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Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen bounced back emphatically from their first defeat in 35 league games, thrashing Hoffenheim 4-1 on Saturday. Victor Boniface was the star of the show, netting twice to help secure the win. The victory is a timely boost for Xabi Alonsos side

Liverpool's flawless start under manager Arne Slot came to a shocking halt as Nottingham Forest earned a 1-0 victory in Saturdays Premier League encounter at Anfield. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland's double lifted Manchester City to a 2-1 win over Brentford, propelling them three points clear at the

Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both converted penalties to help Real Madrid secure a 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The win brings the Spanish champions within a point of league leaders Barcelona, who face Girona on Sunday. Real Sociedad struck the woodwork

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has secured a second term with 84.3% of the vote in last weeks election, official results revealed on Saturday, following an initial tally that was contested by his challengers. The preliminary results, announced by Algeria's electoral authority,

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has announced that she is ending her coaching relationship with Wim Fissette, as revealed on her Instagram stories on Friday. 4 years, 2 Slams and a whole lot of memories. Thanks Wim for being a great coach and an even greater person. Wishing you all the

Cristiano Ronaldo has made history as the first person ever to reach one billion followers across his social media platforms, marking yet another incredible milestone in his legendary career. In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday night, Ronaldo expressed his

The Nigerian Government has initiated a nationwide inspection and monitoring exercise across all 36 states to ensure businesses adhere to established standards and regulations concerning pricing, weights, and measurements. Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Mi

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Nigerias House of Representatives has instructed Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) to calculate and remit the Value Added Tax (VAT) owed on commissions earned through the Remita platform between 2015 and 2022. This directive follows an ongoing investigation into

Substitute Kazeem Ogunleye's late goal earned Enugu Rangers a 1-0 win over Angola's Sagrada Esperanca in a CAF Champions League qualifier on Friday. The 18-year-old striker scored with a well-placed shot from just outside the box, sealing the victory in the southeastern Nigerian city of Uyo. </p