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Monza record second win of the season against Juventus

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Monza record second win of the season against Juventus

Two first-half goals for Monza proved enough to give them their second win of the season against Juventus to add…
Mitoma’s last-gasp strike sends Liverpool out of FA Cup

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Mitoma’s last-gasp strike sends Liverpool out of FA Cup (video)

Liverpool suffered another horror show on the south coast as Kaoru Mitoma’s stunning stoppage-time goal saw the holders dumped out…
Ebubeagu speaks on 'brutal treatment' of APGA supporter Amobi Ujar

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Ebubeagu speaks on ‘brutal treatment’ of APGA supporter in Ebonyi

“Even in meetings, Gov. Dave Umahi has severally said that nobody should touch any campaign materials of any candidate despite…
Lagos docks Ketu Asikpata, the driver of truck with container that fell and killed nine people inside a bus for involuntary manslaughter

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Container falls off truck in Lagos, crushes 9 persons to death (video)

An articulated truck conveying a 20ft container fell on a commercial bus at Ojuelegba, Lagos on Sunday killing nine persons.
'God is behind you,' Fani Kayode backs Bello Matawalle

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PDP sympathisers in certain institutions cannot destroy APC – Fani-Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode said there are groups of PDP sympathizers in certain Nigerian institutions scheming for the interest of Atiku Abubakar…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have successfully dismantled a trans-border drug cartel and arrested five leaders of the syndicates operating in parts of the world. These activities were done in a special operation that lasted weeks during which different quantities of skunk, methamphetamine, and ephedrine as well as air compressors used to conceal and distribute them globally were recovered. Leaders of the cartel which spreads across Dubai, UAE; Cotonou, Benin Republic; Togo; Oman, Thailand, and Europe as well as Lagos, Imo, and Onitsha in Anambra state, while on Christmas and New Year holidays in their villages were still coordinating efforts to send their illicit consignments to Dubai and other parts of the world. Their lid was blown open on Thursday 29th December 2022 when their freight agent, Onyeisue Collins Chukwudi was arrested by NDLEA officers at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos for attempting to export three big automobile air compressors to Dubai. A quick follow-up operation led to the recovery of additional five compressors at his home at 24 Legacy road, Ayobo area of Lagos. A total of 27.50kgs of skunk were taken out of the air compressors after welding equipment was used to cut them open. Further investigations revealed that the freight agent was working for a bigger organized criminal group. As a result, extensive operational tools were deployed to track the first kingpin, Onuoha Peter Obioma who lives in Benin Republic and Togo but comes occasionally to do business in Lagos. The efforts paid off on Saturday 7th January 2023 when Obioma walked into the waiting arms of NDLEA operatives with a bag containing additional air compressors used to conceal 15.7kgs skunk and a crystalline substance that later tested positive to methamphetamine after the Agencys sniffer dogs identified compressors with drug concealment. Obioma's statement led to the unraveling of two other leaders of the cartel: Dubai-based Ugo Kelechi Alex (aka KC) and Iwueke Ugochukwu (aka Odugwu), an Onitsha, Anambra-based businessman, who were at that point still enjoying the Christmas and New Year holidays in their village in Imo state. A well-coordinated operation was thereafter carried out on Tuesday 10th January at their ancestral homes in Umuobi village, Igbejere community, Ihitti-Uboma LGA, Imo State, while the arrow head of the cartel identified as Ezenwekwe Obinna Nicodemus, an automobile parts dealer at Alaba International market, Lagos was put under surveillance. A Lexus SUV and a Toyota jeep were immediately recovered from Kelechi and Iwueke. After so many dramatic bids to evade arrest, NDLEA operatives eventually pinned Obinna down at a bar in Mazamaza, Mile 2 area of Lagos on Saturday 14th January. A search of his home led to the recovery of 607 grams of ephedrine, a handful of Cannabis weighing 20 grams as well as other paraphernalia, including 271 grams of dimethyl sulfone used as a cutting agent for ephedrine, a chemical precursor and an active ingredient for the production of methamphetamine. A weighing scale and an International passport were equally recovered from his house. In his reaction to the special operation that led to the dismantling of the trans-border cartel, Gen. Marwa commended all the officers involved in the effort. He stated that the feat is a confirmation that his warning to drug barons at a media briefing on 18th January is no fluke but a work plan well-grounded on the determination and commitment of the officers and men of the Agency to rid Nigeria of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

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NDLEA busts trans-border cartel, arrests 5 kingpins in special operation

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have successfully dismantled a trans-border drug cartel and arrested five leaders…

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Primate Ayodele releases fresh warnings for Peter Obi, Atiku, Tinubu

The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has released fresh warnings for the leading Nigerian presidential candidates;…
Ogun 2023: NNPP chairman, Ajadi, Amosun meet behind closed doors

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Ogun 2023: NNPP chairman, Ajadi, Amosun meet behind closed doors

former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, met with the governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Olufemi…
TASCK uses Influence of Creatives to drive YIAGA’s #SixtyPercentofUs Initiative

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TASCK uses Influence of Creatives to drive YIAGA’s #SixtyPercentofUs Initiative

TASCK hopes to accomplish the initiative's objective of obtaining 60% of eligible young voters to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards…
Runaway by Loye

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Loye comes through with “Run Away”

Loye comes through with his first single “Runaway” for his teeming fans. The singer has been co-signed by one of…

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Tribunal’s judgement contrary to the will of Osun people – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the judgment of the Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal which nullified the July…
Gov. Sule meets religious leaders, kicks against provocative comments

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Northern governors grieve with Gov. Sule

The Northern Governors Forum has sent condolences to Nasarawa Gov. Abdullahi Sule over the death of his son, Hassan.
FIFA threatens not to broadcast women’s World Cup in Europe

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FIFA rolls out punishment for Cavani, Godin, Muslera, Gimenez

Uruguay was also ordered to partially close their stadium for their next FIFA “A” international match as hosts
Sanwo-Olu

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Osun tribunal did the right thing – Gov. Sanwo-Olu

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated Gboyega Oyetola on his victory at the Osun State Election Petitions Tribunal.
What Tinubu told Oyetola on his 70th birthday

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INEC the greatest beneficiary of Osun’s tribunal judgment – Oyetola

Gboyega Oyetola said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was the greatest beneficiary of the judgment delivered by the Osun…
MI, Vector, Jesse Jagz at Incredible Music Festival

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M.I brings Vector, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz to Incredible Music Festival

The Incredible Music Festival was a unique two-day event that lasted an average of seven hours each day and drew…
What Tinubu told Oyetola on his 70th birthday

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Oyetola’s victory at tribunal, triumph of light over darkness – Tinubu

“The forces of darkness plotted to extinguish the able leadership and progressive good governance that improved the quality of life…
Lagos warns fuel service stations against traffic gridlock

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Fuel scarcity worsens, bites harder in FCT

Mr Peter Okpe, Manager of TotalEnergies station who appealed to the government to find a lasting solution to the crisis…
Logos Olori, Raebel and Ayola among 23 Nigerian musicians to look out for in 2023

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23 Nigerian musicians to look out for in 2023

Artistes like Ayola, Logos Olori, Yemzzy, Raebel, Shine TTW and others have found their feet in the industry, 2023 might just be a…
Gov. Adeleke will enter Guinness Book of Records for acts of impunity - MURIC

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Ademola Adeleke rejects tribunal’s judgement

Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the judgement of the Osun State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo as "a miscarriage…
'He could not change the tide': Ajax sack Schreuder

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‘He could not change the tide’: Ajax sack Schreuder

Dutch champions, Ajax Amsterdam, have fired Coach Alfred Schreuder after a 1-1 draw with Volendam on Thursday extended his side’s…
Bola Tinubu

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Court throws out another lawsuit against Tinubu

A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a suit filed by a group seeking the disqualification of Sen.…
"Adeleke’s $20m fraud allegation against Oyetola mere shadow chasing"

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Final judgement: Tribunal sacks Adeleke, rules in favour of Oyetola

The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo has sacked Ademola Adeleke and declared Gboyega Oyetola as the…

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Meet Oga Amos, One of Nigeria’s leading content creators

In a world that sometimes feels divided, Oga Amos's laughter-filled journey serves as a testament to the transformative power of…
MLJ Foundation co-founder, Patience Mpakabori LongJohn

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MLJ FDN will launch 2023 mentor program for emerging female artists in February – Patience Mpaka

MLJ Foundation is a global movement committed to positive representation — and equity — for women and girls.
Minister Festus Keyamo (SAN) speaks on why petitions against victory of Bola Tinubu of APC in Feb. 25 presidential election cannot be rushed

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Tinubu’s ‘emperor mentality’ attribute of a sharp mind – Festus Keyamo

Keyamo stated this on Friday while responding to the statements made by Naj’atu Muhammad.
PDP, INEC fault judgment of Election Petitions Tribunal on the July 16, 2022, Osun governorship election delivered on Friday.

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Heavy security in Osun as Oyetola, Adeleke await judgement

Heavily armed security operatives have barricaded roads leading to the Osun State High Court complex as the Election Petition Tribunal…
Kebbi Assembly deputy speaker, 5 other principal officers resign

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Kebbi Assembly deputy speaker, 5 other principal officers resign

The Deputy Speaker, Alhaji Muhammad Usman, and five other Principal Officers of the Kebbi State House of Assembly resigned from…
Atiku

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APC very deceitful, I will restructure Nigeria – Atiku

“APC had promised the same. Did they do it? They abandoned the said issue of restructuring, they are a very…
Explosion at Port-Harcourt rally a vicious assault on democracy - APC

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Explosion at Port-Harcourt rally a vicious assault on democracy – APC

“This is a matter of national concern. Nigerians deserve to know and must be reassured that attending opposition campaign rallies…
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