscores the importance of global solidarity in supporting victims of sexual violence and condemning the perpetrators of such heinous acts.

  • President Isaac Herzog's call to stand with Soussana and all victims of Hamas's crimes highlights the moral obligation to address and condemn terrorism and sexual violence worldwide.
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AI could eliminate nearly 8 million jobs in UK, study shows: The technology could herald a "job apocalypse," the study said.
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AI could eliminate nearly 8 million jobs in UK, study shows
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'Husband left our wedding early to go to pub with the boys - I was humiliated': A woman has shared how her new husband skipped part of their wedding day to go ...
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'I bought house in Italy for 86p - but had to give it up before I could move in': Danny McCubbin, 60, snapped up the house in Mussomeli, Sicily ...
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'I bought house in Italy for 86p - but had to give it up before I could ...
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Pregnant woman (34) dies after car crash at lake outside Galway city: Irene Lynch had been in a critical condition in hospital since the incident on March 15th ...
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Pregnant woman (34) dies after car crash at lake outside Galway city
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Nigerian court has sentenced a Chinese man to death for killing his girlfriend | Africanews
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What I discussed with security agents – Gumi: Mr Gumi said he was treated with respect and dignity and their discussion centred around how to end banditry.
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What I discussed with security agents – Gumi
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Address growing security challenges, NGE urges govts: The Nigerian Guild of Editors has urged the government at all levels to step up efforts in addressing ...
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Address growing security challenges, NGE urges govts
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'Couldn't have asked for anything better': DNA test kits reveal B.C. woman's closest friend is also her half-sister
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'Couldn't have asked for anything better': DNA test kits reveal B.C ...
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Illinois parole official quits after police say a freed felon attacked a woman and killed her son
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Quick Glance: Illinois Parole Official Resigns After Freed Felon's Attack Leads to Tragedy
  • A state parole board member resigned after recommending the release of a man who attacked a pregnant woman in Chicago with a knife and fatally stabbed her 11-year-old son.

  • Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered revamped procedures for dealing with domestic violence cases after the Illinois Prisoner Review Board's handling led to the recommendation of Crosetti Brand's release from prison.

  • Brand, who police say had a relationship with Smith 15 years ago, faces charges of first-degree murder and other violent felonies related to the attack in Cook County.

  • Pritzker instructed the Prisoner Review Board to engage experts and advocates to design and implement expanded training in domestic violence cases for the 15-member board.
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Outrage over calls for Caitlin Clark, Iowa surest sign yet women's game has arrived
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Outrage over calls for Caitlin Clark, Iowa surest sign yet women's game ...
Quick Glance: Women’s March Madness: USC in Sweet 16 after 30 years; Iowa victorious
  • The women's NCAA tournament continued with eight second-round games.

  • The highlight of the day was Caitlin Clark and top-seeded Iowa playing against the No. 8 West Virginia, earning a spot in the Sweet 16 in Albany.

  • In a late game on the West Coast, JuJu Watkins and No. 1 USC defeated No. 8 Kansas, reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time in 30 years.

  • Gonzaga advances to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2015 after beating Utah, set to play top-seeded Texas next.
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James May, 61, claims 'older, white blokes' are being 'written off': Top Gear star James May has claimed men are getting a 'bad rap' ...
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James May, 61, claims 'older, white blokes' are being 'written off'
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Terrorism Financing: Mamu writes Attorney General, demands retraction: Mr Mamu vowed to sue the government for profiling him as a terrorist
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Terrorism Financing: Mamu writes Attorney General, demands retraction
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Teenage bride says single women are 'jealous' as she stuns in wedding dress: Crystal Connors recently went viral after sharing a video of herself on the way to ...
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Teenage bride says single women are 'jealous' as she stuns in wedding ...
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Life in prison for five men who raped, killed woman in Crown Mines: Five men who raped and killed Sinoxolo Noah in Johannesburg in 2022 have been sentenced to ...
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Life in prison for five men who raped, killed woman in Crown Mines
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'I dated a plumber but when we broke up he stole my toilet while I was asleep': A woman couldn't help but laugh after her plumber boyfriend stole her toilet ...
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'I dated a plumber but when we broke up he stole my toilet while I was ...
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NiMet enhances services with new technology: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has unveiled its new website as part of measures to strengthen its services.
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NiMet enhances services with new technology
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Woman Allegedly Shoots Daughter By Accident While Looking For Keys: No charges have been filed in connection to the death of 13-year-old Dearria Radley.
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Woman Allegedly Shoots Daughter By Accident While Looking For Keys
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Kenyan youth prefer to be own boss, only 13 per cent want to be hired: Access to credit is a major barrier to actualising dream.
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 Kenyan youth prefer to be own boss, only 13 per cent want to be hired
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Why This Sicilian House In Italy Is Becoming A Prime Tourist Destination? : This unique structure, known as the world's narrowest house, is located in Petralia ...
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Why This Sicilian House In Italy Is Becoming A Prime Tourist Destination?
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How a Rare Islamic Astrolabe Helped Muslims, Jews and Christians Tell Time and Read Horoscopes
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How a Rare Islamic Astrolabe Helped Muslims, Jews and Christians Tell Time ...
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FRC gets two more directorates: The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has added two more directorates to attain the full complement of seven directorates.
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FRC gets two more directorates
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Otudeko, others hail former NGX Group boss: Oba Otudeko and other stakeholders in the capital market poured encomium on the outgoing CEO of the Nigerian Exchange ...
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Otudeko, others hail former NGX Group boss
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Former England captain Houghton to retire: Manchester City defender and former England captain Steph Houghton will retire at the end of the current Women's Super ...
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Former England captain Houghton to retire
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Cameron Diaz Isn't Selfish For Having A Child At 51. But As The Daughter Of Older Parents, I Have My Own View
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Cameron Diaz Isn't Selfish For Having A Child At 51. But As The Daughter ...
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OFFICIAL: Nigerian Defender Joins Swedish Club Ostersunds FK: Nigerian defender Onahi Abraham Ogbu has linked up with Swedish club, Ostersunds FK.
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OFFICIAL: Nigerian Defender Joins Swedish Club Ostersunds FK
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Jasmin Paris: I ran 'toughest race' to inspire women worldwide: Jasmin Paris made history by becoming the first woman to finish the gruelling 100-mile Barkley ...
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Jasmin Paris: I ran 'toughest race' to inspire women worldwide
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England's route to Euro 2024 final as Gareth Southgate faces nightmare scenario: England kick off their Euro 2024 tournament against Serbia on June 16 ...
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England's route to Euro 2024 final as Gareth Southgate faces nightmare ...