15-year-old Coco Gauff once again triumphs over 39-year-old Venus Williams at Australian Open
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15-year-old Coco Gauff once again triumphs over 39-year-old Venus Williams at Australian Open

Coco Gauff emerged victorious over tennis veteran Venus Williams in the first round of the Australian Open.   The 15-year-old rising star from America, who previously defeated Venus Williams in the first round on Wimbledon's Court Number One last summer, convincingly defeated the seven-time Grand Slam champion with a score of 7-6 6-3 in her debut appearance at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday. Following the match, 39-year-old Venus, who is currently ranked 55th in the world, praised Gauff for her exceptional performance, stating: 'She clearly wants it, works very hard, is extremely mature for her age,' said Williams. 'I think the sky's the limit for her.'   Gauff expressed her gratitude by saying: “I want to say thank you guys so mu...
The Twitter confrontation between Femi Fani-Kayode and the Church of Satan regarding the killing of a pregnant woman and children by a Christian sect
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The Twitter confrontation between Femi Fani-Kayode and the Church of Satan regarding the killing of a pregnant woman and children by a Christian sect

In a recent exchange on Twitter, Femi Fani-Kayode and the Church of Satan clashed over the killing of a pregnant woman by members of a Christian sect in Panama.   It was reported by LIB that the Church of Satan clarified the incident, emphasizing that it involved Christians killing other Christians and had no connection to Satanism.   However, in response to the Church of Satan's statement, the former Minister of Aviation accused them of being liars and shirkers of responsibility, likening them to their alleged father, Satan.   Femi Fani-Kayode continued his rebuttal in a subsequent tweet.   Firing back at Fani-Kayode, the Church of Satan brought up a previous public confrontation with him, alleging that he had insinuated it was acceptable to murder the victims because they were supp...
Adorned in $9M Worth of Diamonds, Jennifer Lopez Shines at SAG Awards
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Adorned in $9M Worth of Diamonds, Jennifer Lopez Shines at SAG Awards

At the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jennifer Lopez stole the spotlight with her stunning appearance.   The 50-year-old American actress and singer donned an exquisite black off-the-shoulder gown accentuated by $9 million worth of diamonds. Her ensemble included a diamond drop necklace, earrings, bracelet, and a cushion-cut diamond ring, all set in platinum.  Accompanied by her fiancé, Alex Rodriguez, Lopez was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for 'Hustlers' but lost to Laura Dern for her role in 'Marriage Story.'   Check out more photos below.
Runtown attended the 2020 Paris Fashion Week after receiving an invitation from Balmain
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Runtown attended the 2020 Paris Fashion Week after receiving an invitation from Balmain

The Nigerian musician, Runtown, was present at the Paris Fashion Week.   The renowned singer was extended an invitation to attend the 2020 Paris Fashion Week in France by Balmain, the esteemed French luxury fashion house.     The singer has been seen in various pictures, posing with other fashion enthusiasts at the event.   Here are some of the snapshots:      
President Buhari holds talks with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in photos
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President Buhari holds talks with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in photos

During his visit to the UK-Africa Summit, President Buhari met with UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson on January 20.   The Nigerian leader engaged in bilateral discussions with the UK Prime Minister during the summit, focusing on new perspectives on UK-Africa Partnership for Prosperity, issues of Sustainable Finance and Infrastructure, Trade and Investment, Future African Growth Sectors, and Clean Energy and Climate.     President Buhari is also scheduled to hold meetings with the Head of the Commonwealth, Prince Charles in Glasgow, Scotland.   Check out more photos below;    
Two men nabbed in Abuja for possessing N45 million counterfeit notes
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Two men nabbed in Abuja for possessing N45 million counterfeit notes

Two men, Badamasi Sule and Muhammad Muhammad, suspected of engaging in money counterfeiting, have been apprehended by the operatives of the Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. They were found in possession of approximately N45 million in counterfeit Naira notes.   The EFCC, in a released statement, disclosed that the arrest took place in December 2019, following actionable intelligence which uncovered a group of scammers involved in producing fake N1,000 notes. Additionally, they were found carrying counterfeit $100 bills. Further investigations revealed that the duo had two "Ghana-must-go bags" containing the N1,000 notes, intended for circulation. Their primary targets were bureau de change operators and unsuspecting individuals. The synd...
Busola Dakolo’s Heartfelt Birthday Message to Husband Timi Dakolo
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Busola Dakolo’s Heartfelt Birthday Message to Husband Timi Dakolo

Timi Dakolo, the Nigerian singer, is celebrating his 39th birthday today. His wife Busola shared a heartwarming message on Instagram to mark the occasion.   The mother of three posted new photos of Timi Dakolo along with the following words: 'Happy birthday to my ride or die @timidakolo My jewel of inestimable value.#worldTimiDay.'  
Arrests Made After Motorcycle Rider Killed and Buried in Shallow Grave in Delta (Photos)
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Arrests Made After Motorcycle Rider Killed and Buried in Shallow Grave in Delta (Photos)

Two individuals have been apprehended by the Delta State Police command for purportedly killing a motorcycle rider, Sunday Ofishe, and burying his remains in a shallow grave in Mosogar, Ethiope West local government area of the state on January 14th.   The state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Hafiz Inuwa, verified the incident, stating: “The man happened to be a cyclist, so those suspects waylaid him, killed him and disposed him of his motorcycle. They later took the motorcycle to sell in Oghara with a bid to dispose of it. That was how we got them”.   In response to the tragic event, the deceased's daughter, Miss Eloho Ofishe, recounted: “He normally comes in the evening before leaving again, but when he did not return, we knew something was wrong...
Tragic Loss: Newborn Twins Found Dead after Abandonment
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Tragic Loss: Newborn Twins Found Dead after Abandonment

In the early hours of January 20, a distressing discovery was made in Rukpokwu community of Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. A day-old set of twins were found dead in a gutter at Elikpokwodu. It is suspected that the newborns, who were abandoned overnight, perished due to exposure to cold and other environmental factors. Eyewitnesses have revealed that a manhunt has been initiated in an attempt to identify the mother of the deceased twin babies.
Nigerians slam EFCC over arrest of suspected yahoo boys at popular Ibadan nightclub
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Nigerians slam EFCC over arrest of suspected yahoo boys at popular Ibadan nightclub

Nigerians are expressing their disapproval regarding the arrest of 89 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as yahoo boys, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at a well-known nightclub in Ibadan. According to reports, the nightclub is alleged by the EFCC to be a hotspot for "yahoo-yahoo boys." However, witnesses claim that the EFCC did not only apprehend individuals within the premises of the nightclub but also those driving on the adjacent road. Additionally, it is reported that the agency refused to allow the arrested individuals to identify themselves. A Nigerian lawyer and author shared an eyewitness account from one of the detained nightclub goers, questioning the EFCC's actions. The lawyer criticized the agency for raiding clubs without concrete evidenc...