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Manchester City and Chelsea have agreed on a deal worth up to £30 million, and Mateo Kovacic is almost ready to join the club. The 29-year-old midfielder from Croatia is expected to sign a £25 million deal with the Premier League champions, with a $5 million option for add-ons. As they try to pare down their enormous team for new boss Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea is still selling players. N’Golo Kante, a fellow midfielder, is also about to leave the team after deciding to join Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. 2019 saw Mateo Kovacic transfer from Real Madrid to Chelsea, initially on…

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Popular Nigerian singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, professionally known as Iyanya, has reacted to Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson’s claim that he cheated on her with Tonto Dikeh while they were dating. In the book’s tenth chapter, titled “Iyanya and My Love Life,” Yvonne discusses her relationship with Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk and the devastating betrayal she endured in great detail. Their relationship, according to Yvonne, is like something out of a fairy tale, with romantic gestures like breakfast in bed. She even says that when the singer tattooed her initials, YN, on his wrist as a sign of their commitment, she thought…

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ECOWAS Approves $5 Million For Sierra Leone Elections For its presidential and parliamentary elections on June 24, Sierra Leone has received financial support from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) totaling $500,000. The sub-regional body will also send 95 observers to the elections. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, the president of the ECOWAS Commission, who approved the deployment, said that it is in accordance with the provisions of Articles 12 to 14 of the Regional Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance from 2001 regarding support for member nations in holding elections. Former ECOWAS Representative in Liberia and Guinea-Bissau,…

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Rolling Stone list Davido Album among the best album in 2023 Rolling Stone has recognized Davido’s album as one of the best albums of 2023. In a stunning recognition of his musical talent and immense contribution to the global music scene, Rolling Stone, one of the most renowned music publications, has listed Davido’s latest album, “Timeless,” among the best albums of 2023. This prestigious accolade solidifies Davido’s status as a groundbreaking artist and highlights the significant impact he has made with his exceptional musical artistry. Rolling Stone list Davido Album among the best album…

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UNIBEN: And A Poet Bows Out I would have loved to talk about the suspended Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele, today. I changed my mind because something more ennobling than Emefiele and the pantomime of his suspension, ‘arrest’, intended investigation and his sojourn in detention, however, temporarily, happened. Occasionally, we should leave the inanities of Nigerian politics to talk about humanity. That is exactly what I am doing today. There are people you meet in life and everything about you changes for the better. I can beat my chest and say loud and clear that I have been too…

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Peter Obi Lied about Jonathan Fuel Subsidy Removal – Reno Omokiri The presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, in reaction to the removal of fuel subsidy by the Tinubu-led administration, had stated that the government ought to have put measures in place to mitigate the adverse effect of such policy on the masses before going ahead to remove the fuel subsidy. According to him, Jonathan’s administration provided the example of putting the SURE-P policy in place before the suspension of fuel subsidy. In a swift reaction, Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has faulted the…

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The actress proudly displayed the award on her Instagram page For her contributions to President Bola Tinubu’s much awaited pre-inauguration event, Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has been honored with a rare certificate of appreciation. A compelling array of performances by some of Nigeria’s greatest musicians, including KCee, Timaya, Fireboy, and Olamide, were featured at the Renewed Hope concert on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Abuja. The actress received a certificate of appreciation from none other than Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, for her vital contributions to the success of the election and the role she played in…

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Going by the wisdom of the sage, great leaders are characterized by their ability to create positive impacts on the lives of the people they lead. They achieve this feat by placing heavy emphasis on the understanding that the economy would look after itself if democracy is protected; human rights adequately taken care of and the rule of law strictly adhered to. In effect, their nation’s affairs are centrally planned over a period of time with their actions outlined for both normal and contingency conditions-and most importantly, they live in absolute unity. By contrast, for nations like Nigeria with not-too-impressive…

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Peter Obi commemorates the Nigerian boy who made 5 Guinness Book of Records Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has celebrated Chinonso Miracle Eche for his outstanding record made at the Guinness World Record. Chinonso shared the post on his Twitter page with the former Anambra State Governor with the caption: “Wooow. I don blow. Thank you, your Excellency. Daddy God Bless you.” Mr  Peter Obi send a congratulatory message to Chinonso the boy who made 5 Guinness Book of Records on his Twitter page, he said: “I rejoice with and congratulate the duo of @ChinonsoEche and @VictorKipo, who is…

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Raaheedat Ajibade calls the attention of the public to scammers using her identity. Atlético Madrid and Super Falcons forward Raaheedat Ajibade have alerted Nigerians and the Public to online scammers using her identity to defraud people. “Hello everyone, Please be vigilant and do not fall victim to any scammer using my identity to deceive unsuspecting individuals,” She refuted knowing one “Ibrahim Hassan” who is striding himself on Facebook as her agent. “I do not know, and I am not affiliated with any Ibrahim Hassan, who is on Facebook claiming to be my agent/manager.” Ajibade was part of the Atlético women…

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Suggest a good sanitary pad for me so that my period won’t mess me up – Bobrisky. Nigeria transgender Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky has called on her fellow women to help suggest the best Sanitary pad she can use for a birthday party she will be attending in two days. In a post, the 31-year-old made on her Instagram page reads: “I am going to a party next tomorrow girls pls introduce a very good sanitary pad for me so my period won’t mess me up.” However, the Nigerian transgender Bobrisky claimed to experience menstrual cramps in…

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Galatasaray scoops 23rd Turkish League Galatasaray won the Turkish Lig following their 1-4 triumph against Ankaragucu last night. Galatasaray, who also celebrated the club’s 100th anniversary, won their 23rd League title, becoming the first Turkish side to achieve this feat. Mauro Icardi’s brace in the 7th and 38th minutes of the first half gave the visitors the lead. Barış Alper Yılmaz ın 73 and Sergio Oliveira in 79 both scored, extending Galatasaray lead. Although the home side pulled one back, that wasn’t enough to rescue a point for them. Galatasaray Football A-Team Coach Okan Buruk made his first statements after…

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Hawwal and Others set Record For Longest Recording Session : Hawwal Ogungbadero, a Nigerian actor-entrepreneur, musician, and the founder of Blaqk Stereo Music Group (BSMG), along with 29 other musicians, broke a record in the music business by winning the longest recording marathon for 40 hours and 19 minutes. As a result, they were inducted into the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame. This achievement was accomplished by the group BSMG, which also includes artists like Victor Oluwafemi otherwise known as Lordveejay; Komiti Obakpororo; Nwaizu Emmanuel (aka emrysmanuel); Aghughu Jeffrey Eraze, popularly known as Testii; Olatunji Jayesimi (aka D’spirit); Oyeyemi…

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Central African national army has received arms from Russia, Europe’s largest country by landmass has supplied the Central Africa Republic with Russia weapon The Central African Armed Forces (FACA) now has significant means to neutralize all terrorists and armed bandits thanks to the delivery of six Albatross fighter jets by the Russian Federation. Over the weekend of May 13-14, 2023, six fighter jets Russia weapon delivered to the Central African national army by Russia. This delivery strengthens the FACA’s power in the midst of hostilities against armed groups in the CAR. The jets, which have been added to the Central…

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Peter Obi Reacts to Phone Call Between U.S Secretary of State and Bola Tinubu Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, reacts to the event and says the basis of the telephone conversation between Antony Blinken, US secretary of state, and Bola Tinubu, president-elect, is unclear. In a series of tweets on Friday, Obi said the US should wait for the presidential election tribunal’s verdict before conferring legitimacy. Blinken had called Tinubu on Tuesday and pledged to strengthen the relations between the US and Nigeria. “There is still a lack…

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The Association of Greater Nkanu Professionals (AGNP) has decried the extent that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the March 18 governorship in Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has gone to actualise his life ambition, calling it unprecedented political desperation in the state’s history. “Never have Enugu people seen such desperation since the state was created on August 27, 1991”, the organisation declared this morning in a statement in Enugu signed by its president, Maxwell Obum Nnamani, and its publicity secretary, Chijioke Ogbodo. “Like all Nigerians, we were stunned that our son, Peter Mbah, could go to the extent…

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Custodian Life Assurance Limited (“Custodian Life”) has maintained its A+ (NG) national scale financial strength rating with a stable outlook from GCR Ratings (“GCR”). The company’s sound business strategy, strong cash position, and capacity to resist challenging economic situations are all reflected in the rating. The rating also demonstrates GCR’s faith in the management group of the organization and its capacity to meet the difficulties of the insurance sector. The rating agency explained this positive profile in a statement, attributing it to the company’s strong competitive position, which is backed by a history of more than three decades in the…

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Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new manager of Chelsea, according to reports. The Argentine has been out of work since being sacked by Paris Saint-Germain in December 2021, but he is now poised to take over at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino is a highly-rated manager who is known for his attacking style of play. He has a proven track record of success, having led Tottenham to the Champions League final in 2019. He is also a popular figure among players, and he is expected to be a popular appointment with Chelsea fans. Pochettino’s appointment…

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The Federal Government has approved a sum of N2.4bn for the building of a new National Sports Medicine and High-Performance Centre at the Moshood Abiola Stadium (National Stadium) in Abuja, which is to be completed in 2026.The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, disclosed this update to correspondents after the Council’s session presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the State House, Abuja.He said, “The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development presented just one memo. The memo has to do with the National Sports Medicine and High-Performance Center and the construction of a High-Performance Center at…

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The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) around the world reached 71.1 million as of the end of 2022, an increase of 20 per cent from the previous year, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre’s flagship annual report.  The number of movements in which people fled in search of safety and shelter, sometimes more than once, was also unprecedented in 2022. The figure of 60.9 million was up 60 per cent from the previous year.  The conflict in Ukraine triggered nearly 17 million displacements as people fled repeatedly from rapidly shifting frontlines, and monsoon floods in Pakistan triggered 8.2…

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President Muhammadu Buhari has joined former National champion and international table tennis coach, Chief Waheed Ekun, in celebrating the 50th anniversary of his table tennis national title at the 1st National Sports Festival in 1973. The President commended Chief Ekun for representing Nigeria at international meets for many years,  contributions to the growth of the sport through his prolific writings, and deep commitment to mentoring athletes and discovering talents as a coach and Olympic instructor. The President trusts that the Agbaakin Mayegun of Ibadanland will continue to promote the development of table tennis as well as other sports in the…

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The resurgent wave of killings that has swept through Benue State and Southern Kaduna appears to have ferociously surged into Plateau State. There is every cause for alarm. It Is not for nothing that Plateau State is called the “Home of peace and tourism.” Called home by an inherently peaceful people, nature’s bounty in the state simply takes the breath away. The state’s rocks and endlessly green rolling hills have soothed generations of people yearning for nature’s touch. But it is also a state stained with the blood of many innocent people. There has always been tension too. In 2001,this…

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By Nkechi Ugwu  Repeatedly, studies have shown that there is a rising incidence of gender-based violence occurring in different forms in Nigeria. These include sexual harassment, rape, physical violence, socio-economic violence, emotional and psychological violence, harmful traditional practices, online bullying, and trafficking of women, among others. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains a challenge that significantly stymies women’s rights and opportunities across the country. What would we not give to halt this dreadful phenomenon that is widely known to be a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening issue? In 2020, during one of the activities to mark #16 Days of…

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The 2023 General Elections The 2023 general elections were conducted within the framework of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and Electoral Act 2022. As confirmed by reports of local and international observers, there were many problems with the 2023 elections. In the area of logistics, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to ensure efficient and timely distribution of election materials across the country resulting in the disenfranchisement of many eligible voters and the postponement of elections in some states.  Even after scheduling supplementary elections, INEC still did not fare any better in this regard. On INEC’s pledge to deploy technology to…

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The cyberspace and mainstream media have been awash with news of the face-off between National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and MultiChoice Digital Satellite Television over planned tariff hikes by the latter. MultiChoice had announced an upward review of prices on its DSTV and GOTV packages by 17%, with effect from May 1, 2023. The announcement was made through text messages sent to its subscribers. According to trending report, NANS has issued a 7-day ultimatum to MultiChoice to reverse the planned tariffs hike and also yield to the call of Nigerians by implementing pay-as-you-view tariffs or face mass action. The…

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Despite the clamour by Civil Society Organization, CSOs for the redeployment of Mohammed Ahmed Barde, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Police Command for allegedly presiding over rogue policing, the Police hierarchy has retained the CP. In a release on Tuesday, the Police Service Commission (PSC) had approved the appointment of 12 Commissioners of Police to different State Commands across the Country. The new Commissioners of Police are; Mohammed Usaini Gumel posted to Kano State Command; Haruna Gabriel  Garba; Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command Abuja; Tajudeen A. Abass, Delta Command; Oladimeji Yomi Olarewaju, Ogun Command; Taiwo Jesubiyi, Ondo Command and Julius…

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According to Simbi Wabote, executive secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), for Nigeria to be on track in the implementation of its decade of gas program, government should provide yearly status reports of the successes, issues, supports required, and targets completion dates. He made the suggestion at the just finished Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES), which was held in Abuja and at which he also gave separate speeches at conferences for the industry. The head of the NCDMB advised that the agencies, entities, and stakeholders in charge of the numerous projects and initiatives listed in the…

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The Moroccan footballer, Achraf Hakimi and his Spanish wife, Hiba Abouk are on the verge of separation after Hakimi was accused of raping a 24-year-old lady in his home in Boulogne, Paris, on February 25.  Following this alleged report of Hakimi’s sexual misdemeanour, Hiba took a legal step and filed for a divorce from her husband, demanding more than half of his properties. She, however, was taken aback when it was discovered that her husband’s net worth on paper was zero and the court confirmed that all of Hakimi’s assets were acquired in his mother’s name. These events which surrounded…

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As Muslims celebrate the end of the month-long Ramadan fasting period, former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has called on fellow Muslims to join efforts towards building a more united Nigeria in the light of the recent unfortunate bitter divisions caused by our national politics. In his goodwill Sallah message, he said: “Let me join other leaders in congratulating my fellow Muslims for successfully witnessing the end of this year’s Ramadan fasting period, a period that came with tough spiritual challenges that were designed to strengthen…

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A Family Court in Iyaganku, Oyo State on Thursday ordered that a 14-year-old boy, who allegedly defiled a 22-month-old baby, be remanded in the Agodi Corrections facility. Meanwhile, police charged the minor for defilement. Chief Magistrate P. O. Adetuyibi did not take the plea of the minor for want in the jurisdiction. Adetuyibi ordered the police to send the case to the Oyo State Directorate of Public Prosecution for legal advice. She adjourned the matter until July 20, for mention. Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Oluwakemi Arowosaye told the court that the boy resides with his parents at No 4,…

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