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Commemorative Face Tattoo for Kobe Bryant by The Game
13Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Commemorative Face Tattoo for Kobe Bryant by The Game

  In honor of Kobe Bryant, The Game has acquired a face tattoo.   Today, the rapper shared a photo on Instagram during the tattooing process, as well as another picture showing the finished artwork.    The tattoo features a blend of Kobe Bryant's signature and his original jersey number, 8. The number 8 is positioned on its side to seamlessly merge into the signature, also resembling the infinity symbol.   The Game captioned the tattoo with "Forever."  
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Burna Boy Recalls Timaya’s Impact on His Career
13Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Burna Boy Recalls Timaya’s Impact on His Career

Sharing his journey to stardom on Twitter, Burna Boy reaffirmed his status as the best after Fela, a Nigerian music legend. The singer revealed that his mindset shifted after a conversation with Timaya, who told him that "the world can do without the best". Burna Boy's tweet read: Addressing questions about afrobeat's status between 2010-2018, Burna Boy insisted that nobody paved the way for him. He emphasized that prior to his emergence, Nigerian artists had to plea and pay to have their music heard internationally. He claimed credit for elevating the respect African musicians now command. His post stated:
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ICPC arraigns ex-polytechnic rector over Fake Ph.D certificate
13Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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ICPC arraigns ex-polytechnic rector over Fake Ph.D certificate

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Olaolu Akinola Olugbenga, the former Rector of Igbajo Polytechnic, Igbajo, Osun State before Honorable Justice Wasiu Oladejo Akanbi of Osun State High Court 2, sitting in Osogbo. He faces a 4-count charge relating to alleged forgery and making false statements. Olugbenga is accused of obtaining a fake Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Certificate from the University of Ibadan, which he used to secure employment at Igbajo Polytechnic. ICPC's investigation revealed that he presented a forged notification of result to the institution, showing the conferment of a Doctorate degree by the University of Ibadan in February 2003. The accused is alleged to have knowingly made false statements regarding the ...
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Latest Update U Need To Know About The Outbreak
12Feb By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Latest Update U Need To Know About The Outbreak

New virus thought to have originated in China’s Wuhan city has killed more than 1,100 people and infected nearly 44,700. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan. More than 1,100 people have died in mainland China and two deaths have been reported elsewhere – one in Hong Kong and one in the Philippines. Almost 44,700 people have been infected worldwide, the vast majority of them in China.
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Reports that Zahra Buhari has been offered an employment at PPPRA is false- Presidency
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Reports that Zahra Buhari has been offered an employment at PPPRA is false- Presidency

The presidency has refuted claims that Zahra Buhari-Indimi, the daughter of President Buhari, was recently given a job at the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA). An online media outlet had published a report alleging that Zahra had obtained a job at the PPPRA through fraudulent means. However, Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, released a statement on February 12th, asserting that the report is false. Adesina emphasized that while Zahra, like any other Nigerian, is free to work wherever she is employed, the claim that she secured a position at the petroleum agency is untrue. The statement also denounced the publication as malicious and admonished the public to disregard the false news story.
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PDP’s Reaction to Booing of President Buhari by Maiduguri Residents
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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PDP’s Reaction to Booing of President Buhari by Maiduguri Residents

Upon President Buhari's arrival in Maiduguri for a sympathy visit following recent Boko Haram attacks, viral videos emerged showing residents booing him. The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to this expression of discontent. In its statement, the PDP remarked that the booing of President Buhari indicates a loss of confidence in his administration. The party went further to assert that this is a clear message to the Nigerian leader, holding him accountable for the heightened insecurity in the country. The full statement released by the PDP is as follows: The@OfficialPDPNig charges President @MBuhari to go beyond his sympathy visit to Borno state and take decisive steps to end the killings in that state and other parts of the country. The booing of President @MBuhari in ...
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Troops intercept motorcyclist with 4,653 rounds of bullets disguised as a bag of rice in Zamfara
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Troops intercept motorcyclist with 4,653 rounds of bullets disguised as a bag of rice in Zamfara

The interception of a motorcyclist with a bag containing disguised ammunition has been reported in Moriki, Zamfara State. The bag, which appeared to contain rice, actually held approximately 4653 x rods of 7.62mm (special) bullets. The incident occurred when military personnel received intelligence about arms being transported in the area. Following this tipoff, they established an emergency stop and search checkpoint, leading to the seizure of the bag of ammunition. Although the motorcyclist was able to evade capture, the bike and the bag of ammunition were confiscated. During the interception, the motorcyclist attempted to flee from routine checks, abandoning the bike and the bag of bullets in the process. The images below portray the seized ammunition and the interception site.
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Suspected Boko Haram members ambush Maiduguri after President Buhari’s visit
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Suspected Boko Haram members ambush Maiduguri after President Buhari’s visit

A few hours after President Buhari’s condolence visit to the governor of Borno state, suspected Boko Haram members have launched an attack on Maiduguri, the state's capital.   Reports indicate that the sect members arrived at the Jiddari Polo general area of Maiduguri Metropolis around 7:05 pm, following the Muslim prayer time, and began shooting indiscriminately, forcing residents to seek safety. “We are currently facing a serious attack. Boko Haram invaded the town shortly after the president left," a resident reported.   Earlier in the day, President Buhari visited the government and people of the state to express condolences after the brutal killing of over 30 individuals by the sect members on Sunday, February 9th.   During his remarks at the palace of Abubakar Elkanemi, the ...
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Man Allegedly Beats Wife To Death In Benue
12Feb By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Man Allegedly Beats Wife To Death In Benue

The Benue Police Command on Wednesday in Makurdi arrested a 42-year-old man, Mr Patrick Ejiro, for allegedly beating his wife to death over N5,000. Benue Public Relations Officer, DSP Catherine Anene, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect is presently in their custody. DSP Anene told newsmen that the victim’s body had been deposited at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi after she was confirmed dead. The husband beat up his wife when she allegedly failed to remit N5,000 being part of the proceeds from the said transaction. “The suspect has been arrested and is currently in our custody. “From our preliminary findings, there was a disagreement between the couple over the sale of some family items by the wife. “The accused, Mr Patrick Ejiro of km 14, Tyomu, Gboko...
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The Appointment of Joseph Yobo as Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Appointment of Joseph Yobo as Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles

Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has been appointed as the assistant coach of the team by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The 39-year-old will be taking over from Imama Amapakabo in the technical crew of the senior men’s national team. During his career, the former defender represented the Nigeria U20 boys - Flying Eagles at the FIFA World Youth Championship (now known as FIFA U20 World Cup) in 1999 and earned his first cap for the senior team in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match away to Zambia in Chingola in April 2001. He also played in three FIFA World Cup finals in 2002, 2010, and 2014, as well as six Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2013. Yobo's achievements include leading the Super Eagles to th...
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