Simon Utebor

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Simon Utebor is an award-winning journalist with over two decades of professional experience. He has worked for Nigeria's flagship newspapers, including The Punch, where he was in its employ for 18 years. Simon has a nose for news and is adept at news reporting, feature writing, investigative journalism, and more. He has also pitched to and reported for foreign news outlets.

AUTHOR’S ARTICLES

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Sanwo-Olu meets APC Stakeholders on Tuesday ahead of LG polls

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SERAP Advise Tinubu to Refer Benue Violence to ICC for Justice

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40-Foot Truck Crushes Minibus in Lagos, One Dead

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JAMB Schedules 2025 UTME Mop-Up Exam for June 28, 2025

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Iran Denounces U.S. Support for Israeli Strikes as Genocidal, Vows to Defend Its Sovereignty

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Nigerian Rectors Advocate for AI Integration in Technical Training

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Elon Musk's Robotaxi Ambitions Take Off in Austin amid Controversy

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FG Coordinates Evacuation Plans for Citizens in Iran- Minister

Nigerian Navy Dismantles Illegal Oil Refining Site in Obotebe

DELTA, Nigeria - The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) in Delta has reported the destruction of a site used for illegal oil refining in the Obotebe community of Burutu Local Government Area. The NNS commander, Commodore Abdulazeez Zubairu, revealed this information while addressing journalists in Warri on S...

21 hours ago

Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Eno with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

In APC, We Build Bridges, Not Walls, Tinubu Tell Akwa Ibom Governor

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday officially welcomed Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom into the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledged increased support for his government. During a grand reception honoring Eno in Uyo, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, assured the peopl...

21 hours ago

Benue Govt. Arrest 50 persons for Posing as Displaced Persons

The Benue State Government has announced the arrest of 50 individuals posing as internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the International Market along George Akume Way in Makurdi, the state capital. The State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Aondowase Kunde, made...

22 hours ago

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas

House of Representatives Exonerates Togo from Fraudulent Certificate Accusations

The House of Representatives has cleared the Republic of Togo from any accusations related to the issuance of fraudulent academic certificates, which caused a stir in the education sector a few years back. Meanwhile, the House Committee on Public Petitions has shifted its focus to the Republi...

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Kylian Mbappé to rejoin Team after Food Poison Treatment

France and Real Madrid of Spain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has been discharged from hospital after being treated by medical experts for food poisoning (gastroenteritis), a development that forced him to stay away from the team’s training. The 26-year-old France captain, who had earlier missed tr...

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Atletico Madrid’s Pablo Barrios celebrates scoring their first goal

Atlético de Madrid Secures First Win in FIFA Club World Cup with 3-1 Victory

Spanish football giant, Atlético de Madrid, has secured their first three points of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) club world cup after defeating their United States opponent, Seattle Sounders, 3-1 during second group stage match. The result pulls the Rojiblancos...

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Messi Scores 50th Goal for Inter Miami in Historic Club World Cup Victory

Argentine forward, Lionel Messi, scored his 50th goal for the United State football club, Inter Miami, after coming from a goal down to beat Porto for their first win at the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Club World Cup. Porto took the lead after just eight minutes when Sam...

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Nigerian Boxers Shine with Four Bronze Medals at Championship in Morocco

Nigeria's Armed Forces are vying for their first gold medal at the 6th African Military Boxing Championship taking place in Rabat, Morocco. So far, they have secured four bronze medals, and two fighters remain in the chase for the top prize. The Nigerian team, headed by coach Aweda Kehinde, a...

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