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Bankole Cardoso’s Wedding: A Glance at the Photos from the Event
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Bankole Cardoso’s Wedding: A Glance at the Photos from the Event

February 22nd marked the traditional wedding ceremony of Bankole Cardoso, the son of the late Stella Adadevoh, and his fiancee, Busola Coker.   Stella Adadevoh, a Nigerian physician renowned for halting the spread of the Ebola virus in Nigeria, is the mother of Bankole.   Take a look at additional photos from the wedding below      
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Expressing Solidarity: Nigerian Catholics to Wear Black Attire on Ash Wednesday
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Expressing Solidarity: Nigerian Catholics to Wear Black Attire on Ash Wednesday

On Ash Wednesday, Catholics in Nigeria have decided to don black outfits as a way to mourn and honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the recent violent attacks and kidnappings around the country. The Catholics Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged the government to fulfill its duty of safeguarding the Nigerian people. They also emphasized the church's moral responsibility in addressing these issues. In a statement to be delivered during masses at Catholic churches on February 26, the CBCN announced, "As a mark of mourning for all our brothers and sisters who have been victims of the most recent wave of violence against Christians, we are all dressed in black today and offer our prayers and penance for their repose." The statement further invited the global churc...
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The Ban on Sale and Consumption of Beef in Delta Community Following Herdsmen Killings
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Ban on Sale and Consumption of Beef in Delta Community Following Herdsmen Killings

Following the killing of 10 farmers by suspected herdsmen, a community in Delta State, Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North local government area has taken the decision to ban the sale and consumption of beef. This decision was revealed by Delta State Commissioner for Education, Professor Patrick Muoboghare, who is also from Uwheru on Saturday, February 22. He stated that it was a simple solution to the herdsmen attack in the community, with the intention of forcing the herdsmen to vacate the Kingdom. Furthermore, he disclosed that the community leaders made the decision to bury the late victims of the attack and provide education for the children of those killed from primary school to University level. Muoboghare also expressed gratitude for the Governor's intervention in preventing a p...
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Military Confirms Death of One Soldier in Battle with Boko Haram at Garkida
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Military Confirms Death of One Soldier in Battle with Boko Haram at Garkida

The death of a soldier in the battle against Boko Haram at Garkida has been confirmed by the Nigerian army. The incident took place during a counter offensive by troops of 232 Battalion of 23 Armoured Brigade under Operation Lafiya Dole in Garkida, Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa.   A statement released by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations for 23 Brigade Maj. Haruna Sani, reported that the Nigerian army successfully defended the town from the terrorists, who besieged it with about seven Gun Trucks and a number of motorcycles.      The military reported that they killed several of the Boko Haram terrorists, and the remaining fled with gunshot wounds, leaving trails of blood along their withdrawal ...
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Understanding Deontay Wilder’s Loss to Tyson Fury as Explained by Boxing Legend David Haye
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Understanding Deontay Wilder’s Loss to Tyson Fury as Explained by Boxing Legend David Haye

Discussing Deontay Wilder's defeat to Tyson Fury in the WBC heavyweight belt clash, boxing icon David Haye provided insights into the pivotal factors at play.   Fury dominated Wilder from the opening bell until one minute and 39 seconds into the seventh round, prompting Wilder's corner to throw in the towel, thus conceding the Lineal Heavyweight, WBC, and Ring Magazine championship belts to Fury.                                                            Anticipating an offensive approach from Fury, many fans doubted his ability to defeat Wilder, a sentiment that David Haye believes worked in Fury's favor.   Former Heavyweight champion David Haye, who was present at ringside for BT Sport during the fight, expressed astonishment at Fury's display of 'greatness'. “I don’t know what i...
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I didn’t commit fraud on American soil, FBI searched my phones and laptops illegally – Obinwanne Okeke tells US court
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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I didn’t commit fraud on American soil, FBI searched my phones and laptops illegally – Obinwanne Okeke tells US court

Obinwanne Okeke, the 32-year-old CEO of Invictus Group and Forbes-rated young Nigerian billionaire, is currently facing charges of computer and wire fraud in the United States. He has filed a preliminary objection to the charges, stating that the American authorities lack jurisdiction to charge him for fraud as he did not commit the offense in America, nor defraud any American companies or individuals at the time of his indictment. The businessman's lawyers have requested the case to be struck out, arguing that the arrest should never have occurred. They pointed out that the prosecutors only cited his alleged swindling of Unatrac, a subsidiary of American equipment manufacturer 'Caterpillar,' of $11 million in the indictment. They also stated that FBI agents accessed his mobile phones an...
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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Yero, Emphasizes the High Illiteracy Rate in the North
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Yero, Emphasizes the High Illiteracy Rate in the North

In a recent interview, Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Yero, urged Northerners to prioritize addressing poverty and illiteracy in the region over securing power in 2023. Mukhtar Yero highlighted that despite the North holding political power, it has not significantly improved the region's economy. He also pointed out the high prevalence of street beggars and school dropouts in the North. Yero emphasized the need for the North to focus on economic development to combat poverty. He questioned whether the North is economically empowered despite holding political power and stressed the importance of addressing economic challenges before discussing power retention. He stated, "In the North, we have the highest population, the largest land mass, and ...
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Mike Tyson’s Celebration of Tyson Fury’s Victory Over Deontay Wilder Goes Viral
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Mike Tyson’s Celebration of Tyson Fury’s Victory Over Deontay Wilder Goes Viral

On Sunday morning, boxing legend Mike Tyson was captured on camera enthusiastically celebrating Tyson Fury's remarkable win over heavyweight rival Deontay Wilder.               The ecstatic Mike Tyson joined the crowd in celebrating as Tyson Fury defied the odds to become the WBC heavyweight champion with a dominant display. After the fight, the legendary heavyweight champion, who had also been honored in the same ring, was seen rejoicing in the victory. This was just five days after Deontay Wilder claimed in an interview that he could have defeated Mike Tyson in his prime.   It is speculated that Tyson's fervent support for Fury may have stemmed from Wilder's recent remarks. The former two-time world champion may have been genuinely thrilled by Fury's dominating performance, yet man...
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“`html Vendor Sleeps with Client’s Husband: Twitter User Exposes
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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“`html Vendor Sleeps with Client’s Husband: Twitter User Exposes

Allegations surfaced as a Twitter user took to the platform to reveal that a vendor had reportedly engaged in an affair with the husband of a client she was introduced to.   @dejokecarew, the whistleblower, admitted to admiring the vendor greatly prior to the distressing incident. She also detailed an account of a friend who had brought evidence of the same vendor soliciting her boyfriend, even while aware of their relationship, a claim that dejokecarew initially dismissed.   See the disclosed tweets below;    ```
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Eddie Hearn: “Anthony Joshua wants to fight Tyson Fury next after Fury’s win over Wilder”
23Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Eddie Hearn: “Anthony Joshua wants to fight Tyson Fury next after Fury’s win over Wilder”

Eddie Hearn, promoter and agent to Anthony Joshua has revealed the British-Nigerian boxing champion wants to fight Tyson Fury next. This comes after Fury sensationally defeated Deontay Wilder in 7 rounds on Sunday morning at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.                   It was the second time Fury and Wilder were fighting, after a draw in their first clash in December 2018. With the win, Fury now holds the WBC heavyweight belt and retains the Lineal and Ring magazine heavyweight championship belt.                  Fury's win means Britain now holds all the belts in the boxing heavyweight division. Hearn revealed that Joshua desires a unification bout against Fury to determine the true king of the heavyweight division. D...
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