Plateau United forward, Vincent Temitope, was attacked by a knife-wielding fan on Sunday after their Nigeria Premier Football League match-day 33 defeat against Nasarawa United in Lafia. Nasarawa United had won 3-2 against their North Central neighbours before a video of the player being treated for a cut around his neck surfaced. Vincent missed a...
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Court Grants Nigerian Controversial Musician Portable, N1 Millonaire Bail In ‘Defamation’ Case.
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola known as Portable who was arrested on Saturday in Ogun State by the Kwara Police over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination against fuji musician Saheed Osupa has been granted N1 million bail. His arrest followed a petition filed by Osupa, accusing him of using...
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Nigerian Football Legend Christian Chukwu dies at 74
Christian Chukwu, legendary former Super Eagles captain and coach, has died at the age of 74. His death occurred earlier today, though the exact circumstances remain unclear as of the time of this report. In 2021, Chukwu was forced to deny widespread false reports of his death, issuing a public statement during his 70th birthday...
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Algeria To Expel 12 French Embassy Officials
Algeria has asked 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 48 hours, France’s foreign minister has said. Jean-Noël Barrot added that it was linked to the indictment of three Algerians in France on Friday, one of whom is a consular official. They are accused of involvement in the abduction last year of Amir...
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Newcastle Complete League Double Over Manchester United For The First Time In Premier League Era
Manchester United were thrashed 4-1 by Newcastle United. The Magpies were clear favourites coming into the game, having been on a great run of form since clinching the League Cup at Wembley. However, only a few people expected such an embarrassing result for United. Newcastle went ahead in the 24th minute after an exquisite pass...
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Indonesia Government Detains Three Judges Over Palm Oil Bribery Scandal
In a move against judicial corruption, Indonesian authorities have arrested three judges from the Central Jakarta District Court. The arrests are linked to allegations of bribery involving the acquittal of major palm oil companies Wilmar Group, Musim Mas Group, and Permata Hijau Group in a high-profile corruption case concerning export permits. The suspect were detained...
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Gabon Coup Leader Wins Election By Huge Margin
Gabon’s military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema – who in 2023 led a coup that ended a near-60-year dynasty – has won Saturday’s presidential election with more than 90% of the vote, provisional results show. Ahead of the vote, critics argued that the new constitution and electoral code were designed to give Oligui Nguema a...
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White House Physician Releases Detail Result Of Trump’s Annual Physical Says He Is In ‘Excellent Health.’
White House physician Sean Barbabella released a memo detailing the results of President Donald Trump’s annual physical on Friday, writing that the president is in “excellent health.” Trump exhibits “robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function,” Barbabella wrote. “His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being.” “President Trump’s days include participation in multiple...
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White House Physician Releases Detail Result Of Trump’s Annual Physical Says He Is In ‘Excellent Health.’
White House physician Sean Barbabella released a memo detailing the results of President Donald Trump’s annual physical on Friday, writing that the president is in “excellent health.” Trump exhibits “robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function,” Barbabella wrote. “His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being.” “President Trump’s days include participation in multiple...