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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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Juup Heynckes Returns To Bayern Munich

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Having led the Bundesliga giants to a historic treble during his last stint in Bavaria, the experienced coach is to take in a fourth spell at the helm Bayern Munich have announced that Jupp Heynckes is to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at the Allianz Arena and take in a fourth spell at the helm. The Bundesliga champions opted to part with their Italian coach on the back of a slow start to the 2017-18 campaign, which culminated in a 3-0 Champions League defeat at Paris Saint-Germain. Willy Sagnol was handed the…

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Monkey Pox: Stop Eating Bush Meat, Monkeys & Dead Animals – Health Minister

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The Federal Government has asked Nigerians not to eat monkeys, bush meat and dead animals. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Public Relations at the ministry, Mrs. Boade Akinola, on Thursday. The statement read in part, “He said that the virus was mild and there was no known treatment and no preventive vaccines hence the public should be at alert and avoid crowded places as much as possible “He advised the public to avoid eating dead animals, bush…

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Arsenal: Alisher Usmanov ‘Not Holding’ Talks Over Selling Stake In Club

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The second biggest investor in Arsenal, Alisher Usmanov, says he is “not holding any talks” with majority shareholder Stan Kroenke about selling his stake in the club. It has been reported that Kroenke, who owns 67% of the shares, has made a bid to buy out Usmanov’s 30% stake. However, Usmanov, 64, said his interest in Arsenal is “long term”. “I see my 30% stake as an important aspect in protecting the best interests of the fans in the club,” he said. Despite being a shareholder, Usmanov is not part…

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