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Tottenham beat United to win first European title since 1984
Tottenham Hotspur clinched their first European trophy since 1984, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League final held at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday night. The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute when a cross by Spurs’ Pape Matar Sarr was deflected into the net by Manchester United’s Luke Shaw, […] More
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7 inmates escape from Ilesa Correctional facility
The Nigerian Correctional Service has launched an expansive manhunt for seven escapee inmates following the rainfall that breached the security of its facility at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun State. Deputy Controller of Corrections and Public Relations Officer (NCoS) Umar Abubakar, in a statement in Abuja, said the force majeure which occurred at […] More
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Gunmen kill soldier who sneaked out to attend strippers party in Anambra
A Nigerian Army soldier attached to Operation Udoka has been killed by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra after sneaking out of his duty post to attend a party in Anambra State. The incident was said to have occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 18, 2025, at the Forward Operating Base […] More
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STRANGE WORLD: Restaurant owner confesses to killing man, chopping and cooking his body in pot of vegetables (READ DETAILS)
A French restaurant owner ha confessed to killing a recluse man during a botched robbery, then chopping up his body and cooking parts of it in a pot of vegetables to try to cover up his tracks. Philippe Schneider, 69, and his partner Nathalie Caboubassy, 45, are both on trial for their alleged involvement in […] More
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Fire outbreak rocks Gateway Games 2024 venue
Panic broke out at the venue of the ongoing Gateway Games 2024 on Tuesday afternoon after a diesel truck supplying fuel to a power generator caught fire. The incident occurred at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, affecting nearby shops and a kiosk located near the entrance of the facility. The fire destroyed several […] More
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Catholic priest dies while playing tennis in Anambra
The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State has expressed its deep sadness over the passing of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who died in the early hours of Monday, while playing lawn tennis. The deceased, until his death was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka and Dean of Awka Il […] More
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Father sets wife, children ablaze over alleged infidelity
The International Federation of Women Lawyers, Abia State branch, has condemned the recent alleged incident of domestic violence and child abuse in which a father set himself, his wife, and their one-year-old daughter ablaze in Onicha Ngwa community in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred between 1am and 2am on Saturday, […] More
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UPDATE: Oyo Government commiserates with family of slain student, explains how incident happened
The Oyo State Government has commiserated with the family of a secondary school boy slain during a Routine Traffic Infraction Operation on Alakia Old Road, Ibadan, describing the incident as sad, shocking and painful. It stated that the state government would work with the Oyo State Police Command to investigate the matter and ensure that […] More
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Zamfara lady, Zainab to face trial in Sharia Court for converting to christianity
A 22-year-old, Miss Zainab Muhamadu, is set to face trial in court over alleged conversion to Christianity in Zamfara State. According to reports that family sources said Zainab’s crime is converting to Christianity. According to the report, Zainab’s journey of faith started when she met Pastor Samuel, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member posted […] More
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JUST IN: WAEC student shot dead by police at Alaakia, Ibadan (READ TRAGIC DETAILS+VIDEO)
A tragic event occurred in Alaakia today, 20th May, 2025, as a WAEC candidate was fatally shot by a police officer. The incident happened while the student was on his way to sit for his examination. Reports indicate that police were in pursuit of a Hilux vehicle when they opened fire. READ ALSO:Many feared dead […] More
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Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Opens Up About Health Struggles After Drastic Weight Loss
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has addressed concerns about her noticeable weight loss, revealing she underwent thyroid removal surgery following a cancer scare. During a recent conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, Johnson-Okojie shared her health journey, explaining that the surgery required significant lifestyle adjustments. “I had a cancer scare, and I had my thyroid removed. […] More
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Veteran Nollywood Actress, Jumoke George’s daughter returns from Mali (READ DETAILS+EMOTIONAL VIDEO)
Adeola, the daughter of popular Nollywood actress Jumoke George, has returned to Nigeria from Mali after four years. This was disclosed by the chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Monday. According to her, the commission received Adeola from Mali, where she was trafficked. She wrote, “Breaking! Adeola, daughter of popular actress Jumoke George, […] More