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I’m In A Relationship- Simi

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Singer and sound engineer, Simi, recently cleared the air concerning her rumored love life featuring Adekunle Gold and Falz. She said: “I met Adekunle Gold while I was performing at an event centre in Lagos. Unknown to me, he had been listening to me since I was a gospel artiste and he said he was a fan of my music. At that time, I just knew him as a graphic artist, popularly referred to as the ‘King of Photoshop;’ I didn’t even know he was a singer, but we just…

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I Will Knock Out Anthony Joshua If We Got Into The Ring Together – Vital Klitschko Wants Revenge

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For Vitali Klitschko, boxing remains a family affair and he wants to make a sensational return to the ring to avenge his brother Wladimir’s defeat to Anthony Joshua. Joshua, 28, won a knockout over Wladimir in their epic heavyweight clash April 29, and now Vitali fancies a crack at the Nigerian-born Brit whom he described as ‘lucky’. Vitali takes some of the blame for the loss, saying he feels guilty for telling his brother to not be too active in round six as he felt Joshua would tire out with…

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IGP Idris Dislocates Edo State As Criminals Take over

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Just as peace and orderliness has become the issue in Edo state of recent and there are no signs of being watered down; going by the tendencies that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris prevented the new CP from resuming duties in the Edo since the transfer of the incumbent CP, Haliru Gwandu. Consequently, Edo has been thrown in panic and persistent state of tumult as the citizenry and senior government officials cringe from the terror of criminal gangs and their masterminds. The criminals are believed to be those…

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I’m Not Dumping APC – Akala

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Former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao Akala on Saturday cleared the air over speculations that he may soon dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Akala declared that he and his followers still remained in APC. The ex-governor who spoke in Ogbomoso, urged his supporters to go join the APC. Akala remarked that it was too early for him to say whether he was interested in any political office in 2019 or not, adding that ‎events would determine where he will go…

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Nigeria Qualify For Sixth World Cup

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Nigeria, yesterday, became the first African nation to book a place in next year’s FIFA World Cup, after beating boastful Chipolopolo of Zambia 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The former African champions have only missed one tournament, that is Germany 2006, since their debut in 1994. Again, Alex Iwobi was the nemesis of the South African nation, when he came in as substitute for Moses Simon, and scored the vital goal in the 73rd, as Nigeria joins Russia, Brazil, Spain, England and other qualifiers…

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US Rapper Nelly Arrested For Rape

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Nelly has been arrested for reportedly raping a woman. Early Saturday morning a woman made a 911 call reporting “that she was sexually assaulted by a male, who is known as the rapper “Nelly,”‘ according to a press release sent out by the Auburn Police Department in Washington. The 42-year-old rap star, who is on tour with Florida Georgia Line, had performed with the country band at the White River Amphitheater hours earlier. Nelly was taken into custody at 4:37 a.m. Nelly’s lawyer refuted the accusation. “Nelly is the victim…

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Fifa To Discuss Longer But Fewer International Breaks During Season

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Fifa is considering introducing longer but fewer international breaks during the domestic season. World football’s governing body, which wants to find a balance between club and national team competitions, is at the start of the consultation process. There are currently four international breaks – each lasting two weeks – during a season. The current break is the second of the 2017-18 campaign, with others scheduled in November and March. The dates of the international breaks are fixed until 2024, unless stakeholders – including clubs, leagues and broadcasters – agree to…

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‘I’m Still Wondering How Illiterate Evans Lured Me Into Crime’ – Civil Engineering Graduate

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A 53 -year-old suspected robber and kidnapper, Linus Opara, has said he did not know how billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwumadike a.k.a Evans lured him into his gang. Opara, who claimed to be a graduate of civil engineering, disclosed that he was an informant for Evans and his gang. He said this at the headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command in GRA, Ikeja Lagos. The 53-years-old said his role was to monitor victims while Evans paid him any amount he felt like for services rendered. Opara, prior to his arrest…

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Man Escapes From Hotel After Consuming Beer, Pepper Soup Worth N21,800

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A 23-year-old man, Daniel Isong, who allegedly escaped from a hotel without paying for beer and pepper soup he consumed, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. Isong , is facing a three-count of obtaining under false pretences, breach of peace and stealing. The prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, had told the court that the accused and one other person at large committed the offences on Sept. 12 at Urban Hotel located on Yaya Street, Ogba, Lagos. Eruada said the accused fraudulently obtained bottles of beer and plates of pepper…

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Why I Don’t Show More Skills – Ronaldo

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Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has revealed why he no longer show much of his skills on the pitch, but rather focuses more on scoring goals. The forward said that at a certain point in his career, he decided to focus less on showing off his skills because goals are needed to win games and not skills. The Portugal captain scored 118 in 291 appearances for Manchester United between 2003 and 2009, but drew criticism early on for often attempting fancy step-overs. But since moving to the Spain capital, Ronaldo…

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