Saturday Magazine
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Fourth division Stade Briochin stunned top-flight Nice 2-1 to reach the French Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday with a performance the minnows' coach admitted was beyond his "wildest dreams". Nice, fifth in Ligue 1 and chasing a place in Europe next season, were ahead in the tie thanks to Tom Louchet's 55th-minute effort. However, Stade…
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Hard work and productivity rarely go unnoticed as there is always a reward for doing the right thing in business or your chosen field. To whom honour is due honour is given, hence the decision to reward those who have made a great impact with the Person Of The Year Honours by West Africa On…
4 days ago
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations office, has said the fire incident that occurred in the Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State in the early hours of Wednesday, claimed 17 lives. In a statement, NEMA said 17 others sustained various degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatment at different hospitals. According…
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A woman identified as Madam Stella has drowned her six-year-old daughter, Rachael, in a fit of rage. The incident occurred on Monday in the Ukubie community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State/ The act occurred after Rachael disobeyed her mother's repeated warnings not to bathe in the river. According to eyewitnesses, the young…
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Chelsea striker Sam Kerr Wednesday told a court she was treated differently by police "because of the colour of my skin" after "fearing for my life" following an incident with a taxi driver. The Australia captain, who is of mixed race, is on trial charged with causing racially aggravated harassment to police officer Stephen Lovell…
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The Police Command in Ebonyi on Wednesday said it arrested one person in connection with the Sunday attack by suspected hoodlums on Amagu village, Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Mrs. Adaku Uche-Anya, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki that the police operatives of…
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Social media has erupted with criticism against former record label boss EezeeTee, with fans accusing him of allegedly withholding royalty payments from multiple artists under his label. The controversy gained traction on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, as the hashtag #ExposeEezeeTee began trending. Many music enthusiasts called for greater transparency in royalty distribution, urging the…
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Urban Living Development Limited, a leader in innovative real estate solutions, has officially unveiled MegaOne Lagos—a premium estate that marries urban sophistication with a healthy, tranquil lifestyle. Strategically located in the heart of Abomiti Community, Ibeju Lekki, this landmark development promises to redefine luxury living while delivering remarkable returns on investment. The project, which comes…
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The controversy surrounding gospel artist Mercy Chinwo and her former record label boss EezeeTee has taken an unexpected turn following a viral video in which popular entertainer MC Orobo publicly criticised social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM). In the video, which has rapidly gained traction across social media platforms, MC Orobo dismissed VDM’s comments on the…
4 Feb
The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo, on a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely. Police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this in a short statement on Tuesday. Adejobi said Ogunjobi, a retired police officer, was charged before the court with conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely. Ogunjobi…
4 Feb
The Zone 2 Police Command headquarters, Onikan, has confirmed the detention of an Investigating Police Officer (IPO) attached to Isheri-Oshun Division, for allegedly doctoring a case file and medical doctor’s report. The Assistance Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of the, zone, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
4 Feb
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have kidnapped no fewer than 10 travellers in Ose Local Council Area of Ondo State. The gunmen struck in the Ipele axis along the Owo-Benin highway, within the council area of the state when the space bus of the travellers was waylaid. A few days ago, gunmen suspected to be…
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The second edition of the youth gathering, "Be The Force," aimed at empowering young people with essential guidance for their life journeys, successfully concluded with a focus on mentorship, relationships, networking, and community service as vital components for success. The event featured remarks from several prominent speakers, including the Emir of Zazzau, HRM Alhaji Yakubu,…
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The former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Ari, has insisted that he has enough evidence the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Aisha Binani defeated Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hudu, who spoke on Saturday in Bauchi with select journalists, said that both Chairman of the Independent…
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Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed displeasure over the way the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and accused his men of setting up a mechanism aimed at resuming oil exploration in Ogoniland despite mass protest on Saturday. MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, in a statement, said massive protests have disrupted its…
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The people of Ogoni in Rivers State have kicked against violence, expressing support for the ongoing dialogue approach by the Federal Government towards the resumption of oil exploration in the area. Ogoni oil sites were blocked since 1995 following the extra-judicial murder of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogonis. The Ogonis, in a resolution issued…
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The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Saturday, held a closed-door meeting with the former Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, in Lagos State, The Guardian authoritatively gathered. Though details of the meeting were still sketchy as of the time of writing this report, a source, who…
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has distanced himself from the arrest of popular TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo, aka ‘SeaKing.’ He has also called for his immediate release. Ogunsanwo was recently rearrested over allegations of cyberbullying the revered cleric. His detention has sparked reactions, with many questioning the circumstances…
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The former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has said that Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful economic progress if it remained heavily dependent on imports. Masari was speaking at the media launch of the Nigeria Talents Exploration Challenge (NTEC) in Abuja on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, in collaboration with…
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The Ogun Commissioner of Police (CP), Lanre Ogunlowo, has reminded motorists of the virtue of patience and complying with traffic regulations to save travel time. The CP disclosed this in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Ogun Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola, in Abeokuta on Saturday. Odutola said the CP had gone on…
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock condemned Hamas on Saturday for "forcing" the three latest Israeli hostages freed by the Palestinian militant group to speak before large crowds of its supporters. Though welcoming their release, Baerbock said it was "intolerable that Hamas has again shown the three men in public... and forced them to give 'interviews',"…
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India's Hindu-nationalist ruling party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated a landslide victory Saturday in key elections in the capital province Delhi, with the former chief minister suffering a crushing defeat. "Development has won, good governance has won," Modi said after the city's ex-leader -- a key opposition figurehead to the premier -- was confirmed…