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Youths in Benin protest Edo new property protection lawJuly 30, 2021By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-CityVehicular activities were grounded around several areas of Benin City including Oba Ovonmramwen Square the city centre popularly called Ring Road as hundreds of youths drawn from the various communities that make up the Benin Kingdom protesting against the recently passed assented public property protection law by Governor Godwin Obaseki.They claimed that the law which the government said is to protect properties was against them as it usurps the responsibilities of okhaeghele as heads of youths in the communities who are shouldered with the responsibilities of land matters and landed properties in the Kingdom.ALSO READ: Abba Kyari: Extradition not automatic – Kayode AjuloThe protesters who carried placards with inscriptions as: ‘Governor Obaseki, you are not our spiritual father; ‘we are Okaighele to the Palace of Oba of Benin, not Government House; ‘we are proud of our King; ‘arrest and persecute any Okaighele that practice illegally’, matched to the Palace of Oba of Benin and later to the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State council.Speaking on behalf of the youth leaders, Glory Ikponmwosa said Okaigheles of Benin kingdom are not political appointees and that they are only loyal and subjected to the Benin Royal Stool.“We are not politicians and we should not be treated as one because we are ready to resist any attempt to reduce our rights as traditional citizens of Benin kingdom by anyone or group of persons no matter who or what is involved,” he declared. ALSO READ: Closure of Orlu Timber market: Cost of food items’ll move up —Sen Anyanwu warns“Okaigheles in the Benin kingdom is an age-long traditional position under the Benin Native Laws and Customs which is over 400 years old, it is not a recent creation.“Under the Benin Traditional Council settings, communities have leadership structures which comprise the Odionwere, the Oven, the Okagheles in addition to the Enogies in communities where Enogies exist.“Edo State Government do not have any business or rights to ban Okaigheles in Benin kingdom under the Benin Tradition.
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ENTERTAINMENTBBNaija season 6: My husband permits me to catch cruise with male housemates – TegaPublished on July 30, 2021By John Owen NwachukwuBBNaija sesson 6 housemate, Tega, has revealed that her husband only permited her to catch cruise with men in the house and nothing more.She said her husband permited her to do everything in the house but to avoid those things that wouod come in-between their marriage.Tega, a mother of one, said this while she was in the dressing room with some of the male Shine Ya Eye housemates, Pere , Cross, and Boma, adding that her man does not care that she is in the house with other men.She also told the male housemates to consider themselves lucky that she is married.“You guys should be lucky that I’m married. We can only catch cruise together and that’s it. It’s not that I’m loose but you guys should be lucky that I’m married.“My husband is not bothered that I’m in the house. His own is that I should just have fun. He just wants me to have fun, as long as it’s not a threat to our marriage.”BBNaija: I feel inferior to other housemates – Sammie breaks down in tearsRELATED TOPICS:BBNAIJA SEASON 6TEGADON'T MISSNobody is a saint, Abba Kyari is innocent – Davido’s PA, IsraelYOU MAY LIKEBBNaija season 6: I can use any guy – Nini boasts to Saga, othersBBNaija season 6: Maria caught kissing Boma [VIDEO]BBNaija Season 6: Maria speaks on having sex in Big Brother houseBBNaija Season 6: Liquorose set to break Laycon’s recordBBNaija:
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Alex Iwobi and his Everton teammates received plaudits from new manager Rafa Benitez after the club recorded a 1-0 win over Mexican side Puma UNAM at the Florida Cup, SB Nation, Brila. The Toffees recorded their second win in the tournament following the win over Colombian side Millionarios on penalties after playing a 1-1 draw at full time to emerge winners of the four-team tourney
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NEWSHushpuppi: You arrested Kanu, Igboho, respect international law on Abba Kyari – Moghalu tells BuhariPublished on July 30, 2021By Don SilasProf. Kingsley Moghalu, a former presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to respect international law on the issue involving the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari regarding his link to international fraudster, Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi.DAILY POST reported earlier that Otis Wright of the U.S District Court for the Central District of California had told the FBI to track down Kyari and produce him before the court over his alleged role in a multi-million dollar fraud perpetrated by Hushpuppi, a notorious Nigerian fraudster.As widely reported in Nigeria and beyond, Hushpuppi was arrested in Dubai over a year ago and pleaded guilty to fraud in the U.S earlier this week. The FBI said Hushpuppi and Kyari have been friends and were both involved in a conspiracy to launder money.The deputy commissioner of police was also indicted of receiving bribes from Hushpuppi to arrest a member of the syndicate in Nigeria.Judge Wright’s permission for the FBI to arrest Mr Kyari and hold him in U.S custody was unsealed on July 26.However, Kyari had in a statement on Thursday denied allegations of conspiracy with Hushpuppi, saying he only met him two years ago and did not benefit financially from the fraudster.Reacting to the news, Moghalu believes that since the Federal Government under Buhari has arrested Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and are also seeking to extradite Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Igboho, from Benin Republic, the president should follow due process on Kyari.He insisted that the FBI’s request for the extradition of Kyari in the Hushpuppi case will put Buhari and Nigeria in the global spotlight.The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, CBN, wrote on Twitter on Friday, “President @MBuhari has frequently opted for subjective loyalties over real political will on national security and fighting corruption. The U.S. @FBI request for the extradition of the accused police chief, Abba Kyari in the Hushpuppi case will put him and Nigeria in the global spotlight.“It’s one thing to go to great lengths in seeking to extradite Sunday Igboho from Benin Republic and the apparent extraordinary rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from God-knows-where. It’s another to respect international law in black and white when it comes to certain Nigerians.“Nigeria and the United States have an extradition treaty and it has been used in a number of cases. Is this a bone in the throat? What leadership calls for is obvious. President Buhari should respect laws and follow due process. We are watching.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ABBA KYRII.Abba Alhaji Kyari (born 17 March 1975) is Nigerian Inspector General of Police's Intelligence Response Team (IGP-IRT) and deputy commissioner of police.[1][2] He is a member of International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Prior to his appointment as IGP-IRT, he has served at Lagos State Police Command as the Officer-In-Charge of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).Abba Alhaji KyariInspector General of Police's Intelligence Response Team (IGP-IRT)Personal detailsBorn17 March 1975 (age 46)Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaNationalityNigerianAlma materUniversity of MaiduguriOccupationPolice OfficerAwardsNational Police Medal (2013)Career Involvement with Hushpuppi References External links Last edited 2 hours ago by 102.89.2.208RELATED ARTICLESNigeria Police ForceNigerian government agencyMusiliu SmithSpecial Anti-Robbery SquadFormer Nigerian police unit
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Insecurity in Nigeria: Defence Minister Magashi Names Those to Be Blamed, Says Troops Compromised Friday, July 30, 2021 at 12:14 PM by Nurudeen Lawal Defence minister Bashir Magashi has highlighted some factors behind the security crisis in Nigeria Magashi said the absence of politicians and traditional rulers at the local level create a vacuum which criminals take advantage of The minister also alleged that security stakeholders in the northern region have been compromised PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! Awka, Anambra state - Major General Bashir Magashi, the minister of defence, has blamed politicians, traditional rulers and other stakeholders for the growing insecurity in the country. The Punch reported that the minister stated this on Thursday, July 29, during a one-day security summit by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state. Major General Bashir Magashi, defence minister, has blamed traditional rulers, politicians and other stakeholders for the insecurity in Nigeria. Photo credit: Aso Rock Villa Source: Facebook Legit.ng gathers that the minister was represented at the event by his special adviser, Ahmed Jibrin. He accused stakeholders of apparent compromise on security. READ ALSO Lai Mohammed to Nigerians: Patriots don’t badmouth their country The minister was quoted to have said: “The political and traditional elite at the local level are most times not present in their constituencies and therefore create the vacuum that insurgents, terrorists and bandits fill in the administration of local authorities. “What about the failure of our religious and opinion leaders who do not provide counter narratives to the misguided religious zealots, as well as sustainable engagement of local population by regional and community leaders?" Lack of efficient intelligence system The minister also blamed the security crisis on the lack of an efficient intelligence system and the lack of will to act on the provided intelligence, The Guardian also reported. He added the security stakeholders in the northern region which appears to have been compromised by the insurgents, bandits and kidnappers. He said: “What appears to be the most apparent is the lack of efficient intelligence system or lack of will to utilize the provided intelligence in carrying out security operations by the military and para-military agencies, as all security stakeholders appear to be compromised by the insurgents in the Northeast as well as bandits/kidnappers in the Northwest and North Central.
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Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister, has offered to assist the federal government in tackling insecurity in Nigeria The UK leader made the promise in London on Thursday, July 29, at the sideline of the Global Education Summit Johnson and Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari agreed that the judicial process would be made to run without interference PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! London, United Kingdom - President Muhammadu Buhari and the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday, July 29, appraised the war against different forms of terrorism in Nigeria and agreed that the judicial process should be allowed to run its course. TVC News reports that while holding bilateral talks at the sidelines of the Global Education Summit in London, the two leaders said it was important that the judicial process runs without interference, no matter who was involved. READ ALSO Global summit: Buhari pledges to raise budget for Nigeria's education.
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While U.S court is clear Nigerian government is on investigation.
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Abakary risk 20 years jail in American court.FBI to arrest DIGP
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China's Zhu wins women's Trampolines at Toykyos Olympics
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Oloyede's tenure may be extended by Buhari The publication said the affected officials are eligible for reappointment for a second term as may be deemed fit by President Buhari. The education sector’s chief executives whose positions would be vacant include; Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, executive secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC); Dr. Hameed Boboyi, executive secretary, Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC); Prof. Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe, National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB). Others include; Prof. Sunday Ajiboye, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN); Afolabi Aderinto, Computer Registration Council of Nigeria (CRCN); Prof. Garba Dahuwa Azare, National Teachers Institute (NTI); and Prof. Michael Afolabi, Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN). Also affected are: Prof. Steven Ejugwu Onah, National Mathematical Centre, Shedda; Prof. Chinyere Ohiri-Aniche, National Institute of Nigerian Languages; Prof. Lillian Salami, Nigerian Institute for Educational Planning and administration; Prof. Lanre Aina, National Library of Nigeria; Prof. Abba Haladu, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education and Prof. Bashir Usman, Nomadic Education Commission. READ ALSO PDP moves to sack Zamfara governor and 7 other top stories for the week They were appointed by the president on August 1, 2016, and were sworn in by education minister, Adamu Adamu on August 2, 2016, at the auditorium of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
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SPORTTokyo Olympics: Two Nigerian athletes qualify for 100m semifinalsPublished on July 30, 2021By Dunamis OgalahTwo Nigerian athletes, Blessing Okagbare and Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha have made it to the semifinals of the women 100m race in the ongoing Olympic games in Tokyo.This is the first time since 2012, Nigerians will be having two of her athletes contesting in the semifinals of the 100m women race.20-year-old Nwokocha was able to set a new personal best record of 11.00 seconds to qualify for the semifinals of the event.With that feat, Nwokocha now occupies the 5th position among all Nigerian women who had participated in the 100m race in one event or the other. Toping the Nigerian women all-time list is Blessing OKagbare with (10.79), Glory Alozie (10.90) Mary Onyali (10.97) and Damola Osayomi (10.99).Nwokocha will be running from lane nine in the third semifinal heat alongside the world adjudged fastest woman alive, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica, Daryl Neita of Great Britain, Teahna Daniels of the USA and her fellow African, Muriel Ahoure from Ivory Coast.Tokyo Olympics: Blessing Okagbare reveals who to blame for ban of 10 Nigerian athletesUnlike Nwokocha who just made her debut at the event, 32 years old Okagbare made her first appearance at the event in the 2012 London Olympics and she is now running in her third Olympic games.Okagbare will be running in the first semifinal heat alongside two heavyweights of the event, defending champion Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica who ran 10.82 seconds in the first round heat, and Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith, who ruled the 200m world championship two years ago in Doha, Qatar.The 100m women contest is scheduled to take place at exactly 11.15 am Nigerian time on Saturday.
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Obi Cubana reacts after Jaruma said her ‘Kayanmata’ cannot work on him because he has ‘spiritual protection’By Daniel O. - July 30, 2021 Billionaire Businessman, Obi Cubana has finally reacted after Jaruma revealed that her Kayanmata products cannot work on him, because according to her, ‘he has spiritual protection’.Jaruma is a businesswoman, who is popularly known for selling aphrodisiac products to women who wants ‘powers’ to charm men and to also enhance their sexual appeal to make men do whatever they want.According to a viral video, Jaruma revealed to her customers who have been in her DMs about the businessman that her products cannot manipulate really wealthy men like Cubana.She was heard saying in the video;“To all the girls that want Obi Cubana, how [do] you want to date Obi Cubana, the billionaire Obi Cubana, you want him to be yours, you want him to be your sugar daddy, do you seriously think Obi Cubana doesn’t have spiritual protection?“Rich people like Obi Cubana billionaires like Obi Cubana have spiritual protection, my products will not work.” “To all the girls that want Obi Cubana, how [do] you want to date Obi Cubana, the billionaire Obi Cubana, you want him to be yours, you want him to be your sugar daddy, do you seriously think Obi Cubana doesn’t have spiritual protection?“Rich people like Obi Cubana billionaires like Obi Cubana have spiritual protection, my products will not work.”Here’s Obi Cubana’s reaction:
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Full transcript of conversation between Abba Kyari and Hushpuppi obtained by FBIBy Our Correspondent -July 30, 20210Spread the post First, Kyari sent a message to Hushpuppi saying, “We would pick him today or tomorrow.”Abbas (Hushpuppi) wrote, “I will take care of the team also after they pick him up.”Kyari confirmed “Yes ooo.”It also stated that on January 20, 2020, Kyari sent biographical, identifying information for Chibuzor to Hushpuppi.Their conversation goes thus: Abbas (Hushpuppi) confirmed “that is him sir.”Kyari stated, “We have arrested the guy . . . He is in my cell now. This is his picture after we arrested him today.”After receiving the photograph of Vincent/Chibuzor, Abbas (Hushpuppi) said, “I want him to go through serious beating of his life.”In response to Kyari’s question about what Chibuzor had done to Abbas (Hushpuppi), Abbas sent Kyari an audio message.He said: “What he did is, I have one job. The job want to pay me 500, umm, 75,000 dollars [i.e., $575,000]. He went to message the job behind me because I told him to help me make one document for me to give the job. Then he went—he has a—I gave him the details.“Then he went to message the job behind my back and try to divert the money and in this process, he tell the job because of the documents he gave me that I gave the job, he tells the job, ‘These document they sent to you before. These people are fake (sic).“’This money—is me who can help you to get it. Come to me le—bring this money you want to pay these people to me. I’m the only one who can help you,’ and all these things to divert the job for himself.”After listening to the message, Kyari simply said he understood without requesting other information or evidence relating to Chibuzor’s role in the scheme, or any questions about the nature of the transaction, the document added.Hushpuppi further said he wanted to pay money to send Chibuzor to jail for a long time, stating “Please sir I want to spend money to send this boy to jail, let him go for a very long time.”Kyari responded, “Ok bro, I understand I will discuss with my team who arrested him . . . And handling the case. We will do something about it.”Hushpuppi responded, “Let me know how I can send money to the team sir, let them deal with him like armed robber.”Kyari responded, “OK I will send their account details to u.”Hushpuppi further wrote, “He betrayed me and try (sic) to take food out my mouth, this is great punishable sin,” and Kyari responded, “Yeah bro.”Hushpuppi said, “I want him to suffer for many years.”Kyari responded, “Hahahaha Hahahaha.”The document stated that about some minutes later, Kyari provided the account information for a bank account at a Nigerian bank, Zenith Bank, in the name of a person other than Kyari himself.Hushpuppi responded “Ok sir, tomorrow by noon.”From Churchill Umoren wallSpread the post Previous articleMan Utd call off Preston friendly after suspected positive Covid testsOur CorrespondentRELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHORFEATUREDBREAKING: IGP Orders Internal review of allegations against Abba KyariPUO NEWSCourt Sends Two Internet Fraudsters To Jail in Benin PUO NEWSEFCC Arrests 55 Internet Fraud Suspects in Enugu, Ebonyi.PUO NEWSAbba Kyari: PDP Demands Full InvestigationPUO NEWSTerrorism: Let Judicial Process Run Its Course, Buhari, PM Boris Johnson Agree At Bilateral MeetingPUO NEWS“You can’t succeed outside your educational qualification, Buhari tells Global Education SummitLEAVE A REPLYComment:Name:*Email:*Website:Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.Please enter an answer in digits:3 × 4 = WE ARE ON FACEBOOK DIAL A DOC IN ABIAVideo Player 00:0002:00BE SAFEABA UNDER GOVERNOR OKEZIE IKPEAZUVideo Player00:0001:22 ABOUT USPUO REPORTS is a Major leading Internet Newspaper which focuses its Publication on the Political Developments in Nigeria and Beyond. Its Debuting in 2015 saw a huge Readership from Rivers State Internet Users who followed the Website during and after the 2015 General elections due to its Timely News Reportage. PUO REPORTS is having a significant Readership across Nigeria and most Politicians, Religious Leaders, Business Men and Women all over the World now visit the Website to get up to date of happenings in the Polity.PUO REPORTS is Published by PUO MEDIA NIGERIA LIMITEDFor enquiries: info@puoreports.ngSEARCH WEBSITECONTACT USYour Name (required)Your Email (required)Your MessageAbout Us Advertise With PUO Reports Opinion Contact Us Privacy Policy© 2014-2020 PUO Media Nigeria Ltd. All Right ReservedPrivacy OverviewThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the ...NecessaryAlways EnabledNon-Necessary
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No follow us dey drag Doings, Our business requires noise and doings” Cubana Chief Priest have reveal that their grand breaking way of doings is mostly to put their multinational brands to light and visibility.“No follow us dey drag Doings. Our business requires NOISE and DOINGS… It’s good for our Entertainment and Hospitality business. If we don’t make the NOISE and DOINGS, how will all these multinational brands bankrolling us get visibility. How do we sell out?”- Cubana ChiefpriestIn the News, Cubana Chiefpriest defends the lavish burial ceremony that was recently held in Oba.
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The United States District Court for the Central District of California has indicted Commander of Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari in the ongoing prosecution of famous Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Raymond Abass, popularly known as Hushpuppi.Consequently, US District Judge, ,Honorable O. Otis, has issued a warrant of arrest on Kyari and five others, to appear before it in the ongoing matter.Kyari, however, dismissed the allegation on his Facebook page yesterday, saying he never collected money from Hushpuppi.Meanwhile, social media was awash also yesterday, with Nigerians reacting to the development which many described as a rude shockHushpuppi was arrested on June 10, 2020, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, over multiple fraud charges, alongside 11 others, in an operation, tagged ‘Fox Hunt’.‘’The suspects were accused of committing crimes outside the UAE, including money-laundering, cyber fraud, hacking, criminal impersonation, scamming individuals, banking fraud and identity theft,” the Dubai Police said.Director of Dubai CID, Brigadier Jamal Salem Al Jallaf stated then, that the raid that led to Hushpuppi’s arrest resulted in the confiscation of incriminating documents of a planned fraud on a global scale worth AED 1.6 billion ($ 435 million).
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PSG In Talk With Mtd Star Pulgba.The Ligue 1 side could decide to wait until next summer to sign him for freeParis Saint-Germain are in talks with Paul Pogba to find out if he is interested in a move this summer, says The Athletic.The French giants could make an official bid for him in the coming weeks, though they are yet to decide if they will sign him this year or get him on a free transfer next year.(The Athletic)Spread the post Previous articleTransfer: Bayern respond to Chelsea’s bid to sign LewandowskiBachiRELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHORPUO SPORTSTransfer: Bayern respond to Chelsea’s bid to sign LewandowskiPUO SPORTSMartial recovery from knee injury looks good, says Man Utd boss SolskjaerPUO SPORTSMan Utd confirm £41m Varane agreementPUO SPORTSNeymar & Barcelona end legal disputePUO SPORTSKepa apologises to Sarri for over Carabao Cup fiascoPUO SPORTSRonaldo returns to Juventus training after summer of links to Manchester United and PSGLEAVE A REPLYComment:Name:*Email:*Website:Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.Please enter an answer in digits:3 × four = WE ARE ON FACEBOOKDIAL A DOC IN ABIAVideo Player00:0002:00 BE SAFEABA UNDER GOVERNOR OKEZIE IKPEAZUVideo Player00:0001:22 ABOUT USPUO REPORTS is a Major leading Internet Newspaper which focuses its Publication on the Political Developments in Nigeria and Beyond. Its Debuting in 2015 saw a huge Readership from Rivers State Internet Users who followed the Website during and after the 2015 General elections due to its Timely News Reportage. PUO REPORTS is having a significant Readership across Nigeria and most Politicians, Religious Leaders, Business Men and Women all over the World now visit the Website to get up to date of happenings in the Polity.PUO REPORTS is Published by PUO MEDIA NIGERIA LIMITEDFor enquiries: info@puoreports.ngSEARCH WEBSITECONTACT USYour Name (required)Your Email (required)Your MessageAbout Us Advertise With PUO Reports Opinion Contact Us Privacy Policy© 2014-2020 PUO Media Nigeria Ltd. All Right ReservedPrivacy OverviewThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the ...NecessaryAlways EnabledNon-Necessary
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The Super Eagles will face what many experts believe will be a tough schedule to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Qatar after the full schedule of the qualifiers were made known.There are barely couple of days between qualifiers in a month added to the logistical nightmare of travelling across Africa.The three-time African champions will get the second round of the World Cup qualifiers going on September 3 in Lagos against Liberia, before they travel to Cape Verde on September 7 in continuation of the qualifying series. Nigeria will then play a double header against Central African Republic between October 6 and 12.The Super Eagles will play first at home, before they travel to CAR.They will then play reverse ties against Liberia and Cape Verde the following month.These two matches will be played between November 11 and 16.In March 2022, the overall winners of this group will then play a final playoff against a winner of one of the other nine groups for a place at the 2022 World Cup, which will kick off on November 21, 2022. Tags: 2022 FIFA World Cup2022 FIFA World Cup QualifiersCape VerdeCentral African RepublicLiberiaSuper EaglesPrevious PostOnuachu shadow of himself in new season laments expert
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History Made! US Women's Team Wins First Gold Medal in 3-on-3 Basketball Olympic DebutHistory Made! US Women's Team Wins First Gold Medal in 3-on-3 Basketball Olympic DebutTeam USA took home the gold, beating Russia Wednesday evening at Tokyo's Aomi Urban Sports ParkBy Greta BjornsonJuly 28, 2021 11:07 AMFBTweetMoreTeam United StatesTeam USA's 3x3 Basketball Team | CREDIT: STANISLAV KRASILNIKOVTASS VIA GETTYAnother historic win for Team USA is in the books!The U.S. women's 3-on-3 basketball team won the sport's first-ever gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. The team — which includes WNBA players Stephanie Dolson (the Chicago Sky), Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young (the Las Vegas Aces), and Allisha Gray (the Dallas Wings) — beat Russia with an 18-15 final score and took home the gold at Tokyo's Aomi Urban Sports Park on Wednesday evening.
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Richarlison continued his fine form at the Olympics with a double as Brazil eased into the quarter-finals after a 3-1 win over Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, as Germany exited the men’s tournament and hosts Japan progressed with a thrashing of France.Reigning champions Brazil, who won gold for the first time on home soil in Rio de Janeiro five years ago, finished top of Group D and will face Egypt in the last eight on Saturday.Matheus Cunha put them ahead in Saitama on Wednesday, but Abdulelah Al-Amri’s goal brought the Saudis level before the half-hour mark.A draw would have been enough for Brazil to go through as group winners, but Richarlison netted in the 76th minute and again in injury time.The Everton forward is now the leading scorer in the tournament with five goals after his hat-trick against Germany.The Germans, runners-up to Brazil in 2016, bowed out after a 1-1 draw with the Ivory Coast.Germany had to win to progress, but Benjamin Henrichs’ own goal midway through the second half proved costly.Eduard Lowen’s equaliser shortly afterwards set up a tense finale, but the Ivorians held on to seal second spot in the group and a quarter-final against Spain.The Spaniards are one of the gold medal favourites after naming a strong squad featuring six members of the team that reached the Euro 2020 semi-finals.But they scored only twice in the group stage, with a 1-1 draw against Argentina enough to edge them through.Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino put Spain in front in the 66th minute. Tomas Belmonte netted a late equaliser for Argentina but the point sealed 1992 champions Spain first place in Group C.Read AlsoUSA thrash Iran in Olympic basketballPlaudits for gymnast Eke after Olympics exitOlympics: Team Nigeria in last-minute rush to register athletesEgypt set up a dream clash with Brazil by seeing off Australia 2-0 with goals from Ahmed Yasser Rayan and Ammar Hamdy.– France humbled by Japan –France had given themselves hope of progressing from Group A when Andre-Pierre Gignac scored a hat-trick in a 4-3 win over South Africa.But they crashed out as their defence proved fragile again in a 4-0 loss to Japan.
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Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief SIGN UP THANK YOU! Check your email and confirm your subscription You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news Nigeria News Naija Wedding NAIJA WEDDING Yusuf Buhari's Marriage: Committee of 145 People Formed to Oversee Marriage Ceremony Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 10:17 AM by Kumashe Yaakugh According to a report, a committee of more than 100 people has been appointed to tie the knot for the marriage of President Buhari's son to the Emir of Bichi The father of the bride-to-be, Emir of Bichi, Yusuf Buhari has issued a statement confirming this Also, the Emir of Bichi will be crowned after the marriage of Yusuf Buhari and Zahra Ado-Bayero PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng is on a mission to support vulnerable children of Calabar – join the initiative on Patreon, let’s change more lives together! Preparations for the marriage of Yusuf, son of President Muhammadu Buhari, to the daughter of the Emir of Bichi, Princess Zahra Ado-Bayero, on August 20, 2021, have been completed. yusuf-buharis-marriage-committee-145-people-formed-oversee-marriage-ceremony.html
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#BBNija-Shine ya eyes. Obi Cubana has show his support to Cross hails from Oba
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The Department of State Services has barred The PUNCH and some media organisations from covering the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, as his trial continues today.Also barred along with The PUNCH are The Guardian, Vanguard, Daily Trust, Tribune, Daily Sun, The Cable, and Daily Times, among others.The media organisations the DSS accredited are Daily Post, ThisDay, Premium Times, The Nation, Daily Independent, The Herald, National Television Authority, Television Continental, African Independent Television and Channels Television.The DSS did not give reasons for picking 10 media houses while barring others from covering the trial.A call to the DSS spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunnaya, rang out, while a text message sent to him on the action of the secret police had yet to be responded to as of the time of writing this report.However, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, who condemned the decision to prevent The PUNCH and other media organisations from covering the trial, said the position of the law was that every trial should be carried out in public and everyone entitled to watch the proceedings.He said, “Our legal system does not admit of secret trials. We are not a country of witches and wizards operating in a coven.
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On Sunday the Popular Nigerian activist, Deji Adeyanju has kicked against the prohibition of the public to the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Nigerian government on Sunday deployed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the premises of the Federal High Court, Maitama in Abuja. This was after the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, warned IPOB members not to show up at the Court hearing on Monday.Also, those in various hotels in the area have been warned against moving in and out as hooded armed officers were seen stationed at the entrance of the Federal High Court with motorbikes and vehicles. Adeyanju, reacting on his Twitter page, said all members of the public should be able to attend the trial as the federal high court belongs to Nigerians not Malami or DSS.Describing Buhari as a tyrant, Adeyanju said Nigerians and the media were allowed to attend court proceedings even in the military era.His tweet read: “All members of the public can attend Nnamdi Kanu’s trial. His trial is not a secret trial. The Federal H/Court belongs to the people of Nigeria, not Malami or the DSS.“Even during the military, Nigerians and the media were allowed to attend court proceedings. Shame on Tyrant Buhari.”Nnamdi Kanu is standing trial before the Justice Binta Nyako Federal High Court, Abuja, on charges bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, among others.Spread the post
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Abia State Governor Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu is in Abakiliki, the Ebonyi State Capital, he was Received by the Ebonyi State Governor Engr Nwaeze David Umahi.
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JULY 26TH NNAMDI KANU'S TRIAL. EJimakor warns security personnel not to intimidate supporters on the day of IPOB leader's trial on 26th of July 2021
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo has cautioned members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to be careful on how they go about creating enemies for Ndigbo and jeopardizing the Igbo relationships with their good neighbours. Ohanaeze particularly flayed the unsavoury remarks IPOB made against the leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Chief Edwin Clark, and apologized to Chief Clark for IPOB’s youthful exuberance displayed against Clark.Ohanaeze Ndigbo made it abundantly clear that the Igbo extol old age with courtesy and reverence, noting that old age is so treasured in Igbo land that the eldest man in a village or community, in most cases, enjoys community burial and funeral rites at death.“The old are deemed to represent the Igbo ancestors here on earth and thus are often celebrated,” Ohanaeze said. National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Alex Ogbonnia said that it is a public knowledge that youths, all over the world, have some common characteristics which include impetuosity and exuberance.The Apex Igbo body said that as much as the effervescence and exuberance of the youths are the essential hallmarks of a growing society, it is still the duty of the elders to moderate the excesses and idiosyncrasies of the youth
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General overseer of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje, has hinted how an unidentified man attempted to harm him.Odumeje revealed that he spared the man because he is known for peace. The celebrity preacher made this disclosure on Saturday, in a telecast monitored by our correspondent.Odumeje said that he is medicine that can’t be harmed, describing himself as ‘abum O gwu, adiya a gwum a gwu in Igbo language, which loosely means “I am a juju and you can’t use juju on me.”Recall that the Onitsha based preacher performaned at Oba in Anambra State, during the burial of Obi Cubana’s mother.He said, “I didn’t want to disgrace myself because of something bad and someone was before me dancing for the occasion he prepared. I didn’t want to waste my time to begin to say that somebody did something to me.
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Counsel to Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Igboho, Ibrahim David Salami, has said the Nigerian government was yet to request the freedom fighter’s repatriation from Benin Republic.Salami disclosed that the Nigerian government only requested for Igboho’s arrest and not extradition.Speaking with BBC Yoruba, the lawyer said the Nigerian government requested Igboho’s arrest over some offences he allegedly committed in Nigeria.According to Salami: “When we saw the case in court, we discovered that the Nigerian government has not requested for his extradition.Sunday Igboho: Details of Thursday’s court hearing revealed“What is there is that the Nigerian government said they wanted to arrest Igboho because he committed certain offences in Nigeria and that if he is seen in Benin Republic he should be arrested.”A few weeks ago, Igboho had fled Nigeria to Benin Republic, after he was declared wanted.The Department of State Services, DSS, had declared Igboho wanted after his residence was invaded.Though he escaped, his aides were arrested.Parading those arrested, DSS had also made public weapons and charms recovered from his house.He was, however, arrested on Monday night in Cotonou, Benin Republic by security agents.
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The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to October 31, 2021. The decision to extend the deadline was made following a request by stakeholders to accommodate registration in hard-to-reach remote areas, foreigners and diplomatic missions, diaspora and address low enrolments in schools and hospitals, as evidenced by enrolment statistics. The decision also followed a review of the progress of the exercise which indicated significant progress, hence the need to consolidate the gains of the enrolment and NIN-SIM verification process across the country.As at July 24, 2021, there are over 5,500 enrolment systems within and outside the country and this would significantly ease the NIN enrolment process and subsequent linkage of NIN to SIM.A statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications, National Identity Management Commission, reads “The administration of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the extension as part of efforts to make it easier for its citizens within and outside the country, and legal residents to obtain the NIN and it is important to take advantage of the extension. “The NIN-SIM linkage also makes it easier for the security agencies to carry out their statutory duties and the relevant parastatals under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy are supporting them as required. “There are now a total of 59.8 million unique NIN enrolments, with average of 3 to 4 SIMs per NIN. With the great number of enrolment centres within and outside the country, and many more coming up, every citizen, legal resident, and Nigerian citizens living in diaspora should be able to obtain their NINs. “The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, PhD, FNCS, FBCS, FIIM, on behalf of the Federal Government, commends the Kano State government and other States that have made NINs a key requirement for school enrolments and access to other important services. “The Federal Government is also excited at the news that the use of NIN in the process of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam significantly reduced the challenge of exam malpractice. “The Minister, on behalf of the Federal Government, appreciates Nigerians for their patience and compliance with the Federal Government’s directive on the NIN-SIM registration exercise. “Similarly, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, and the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Azeez, urge citizens and legal residents to make sure they use the opportunity to complete the process of enrolment and verification before the October 31 deadline.”
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Today marks the 58th birthday of the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State. His Excellency , Chief David Nwaeze Umahi(fnate) Governor of Ebonyi State. David Umahi popularly known as Dave Umahi was born 25 July 1964 at Uburu, Easter region,Nigerian now Uburu Ohaozara Ebonyi State Nigeria. Umahi entered public service in 2007 as the acting chairman of the Ebonyi State chapter of the People's Democratic Party.[6] From 2009 to 2011, he served as state chairman of the party. During that term, he served a year on the governing board of the Federal Medical Centre in Asaba as its chairman.[citation needed]In 2011, Umahi became deputy governor of Ebonyi State on a ticket with the-then Governor Martin Elechi.[6] However, in 2014, Governor Elechi supported Onyebuchi Chukwu, Minister of Health, as his successor, which Umahi stated violated an understanding that he would take that role.[7][8] Umahi went ahead to defeat Chukwu in the primaries.[9] The remainder of Elechi's term was chaotic, with arson hitting the House of Assembly in February 2015 and motions taken to impeach him later that month over alleged unconstitutional gross misconduct, misappropriation of funds and anti-party activities.[10][11][12] Umahi was elected to the role of Governor on 12 April 2015 in an election that has been challenged by the Labour Party, All Progressives Congress and All Progressives Grand Alliance on the basis of "widespread irregularities, killings, and wanton destruction of property".[13][14] In October 2015, the legitimacy of the election was upheld by the Governorship Election Tribunal.[15]On the 16th day of March, 2019, David Umahi was re-elected as Governor in the Ebonyi state governorship election. He polled 393,343 votes to defeat APC's Sonny Ogbuoji who polled 81,703 votes. Defection to the APC Edit On November 11, 2020 Governor Dave Umahi declared his intention to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and on 17 November 2020 he officially defected to the party after a long time speculation. Umahi made his declaration of joining the APC for reasons according to him, one of them being that "the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has been unfair to the Southeast Geopolitical Zone" and secondly, "that it has being hijacked by one or two individuals". He also doused the speculation against him that he joined the APC because he wanted a presidential ticket which wasn't promised to him in the PDP by saying that he would quit politics in 2023 after leaving office as governor.[17]President Muhammadu Buhari also congratulated Umahi for his defection to the APC, he described it as a bold step driven by principle rather than opportunistic moves or coercion[
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The Nigerian laureate has again said that they is no hope for Nigeria continuing to be together if the federal government failes to do the needful. According to the Nigerian playwriter, Nigeria cannot continue to be together as one country unless it is decentralized as a matter of urgency. This statement was made during an interview with arise TV
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The FBI in the United States of America has declared six Nigrians wanted over a cyber crime involving with $6million swindle of over 70 U.S businesses.
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A popular Nigerian Musician Adekule Gold is one of those blessed Nigerian Musician that has achieve so much success.
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Since the Tazannian president took over, she has changed the face of political landscape of Tanzania. But a large number of oppositionist and activists want the president to go extra mile and change the constitution. They claim that doing so will set in motion a solution to present problem of Tazannia still face.
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