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 PATSON DAKA HEADS TO BUNDESLIGA  21st July, 2026 Multiple reliable reports indicate that Patson Daka has reached a full agreement to join Hamburger SV on a free transfer after leaving Leicester City. He is expected to undergo his medical before being officially unveiled by the German club. The reported contract runs until 2027, with an option for an additional year.  ACCORDING TO ANOTHER REPORT For Zambian football, this could be an excellent opportunity. Hamburger SV are back in the Bundesliga, and a fresh start in Germany may give Daka the regular playing time he needs to rediscover the form that made him one of Africa’s most exciting strikers during his Red Bull Salzburg days.  Wishing Chipolopolo’s star all the best in Hamburg

 How A House Agent Demanded ₦3,000 Before Sending A Video Of A Property For Rent – Kaduna Resident Shares Experience A Kaduna resident has shared his house-hunting experience after alleging that a house agent demanded a ₦3,000 payment before sending a video of a property available for rent. The resident, Peter Precious, said he and his partner were searching for a two-bedroom apartment near Angwan Boro New Market in Kaduna, where their production facility is located. According to him, the agent informed them that the physical inspection fee for the apartment was ₦5,000, which he said he considered acceptable. However, when he requested a video of the property because they were unable to leave work immediately, the agent allegedly insisted on a ₦3,000 payment before sending the footage. Surprised by the request, Precious said he decided not to proceed with the transaction, arguing that property videos help prospective tenants determine whether an apartment is worth inspecting, savin...

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE ONE ARRESTED FOR CULPABLE HOMICIDE AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM IN UNGUWAR  ANGAS, BAUCHI The Editors,  The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one suspect in connection with a case of culpable homicide and unlawful possession of a locally made firearm that occurred in Bauchi metropolis.   Accordingly, the report was received at 'A' Division Township, Bauchi, on 19th July 2026 at about 2030hrs, from a  47-year-old man of Unguwar Ngas, Bauchi LGA.   The complainant stated that on the same date at about 1900hrs, while at Unguwar Ngas, Inkil, Bauchi, one Clement Anthony, male, 40-years-old, of the same address, armed himself with a locally made single-barrel gun and intentionally fired it at Mr. Jacob Bature, male, 55-years-old Mai Anguwan Ngas, also of the same address. The victim sustained serious gunshot injuries to his right ribs and slumped unconsciously, which left him in a state of coma....

Construction workers claim they uncovered pin-covered figurine buried at building site. Construction workers have gone viral after sharing a video of what they claimed was a strange object discovered while excavating a construction site. According to the men, they uncovered what appeared to be a wooden figurine wrapped and covered with pins, which they believed had been buried deliberately for spiritual purposes. In the video, the workers removed the pins one after another, saying they believed whoever the figurine was meant to represent had been "set free." They also rained curses on whoever allegedly buried it. Watch video below. 

 Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Gloria Young on @Gloria Anozie-Young her appointment as Director, Information & Communication of the Abia International Film Festival (ABIFF). 🎉 A celebrated actress, broadcaster, presenter, and producer with decades of excellence in the entertainment industry, Mrs. Gloria Young brings a wealth of experience, professionalism, and leadership to the ABIFF Executive Team. Her passion for storytelling, communication, mentorship, and service will play a vital role in strengthening the festival’s visibility as we continue to promote Abia’s creative industry and African cinema on the global stage. Congratulations and welcome on board, Ma! We look forward to achieving greater milestones together.

 Chevron shuts down Gulf operations as Tropical Depression Two threatens flooding and storm impacts Tropical Depression Two is continuing to strengthen over the eastern Gulf of America, raising concerns about heavy rain, flooding and dangerous storm conditions along parts of the U.S. coastline. Chevron announced it is shutting down production at its Petronius offshore facility and moving personnel back to shore as a precaution ahead of the storm’s expected intensification. The company is taking the steps as Tropical Depression Two could strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha. Offshore energy operations are particularly vulnerable during tropical systems because many facilities are located in coastal waters where strong winds, high waves and flooding can create hazardous conditions. Forecast models show the storm could remain over warm Gulf waters as it moves westward, potentially increasing its strength before approaching the Texas coastline later in the week. A strong area of high ...

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