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"Celebrating His Daughter – Joseph Yobo Reflects on Pleasant Surprises"

13Feb

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"Celebrating His Daughter – Joseph Yobo Reflects on Pleasant Surprises"

Shortly after being confirmed as the new NFF assistant coach, Joseph Yobo took to Instagram to celebrate his daughter on her 3rd birthday. He referred to Lexine Yobo as his "lucky charm," expressing how he always gets pleasant surprises on her birthdays. Sharing photos of his daughter, he conveyed: Wishing my Rainbow a happy 3rd birthday. May you continue to grow in grace. You're the true definition of love and happiness, and I'm at a loss for words to express how blessed I am to have you in my life. You're Daddy's lucky charm...your birthday always comes with pleasant surprises. I love you baby 💖 @lexineyobo His mother-in-law, Abigail Igwe, also celebrated Lexine on Instagram with a heartfelt post. See belo...

Amotekun Establishment Law Approved by Ekiti

13Feb

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Amotekun Establishment Law Approved by Ekiti

The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved a bill for the establishment of the Ekiti State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps. Presented by the state’s attorney general, Wale Fapohunda, the Draft Law for the establishment of Ekiti State Security Network codenamed "Amotekun" was received by Governor Kayode Fayemi in Ado Ekiti on Monday, February 10. According to a statement released on Thursday, February 13 by Governor Fayemi's Chief Press Secretary Yinka Oyebode, the bill will be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for legislative processing and subsequent passage into law.

Nigeria football legend Mutiu Adepoju supports Joseph Yobo’s Super Eagles appointment

13Feb

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Nigeria football legend Mutiu Adepoju supports Joseph Yobo’s Super Eagles appointment

Nigeria football legend, Mutiu Adepoju, has expressed his support for the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to appoint former Everton player Joseph Yobo as the Super Eagles assistant coach. The NFF announced on Thursday that Yobo would become Gernot Rohr's assistant at the helm of the Super Eagles despite no known coaching experience, drawing mixed reactions amongst football-loving Nigerians. However, ex-Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju believes Joseph Yobo is an ideal choice to bring the Super Eagles players together. According to Adepoju, Yobo's history in international football, captaining the country to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations t...

A Major Development: Supreme Court Decision Alters Bayelsa Governorship Outcome

13Feb

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A Major Development: Supreme Court Decision Alters Bayelsa Governorship Outcome

The governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon of APC, and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieoyo have been removed from office by the Supreme Court. Delivering its ruling on Thursday, February 13th, the five-man panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili, nullified the election due to the deputy governor-elect, Degi-Eremieoyo, running for the election with forged certificates. The court has instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission to withdraw the certificate of Return issued to the All Progressives Congress’ candidates as the winners of the November 16th 2019 governorship election in the state and issue fresh certificates to the candidates of the PDP, Douye Diri, who reportedly scored the next highest number of votes during the election. This d...

Boko Haram’s Abubakar Shekau Sets Conditions for Chibok Girls’ Release and Issues Warning to President Buhari

13Feb

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Boko Haram’s Abubakar Shekau Sets Conditions for Chibok Girls’ Release and Issues Warning to President Buhari

Abubakar Shekau, the factional leader of Boko Haram sect, has specified a condition for the release of the remaining Chibok schoolgirls held in captivity. Shekau stated in a video released to the Cable that the schoolgirls would be freed if the federal government released the sect members currently in detention. In the video, Shekau cautioned President Buhari against returning to Borno, asserting that his members are extensively apparent in the northeast and would target the president if he reenters Borno. President Buhari visited Borno state on Wednesday, February 12th, on a condolence visit to the government and people of the state following the sect's attack on Aonu community the previous Sunday, which resulted in the...

When an Encounter Goes South – Men Share Their Awkward Tales

13Feb

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When an Encounter Goes South – Men Share Their Awkward Tales

On Twitter, men have been opening up about their briefest, most embarrassing sexual encounters, leaving them in awkward situations that lasted only a few seconds. In a tweet, @Nec3ssary3vol asked: "Fellas... what's the fastest a woman has ever made you nut? This is a safe place." The responses flooded in, with men sharing their cringe-worthy but hilarious stories. Here are a few of them.

Discover the Amazing Content on Showmax: Date My Family, Peppermint, and More

13Feb

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Discover the Amazing Content on Showmax: Date My Family, Peppermint, and More

Access big series, the latest movies, and even shows from Africa Magic Subscribing to multiple streaming services can become quite expensive. In Nigeria, however, Showmax offers incredible value for money. It includes hit international series and movies that everyone is talking about, the latest from Africa Magic, top-notch content from Nollywood and Bollywood, as well as shows from HBO, CBS, Warner, Disney, Nickelodeon, BBC, and many others. All of which is available on Showmax Here are 8 great reasons to get Showmax: 1. Get access to a wide range of Hollywood movies Showmax offers a diverse selection of short films, documentaries, and full-length feature films including Peppermint, Aquaman, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, A Star Is Born and Bumblebee 2. Enjoy...

Court grants journalist, Agba Jalingo, N10m bail

13Feb

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Court grants journalist, Agba Jalingo, N10m bail

Journalist and rights activist, Agba Jalingo, has been granted bail by Justice Sule Shuaibu of the Federal High court in Calabar, Cross River State. Jalingo, the publisher of CrossRiverWatch, was arrested on August 22nd 2019, following a report alleging that Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, diverted N500 million belonging to the state. He is facing charges related to terrorism, treasonable felony, and attempt to topple the Cross River State government. In granting the bail application, Justice Shuaibu set the bail bond at N10 million with one surety in like sum. The judge stipulated that the surety must be a resident within the jurisdiction of the court, with a physically verified address and means to forfeit the bail bond. ''The surety is expected to deposit N700,000 cas...

13Feb

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Suspected Gunmen Attacks Kaduna Market

Seven persons have been allegedly killed inside Maro market in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State by suspected gunmen. The incident happened between 7pm to 8pm of Wednesday when the traders were closing from the market. The gunmen reportedly opened fire on them, killing seven people with unidentified number of innocent people injured. According to a source, the suspected killers on arrival at the market in a vehicle, shot sporadically. The reason for the attack is not known as according to the source, “immediately the gunmen alighted from their vehicle in the market, they started shooting sporadically. After carrying out their illicit act, they returned to their vehicle and left without any security personnel to confront them.” When asked whether the gunmen abducted people ...

The Church Announcement on the Month-long Deliverance Service to Remove “The Marlian Spirit” Dubbed as a “New Virus”

13Feb

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The Church Announcement on the Month-long Deliverance Service to Remove “The Marlian Spirit” Dubbed as a “New Virus”

Organizing a deliverance service for one month, a church in Surulere, Lagos, intends to cast out "The Marlian Spirit." As indicated on a banner by The HOT Church in Surulere, Lagos, the deliverance service is scheduled for every Sunday in February. The purpose of the service is to address the "brand new virus" referred to as "the Marlian spirit." Additionally, the banner pledges to offer remedies for those already under the influence of the Marlian spirit. The banner conveys the following message: Are you a Marlian? Here is: what you must know How you must respond How to be free Characterizing the Marlian spirit, the Church adds on the banner: "It's sweeping through the land, it's creeping in...