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CWCL: 'BRING THE TROPHY HOME', OKPEBHOLO RALLIES SUPPORT FOR EDO QUEENS. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

CWCL: ‘Bring The Trophy Home,’ Okpebholo Rallies Support For Edo Queens The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday urged the Edo Queens FC of Benin, representing Nigeria in the ongoing 2024 CAF Women Champions League in Casablanca, Morocco to beat their South Africa counterpart, Mamelodi Sundown and return home with the cup. Okpebholo’s directive was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua in Benin City. He commended the team for their achievements so far, charging them to beat the South Africans to enable them to lead Group B into the semifinals. “Go ahead to also win the cup and bring it to your fatherland. Sports will surely be given the top priority it deserves in my Government,” he said. “I think the girls might be worried about the change of leadership in the Edo State, but I want them to know that we are with them. I have been briefed, and I know our team is in Morocco doing well. So, we will not abandon them. We are aware of the exploits, and

POGBA'S JUVE CONTRACT TERMINATED DESPITE DOPING BAN REDUCTION. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

Pogba’s Juve Contract Terminated Despite Doping Ban Reduction Paul Pogba’s Juventus career is over after the Serie A club announced on Friday that the France midfielder’s contract had been terminated even though his doping ban was cut to 18 months on appeal. Pogba will be able to return to competitive football in March after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) chopped last month an initial four-year suspension handed down by the Italian anti-doping authority NADO. But Juventus have decided to cut ties with the 31-year-old, whose return to Turin from Manchester United in 2022 was ruined by a string of problems on and off the pitch. In a statement, Juve said that they and Pogba “have reached a mutual agreement for the termination of their contract as of 30 November, 2024”. His contract had been due to expire in 2026.

AFCON 2025Q: EQUAVOEN EXCUSES BEREAVED NWABALI FROM AMAVUBI CLASH. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

AFCON 2025Q: Eguavoen excuses bereaved Nwabali from Amavubi clash Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has excused Stanley Nwabali from the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda. The Chippa United lost his father on Friday morning. The former surveyor died at the age of 67. “He (Nwabali) has been excused from the game. However, the player will come to watch the match and cheer his team mates on,” team administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor, told thenff.com. Eguavoen now has two goalkeepers, Maduka Okoye and Amas Obasogie available for the game. The Super Eagles will host the Rwandans at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday.

POPULAR MUSIC COMPOSER, JUDE 'ANCESTOR' NNAM KIDNAPPED IN ANAMBRA. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

Popular music composer, Jude ‘Ancestor’ Nnam kidnapped in Anambra Famous Christian music composer, Jude Nnam, has been kidnapped. Nnam, also known as ‘Ancestor,’ is the National Music Director for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and a member of the National Liturgical Commission, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN). He was allegedly kidnapped on Thursday evening around 6 p.m. in Umunnachi, Anambra State. The music icon is said to have traveled to Anambra for a church function. A Catholic priest, Rev Fr Augustine Mario, shared the sad news of Nnam’s kidnap on his Facebook page on Friday. “Please kindly keep Sir Dr. Jude Nnam (Ancestor) in your prayers. He was allegedly kidnapped yesterday evening around 6 p.m. in Umunnachi, Anambra State. “Sir Jude Nnam is the CAN National Music Director and Member of the National Liturgical Commission, CSN, etc. “May God grant him safety and quick release from his abductors. Amen” —Augustine Mario Another Catholic priest also confirmed Nn

I CANNOT CONTROL NARRATIVES ABOUT MY MARRIAGE TO MERCY AIGBE- KAZIM ADEOTI REVIEW. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

I Cannot Control Narratives About My Marriage To Mercy Aigbe – Kazim Adeoti Review Nollywood movie marketer, Kazim Adeoti, has spoken about criticism surrounding his marriage to actress Mercy Aigbe. recalls that in January 2022, Mercy unveiled Adeoti as her husband, after which the first wife to the filmmaker, Funsho Adeoti, accused Mercy of snatching her husband However, Kazim defended his decision to marry a second wife, citing his Muslim faith. Speaking on the controversies surrounding his marriage, Kazim, in an interview with journalists at the National Film and Video Censors Board’s (NFVCB) 4th Peace Ayiam Osigwe (PAO) Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference on Thursday in Lagos, said as a public figure, he cannot control others’ opinions or narratives about his marriage. Kazim added that he stays focused on his work, believing the end justifies the means He said, “When you find yourself in the public domain, you cannot really control a whole lot of opinions or narratives.

4-MONTH-OLD BRONX BOY DIES FROM COCAINE IN SYSTEM, CASE RULED HOMICIDE. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

4-month-old Bronx boy dies from cocaine in system, case ruled homicide A 4-month-old Bronx boy died from having cocaine in his system, police said Thursday. Little Ariel Gonzalez’s 34-year-old mother called 911 about 9:10 p.m. Aug. 10 to report the baby was unconscious inside the family’s home on Eagle Ave. near E. 156th St. in the South Bronx. EMS workers rushed the boy to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln, but he didn’t make it, police said. There were no signs of trauma on his body, leaving authorities to wonder what killed him. On Wednesday the city Medical Examiner ruled the infant’s death a homicide after an autopsy revealed he had cocaine in his system. The official cause of death is acute cocaine intoxication, police said. No arrests have been made as cops continue to investigate how the boy was exposed to the drug. “We rely on parents to take care of our child, you know what I’m saying? And to be protected,” said neighbor Lou Aguilar, 68. “We know our neighbors, as far as you

TEACHER CHARGED WITH RAPING STUDENT, 13, HAD DITCHED HUSBAND FOR BOY SHE CALLED HER 'CRYSTAL METH': PROSECUTOR. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

Teacher charged with raping student, 13, had ditched husband for boy she called her ‘crystal meth’: prosecutor The Los Angeles-area special ed teacher accused of raping a 13-year-old student in her car had ditched her husband for the teen - whom she referred to as her "crystal meth," according to prosecutors. Colleen Jo Matarico, a 43-year-old grandmother, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to five felony counts of lewd acts upon a child under age 14, two felony counts of lewd acts upon a child age 14 or 15, and one felony count of furnishing a controlled substance to a minor, CBS News reported. Prosecutors alleged that she was sexually abusing the male student for over a year, and even left her husband because she believed she was in love with him, the Los Angeles Times added. In online messages, she called the teen “her ‘crystal meth’” — and “the only person she would go to jail for,” Deputy District Attorney Ariel Anson told Tuesday’s hearing. The mom of two continued to pursue t

MAN FOUND DEAD IN TANNING BED AT PLANET FITNESS 3 DAYS AFTER ENTERING GYM. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

Man Found Dead In Tanning Bed At Planet Fitness 3 Days After Entering Gym The body of an Indiana man was found inside a tanning bed at a Planet Fitness in Southside Indianapolis on Monday - three days after he's believed to have checked into the gym, authorities said. The victim, identified as 39-year-old Derek Sink, was reported missing on Sunday, The Indianapolis Star reported, citing police records. Sink was on house arrest for a drug-related offense and didn't come home Friday night, his grandmother and brother, who didn't want to be identified, told local television station WISH. According to his family, Sink struggled with drug addiction and a needle was found in the tanning booth next to him, WTHR reported. “This remains an ongoing death investigation,” a county spokesperson told the publication. Sink’s family told NBC affiliate WTHR that he went into the tanning bed on Nov. 8. His aunt said they reported him missing that same day. Sink was wearing an ankle monito

RFK JR., VACCINE SKEPTIC, IS TRUMP'S CHOICE FOR HEALTH SECRETARY. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

RFK Jr., Vaccine Skeptic, Is Trump's Choice for Health Secretary President-elect Donald Trump has nominated the former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. "I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," Trump announced on X, formerly Twitter. "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health." He continued: "The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country." Trump went on to say that Kennedy &q

PHARRELL ISN'T BOTHERED THAT DRAKE CLAIMED HE MELTED PHARRELL'S OLD JEWELRY AFTER BUYING IT. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

Pharrell Isn’t Bothered That Drake Claimed He Melted Pharrell’s Old Jewelry After Buying It Drake boasted about buying and melting down Pharrell Williams‘ old chains in a few recent songs, but Pharrell isn’t bothered by the gestures, calling them the actions of a “fan of music.” In a conversation with GQ, Pharrell was asked how he felt about Drake’s verses from songs like Travis Scott’s “Meltdown” and the Kendrick Lamar diss “Family Matters.” Pharrell responded with a typically even-keeled answer, saying, “No, because I think beyond all of the on-goings, at the heart of all of it, he’s a fan of music. He’s a fan of the history of what it is, and I happen to be a part of that, and those artifacts are a part of it.” He said he was “cool” with Drake buying his chains and didn’t have any thoughts on what the Canadian star melting them down might mean about Drake’s feelings about him. I guess some things are not for me to understand,” he admitted. “When you let things go, a huge part of

ENIOLA SHOKUNBI: 12-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN GIRL INVENTS AIR FILTER, GETS $11.5M FUNDING. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

Eniola Shokunbi: 12-yr-old Nigerian girl invents air filter, gets $11.5m funding Eniola Shokunbi, a 12 years old Nigerian from Connecticut, USA, has designed an air filter to reduce spread of air borne diseases in US schools. The design targets creating low-cost air filters for classrooms. The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved $11.5 million in funding for the design. In her fifth grade at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, they were tasked with creating a solution to enhance safety in schools during potential future pandemics. Eniola Shokunbi, a 12 years old Nigerian from Connecticut, USA, has designed an air filter to reduce spread of air borne diseases in US schools. The design targets creating low-cost air filters for classrooms. The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved $11.5 million in funding for the design. In her fifth grade at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, they were tasked with creating a solution to enhance safety in schools

SUGE KNIGHT CLAIMS OBAMA AND T. D. JAKES ATTENDED DIDDY'S FREAK-OFF PARTIES. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

Suge Knight claims Obama and T.D. Jakes attended Diddy's freak-off parties "You got Presidents, you got Preachers"- Suge Knight claims the likes of Obama and T.D. Jakes attended Diddy's freak-off parties As Diddy remains in federal custody, American record executive Suge Knight, who is currently at RTA Donovan Correctional Facility, San Diego, gave a telephonic interview for a YouTube podcast on November 13. During the conversation on Sit Down With Michael Franzese, Knight opened up about Puff, Epstein, and the industry. At one point, to give a little context to the viewers, the interviewer Michael Franzese said: “It has shades of Epstein already, you know, that there's a lot of celebrity names, a lot of elite names, a lot of big people involved allegedly. Some people are running for cover. We haven't heard all of these names… You think Obama had anything to do with any of these parties that he had?" To which, Knight answered: “Absolutely.. You got presi

LAGOS POLICE REJECT N174M BRIBE OFFER FROM NOTORIOUS INTERNET FRAUDSTER. (PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

Lagos police reject N174m bribe offer from notorious internet fraudster Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have refused a bribe of ₦174 million offered by a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Patrick Akpoguma. The suspect is accused of engaging in various forms of cyber fraud, including romance scams, identity theft, hacking, cryptocurrency fraud, ritualism, and cultism. Akpoguma, speaking with journalists at Zone 2 Command, confessed to the crimes, explaining that his attempt to clear his name led him to offer bribes to the police. He proposed a payment of $100,000 USD (approximately ₦174 million) to secure his release. Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Adegoke Fayoade revealed that the investigation began on 7 November 2024 following reports from residents of Chevron Drive, Lekki, where the suspect resides. According to AIG Fayoade:”Patrick Akpoguma admitted to being involved in what is known as romance scams and other cryptocurrency-related scams. He mee

MALCOM X's FAMILY SUES U. S. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, SEEKING $100M.(PHOTO).

- November 16, 2024

Malcolm X's family sues US law enforcement agencies, seeking $100m The family of Malcolm X sued federal law enforcement agencies and the New York Police Department (NYPD) for allegedly conspiring to kill the slain civil rights leader, Anadolu Agency reports. The wrongful death lawsuit, which is seeking $100 million in damages, is being brought by Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm’s daughter, and other family members. It names the US government, Justice Department, FBI, CIA and the NYPD, saying the agencies knew in advance of the plot to kill Malcolm, but did nothing to stop it, and later worked to cover-up their involvement. The suit alleges that the FBI and CIA collaborated with undercover agents in the Nation of Islam, a Black separatist Muslim movement for which Malcolm was a spokesman before he left the group. The suit says FBI agents worked to compromise his safety by arresting his security team in the days leading up to the 21 February, 1965 assassination. The bureau is also alleged

POLICE ARREST THREE FOR STEALING PHONES OF ACCIDENT VICTIMS . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

- November 16, 2024

POLICE ARREST THREE FOR STEALING PHONES OF ACCIDENT VICTIMS Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) yesterday night arrested three suspected thieves for stealing two phones from accident victims on Governor’s Road, Alausa, Ikeja. The suspects: Isaiah Adegbenro (38), Edet Johnson (30) and Efe Sowemimo (28) were arrested few meters aways from the accident point while trying to escape with the phones. The accident victims were heading towards Ikeja in a red Toyota Camry 2010 when the driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a road divider in front of Adeyemi Bero end of Governor Road, Alausa, Ikeja. The three suspects who were close to the scene when the accident happened, rather than assist the driver and the occupants out of the badly damaged vehicle, were ransacking the victims’ pockets and vehicle. Stolen from the accidents victims were: an iPhone 15, valued at N1,300,000:00 and an iPhone 12 worth N620,000:00. The RRS operatives who were patrolling the area, when ale