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'It only made the victory more sweet '- Super Falcon star, Asisat Oshoala reacts after Nigerian officials didn't vote for her to win the CAF Award
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'It only made the victory more sweet '- Super Falcon star, Asisat Oshoala reacts after Nigerian officials didn't vote for her to win the CAF Award

The reaction of Super Falcon star, Asisat Oshoala, to not receiving votes from Nigerian officials for the CAF Award was a tweet where she expressed how the victory was made sweeter. The 25-year-old, who plays for Super Falcons of Nigeria and FC Barcelona, won the award for the 4th time at the CAF Player of the Year Awards in Egypt. She beat competitors from Cameroon and South Africa to clinch the award. It was revealed that five Nigerian officials, including the four-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Perpetua Nkwocha, did not vote for her. Asisat Oshoala responded on Twitter, saying, "It only made the victory more sweet .....CHILD OF THE CONTINENT. It’s a blessing to know how much lives I’ve touched and inspired across AFRICA in my young age. All love from this side."
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Ukraine Plane Hit Over Iran: Video Footage Emerges
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Ukraine Plane Hit Over Iran: Video Footage Emerges

Following the crash of the Ukrainian airliner near Tehran's airport on January 8, a viral video has surfaced online, allegedly depicting the moment the plane was hit by a missile shortly after takeoff.   Reports from Canadian, US, and UK officials suggested that intelligence indicated the plane was brought down by an Iranian missile, a claim that has been vehemently denied by Iran.   The video, which has yet to be authenticated, was reportedly submitted by internet-freedom researcher Nariman Gharib and features buildings resembling those in the Iranian capitol suburb of Parand, according to the New York Times and CNN.             View this post on Instagram                   Video purportedly shows moment Ukrainian Airplane was...
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Nigerians given 12-hour ultimatum to leave South African province after cop’s fatal stabbing
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Nigerians given 12-hour ultimatum to leave South African province after cop’s fatal stabbing

The Keimoes and Upington areas of Northern Cape, South Africa, have reportedly issued an ultimatum to Nigerians and other foreign nationals, requiring them to leave the communities within 12 hours. According to a statement released by Adetola Olubajo, the president of Nigeria Union in South Africa, the directive came after a Nigerian allegedly stabbed a South African police officer, resulting in the officer's death. The details of the altercation are still unclear as the main witness was also critically injured. Following the tragic incident, community members in Keimoes and surrounding areas engaged in violent activities, including burning and destroying properties belonging to foreign nationals, particularly Nigerians. The unrest spread to Upington, leading to the expulsion of Nigeria...
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Abia local government chairman slumps and dies during meeting
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Abia local government chairman slumps and dies during meeting

The Transition Committee Chairman of Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia state, Onyekachi Okoro, tragically passed away after collapsing during a meeting in Umuahia on January 9th. He was swiftly taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Umuahia where he was pronounced dead. The cause of his sudden demise is believed to be a cardiac arrest, although the doctors have not yet officially confirmed this. Okoro's untimely death occurred just a month after he had assumed the role of TC chairman of Arochukwu Local Government, following his appointment in December 2019.
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“`html 'I'll just simply say I'm disappointed': Meghan's estranged father Thomas Markle reacts to news his daughter and Prince Harry are quitting the royal family
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“`html 'I'll just simply say I'm disappointed': Meghan's estranged father Thomas Markle reacts to news his daughter and Prince Harry are quitting the royal family

Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan Markle, has expressed his disappointment after his daughter and Prince Harry revealed their decision to step back as senior members of Britain's royal family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the surprising announcement on Wednesday, stating their intention to become financially independent' and to 'balance' their time between the U.K. and North America. Following their announcement, Meghan's estranged father spoke out, telling Us Weekly: 'I'll just simply say I'm disappointed.' However, the 74-year-old retired lighting director did not elaborate on the cause of his disappointment. Thomas Markle and his daughter have been estranged for many years, with no contact even before her wedding to Prince Harr...
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Gunmen attack Catholic Seminary school in Kaduna, abducts 4 seminarians
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Gunmen attack Catholic Seminary school in Kaduna, abducts 4 seminarians

An incident of abducting four seminarians from the Catholic Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kakau, along the Kaduna-Abuja Road, has been reported. The Registrar of the school, Rev. Fr. (Dr) Joel Usman, confirmed that armed bandits raided the school around 10.30-11pm and took the seminarians. The police have been informed, and an investigation is underway. Let's hope for the safe release of the abductees.
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Gunmen attack Catholic Seminary school in Kaduna, abducts 4 seminarians
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Gunmen attack Catholic Seminary school in Kaduna, abducts 4 seminarians

The Catholic Seminary school in Kaduna was attacked by gunmen who abducted four seminarians. The incident occurred at the Catholic Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kakau, along the Kaduna-Abuja road. The Registrar of the school, Rev. Fr. (Dr) Joel Usman, confirmed the abduction, stating that armed bandits stormed the school between 10.30pm and 11pm. "Good Shepherd Major Seminary was attacked by armed bandits between 10.30 and 11pm. After a headcount of students with security agents, four seminarians have been declared missing. Kindly say a prayer for their release," Usman said. The police have been informed, and investigations are underway. An image of the article can be seen below.
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Police arrest suspected killers of Moradeun Balogun, lady who was stabbed in Lagos
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Police arrest suspected killers of Moradeun Balogun, lady who was stabbed in Lagos

The authorities in Lagos have captured four suspects, Ugochukwu Udochukwu, Chidiebere Nnanna, Samuel Nnanna and David Obi, for the fatal stabbing of Moradeun Balogun, a lady who was attacked while returning from work on Monday, November 2nd, 2019. Moradeun, who was getting ready for her wedding, was assaulted by the culprits as she was making her way home with her laptop. The perpetrators took advantage of her vulnerability as she had her laptop strapped on her back; she was attacked in the Gbagada area of Lagos state, specifically around the NCIE bus stop. She was quickly taken to R Jolad hospital, then transferred to Gbagada General Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries due to significant blood loss. The Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, CP Hakeem Odumosu, revealed that the...
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Mother faces prison for saving her children from a house fire instead of portrait of North Korea's leaders
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Mother faces prison for saving her children from a house fire instead of portrait of North Korea's leaders

A mother in North Korea is at risk of imprisonment for rescuing her two children from a house fire and allowing portraits of the country's former leaders to perish in the process.   The woman is under investigation by the country's Ministry of State Security following a fire incident in Onsong County, North Hamgyong Province. The fire occurred in a home shared by two families near the Chinese border.   During the incident, both sets of parents were out, but upon noticing smoke, they hurried back to save their families. Unfortunately, in the process of rescuing their loved ones, one set of portraits was destroyed.     According to North Korean regulations, it is mandatory for all households to display paintings of the country's former leaders, Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il. Inspectors...
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