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Mikel Arteta arranged pickpockets to teach his team a valuable lesson

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, reportedly hired professional pickpockets to teach his players a lesson about vigilance. According to The Athletic, Arteta arranged for the pickpockets to steal from his players during a dinner, without their knowledge. The goal was to ...

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Layi Wasabi sends strong message to bald men

Skit maker Layi Wasabi recently shared his thoughts on the haste of hair transplants among men. In a tweet, he stated, “Any man who can afford hair transplant money can afford to be bald.” At first glance, the message may ...

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Crossdresser, Area Mama of Abuja, m3rdered in broad-day light

  On August 8, 2024, popular crossdresser known as “Area Mama” was found deceased in Abuja. The circumstances surrounding the death suggest a violent incident, with visible signs of severe beating. This event occurred shortly after the individual was last ...

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King Sunny Ade speaks about relationship with Late Onyeka Onwenu

  Legendary Juju singer Sunny Ade recently shared his thoughts on his close relationship with the late singer Onyeka Onwenu. Sunny Ade visited Onwenu’s family to offer his condolences and was later interviewed by QEDng and other media outlets. When ...

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DSS denies raiding NLC headquarters in Abuja

  The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied reports that its officers raided the headquarters of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja. The denial follows claims made by the NLC on Wednesday that armed men from the DSS ...

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FG lifts suspension of Arik Air’s flight operations

  The Federal Government has lifted the suspension on Arik Air’s operations. This decision was announced on Thursday by Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The airline’s planes had been grounded for over a week before this ...

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DJ Cuppy announces her return to University for another degree

  DJ Cuppy, a renowned Nigerian disc jockey, singer, and songwriter, has sparked curiosity among her fans with a recent social media post. She hinted, “What if I told you that I had already started uni again?” This statement has ...

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Anambra offers scholarship to eight-year-old maths genius

  The Anambra State Government has offered a full-time scholarship to Master Chukwuemeka Nwuzor, an eight-year-old mathematics genius who was captured in a viral video solving mathematics some weeks ago The wife of the state governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, who announced the scholarship ...

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Family of 16-Year-Old k!lled by Nigerian army, receives N300,000 compensation

  The family of Ismail Mohammed, a 16-year-old boy fatally shot by the Nigerian Army during the #EndBadGovernance protests, has received N300,000 as compensation. This follows the army’s admission of responsibility for the shooting in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State. According ...

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Teenage Nigerian autistic boy targets Guinness World Record for largest art canvas

A 14-year-old Nigerian art sensation, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke (Kanye) is attempting to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS with the painting of artwork on canvas that will measure 10,000 square feet. The current world record is by an artist in Qatar, which ...

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Reps earn N600,000 monthly, not N900,000 – Spokesperson

  The spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Rotimi Akin, has stated that the monthly salary for the lawmakers is N600,000 as against the N900,000 as speculated. Akin clarified in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja as he reaffirmed the ...

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DSS arrests sponsors of protesters flying foreign flags

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested the sponsors of those flying foreign flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests in some northern states. Some persons were spotted waving foreign flags in several northern states in a move that has caused concerns ...

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Chelsea agree £34.5million Samu Omorodion deal from Athletico madrid

Renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea has finalized the signing of Samuel Omorodion from Atlético Madrid for a transfer fee of £35 million. Omorodion has agreed to a seven-year contract with the Premier League side and ...

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Korra Obidi granted permanent restraining order against Ex, Justin Dean

Content creator Korra Obidi has secured a permanent restraining order against her ex-husband, Justin Dean, two years after their divorce. The couple’s split in 2022 was marked by a contentious divorce process. Korra’s sister, Nancy, shared the news on Instagram, ...

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Nelly arrested for possession of controlled substance

Rapper Nelly, was arrested on Wednesday (Aug. 7) at approximately 4:45 am in the St. Louis area. According to reports, he was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance and not having insurance. The 49-year-old artist allegedly had ...

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VeryDarkMan ADVISES Nigerian youths to stop #EndBadGovernance protests

  Prominent Nigerian activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has released a video urging Nigerians to stop protesting. He emphasized that the current #EndBadGovernance demonstrations have been politicized. VeryDarkMan shared this message on his verified Instagram account, noting ...

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Ogun State announces date for LG elections

  The local government elections in Ogun State are scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024. The Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, announced this in a statement released to journalists in Abeokuta on Tuesday. According ...

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Nasboi recounts criticism he faced for mimicking afrobeats artist, Davido

  Nasboi, a popular content creator and singer, shared his journey as an emerging artist. He recounted how many doubted his potential and said he wouldn’t succeed. Celebrating four years in the Nigerian entertainment industry, the ‘Small Money‘ artist remembered ...

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Athlete dumped by Nigeria, wins first Olympic medal for America

  Annette Echikunwoke, a 28-year-old hammer thrower, has made history by becoming the first American athlete to win a medal in the event at the Olympics, claiming silver with a throw of 75.48m. Born in the USA to Nigerian parents, ...

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President Tinubu addresses Nigerians, urges patience amidst economic hardship

  In a video message released by the State House on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, President Bola Tinubu acknowledged the challenges Nigerians are facing due to the fuel subsidy removal and assured the nation that his administration is working towards ...

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Efia Odo shares how her relationship ended with Shatta Wale

  Ghanaian reality star Efia Odo recently opened up about her past relationship with Afrodance hall artist Shatta Wale on the podcast “Rant, Bants and Confessions”. She shared that she got a tattoo of his name, cooked for him and ...

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CBN approves Unity & Providus banks merger

  The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the merger of Providus Bank and Unity Bank. The apex bank, in a statement signed by the acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi, on Tuesday, said the action is in accordance with the ...

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Soldier arrested for k!lling 16-year-old protester in Zaria

The Nigerian Army announced that a soldier who killed a 16-year-old protester in Zaria has been arrested. Army spokesperson Onyema Nwachukwu stated on Wednesday that soldiers were enforcing a 24-hour curfew in Kaduna and Zaria following reports of violence during ...

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Patrick Doyle hails ex-wife Ireti as ‘first-class mother’

Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has praised his ex-wife, Ireti Doyle, calling her a “first-class mother”. In a recent interview with Olumide Iyanda, Patrick expressed that he holds no resentment towards Ireti following their divorce. The 63-year-old actor also addressed a 2018 Facebook ...

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