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Carlo Ancelotti confirms different goalkeepers will start upcoming matches

3May

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Carlo Ancelotti confirms different goalkeepers will start upcoming matches

The manager of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, has announced that he intends to have two different goalkeepers starting their next games. In a press conference on Friday, Ancelotti disclosed that Thibaut Courtois will be in goal for this weekend’s LaLiga match against Cadiz. Courtois has been recovering from ACL and meniscus injuries but is now fully fit and ready for selection. However, for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich next week, Ancelotti will give the starting spot to Andriy Lunin. “Courtois is set to play tomorrow, Lunin will take the field against Bayern on Wednesday,” Ancelotti mentioned. When questioned about the potential goalkeeper for a Champions League final, he responded, “I do not have that answer.”

Three farmers in Benue community reportedly murdered by suspected herdsmen

3May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Three farmers in Benue community reportedly murdered by suspected herdsmen

Reports indicate that three farmers in Ogbaulu community of Agatu LGA, Benue State, were ambushed and killed by suspected Fulani Herdsmen in the early hours of Friday, 3rd May, 2024. The victims, identified as Edoh Alhassan, Echewija Edoh, and Simon Emmanuel, tragically lost their lives around 9:30 am while tending to their farms located between Ogbaulu in Agatu LGA and Imana in Apa LGA. Agatu LGA Chairman, Yakubu Ochohepo Pencil, expressed his shock upon receiving the news of the farmer's murder at approximately 10 am on the same day. He urged the security agencies to swiftly remove the herdsmen responsible for such unprovoked attacks and killings, stating that they are currently residing in border communities between Apa and Agatu LGAs, including Akpete, Ikobi, and Imana. Corroborati...

Three farmers in Benue community killed by suspected herdsmen

3May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Three farmers in Benue community killed by suspected herdsmen

In Ogbaulu community of Agatu LGA, Benue State, three farmers - Edoh Alhassan, Echewija Edoh, and Simon Emmanuel - were ambushed and killed by suspected Fulani Herdsmen during the early hours of May 3, 2024. While working in their farms situated between Ogbaulu in Agatu LGA and Imana in Apa LGA, the victims met their tragic end at around 9:30 am. Upon receiving the shocking report of the killings around 10 am, Agatu LGA Chairman, Yakubu Ochohepo Pencil, confirmed the tragic incident and highlighted that the perpetrators are currently camped at boundary communities between Apa and Agatu LGAs like Akpete, Ikobi, and Imana. He urged security agencies to act swiftly to remove them. Comrade Adole Ajose Ehoda, a Youth Leader from Ogbaulu community, who witnessed the attack, affirmed the inci...

Alleged Sexual Assault on One-Year-Old Stepdaughter Leads to Man’s Arrest

3May

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Metro

Alleged Sexual Assault on One-Year-Old Stepdaughter Leads to Man’s Arrest

Idi Adamu, a 30-year-old man, has been taken into custody in connection with the alleged sexual assault of his one-year-old stepdaughter. According to a statement released on Friday by SP Suleiman Ngurore, the spokesman for the Adamawa State Police Command, the arrest was made on Wednesday, May 1. The suspect, a resident of Wuro Ardo in Mubi North Local Government Area, was apprehended following a complaint lodged by the victim's mother, who is also the wife of the accused.

Inter Milan Vice-President Zanetti Considering Bologna’s Star Striker Joshua Zirkzee

3May

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Sports

Inter Milan Vice-President Zanetti Considering Bologna’s Star Striker Joshua Zirkzee

Reports suggest that Inter Milan Vice-President, Javier Zanetti, is looking into the possibility of acquiring Bologna’s standout performer, Joshua Zirkzee. The Serie A champions are rumored to be interested in the talented striker, potentially challenging Arsenal for his recruitment in the upcoming summer transfer window. Zirkzee has been instrumental for Bologna this season, contributing 11 goals and four assists to their campaign, aiding in their pursuit of Champions League qualification. Bologna is said to have set a high asking price of €60 million [£51.3m] for the young forward, who joined the club for €8.5m [£7.1m] from Bayern Munich in August 2022. Zanetti praised Zirkzee, describing him as a “young, talented, intelligent, and physically strong player” who could bring significan...

Outrage from Iyanya over Comparison to Wizkid

3May

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

Entertainment

Outrage from Iyanya over Comparison to Wizkid

Expressing his frustration, Nigerian artist Iyanya responded to a social media user who belittled his musical accomplishments while discussing why Wizkid is criticized in the music industry. The user @itzbasito remarked: “Wizkid’s sole offense is surpassing the initial standard set for him and evolving into the new standard,” prompting another user @Xperience_Snr to reshare and suggest that people expected Wizkid to have a career similar to Iyanya and Samklef. In his comment, the user stated, “This is the same reason why Drake faces a lot of criticism. The industry didn’t anticipate that little white boy would achieve such success. “Wizkid was predicted to have a fate like Samklef and Iyanya.” Iyanya was displeased with this argument, particularly with the implication that his once-pr...

Flamingos to Face Burkina Faso in U-17 WWCQ on Neutral Ground

3May

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Sports

Flamingos to Face Burkina Faso in U-17 WWCQ on Neutral Ground

In an upcoming U-17 Women's World Cup qualifying match, Burkina Faso will host Nigeria's U-17 team, the Flamingos, in Bamako, Mali on May 11 as reported by NewsNow. The initially planned venue for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup first leg qualifier in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, has been deemed unfit by the governing body, prompting a change to the March 26 Stadium in Bamako. The Flamingos' delegation will be leaving Abuja on May 8 to travel to Bamako for the match. The return leg is scheduled to take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on May 18. The winner of this two-legged fixture will secure a spot in the U-17 Women's World Cup. In the previous edition of the competition held in India, the Flamingos finished third.

Hope Hicks Testifies in Donald Trump’s Trial Involving Alleged Hush Money

3May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Hope Hicks Testifies in Donald Trump’s Trial Involving Alleged Hush Money

On Friday, former White House Communication Director, Hope Hicks, provided testimony in the criminal trial of ex-President Donald Trump. Being a former trusted advisor to Trump, Hicks took the witness stand in the ongoing trial. Prosecutors are likely to inquire about her awareness of hush money payments that were made during the 2016 presidential campaign. She marks the first close advisor of Trump to testify in this trial. The trial accuses the former president of engaging in a plan to unlawfully influence the 2016 election by attempting to silence women who alleged having intimate encounters with him. Hicks previously served as Trump’s campaign press secretary in 2016 and was among the initial campaign staffers who transitioned to his administration. Trump faces 34 charges of falsi...

Power Outage Persists in Taraba State, Plunging Residents Into Darkness for Two Consecutive Weeks

3May

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Power Outage Persists in Taraba State, Plunging Residents Into Darkness for Two Consecutive Weeks

For the past two weeks, Taraba State has been experiencing a continuous power outage, leaving its residents in darkness across the entire region. The blackout is reportedly due to the vandalism of electricity cables owned by the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), making life difficult for many residents, especially those unable to afford fuel for generators. This lack of electricity has significantly disrupted daily life and business activities in the state, particularly in Jalingo, the state capital. Furthermore, the absence of power has exacerbated the already intense heat wave in the area as reported by NewsNow. Businesses in the state have either scaled back their operations or ceased activities altogether due to the power outage. According to sources in Taraba, the vand...

Court issues restraining order preventing Adeleke from presenting Staff of Office to Osun monarch

3May

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Headlines

Court issues restraining order preventing Adeleke from presenting Staff of Office to Osun monarch

An injunction by an Osun State High Court in Osogbo, the state capital, has prohibited Governor Ademola Adeleke from bestowing the Staff of Office upon the new Aree of Iree town, Oba Muritala Oyelakin. Dated Friday, May 3, the restraining order came after a motion ex parte filed by Oba Raphael Oluponle in a suit numbered HOS/20/2024 through his legal representative, Abdulrahaman Okunade. In the application, he sought a provisional order restraining Adeleke from proceeding with the installation of Oyelakin as the Aree until the main suit is heard and decided. Additional defendants in the case include Prince Muritala Oyelakin, the State Attorney-General, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, among others. Okunade, representing the applicant, p...