Nigerian, American chess masters stage world-record attempt with 60-hour marathon in NYC
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
No Nigerians! This 42-Year-Old Lagos School Admits Indians Only: The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need an Indian passport or proof of having ...
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Nigerian chess master Onakoya visits Governor Sanwo-Olu after record-breaking feat
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A top official in the university, who asked not to be named, said the female student reported the the lecturer to the university management after he reportedly ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/688559-nigerian-lecturer-caught-attempting-to-sexually-assault-female-student.html
NGN/USD: Naira Weakens as Dollar Liquidity Fades in Nigerian FX Market: The naira weakened for a third straight day after hitting three-month highs ...
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Nigerian woman breaks Guinness World Record with longest interview marathon: Since June 2023 when Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen achieved a new Guinness ...
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TRENDING: Confusion as Adeleke’s wives feature in separate fliers welcoming Remi Tinubu to Osun
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VIDEO: Nigerian pastor claims world will end April 25th: An unidentified Nigerian pastor has stirred reactions on social media by following a prophetic ...
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Tinubu, in Netherlands, says partnerships must be transformative, translate into real gains
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Terrorism is alien to Africa, an imported evil — Tinubu: President Tinubu said terrorism cannot co-exist with democracy and development.
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Presidency set to roll out CNG Initiative: The initiative is to deliver cheaper, safer and more climate-friendly energy to Nigerians.
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Lagos workers earn minimum of N70,000 since January – Sanwo-Olu: The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that workers have been enjoying ...
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“All these actions by the Fulani are to us Yoruba, a sufficient reason for our seeking to separate our Yoruba nation from Nigeria ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/688358-yoruba-nation-akintoye-igboho-write-tinubu-seek-exit-from-nigeria.html
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Boniface Aniebonam, says the move by the former governor of Kano State ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/687484-nnpp-founder-accuses-kwankwaso-of-betrayal.html
Nigerian music star Simi opens up about charting her path to stardom, and why she still engineers her own music
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"I think if Ime Udoka were coaching this team, they'd have won a title last year."
- @stephenasmith on the Boston Celtics
(Via @FirstTake )
Bittersweet: BetNaija player wins N16.7m but paid N3m: A Nigerian identified as Lukman Teriba has said that after winning over N16m from betting ...
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Former Senate spokesperson, Ayogu Eze dies at 66punchng.com/former-senate-spokesperson-ayogu-eze-dies-at-66/
Nollywood veteran actor, Zulu Adigwe is dead: The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran ...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is still not able to run or scrimmage, per @ShamsCharania "I'm told [Giannis Antetokounmpo] has at least started to do some stationary jump ... Show more
Tinubu, CJN lament inefficiency of Nigerian justice sector, suggest solutions: Mr Tinubu and the CJN, Mr Ariwoola, spoke at the opening ceremony of the National ...
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Tinubu leaves for Netherlands, Saudi Arabia on official visits Tuesday: President Tinubu, while in the Netherlands, will engage in high-level discussions with ...
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Super Eagles: Siasia canvasses better treatment for indigenous coaches: Presently, the NFF is undecided between hiring another foreign manager or settling for a ...
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Former Nigerian aviation minister Hadi Siriki has been arrested by anti-graft commission officials in connection with the ongoing money laundering probe of ... Show more #DWAfrica
APRIL 25 - HEADLINES
I’m not desperate to become next president, says Obi: The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, on Wednesday denied being ...
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Homeless Man Charged With Murder of British Nigerian: The incident happened hours before the North London-based football club’s English Premier League home game ...
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Tinubu approves commencement of consumer credit scheme for Nigerians: Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance ...
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Another APC ward faction ‘suspends’ Ganduje: The secretary of the faction, Ja’afar Ganduje, who said he was speaking on behalf of 11 other executive members ...
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Local messaging app adds privacy feature: SoftTalk Messenger, a Nigerian-owned messaging app, has introduced a new feature allowing users to chat and make calls ...
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Rangers boss Philippe Clement: I got the response I demanded in win over Hearts: Rangers reached the Scottish Cup final with a 2-0 win at Hampden.
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PHOTOS: Ogun sells subsidized rice to civil servants
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Saturday, commenced the sale of rice at a subsidised rate to ... Show more
The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
500,000 households to get Lagos palliatives – Sanwo-OluThe Lagos State government has said it is set to distribute food items to 500 ... Show more punchng.com/500000-households-to-get-lagos-palliatives-sanwo-olu/
Ondo 2024: Akeredolu’s ex-deputy, Agboola, wins PDP governorship primaries: Mr Agboola was the late governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu's deputy before falling ...
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Tinubu’s reforms yielding results.
The society would have become used to a certain standard of service delivery at the end of the Tinubu administration that ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/687374-tinubus-reforms-yielding-results-minister.html
Nigerian govt announces 18 years as minimum age for tertiary education: “The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15 ...
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Rangers defeat Hearts to set up Scottish Cup final against Celtic: Cyriel Dessers scored both goals as Rangers won a hard-fought semi-final at Hampden on Sunday.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Prepares for Big Fat Greek Wedding - GreekReporter.com: Giannis Antetokounmpo is planning his wedding with long-time girlfriend Mariah ...
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Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air: Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" ...
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Do you know her? Nigerian crowdfunders search for lady who embraced prostitution to raise goitre surgery fee
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Nigeria’s rate of school dropouts alarming – Remi Tinubu : Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed concerns over the alarming rate of ...
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3 Weeks After Receiving FOI Request, NIPOST Has Not Responded: He glanced at it again and passed it to the other man in the office. This man was older and passed ...
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Saraki pledges support for late senator Ibrahim’s family: Saraki has again pledged to stand by the family and community of late political associate and former ...
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‘’I am irrevocably committed to the unity of Nigeria and constitutional democracy. Constitutional democracy is reflected greatly here since we assumed office ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/686959-those-threatening-nigerias-sovereignty-will-pay-heavy-price-tinubu.html
Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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Enugu gov hails Tinubu, EFCC over 14 recovered assets: Enugu State Governor, Peter Mba, on Wednesday, commended President Bola Tinubu over the return of 14 ...
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Arsenal given green light to sign Osimhen: Premier League giants Arsenal have been given the green light to sign Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen ...
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I am still in UK, lady in viral video dismisses report of relocating to Nigeria: A Nigerian lady, Nikky Morah has broken her silence on the controversial report ...
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Check judges’ misuse of exparte order, Akpabio tells NJC: The Senate President of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged the National Judicial Council to ...
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World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas: The global event will see 893 athletes from 54 countries compete in Nassau on 4-5 May as confirmed by World ...
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Sanwo-Olu unveils intervention plans to lessen economic crisis: Babajide Sanwo-Olu will flag off the various interventions deployed on Wednesday to lessen ...
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Tinubu determined to improve Nigerians’ welfare, harness population — Shettima: Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday said the administration of President ...
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The Gambia moves to try former President Jammeh +++ Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to overhaul the judiciary +++ Addressing Zambia's electricity problems and ... Show more
141 NBA players voted for who they think should win MVP:
41.8%: Nikola Jokic
36.9%: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander9.9%: Luka Doncic4.3%: Jayson Tatum
1 ... Show more @TheAthletic
Tinubu a proactive president -- Nuhu Ribadu
Mr Ribadu assured Nigerians that the Tinubu-led administration’s holistic framework addresses both insecurity and ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/687254-tinubu-a-proactive-president-nuhu-ribadu.html
APRIL 23 - HEADLINES
REPORT: 14 Million Nigerian Children Do Hazardous Work to Earn Daily Living: Across the six geopolitical zones in the country, the north-west has the highest ...
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the top 10 in Clutch WPA (Win Probability Added)
1. Stephen Curry2. Giannis Antetokounmpo3. DeMar DeRozan
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5. Paul George
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Meanwhile, the costs for perpetrators must be raised: They will receive not a dime, and instead security services’ counter action,” the president said ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687371-again-tinubu-vows-not-to-pay-ransom-to-kidnappers.html
"It is pertinent to state that every appointee of President Tinubu including Dr. Baba-Ahmed owe the government a copious duty to promote ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/686182-defend-tinubu-administration-or-quit-matawalle-tells-northern-appointees.html
Tinubu promises infrastructural, economic transformation in Niger Delta : President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Niger Delter that concerted efforts are ...
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Adeleke approves new logo for Osun, says state witnessing rebirth: "This will herald a new life of prosperity, abundance and sustainability for our people ...
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FG suspends Dana Air licence after Lagos airport incident: The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the Air Operators Certificate of Dana Air ...
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They were kidnapped from a boarding school 10 years ago. Hear their stories: Punished for daring to seek an education, the Chibok girls endured forced marriages ...
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Bucks fans on social media hoping for Giannis Antetokounmpo's return after Game 2 loss to Pacers
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TRENDING: Reactions as Adeleke kisses Osun First Lady at Remi Tinubu’s welcome event
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LG polls: Oyo declares Friday half working day for workers: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, declared Friday, April 26, 2024 as a half-working day ...
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Actor criticized: Central Council calls Hallervorden's Gaza video "questionable": Dieter Hallervorden publishes a poem on social media in which he criticizes ...
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Nigerian music star Oladapo Oyebanjo, widely known as D'banj, has celebrated his 20th anniversary as a musician.
D’banj’s 20th-anniversary show ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/687700-dbanj-thrills-fans-with-electrifying-performance-at-20th-anniversary.html
Tinubu mourns ex-Senate spokesperson, Ayogu Eze: President Tinubu prayed to God Almighty to grant repose to the departed's soul and comfort to those in ...
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Paid articlePaid Ex-Imo governor, Emeka Ihedioha, dumps PDP: Mr Ihedioha served as the governor of Imo State between 29 May 2019 and 14 January 2020, and earlier as Deputy ...
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Cause of scarcity in fuel supply resolved – NNPC: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said it has addressed concerns that surround the current ...
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