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Lagos Minority Leader, Hon. Dipo Olorunrinu’s silent achievements

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Hon. Oladipupo Olorunrinu is member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Amuwo-Odofin Constituency 1. He is also the Minority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, as the only member under the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). A young man, driven by high principles and integrity, Hon. Dipo Olorunrinu is a staunch believer in the dream of metropolitan city and has proven this in so many ways through active participation in progressive activities within the state. His constituency (Amuwo-Odofin), recently became recipients of 10 passenger…

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Ibrahimovic Sets UCL Record Despite United Loss

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The Swedish superstar appeared for his seventh club in Europe’s elite club competition, as Jose Mourinho’s side lost 1-0 in Switzerland. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has set a Champions League record after playing for Manchester United against Basel on Wednesday. Jose Mourinho’s men lost 1-0 in Switzerland, but Ibrahimovic nevertheless made history, appearing for his seventh club in Europe’s elite club competition, more than any other player. Ibrahimovic has played for Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Milan, PSG and United in the Champions League, though he has never won the trophy. The Swede…

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Apple Sells Gaming Robots Built By Nigerian

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Apple Stores in the United States and United Kingdom have begun the sale of gaming robots, MekaMons, built by a Nigerian-British, Silas Adekunle. Adekunle’s company, Reach Robotics struck the deal with Apple recently. The product with a price tag of $299.95 went on sale from 16 November in the shops and online. The robots can be operated with an iPhone and other smartphones. Reach Robotics, an augmented reality gaming company creates robots for both fun and STEM education. Adekunle, who was born in Nigeria moved to the UK when he…

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PSG Shatter Champions League Record

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The Ligue 1 giants have now scored the most goals ever in the Champions League group stage, with one matchday still remaining. Paris Saint-Germain’s performance in this year’s Champions League’s group stage has been nothing short of incredible. And now it is also historic. Marco Verratti’s goal in the 79th minute against Celtic not only put the Ligue 1 giants up 5-1 in the contest but was also the side’s 22nd goal of the group stage to that point. That broke the old record of 21, set by Borussia Dortmund…

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No automatic ticket for Buhari -Tinubu

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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, on Wednesday declared that there is no automatic ticket for Buhari for the 2019 presidential election. He said the leadership of the party had not endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari as its sole candidate for the forthcoming presidential election. His declaration was against the recent endorsement of President Muhammadu as the sole candidate of the APC for the 2019 election by the APC governors. Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with the leaders of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, the Afenifere, at the residence…

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Chelsea Thump Qarabag To Qualify For Round Of 16 In UCL

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Eden Hazard, Willian and Cesc Fabregas scored to send Chelsea into the knockout phase of the Champions League with a 4-0 win over Qarabag. Chelsea booked their place in the Champions League’s round of 16 with a comfortable 4-0 win over 10-man Qarabag on Wednesday. Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas and a double from Willian sealed the three points for Antonio Conte’s side in Baku and ensure they will progress to the knockout phase of the competition. Qarabag, thrashed 6-0 in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge in September, started well…

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Muslim cleric arrested with fresh human parts in Ibadan

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An Islamic cleric alongside two others have been arrested by the Police Command in Oyo State for being in possession of two fresh human heads and legs. The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Odude, paraded the suspects in Ibadan on Wednesday. Odude said that the suspects confessed to have severed the body parts from corpses at a Muslim cemetery in Isale General Area, Ogbomoso. He said the suspects were arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the command on November 11, following a tip-off by a member of the public. “The…

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ROBBERY MESS: Police Declare Singer, Burna Boy Wanted

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In a statement made available to the media late last night on behalf of the Lagos State police commissioner, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, police public relations officer, Lagos state police command, wrote; “The Lagos state Police Command would like to inform members of the public that Damini Ogulu a.k.a ‘Burna Boy’ is YET to report himself to the police and still on the run contrary to reports making rounds on the internet that the musician has honoured police invitation. The command would also like to inform the public that only Burna…

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Spurs Advance To Last 16 With Win Over Dortmund

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Striker Harry Kane says Tottenham have proved the doubters wrong by finishing top of one of the toughest groups in this season’s Champions League. Spurs won at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday to secure their place at the head of the group with a game to spare. That followed a 3-1 win against Real Madrid at the start of November which ensured their place in the last 16. “The group we had, a lot of people doubted us and we wanted to prove them wrong,” said Kane. “Hopefully we can build…

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Monaco Crash Out Of UCL

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Last season’s Champions League semi-finalists Monaco are out of Europe following defeat by RB Leipzig. Leonardo Jardim’s side have collected two points from five matches and finish bottom of Group G, meaning they do not even drop into the Europa League. Needing to win to keep alive their hopes, Monaco found themselves 3-0 down after 31 minutes following a Jemerson own goal and two strikes from Timo Werner. Radamel Falcao pulled a goal back for Monaco, before Naby Keita ended the home side’s hopes just before half-time. “We’ve always paid…

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