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2026 World Cup: Messi target of assassination attempts in US
It has emerged that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, received more death threats than any other player during the 2026 World Cup. This was revealed in a review carried out by Spanish newspaper, Marca, on a large-scale American police report on the tournament. The report contained all the security threats faced by both the FBI and the IPCC during the World Cup. It claimed that one man threatened to storm the stadium during the group-stage clash between Jordan and Argentina with two others, armed with homemade bombs and an AR-15 rifle. In that phone call, Messi was named as a specific…
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Jude is not a good person, I don’t know if he used juju on Paul – PSquare’s elder brother, Henry Okoye finally opens up on family feud
Amid the ongoing public scuttle within the Okoye family, Henry Okoye, the elder brother of musicsuperstar duo, P-Square, has accused their former manager and brother, Jude Okoye, of being the mastermind behind the family’s longstanding division. Speaking during an interview on Friday night, August 7, Henry alleged that Jude’s character and actions tore the family apart, claiming that their late mother had initially warned against allowing Jude to manage the group. He rejected the narrative that Jude built P-Square’s career, insisting that the family’s support for Peter and Paul began long before Jude became involved. “When they started this music, they…
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13 children died in captivity after Kwara abduction
Thirteen children died in captivity after being abducted during a February attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, rescued victims have disclosed. The victims were among 176 people abducted during the February 3 attack and were released on Wednesday after spending months in captivity. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq received the rescued victims at a private location in Ilorin on Friday and commiserated with the families of those who died. The victims described harsh conditions in captivity, including inadequate food and limited access to medical care. A nurse and daughter of the community’s chief, who was…
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Davido treats me like son, too busy to attend my wedding — Peller
Popular Nigerian TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has explained why music star, Davido was absent from his wedding ceremony. Speaking during a live session, Peller dismissed speculations of a fallout between him and the singer, insisting that Davido remained one of his biggest supporters. According to him, the Afrobeats star treats him like a son and has consistently shown him love and support. Peller said Davido’s absence at the wedding was due to his busy schedule and not because of any misunderstanding. “Davido treats me like his son. He was very busy, that’s why he couldn’t attend my…
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‘Lack of electricity makes people engage their wives early, doubles population’ – Fayose
The chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency, Ayodele Fayose, has linked Nigeria’s rising population to the lack of electricity, saying poor power supply forces people to stay indoors at night. Fayose made the remark during a chat with Arise News, where he explained that the absence of electricity limits nightlife and other forms of recreation, leaving people with fewer alternatives in the evening. He said, “Why you don’t address this issue of electricity? The people at that level have no alternative attraction. Nothing else matters to them. After 7 o’clock, it gets dark there.” According to him, people resort to…
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Nigeria now full authoritarian state under Tinubu— PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of turning Nigeria into a “full authoritarian state,” citing alleged erosion of democratic institutions, suppression of dissent and weakening of checks and balances. The PDP made the allegation in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Interim National Working Committee, Ini Ememobong, on Saturday. The statement reads in full, “The report by the Human Rights Foundation, in its latest global assessment, classifying Nigeria as a fully authoritarian regime is a mere global confirmation of the local reality that Nigerians have been facing under the APC-led Federal Government.…
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“I get marriage proposals every day” — DJ Cuppy
Nigerian DJ and entrepreneur Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has revealed that she receives marriage proposals every day, but joked that she responds to her grandmother’s questions about marriage with new academic certificates. Speaking in a recent interview with Marie Claire, Cuppy said her growing collection of degrees has become her humorous way of “avoiding marriage.” She also revealed that the proposals she receives are not just from fans, saying people are constantly trying to help her find a partner even though she has not asked for it. Cuppy, who has studied at institutions including New York University,…
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Nigerian workers deserve nothing less than N500,000 per month – Sowore
The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has advocated for N500,000 monthly salary for Nigerian workers. Sowore made this assertion in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday. The human rights activist charged Nigerians to vote for leaders who genuinely want the betterment of Nigerian workers, not those who have consistently treated workers as enemies. His remark stems from the N500,000 new minimum wage demand by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC. Both unions made the demand at the Nigeria Rights of Workers Summit held on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi, the capital of…
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Davido fires back at Edo governor after Adeleke dancing jibe
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has seemingly responded to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo after the governor mocked Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over his fondness for dancing. Davido, who has been openly supporting his uncle ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, shared what appeared to be Okpebholo’s West African Examinations Council result on his Instagram Story on Friday. The singer did not attach any caption to the post, leaving followers to interpret the move as a response to the Edo governor’s recent comments about Adeleke. Okpebholo had taken a swipe at the Osun…
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Okoye Family Feud: Hear from both sides before you conclude, judge – VeryDarkMan to Nigerians
Controversial social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, has cautioned Nigerians against taking sides in the ongoing feud involving music star Peter Okoye and his elder brother, Jude Okoye. Speaking during a live session shared online, VDM said many Nigerians were allowing emotions to cloud their judgment by backing Peter without first hearing from other parties involved in the dispute. According to him, the same emotional approach has contributed to the prolonged search for justice in the death of late singer Mohbad. “Nigerians are so emotional. This is why Mohbad will never get justice. Everybody is…
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2027: ‘I hope Tinubu is Nigeria’s last embarrassing President’ – Adebayo
Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed hope that President Bola Tinubu will be the last of the “embarrassing presidents” Nigeria will have. Recall that a delegation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria visited President Tinubu on Tuesday, July 28. Remarks by Tinubu, the Presidency and Archbishop Emeritus of the Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, triggered a wave of controversy. Onaiyekan said Tinubu rejected their concerns over the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. Reacting, Adebayo said the Catholic bishops should have immediately called for an emergency national prayer for Tinubu. According to him, the…
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Osun Guber: DeeOne challenges Davido to campaign with Gov Adeleke’s achievements
Nigerian reality star and comedian, DeeOne, has challenged singer Davido to campaign with his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s achievements. DeeOne stated this while reacting to Davido’s campaign for Adeleke’s re-election in Osun State. Speaking in a video shared on his official page on Friday evening, DeeOne stated that Adeleke will lose the forthcoming election if Davido falls to showcase the governor’s achievement in office. While insisting that Osun State deserves good governance not good entertainers, the comedian told Davido to stop using himself and his brand to campaign for a sitting governor. “Instead of using yourself, your brand and name to campaign…
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