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EGYPT HEAD COACH HASSAN COLLAPSES WHILE TRYING TO STOP FIGHT BETWEEN HIS WIVES. (PHOTO).

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 Egypt Head coach Hassan collapses while trying to stop fight between his wives Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan reportedly collapsed after his two wives got into a dramatic hair-pulling brawl in front of shocked holidaymakers. The football gaffer was enjoying a break on the country’s glamorous north coast when paradise turned into pure chaos inside a luxury hotel cafe in Porto Marina. An argument between his long-term wife Howaida Al-Gharbawi and second wife Dina “Dan Adam” Mustafa took place in a hotel bar, which then escalated into a physical fight in front of shocked onlookers. Relatives quickly got involved, with security then called. Both women were left with cuts and bruises. The stress of the public showdown proved too much for Hassan, who fainted as he attempted to stop the confrontation. His lawyer, however, denied rumors that he had suffered a medical crisis, stating that he remains in good health. In the aftermath, the Egypt manager is said to have divorced his first wife...

SOKOTO POLICE ELIMINATES TWO SUSPECTED BANDITS, FOILS ATTACKS IN ILLELA LGA. (PHOTO).

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 SOKOTO POLICE ELIMINATES TWO SUSPECTED BANDITS, FOILS ATTACKS IN ILLELA LGA The Sokoto State Police Command says  its operatives have eliminated two suspected bandits in a gun duel after they foiled an attack on Dankadu Village in Illela Local Government Area.  A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, says the bandits were advancing from Tsauana Forest towards the community when operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Volunteer Constabulary and Rescue Unit, alongside other tactical teams, engaged them in a gun duel. The statement notes that the bandits fled into the forest with gunshot wounds, while a subsequent clearance operation led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, two magazines and 54 rounds of live ammunition. In a related development, the Command says its operatives have arrested suspects linked to motorcycle theft syndicates operating in parts of Sokoto metropolis. The suspects were arrested during operations in the Kwannawa, Tamaj...

DAVIDO WARNS OF DECLINING GLOBAL AFROBEATS DEMAND, URGES ARTISTES TO FOCUS ON NIGERIA. (PHOTO).

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 Davido Warns of Declining Global Afrobeats Demand, Urges Artistes to Focus on Nigeria Afrobeats icon Davido has voiced concerns over the changing dynamics of the global music landscape, suggesting that international audiences in the United States and United Kingdom are experiencing a sense of overfamiliarity with Nigerian performers. In response to this shift, he has advised his industry peers to redirect their focus toward their home country. The 'See Finish' Effect in Western Markets Speaking on a recent episode of The Uncut Podcast, the hitmaker used the popular Nigerian slang term "see finish" which implies a loss of respect or value due to overexposure to describe the dwindling novelty of African acts in major Western entertainment hubs. According to Davido, the initial craze that saw foreign venues consistently sold out by Nigerian acts is beginning to wane as audiences become accustomed to the genre. "In the next 10 years, I want the music OGs to come bac...

NECHE BREAKS SILENCE FOLLOWING SUDDEN VOLUNTARY EXIT. (PHOTO).

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  Neche Breaks Silence Following Sudden Voluntary Exit Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Neche has officially addressed her unexpected voluntary departure from the reality television show. The reality star surprised viewers and fellow housemates alike on Sunday when she announced her decision to withdraw from the competition shortly after the live eviction show. According to the show's organizers, Neche chose to leave the house due to an urgent personal situation that required her immediate and undivided attention. While the sudden exit left fans shocked, her management team has now released an official statement to clarify the circumstances and express gratitude to her supporters. A Courageous and Difficult Decision In a statement issued on Tuesday, Team Neche described her departure as an unforeseen turn of events. They emphasized that she entered the Big Brother Naija house with strong ambitions, a burning desire to compete, and the potential to go all the way to the grand f...

CONGO EBOLA OUTBREAK CAN BE BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL WITHIN THREE MONTHS- WHO. (PHOTO).

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 Congo Ebola outbreak can be brought under control within three months- WHO Hope remains that it will be possible to bring under control an Ebola outbreak that is currently outpacing containment efforts and is now the second most lethal on record, a World Health Organization official said on Tuesday. The global health agency said earlier this month that reversing Ebola's spread would be possible within a three-month period, but since then there have been signs that it has worsened, expanding to a sixth province. "About the next plan for the three months, yes, if you have the necessary resources, I think it will be possible to do that," Thierno Balde, WHO incident manager, told reporters in Geneva by video link from Bunia, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported. WHO says it has raised about 60% of the $115 million it is seeking for the Ebola response. Still, containment efforts are ramping up and an extra 400 beds have been added in the past two weeks, Balde...

ESWATINI REPATRIATES TWO US DEPORTEES TO DRC, MAURITANIA. (PHOTO).

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 Eswatini repatriates two US deportees to DRC, Mauritania Two migrants deported from the United States to Eswatini have returned to their home countries, the Southern African nation said on Tuesday, AFP reported. The men – from Mauritania and the Democratic Republic of Congo – were among the 30 deportees accepted by Eswatini since July last year under a $5-million agreement with Washington. The Mauritanian national, who arrived in July, requested voluntary repatriation so he could reunite with his family, acting government spokesperson Thabile Mdluli said in a statement. The man left Eswatini on Saturday. The DRC national, who arrived in March, returned home on Sunday, Mdluli said. Other deportees also request voluntary repatriation Several other deportees have also requested voluntary repatriation to "reunite with their families", the government said, adding that it was working with relevant authorities to facilitate the requests. Eswatini is one of several African countries...

EBOLA CASES IN DRC SURPASS 5,000 AMID WORSENING OUTBREAK. (PHOTO).

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 Ebola cases in DRC surpass 5,000 amid worsening outbreak The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 5,000, government data showed late on Tuesday, as health officials warn that response efforts are failing to contain the deadly disease. The country's 17th Ebola epidemic became its largest on record by number of cases in late July, while the death toll reached 2,378 over the weekend, according to the public health institute. The institute has recorded 5,021 cases in its latest situation report, making the outbreak the world's second-worst in terms of both infections and deaths, behind the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic in West Africa, Reuters reported. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments. It has gained momentum since being declared on May 15, with weak health infrastructure, community resistance, instability and protests by response workers hindering efforts to ide...