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EFCC’s head, Ibrahim Magu, addresses video of Fayose dancing with a white woman

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EFCC’s head, Ibrahim Magu, addresses video of Fayose dancing with a white woman

A video of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, dancing with a white woman on a cruise ship after being granted permission to travel abroad for 'medical treatment' by a federal high court, has prompted a response from the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. Tony Amokeodo, the special assistant on media and publicity to Mr. Magu, informed Premium Times that the EFCC has chosen not to issue a response to the video. He stated that the anti-graft agency is solely focused on prosecuting the former governor, not persecuting him. He emphasized that the EFCC will wait for Fayose's return on the next adjourned date for the continuation of his trial over an alleged N2.2 billion fraud. ”We are not going to react to that video...

American rapper, Ludacris and his entire family become citizens of Gabon (Video)

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American rapper, Ludacris and his entire family become citizens of Gabon (Video)

American rapper Ludacris, along with his entire family, has been granted the citizenship of Gabon, a country located along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa. This new status was obtained during his ongoing African trip on January 2nd, 2020. Before their visit to Gabon, Ludacris and his wife, Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, explored Ghana as part of the Year of Return Activities, visiting significant historical sites. Ludacris celebrated this new citizenship on his official Instagram page, expressing his joy and gratitude for the opportunity. A video post shared by Lindaikejiblog captures this momentous occasion.

Tragic Plane Crash Takes Lives of Sudanese Judges and Army Officials

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Tragic Plane Crash Takes Lives of Sudanese Judges and Army Officials

On Thursday, January 2, 2020, a military aircraft carrying Sudanese Judges and Army officials tragically crashed shortly after taking off from an airport in Sudan's West Darfur. Although the cause of the crash is still unknown, reports indicate that it happened approximately 10 km (6 miles) from the airport. An official at el-Geneina airport confirmed that all 18 people on board lost their lives in the tragic accident. Army spokesman Amer Mohammed al-Hassan, who verified the incident, informed AFP that the victims included seven crew members, three judges, and eight civilians, four of whom were children. El-Geneina, the capital of West Darfur, has experienced heightened security measures and official visits this week due to deadly clashes be...

Nigerian cadets cause traffic jam on expressway, say ‘civilians can’t do anything’ (video)

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Nigerian cadets cause traffic jam on expressway, say ‘civilians can’t do anything’ (video)

An incident involving Nigerian cadets causing a traffic jam on an expressway has been captured in a viral video circulating online. The cadets arrogantly claimed that civilians could not take any action and simply had to wait. The video showed them parking their car on one section of the expressway to conduct a march, disregarding the inconvenience caused to other road users who resorted to honking their horns. The location and time of the incident were not specified in the video. The video of the incident is available for viewing below: [instagram_embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/B62N0MCnYMZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading[/instagram_embed]

Anthony Joshua Spotted Shirtless with a Female Companion at Barbados Beach (Photos)

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Anthony Joshua Spotted Shirtless with a Female Companion at Barbados Beach (Photos)

Anthony Joshua, the two-time heavyweight champion, has been unwinding on a well-deserved vacation in Barbados. During a Thursday afternoon (Jan. 2) outing, the British-Nigerian boxer was spotted frolicking with a female companion as they both enjoyed a leisurely stroll on the beach. For their beach day, Joshua showcased his muscular physique in a pair of bright blue swim shorts, while his beach companion flaunted a stunning blue swimwear. View more photos below.

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Commander of Iran’s Quds Force killed in a US air strike ordered by President Trump – Pentagon confirms

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Commander of Iran’s Quds Force killed in a US air strike ordered by President Trump – Pentagon confirms Commander of Iran’s Quds Force killed in a US air strike ordered by President Trump – Pentagon confirms

The Pentagon, on Friday, confirmed the death of the commander of Iran's Quds Force in a United States air strike ordered by President Donald Trump. The air strike was aimed at "deterring future Iranian attack plans". Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force unit, and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy head of the Iran-backed Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), were among those killed in the attack at Baghdad International Airport on January 3rd, as stated by the PMF. The Iraqi military reported three rockets being fired at the airport, with the total number of casualties remaining unclear. The Pentagon explained that the US had taken "decisive defensive ac...

Gabrielle Union’s New Year’s Eve encounter with her Uber driver

3Jan

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Gabrielle Union’s New Year’s Eve encounter with her Uber driver

Gabrielle Union and her husband Dwayne Wade opted for an Uber ride after a night of revelry, only to have the Uber driver unexpectedly use their bathroom at their house. On New Year's Day, Gabrielle shared the night's events with her fans on Twitter. In her tweet, she wrote: "Trying to be responsible & use UBER & our driver asked to use our bathroom 15-20 min later. Dude dropped a deuce. Im pleased we clearly have a home & available reading material that screams 'Come in, get comfortable and drop the kids off at the pool' Welcome to 2020 folks'. Fans responded by applauding Gabrielle and Dwayne for their kindness and for finding humor in the situation.

Here is how Nigerians are reacting to Davido and his babymama, Sophia Momodu’s drama on IG

3Jan

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Here is how Nigerians are reacting to Davido and his babymama, Sophia Momodu’s drama on IG

The reactions of Nigerians to the drama between Davido and his babymama, Sophia Momodu, on Instagram have caused a divide across social media platforms. Last Thursday, Davido took to his Instastories to clarify the speculation that he and Sophia flew together for a mini vacation in Ghana. This came after both shared photos from the same private jet on the same day, with Davido captioning it as '' a mini vacation with my daughter''. In response to this, Davido explained in a recent post that he only gave Sophia a lift as she had business to attend in Ghana as well. He further expressed disbelief at the idea of leaving their daughter in Nigeria or having her fly economy class to Ghana. Following Davido's post, Sophia promptly reacted on her page, stating that she did not ask for a lift a...

Teenager murdered by vigilante member following dispute

3Jan

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Teenager murdered by vigilante member following dispute

After a minor altercation, a 37-year-old vigilante member, Sunday Kalu, was apprehended for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Chinemerem Ifeanyi. The deadly altercation occurred around 8 p.m at Agu Road in Ndiegoro community of Aba South LGA as the deceased was heading home from work. An eyewitness recounted overhearing Ifeanyi and Kalu arguing over a phone before the tragic incident took place. Describing the event, the witness stated; “I overheard him saying leave my phone while the man he was arguing with kept struggling to take the phone “As at then, I never knew the person was Bakassi, I was thinking it was a mere street boys argument. It was later we got who he is. “It was when I heard a scream that I and some persons rushed to behold Ifeanyi in a pool of his own blood s...

Man Charged with New Year’s Day Double Murder of Estranged Wife and Her Lover

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Man Charged with New Year’s Day Double Murder of Estranged Wife and Her Lover

A husband has been accused of murdering his estranged wife and her new lover, both of whom were found stabbed to death on New Year’s Day. 39-year-old Helen Hancock was discovered dead with her 48-year-old partner, Martin Griffiths, at a property in the affluent village of Duffield, shortly after she had left her husband and was 'getting her life back together'. In the days leading up to the gruesome knife attack, Helen had contacted Derbyshire Police for assistance at her residence. Helen's estranged husband, Rhys Hancock, a 39-year-old headteacher, is scheduled to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on Friday morning (Jan. 3) to face charges for the double murder of his wife and her partner, who was a father of two. The grieving families of the deceased ...