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Leicester Boss Defends Playing Ndidi 13 Days After Knee Surgery

22Feb

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Leicester Boss Defends Playing Ndidi 13 Days After Knee Surgery

Brendan Rodgers has defended the club's decision to field Wilfred Ndidi just 13 days after the player underwent knee surgery. In the previous month, Ndidi, a key player with the highest tackle rate in the Premier League, underwent a knee operation. He was back in action almost two weeks later, with Rodgers describing his recovery as "incredible". After just two appearances against West Ham and Aston Villa, Ndidi's knee inflamed, leading to him being ruled out for the upcoming clash with Manchester City, making it the third consecutive match he has missed due to the injury. Football pundits and experts have criticized Rodgers' swift decision to bring back Ndidi, but the former Liverp...

Nigerian Man Recounts Shocking Encounter with Deceased Friend

22Feb

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Nigerian Man Recounts Shocking Encounter with Deceased Friend

A narrative shared by a Nigerian man, identified as Ifeanyi Uchemaurice, on his Facebook page reveals an unexpected encounter with a friend based in Vietnam. He claims to have encountered this friend on February 17th, only to later discover that the friend had passed away in January. Below is the account of the incident: Ghost story: I saw a friend who I never knew had passed away. On 17th February 2020, I met someone in Upper Iweka Onitsha, whom I knew from Vietnam (although we were not very close friends). He approached me from behind and called me "oga Buchi....", then I turned and exclaimed, "Willy, what are you doing here? Where are you coming from?" He explained that he was coming from Portharcourt and heading to Awka. He then pulled out gold from his pocket, asking me to...

Nigerian man shares an astonishing encounter with a friend he never knew had passed away

22Feb

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Nigerian man shares an astonishing encounter with a friend he never knew had passed away

An individual from Nigeria, identified as Ifeanyi Uchemaurice, took to his Facebook page to recount an experience in which he claims to have encountered a friend from Vietnam on February 17th this year, only to later discover that the friend had died in January. Here is his story: Ghost story: I encountered a friend whom I had no idea was deceased. On 17th February 2020, I came across someone I knew from Vietnam (although we were not very close friends, we were friends). He approached me from behind and called me "oga Buchi....", then I turned around and exclaimed, "Willy, what are you doing here? Where are you coming from?" He said he was coming from Port Harcourt and heading to Awka. This occurred in Upper Iweka Onitsha in front of Ifeanyichukwu Motors. He pulled out some gold f...

Woman Faces Death Penalty for Killing Husband in Kano

22Feb

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Woman Faces Death Penalty for Killing Husband in Kano

In a verdict handed down by Justice Ahmad Tijjani Badamasi of a Kano state high court on Friday February 21, a housewife named Rashida Saidu was sentenced to death by hanging for the death of her husband, Dr Adamu Ali, following an argument. The prosecution counsel, Mariam Jilbrin, informed the court that the suspect engaged in a physical altercation with her 56-year-old husband at their residence in Dorayi Quarters approximately a year ago. During the altercation, she pushed him from a storey building, leading to his fatal injuries. Dr Ali was a staff member at the Federal College of Education, Kano. Four witnesses testified against the suspect. However, her counsel, Illiya Dauda, refuted the allegations and presented two witnesses to challenge the accusation of responsibility ...

”Its audio” Oluwo of Iwo laughs off his suspension from the Osun State Traditional Rulers’ Council

22Feb

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”Its audio” Oluwo of Iwo laughs off his suspension from the Osun State Traditional Rulers’ Council

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has found humor in the six months suspension placed on him by the Osun State Traditional Rulers’ Council, dismissing it as mere talk with no real implications. During a meeting chaired by the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the council suspended the Oluwo of Iwo for his alleged involvement in an altercation with the Agbowu of Ogbagbaa, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo, during a mediation session to resolve a land dispute among monarchs on February 14th. Read here. Responding to reports of the suspension, the Oluwo shared a video from his palace on his IG page, affirming his continued presence on the throne. He wrote Oba (Dr) Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Telu remains the sole Oluwo of Iwoland. H...

U.S. and Taliban Agree on Potential Peace Deal

22Feb

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U.S. and Taliban Agree on Potential Peace Deal

An announcement made by the US State Department on Friday revealed that the United States and the Taliban in Afghanistan have reached a truce. The truce, if upheld, is set to be a significant foreign policy achievement for Trump. It was brokered among the US, the Afghan Government, and the Taliban and will initiate with a seven-day reduction in violence in Afghanistan. The seven-day violence reduction is scheduled to commence Friday night local time, as confirmed by the US State Department. "After decades of conflict, we have come to an understanding with the Taliban on a significant reduction in violence across Afghanistan. This is an important step on a long road to peace, and I call on all Afghans to seize this opportunity," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted Friday morni...

Ogun Police command admits its officers shot traders while chasing 'yahoo boys'

22Feb

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Ogun Police command admits its officers shot traders while chasing 'yahoo boys'

The Ogun State Police Command has acknowledged that its officers shot some Hausa traders while pursuing "yahoo boys" in the Olomore area of Abeokuta. Previously, it was reported that the shooting resulted in tension in the community, leading to other traders from the Northern region barricading the major highway and setting tires on fire. In response to the incident, Ogun State Police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the occurrence and disclosed that the injured traders are alive and undergoing treatment at the General Hospital in Ijaye. Additionally, Oyeyemi stated that the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Kenneth Ebrimson, has instructed a comprehensive investigation into the matter. In an official statement, the Police Command clarified, "In view of the crisis that erupted...

About 900,000 Pangolins Trafficked Worldwide: Watchdog Reveals

21Feb

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About 900,000 Pangolins Trafficked Worldwide: Watchdog Reveals

About 900,000 pangolins are believed to have been trafficked worldwide in the past two decades, a wildlife watchdog said on Thursday, highlighting the challenge in tackling the illicit trade. As the world’s most heavily trafficked mammal, the creatures are targeted for their body parts which are highly valued in traditional medicine in countries including China and Vietnam, and their meat is seen as a delicacy. Also known as the scaly anteater, the shy, primarily nocturnal animals have been heavily poached for years in biodiverse Southeast Asia and are being increasingly targeted in Africa. In a new report, watchdog TRAFFIC estimated about 895,000 pangolins had been smuggled between 2000 and 2019 worldwide. It also noted that over 96,000 kilograms (210,000 pounds) of the creatures’ ...

Benue community gifts 80 tubers of yam to serving corps member

21Feb

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Benue community gifts 80 tubers of yam to serving corps member

A National Youth Service corps member in Benue state, Iyanuoluwa Moyinoluwa, was appreciated with 80 tubers of yam by members of Pila community in the state after she funded a borehole water system for them. Iyanuoluwa who is currently serving in the state, pulled up resources and erected the water system in the community that has experienced water shortage for so many years. The water system was commissioned on Thursday February 20th and the community members gave her what they had as a token of their appreciation. See more photos below ;

Any relationship built on social media doesn't last – BBNaija's Nina uses actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday's "failed relationship" for advice; NBS reacts

21Feb

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Any relationship built on social media doesn't last – BBNaija's Nina uses actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday's "failed relationship" for advice; NBS reacts

The headline of the article is "Any relationship built on social media doesn't last - BBNaija's Nina uses actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday's "failed relationship" for advice; NBS reacts". The article discusses how actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and Big Brother 2018 housemate, Nina, are involved in a social media relationship advice spat. Nkechi Blessing Sunday reacted to Nina using a screenshot of a report about the rumored breakup of her relationship with US-based actor Mike Adeyemi on her Instastory to give relationship advice. The article references Mike's Instagram post that sparked speculations about the end of his relationship with Nkechi Blessing. Nina, in turn, reacted to the rumored breakup by using a screenshot of the report to serve relationship advice on her Instastory, statin...