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Zinedine Zidane to leave Madrid at the end of the season
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane plans to leave the club at the end of this season, according to new reports. Zidane, who made his name as a player, came back to win three champions league titles for Madrid as a coach was reported to have told his players that he would not be coaching the team next season just before their clash with Sevilla last week, according to a report by GOAL. The report says the Frenchman said he will walk away from the club at the end of the 2020-21 season, making it the second time he has resigned…
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Davido throws birthday party for his daughter, Imade (photos)
Davido and his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, threw their daughter, Imade, a big party today May 16 to celebrate her birthday. Imade turned six on Friday, May 14. The party held at the playground in Banana Island, Ikoyi. See more photos and videos below…
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Baba Ijesha traumatised in detention – Lawyer writes Police
The lawyer to Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha, Adesina Ogunlana, has said his client is traumatized in police detention. Baba Ijesha has been in police custody since his arrest in April for allegedly defiling the 14-year-old foster child of a popular comedian Princess. In a letter addressed to the Lagos police commissioner, Ogunlana said his client should be released on bail and that his client’s colleague, Yomi Fabiyi is ready to stand surety for him. Ogunlana in his letter added that the accused has become abnormally weak and lean in detention. ”We are aware that a piece of legal…
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Ban on Open grazing: Miyetti Allah ask herdsmen to leave Southern Nigeria, want Buhari to Resign as he is no longer in charge
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has asked all Fulani herdsmen to leave the Southern states following the recent ban placed on open grazing by the state governors.? In a letter signed by the Chairman of the Bauchi State chapter of MACBAN, Sadiq Ibrahim Ahmed, the body urged herders operating in the south to urgently leave the region as “the governors of the 17 states that make up the region are bent on frustrating their business as well as turn the people against herders.” The letter in part reads “This is a simple calculation. We are heading for…
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Photos: President Buhari departs for France
President Buhari has departed Abuja for Paris, France where he would be attending the African Finance Summit. The summit will review the African economy, following shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic and getting relief, due to the increasing debt burden on countries. During the four-day trip, Buhari will also meet with Emmanuel Macron, President of France. President Buhari and President Macron are expected to discuss the growing security threats in the Sahel and Lake Chad region, climate change, economic ties, political relations, partnership to improve Nigeria’s health sector, and contain the spread of COVID19. See more photos below
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Ned Nwoko trends as former beauty queen accuses him of putting her father in jail because their community resisted his “land grabbing” attempt
Ned Nwoko is the number one trending topic on Twitter after former beauty queen, Pamela Ifejoku, accused him of putting her father in jail and causing her mother to spend her birthday in prison because their community resisted his attempt at land grabbing. Pamela, who was bestowed MBGN Miss Tourism after she emerged second runner-up when she contested as Miss Abuja in the 2019 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant, released a video crying for help on Twitter. In the caption, she alleged that her mother spent her birthday in prison because of Ned Nwoko. Pamela’s mother visiting Pamela’s father in jail…
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We’re no longer part of Nigeria. We have nothing to do with them anymore – Sunday Igboho claims South-West Govs are in support of Yoruba nation
Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho has claimed that South West governors and Monarchs are in support of efforts to get an independent Yoruba nation. Speaking in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Saturday May 15, during a Yoruba Nation rally where participants called for a break away from the country, Igboho claimed that some Southwest governors are interested in breaking away but are scared that their monthly allocation could be denied if they declare open support for an independent Yoruba nation. The activist also alleged that Governor Oyetola was informed that he will be in Osun, and he allowed them to come. He said; “I can’t…
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IBB was my boyfriend – Kannywood Actress, Ummi Ibrahim aka ‘Ummi Zee Zee’ claims
Kannywood actress, Ummi Ibrahim popularly known as Ummi Zee Zee has confirmed rumour of dating former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida (IBB). Zee Zee who confirmed this in Daily Trust’s Weekend Magazine, said she has however broken up with IBB. She told the publication; “Former Head of State General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida was my boyfriend then but not anymore.“However, we are presently friends and we respect each other. Currently, I have a boyfriend who is not in the entertainment industry and we are planning to get married, God willing.” The former head of state lost his wife, Maryam in 2009 and…
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President Buhari disowns ‘in-law’ declared wanted for $65m fraud by EFCC, claims marriage ended few years ago
President Buhari has said the Gimba Yau Kumo, declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over an alleged $65 million fraud is no longer his son-in-law. The ICPC on Friday began a manhunt for Kumo over alleged fraud while he was the Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). A statement released last night by the President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the latest move by the ICPC to declare Kumo wanted, notwithstanding his connections, has shown the seriousness of the Buhari administration to fight corrupt practices in the country. The statement in part reads “A running story to…
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NCC commiserates with Board Chairman Prof. Adeolu Akande whose 19-year-old daughter committed suicide
The Board, Management and entire staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have commiserated with the Chairman, Board of Commissioners of NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande over the death of his 19-year-old daughter, Feranmi Fasunle. LIB reported that the 200-level student in the Department of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, committed suicide by drinking poisonous substances believed to be sniper. The Director, Public Affairs of NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, in a statement on Friday, May 14, described late Feranmi as a promising student. “Miss Fasunle, aged 19, was a promising 200-Level student of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba…
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Sokoto police rescue 12-year-old girl caged and starved for 8 months (photos)
The police in Sokoto state have rescued a 12-year-old girl, Joy Emmanuel, caged for eight months by her guardians identified as Bassey and Esther Emmanuel at their home in the Sokoto Cinema area in Sokoto North Local Government Area. According to reports, Joy was locked up and deprived of food because of her unstable mental condition. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesman of the state police command, ASP Sanusi Abubakar, said the victim was rescued on Thursday, May 13 while the suspects were arrested and detained at the Dadin Kowa police station. “They kept the girl in a cage at their compound…
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Southern Governors are right on Buhari’s lopsided appointments – Gov Bala Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi has said that Southern Governors are right on their claim of a lopsided appointment in Buhari-led administration. Bala who addressed journalists on Thursday May 14, said there will always be problem if only one section is given positions in government. He stated that self-actualisation and self-determination will always play out if there is no fairness at the top. The Governor said; “If you are not fair and equitable in your administration, in your management, if there is nepotism where only one section is given positions in government, then there will be problems.“There is an iota of truth in what the…
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