The Federal Government of Nigerian has declared ‘Operation Amotekun’ as an illegal outfit. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Assistant, Media and Public Relations (Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice), Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu. “The setting up of the paramilitary organization called “Amotekun” is illegal and […]
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A middle-aged man identified as Sunday Patrick has allegedly drowned in the swimming pool of a hotel located along Ekenhuan Road, in Benin, Edo state. The incident which happened on Monday, was said to be the second death recorded in the hotel in a space of three months. A friend of the deceased ho witnessed […]
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The supreme court of Nigeria has sacked Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo state, affirming Hope Uzodinma as winner of the March 9 election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Ihedioha winner of the election but Uzodinma, who came fourth, challenged the outcome of the election in court. According to INEC results, Ihedioha, […]
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Spanish giants, Barcelona have sacked Enersto Valverde as manager, and appointed Quique Setien as their new coach, after failing to persuade their former player, Xavi Hernandez, to take over. Setien, a former Real Betis coach, is known for his attractive, attacking football, with Barcelona said to be tired of Valverde’s approach, though the club is […]
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Queen Elizabeth II has agreed to what she calls a “period of transition” in which Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, “will spend time in Canada and the UK.” The UK monarch stated that “Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working members of the royal family,” she is […]
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Todd Phillips’s “Joker,” a dark, arthouse take on the comic book villain starring Joaquin Phoenix, on Monday topped the Oscar nominations with 11. The pre-dawn Academy Award announcement capped months of ceaseless campaigning by A-listers and studios, revealing which stars and movies have a shot at Hollywood’s ultimate prize next month. Todd Phillips’s “Joker,” a […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday signed the 2019 finance bill into law in Abuja. The bill signed into law marks the commencement of the proposed increase in the rate of value-added tax from the present 5% to 7.5%. The bill was submitted to the national assembly alongside the budget. However, the bill signing is coming […]
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Sergio Aguero became the most prolific foreign goalscorer in English Premier League (EPL) history with a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Aston Villa 6-1 to reclaim second place on Sunday. The Argentine striker struck Manchester City’s third, fifth and sixth goals at Villa Park to take his league tally to 177. This is two more […]
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A Nigerian, Sunny (not real name), spent 21 years living aboard buses in London after his asylum application was rejected, BBC reports. While seeking asylum, Sunny was reportedly full of gratitude “for a second chance at life, hoping for a bright future, safe under the protection of Her Majesty the Queen”. “Back then he was full […]
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Queen Elizabeth II will host a showdown meeting with Prince Harry on Monday in an attempt to solve the crisis triggered by his bombshell announcement that he and wife Meghan were stepping back from the royal front line. Other senior royals including Harry’s father Prince Charles and brother Prince William, with whom he has strained […]
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