WWE: ‘Its going to be huge match’ – Becky Lynch reacts as Seth Rollins comes against Roman Reigns, The Rock
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WWE: ‘Its going to be huge match’ – Becky Lynch reacts as Seth Rollins comes against Roman Reigns, The Rock

Becky Lynch Reacts to Seth Rollins Facing Roman Reigns and The Rock at WWE WrestleMania XL Discussing the upcoming WWE storyline involving Roman Reigns, The Rock, Seth Rollins, and Cody Rhodes, women's wrestling superstar Becky Lynch recently shared her insights. At WrestleMania XL, The Rock is poised for an in-ring comeback, teaming up with his cousin Roman Reigns (also known as The Tribal Chief) to take on The Visionary and The American Nightmare in a tag team match, set to headline Night One. This match carries significant implications for Cody Rhodes' title bout on Night Two. In a recent interview on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Lynch was asked about her thoughts on the storyline. She emphasized the involvement of her husband, Seth Rollins, who shares a long-standing history with...
Kenneth Omeruo shares Super Eagles’ focus on World Cup qualifiers
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Kenneth Omeruo shares Super Eagles’ focus on World Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles' defender Kenneth Omeruo has reassured Nigerians of the team's determination to strive for victory in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers scheduled to resume in June. Following friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in Marrakech, the Super Eagles' squad departed Morocco with most players heading back to their European bases. Omeruo, serving as the on-field captain, expressed confidence in the team's commitment to securing maximum points during the World Cup qualifiers set to resume in June. Nigeria is gearing up to face South Africa in Uyo before taking on Benin Republic in an away fixture from June 3-11 – matches scheduled for Match Days 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. "Our goal in the Mali match was to secure a win, j...
Google Takes Action Against 5.5 Billion Ads and 12.7 Million Accounts
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Google Takes Action Against 5.5 Billion Ads and 12.7 Million Accounts

Blocking over 5.5 billion ads and suspending 12.7 million accounts that violated its policies, Google, the US-based multinational technology corporation, continues to enforce its advertising standards rigorously. Additionally, the tech giant announced the removal of ads from more than 2.1 billion pages. Highlighting the importance of providing relevant and trustworthy information through its products, Google emphasized the ongoing effort to protect the digital ad ecosystem by a dedicated team working tirelessly around the clock. In its recent statement, Google mentioned the rise in scams and fraud on online platforms, warranting swift action to address these threats effectively. As bad actors continually adapt their strategies to deceive people and legitimate businesses, Google remain...
Exciting Opening Match for D’Tigress Against Australia in Paris 2024
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Exciting Opening Match for D’Tigress Against Australia in Paris 2024

It has been confirmed by NewsNow that Nigeria's D'Tigress will kick off their campaign at the 2024 Olympic Games against Australia. On Wednesday, the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) released the schedule for the women's basketball event. D'Tigress has been placed in Group B alongside hosts France, Canada, and Australia. The first game for the African champions will be against Australia on July 29. Following that, Nigeria's second match against France is scheduled for August 1. The group stage campaign will conclude with D'Tigress facing Canada three days later. All matches are set to take place at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium in Lille.
Deceptive rice weight claims in Abuja uncovered by FCCPC
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Deceptive rice weight claims in Abuja uncovered by FCCPC

The discovery of a deceiving syndicate making false claims about the weight of rice at Garki Modern Market Abuja has been announced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC. In a statement on Thursday, Adamu Abdullahi, the acting Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, revealed the outcome of an operation carried out by the Commission to safeguard consumers. It was revealed that certain bags of rice labeled as 25kg and 50kg did not actually weigh as claimed by the sellers. Describing the behavior of these rice retailers and sellers as exploitative and misleading, the Commission took swift action to address the issue. "The recent operation focused on verifying the accuracy of weight claims on 25kg and 50kg rice bags. Our investigation exposed discrepancies between...
Labour Party Faces Crisis as Board of Trustees Takes Charge
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Labour Party Faces Crisis as Board of Trustees Takes Charge

The Labour Party is currently experiencing turmoil and uncertainty, with the Board of Trustees announcing that it has assumed control of the party's operations. This development follows a contentious convention held in Nnewi, Anambra, where Julius Abure was controversially re-elected as national chairman. In a late statement issued by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Comrade S. O. Z. Ejiofor, it was declared that the national convention was not recognized. "In compliance with the Labour Party Constitution, the Board of Trustees has intervened to oversee the party's affairs following the expiration of the tenure of the previous National Working Committee led by Mr. Julius Abure," the statement explained. This intervention aims to prevent any leadership vacuum within the party. Ad...
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Peter Crouch Reveals Toughest Defender Faced in EPL Career

Throughout his professional football career, former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur forward Peter Crouch has singled out Chelsea legend John Terry as the most formidable defender he encountered. While facing numerous top defenders, Crouch specifically highlighted Terry as exceptionally challenging. During an interview on the Hawksbee & Jacobs Show on talkSPORT, Crouch shared his thoughts: “One of my earliest memories was being outplayed by Tony Adams in a cup match when I was at QPR. Although it wasn't in the Premier League, I recall the presence of Tony Adams and possibly Steve Bould as well.” “In the course of my career, Sol Campbell posed a significant challenge due to his physical prowess. However, John Terry stands out as the toughest opponent I've encountered.” ...
Falana makes a plea for the reinstatement of Senator Ningi
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Falana makes a plea for the reinstatement of Senator Ningi

In a request made by his lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi is seeking to be reinstated in the senate. Representing the Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Ningi was suspended on March 12, 2024, by the senate after alleging that the 2024 budget was padded with N3 trillion. In a letter sent through Falana, Ningi accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of infringing upon his client's right to a fair hearing. He urged Akpabio to lift Ningi's suspension or face a report to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, LPDC. Highlighting that Akpabio subjected him to a trial before the Senate on March 14, the human rights lawyer stated this in a communication dated March 25, 2024, directed to Akapbio. Quoting part of the letter, it mentioned, "At the end of the t...
Investigation into 400 cases of privacy breach in online loan apps by Commission
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Investigation into 400 cases of privacy breach in online loan apps by Commission

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission is currently looking into more than 400 instances of privacy breaches linked to online loan applications. The rise in data privacy violations is largely attributed to the increasing number of digital lending platforms present in the market. In its 2023 Annual Report released to NewsNow on Thursday, the commission highlighted the intrusive nature of loan apps discovered in its ongoing investigations. An important goal for NDPC is to place a ban or limitations on mobile numbers used by lenders to breach customer privacy. "They often breach Data Protection and Privacy guidelines by gaining access to contacts, images, messages, etc., of the data subjects," stated the commission. Despite Google's introduction of a policy ...
Advancing to the Semifinals: Chelsea and Lyon in Women’s Champions League
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Advancing to the Semifinals: Chelsea and Lyon in Women’s Champions League

Experiencing her European club debut, Mayra Ramirez scored to give Chelsea a first-half lead, which was later equalized by Chasity Grant for Ajax in the second half. Chelsea secured a 4-1 victory on aggregate after a 3-0 win in the first leg in Amsterdam. "Ajax performed as anticipated, they put up a good fight," commented Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert. Early in the game, Ajax almost took the lead when Tiny Hoekstra blocked goalkeeper Zecira Musovic's clearance, hitting the post narrowly. Ramirez marked her Champions League debut with a goal thirty minutes into the game, extending Chelsea's lead comfortably. Despite Ajax's efforts, Chelsea maintained their aggregate lead, with Musovic making crucial saves towards the end of the match. Lyon's Domina...