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“Some Abducted Chibok Girls Refused To Come Home”- Mustapha

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Some of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted three years ago by Islamist Boko Haram militants refused to be part of a group of 82 girls freed at the weekend, a mediator involved in the release said on Monday. The militants on Saturday released 82 schoolgirls out of the more than 200 they kidnapped in April 2014 from northeast Nigeria in exchange for prisoners. Yet mediator and lawyer Zannah Mustapha said some of the abducted girls had refused to go home, fuelling fears that they have been radicalized by the jihadists, and…

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Femi Kuti breaks world longest single note saxophone record

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For the longest single note held on a saxophone, Femi Kuti has broken the World record at the New Africa Shrine. He attained the feat on Sunday at the New Africa Shrine as shared by his sister, Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti on her Instagram page @yenikuti; “This evening 7th May at the New Africa Shrine, Femi Kuti broke the world record for the longest single note on a saxophone note set in 1997 by Kenny G. The record stood at 45mins 37 seconds….Femi did 46mins 38seconds!! Give it up, we have a…

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Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Davido make Forbes list of richest African musicians

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The list of Richest African musicians has been released by Forbes Africa. The list was put together using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investment, social media presence, influence and others. Nigerian artistes, Don Jazzy, Wizkid and Davido, are among the top ten richest African musicians. The top 10 are; 1. AKON Akon has over 35 million albums sold worldwide. He has won numerous awards including five Grammy Award nominations and has 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs under his belt. He…

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Suspected ritualist cuts off girl’s breast

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18-year-old girl simply identified as Faith has had left breast cut off by suspected ritualist in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. She was reportedly lured to a hotel in the Biogbolo area of Yenagoa metropolis after negotiating for a night of sexual rendezvous ‎with an unidentified man. It was gathered that later in the night, the suspected ritualist, who had lodged in the hotel, ‎cut off the girl’s left breast and left her in her own pool of blood. An eyewitness revealed that the ear-piercing scream of the girl attracted…

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VIOs banned from Lagos roads

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Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIO, have been ordered by Lagos State Government to leave Lagos roads. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode handed down the directive as a result of public complaints. It was gathered that the removal of the officers from the state’s roads was to reposition the outfit. “The story on a painter, whose car got burnt in VIO’s custody, caused a discreet investigation into the activities of the outfit and I can tell you that the report was not palatable” a source scooped. “Apart from this, complaints about the overzealousness of…

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Chelsea One Step To Title As Boro Drop To Championship

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Chelsea moved to within one win of the Premier League title and confirmed Middlesbrough’s relegation with a consummate performance and emphatic victory at Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte’s side can become champions with victory against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Friday night while Middlesbrough must contemplate a future back in the Championship after they were swept aside on Monday. The Blues had already created a succession of chances before Diego Costa turned in man of the match Cesc Fabregas’ pass after 23 minutes. And the contest was effectively over…

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Apostle Suleiman to Otobo: “Confess your sins”

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The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, in a statement by his Communications Manager, Phrank Shaibu, expressed doubts about Stephanie Otobo’s new claim of being born again, and further advised her to confess her sins for the allegations levelled against him before claiming to have repented. While urging the public to disbelieve her claim of being ‘born again’, the general overseer said Otobo must provide answers to some salient questions over allegations that he had amorous relationship with her before she could be believed. In the…

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Spurs Hold Advantage Over Chelsea- Conte

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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says second-placed Tottenham “have an advantage” over the Premier League leaders because Mauricio Pochettino has been in charge at White Hart Lane since 2014. Conte is close to winning the title in his first season in English football. His side can move seven points clear with three games left if they beat Middlesbrough on Monday. “I think Tottenham have an advantage, if you compare Tottenham to Chelsea,” said the Italian. “This is my first season and I found a lot of situations, a lot of players.…

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Jose Mourinho happy Arsenal fans can celebrate

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Jose Mourinho said he was “happy” Arsenal fans could finally celebrate beating one of his sides as the Gunners kept alive their top-four hopes with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United. The win was Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger’s first in 16 competitive meetings with United boss Mourinho. “I left Highbury and they were crying, I left Emirates and they were crying,” Mourinho said of past games at Arsenal. “Finally today they sing, they swing the scarves. It’s nice for them.” He added: “It is the first time I leave and…

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AU UNVEILS 2017 AFRIMA CALENDAR IN SOUTH AFRICA

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The African Union Commission, AUC, has formally unveiled the 2017 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA calendar at the World Media Unveiling event held on Tuesday, May 2 at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, South Africa. The ceremony was attended by AU officials, members of the International Committee of AFRIMA, past AFRIMA winners and nominees from Southern African, media executives from Africa and other stakeholders in the creative/entertainment industry in Africa. During the unveiling, President/Executive Producer, AFRIMA, Mr. Mike Dada, made known that the first activity on the continental awards event calendar…

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