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Bjorn Borg Opens Up on Cancer Battle and Life After Tennis

September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Bjorn Borg Opens Up on Cancer Battle and Life After Tennis Tennis great Bjorn Borg has revealed he is living “day by day, year by year” after being diagnosed with an “extremely aggressive” prostate cancer. The 69-year-old shared the news in the final chapter of his autobiography Heartbeats: A Memoir, explaining that doctors told him the illness was already at... Read more

Harry Kane Hails Bayern’s “Outstanding” Win Over Chelsea in Champions League Opener

September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Harry Kane Hails Bayern’s “Outstanding” Win Over Chelsea in Champions League Opener Harry Kane was full of praise for Bayern Munich’s performance after the Bundesliga champions began their Champions League campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Chelsea at the Allianz Arena. The England captain, who struck twice on the night, described the result as “outstanding” and admitted that the... Read more

Manchester United Posts Record £666.5m Revenue Despite Poor League Finish

September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Manchester United Posts Record £666.5m Revenue Despite Poor League Finish Manchester United recorded record financial revenue of £666.5m in the last financial year, even as the men’s team endured one of their worst league campaigns in decades. United ended the Premier League season in 15th place—their lowest finish since relegation in 1973-74. But the start of a five-year front-of-shirt sponsorship... Read more

Tinubu restores democratic rule in Rivers

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

....As Fubara, deputy, state assembly returns to office Sept. 18 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday lifted the six months State of Emergency he declared in Rivers State and directed the suspended governor, Sim Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to resume on Thursday, September 18. The President in a statement... Read more

Tension at Rivers Govt House as Security Aides Protest Unpaid Entitlements

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Mild drama played out on Wednesday at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, as security personnel attached to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (rtd.), staged a protest over alleged nonpayment of their entitlements. The protest, which briefly disrupted activities, erupted while protocol officers were preparing the Administrator’s convoy for an urgent trip to Abuja. The security operatives,... Read more

Police Release Burial Arrangements for Late IGP Solomon Arase Scheduled for Abuja, Benin and Sabongida – Ore

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Force headquarters in Abuja, officially released the burial arrangements for former Inspector-General of Police Solomon Ehigiator Arase, who died on August 31, 2025, at the age of 69. IGP Arase, who served as the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police, was described by the Force as a dedicated officer remembered for his leadership, philanthropy and commitment to police reforms. The... Read more

Adeyanju Ask NASS To Investigate Alleged Imprisonment of over 125 Nigerians in Benin Republic

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

….says one dies Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, Wednesday, called on the Federal Government and National Assembly to urgently investigate the alleged improvement of over 125 Nigerians in Benin Republic's prison. Adeyanju made the call as a lawyer to Ekene Bonaventure, Chigozie Chiedozie, Hassan Ebbe and over 125 indigent Nigerians whom he said have been in Prison Civil... Read more

Only 53 passed in Permanent Secretary exam — FG

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has announced that 53 candidates have advanced to the next stage in the ongoing selection process for the appointment of Permanent Secretaries. According to the OHCSF, 73 candidates were accredited for the first-tier written examination, but three were absent. Out of the 70 participants, 53 successfully passed,... Read more

Nigeria’s Democracy At Critical Juncture – ActionAid

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

….as Nigeria ranks 116th out of 120 countries on good govt Index By Aisha Lami. As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Day of Democracy, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, has said that Nigeria's democracy is at a critical juncture. Speaking on the theme of the Day, 'From Voice to Action', AAN in a statement stated that for... Read more

Chinese Corners In Schools Will Provide Global Exposure — FG

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Federal Government has said that the establishment of Chinese Corners in schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will provide Nigerian students with opportunities for global exposure and academic advancement. The Secretary for Education, FCT, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, said this during the inauguration of the 14th Chinese Corner at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, on Tuesday in Abuja. Hayyo... Read more

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