Not less than eighteen people in eastern DR Congo’s troubled region of Beni have been killed in a fresh attack by a notorious armed group, a local official said on Monday. “There was an incursion in Apetina-Sana by the ADF last night,” Beni administrator Donat Kibwana told AFP, referring to the Allied Democratic Forces militia. […]
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A 13-year-old boy, who allegedly stabbed another teenager to death with a broken bottle, was, on Monday, remanded by an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant is facing a one-count charge of murder. The plea of the defendant was not taken. The Chief Magistrate, Adeola Adedayo, remanded the defendant at the Special Correctional Centre […]
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Ace Nigerian musician, Burna Boy has made it to New York Times’ ‘The 54 Best Songs of 2019’ for his song ‘Anybody.’ Burna Boy’s Anybody was on number three on the list of 54 while the first two are Lizzo for the song ‘Cuz I Love You’ and FKA twigs for ‘Cellophane.’ Others include Tame […]
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David Moyes has been appointed as West Ham manager and will return for a second spell at the club. The Scot, 55, has signed an 18-month deal and starts with the New Year’s Day home game against Bournemouth. He replaces Manuel Pellegrini, who was sacked after Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat by a much-changed Leicester side. […]
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Sadio Mane’s goal was enough for Premier League leaders Liverpool to secure a nervy 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers and open up a 13-point cushion over their nearest challengers on Sunday. Mane, in his 150th game for the club, netted three minutes before the break only for Adam Lallana to be penalised for handball in […]
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Chelsea gave new Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta a defeat in his home debut as Tammy Abraham’s late strike sealed a dramatic 2-1 win for the Blues in a thrilling London derby on Sunday. Arteta, taking charge of his first home game since succeeding sacked Unai Emery, looked on course for three important points after Pierre-Emerick […]
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Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Olusola Michael has disclosed that actors are also victims of sex for movie roles pressure. In an interview with Sunday Tribune, Olusola disclosed that most actors have been hiding the abuses they’ve been subjected to by female producers. According to him, this might be because people hardly believe that male actors […]
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A member of the house of representatives, Bamidele Salam, has opposed the plan to spend N37 billion on the renovation of the National Assembly Complex. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Salam, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who represents Ede federal constituency, said the complex does not need any renovation more than […]
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The Government of Lagos State has reopened Club Quilox owned by a member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller. The state’s Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says it has re-opened the club after securing the management’s commitment to comply with the state’s Environmental Laws, Regulations, Guidelines and Standards. Dr Dolapo Fasawe, General Manager, LASEPA, disclosed […]
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The Kano State Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs has impounded two trucks loaded with fake and expired drugs, a statement from the health ministry said on Saturday. The statement signed by Malam Ismail Gwammaja, Public Relations Officer of the ministry, said that the Chairman of the task force and Commissioner for Health, Dr […]
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