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Super Eagles’ Oghenekaro Etebo Joins Getafe on Loan
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Super Eagles’ Oghenekaro Etebo Joins Getafe on Loan

Nigerian Super Eagles' star, Oghenekaro Etebo, has completed a move from English club Stoke City to Getafe in Spain. The 24-year-old midfielder has joined Getafe on a loan deal until the end of the current season, with the Madrid-based club having an option to sign him permanently. Sharing photos from his presentation, Etebo wrote: 'New chapter  So happy to start My New Year with a Great Team @getafecf Also want to use this opportunity to appreciate my Fans for their Effort and Support.'
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Nigerian man accused of killing his father over cooked yam in Ebonyi
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Nigerian man accused of killing his father over cooked yam in Ebonyi

A man identified as Chibueze Iduma has been arrested by the Ebonyi State Police Command for allegedly killing his father during a quarrel over cooked yam. The deceased, Mr Emmanuel Oba Iduma, was allegedly killed by his son who was infuriated upon returning home and discovering that his dad had eaten a yam he cooked for himself. An eyewitness shared, “While they quarreled over the cooked yam, the father had hit the son with his walking stick, and in retaliation, the son hit him back, causing him to fall down and die.” Chibueze was arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Abakiliki over the incident which occurred in Amaofia Ngbo community, in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on December 20, 2019, and was charged with murder. The charge...
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Check out the image of Donald Trump in the Situation Room following Iran’s missile strike on U.S. forces in Iraq
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Check out the image of Donald Trump in the Situation Room following Iran’s missile strike on U.S. forces in Iraq

           The White House has released a photograph of US President Donald Trump observing Iran's launch of ballistic missiles at US bases in Iraq in response to the US's killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.   A photograph from the Situation Room captures President Trump alongside his security team on Tuesday night. Also pictured around the table are White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, national security official Keith Kellogg, acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Vice President Mike Pence, Defense Secretary Mark Esper, chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham, and Director of National Intelligence Joseph...
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Wilfred Ndidi, Super Eagles midfielder, to undergo surgery and miss one month of action
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Wilfred Ndidi, Super Eagles midfielder, to undergo surgery and miss one month of action

              Leicester City's Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, will be undergoing surgery after sustaining an injury during training, as revealed by manager Brendan Rodgers.   Ndidi, who has been in impressive form this season, has featured in every Premier League game for the Foxes, except for the match against Sheffield United. He has accumulated 1,730 minutes of playing time in the EPL and has garnered interest from clubs such as Manchester United and Tottenham. Due to his injury and upcoming surgery, Ndidi will miss crucial matches against Southampton, Burnley, West Ham United, and Brentford during his time on the sidelines. "Wilf took a knock in training yesterday, which unfortunately means he might need a slight operation tomorrow," stated Brendan Rodgers on Leicester City'...
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Oprah Winfrey denies advising Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to take a step back from their royal roles
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Oprah Winfrey denies advising Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to take a step back from their royal roles

Oprah Winfrey has refuted any involvement in advising Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their decision to step back from their royal roles. A report by Page Six suggested that Oprah Winfrey had offered guidance to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex regarding their departure from the British monarchy. However, Winfrey has since denied any association with Harry and Meghan's surprising announcement. She stated to ET, "Meghan and Harry do not need my help in figuring out what's best for them. I care about them both and support whatever decisions they make for their family." It is known that Oprah Winfrey maintains a close relationship with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, having attended their wedding and collaborated with Harry on an upcoming mental health series for Apple TV+.
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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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