Felix Duru Mbah

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I’m Not A Nigerian -Kemi Badenoch

I’m Not A Nigerian -Kemi Badenoch

*'I've No Nigerian Passport' *'My Now Family Are In UK, Conservative Party Is My Extended Family' *Nigeria, A Big Fandango, She Says *'No Future For You In Nigeria', She Recalls Her Parents' Words ​Kemi Badenoch has said she no longer considers herself Nigerian and does not possess a Nigerian passport. The Conservative Party leader, who was born in London, but grew up in Nigeria and the U.S and did not return to the UK until she was 16, said she had not renewed her Nigerian passport in two decades. Speaking to the Rosebud podcast, Badenoch said: “I’m Nigerian through ancestry,…
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Alleged Rape: French Prosecutors Demand Criminal Trial for PSG Star Achraf Hakimi

Alleged Rape: French Prosecutors Demand Criminal Trial for PSG Star Achraf Hakimi

French prosecutors have requested that Moroccan football star and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) full-back, Achraf Hakimi, be put on trial over allegations that he raped a 24-year-old woman in February 2023; a claim the player firmly denies. In a statement to Agence France Presse (AFP) on Friday, August 1, the Nanterre prosecutor's office said it had formally asked the investigating judge to refer the case to a criminal court. “It is now up to the investigating magistrate to make a decision within the framework of his order,” the prosecutor's office confirmed. Hakimi, 26, was initially charged with rape in March 2023…
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Liverpool’s ‘Take It Or Leave It’ £110m bid for Alexander Isak Rejected

Liverpool’s ‘Take It Or Leave It’ £110m bid for Alexander Isak Rejected

By Andy Hunter Liverpool have had a £110million bid for Alexander Isak rejected by Newcastle and do not intend to submit a second offer for the striker in this transfer window. Despite long-held interest in the Sweden international and his desire to move to Merseyside, Liverpool’s first formal offer came in under the £120million suggested when Richard Hughes, sporting director at Anfield, made an informal enquiry over Isak’s availability a fortnight ago. Newcastle value their prized asset at £150million, a British transfer-record sum, but are reluctant to sell the 25-year-old, who was the second highest goalscorer in the Premier League…
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How Resort To ‘Juju’ Finished My Lucrative Foreign Football Career -Under-17 World Cup Winner

How Resort To ‘Juju’ Finished My Lucrative Foreign Football Career -Under-17 World Cup Winner

*'I Sacrificed Cow, Spent Huge Sums To Destroy My Teammate' A bit of the dark practices perpetrated by some African footballers came to light as former Ghanaian footballer Awudu Issaka revealed that he turned to spiritual means in an attempt to secure regular playing time during his stint with German club 1860 Munich. Speaking in a radio interview with Accra-based Sporty FM , Issaka disclosed that he was often benched while competing for a starting spot with German legend Thomas Häßler. Frustrated by his limited opportunities, Issaka admitted to using black magic—commonly referred to locally as juju—against his teammate, even…
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Maharaj Ji Canvasses Shettima’s Resignation As VP

Maharaj Ji Canvasses Shettima’s Resignation As VP

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has called on Vice President (VP) Kashim Shettima to resign his position forthwith. He proferred reasons Shettima should quit the exalted office of the country's number two position. Maharaj Ji, in a statement, said Shettima had made comments allegedly antagonising the steps the Federal Government (FG) he is part of, had taken. "As Vice President, Kashim Shettima's comment on the alleged unconstitutionality of the Federal Government's emergency rule in Rivers State escalates matters. This is why the Founder of One Love Family and Living Perfect Master, Satguru Maharaj…
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Boost For Oyo Farmers As Govt Okays Additional Loan Funds

Boost For Oyo Farmers As Govt Okays Additional Loan Funds

*Ekiti Varsity VC Felicitates Monarch On Appointment By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has approved additional funds for disbursement under its single-digit administrative charges of agricultural loan schemes. According to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Friday, August 1, the Chairman, Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, disclosed this in an interactive session with a group of farmers at the corporation’s headquarters in Ibadan,the state capital. He said the additional loan was part of continued efforts to empower farmers, promote food security, and boost agricultural productivity across…
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Benue Bloodfests Sinister,Not Mere Herders-farmers’ Clashes -Northern CAN

Benue Bloodfests Sinister,Not Mere Herders-farmers’ Clashes -Northern CAN

*Visits Alia, Condoles With Victims' Families *Grieving State Strengthened By Your Coming, Says Gov By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Leaders of 19 Northern States and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branches of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have again condemned the killings in Benue State, describing the spate as a national tragedy that demands honest conversation and urgent intervention by the authorities. The condemnation was contained in a statement issued today, August 1, by Northern CAN Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab after a condolence visit to the crises-ridden state by a high-powered delegation of the body. The delegation, comprising CAN Chairmen, Secretaries,…
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Imo Community Devastation: Army’s 82 Div Refutes Involvement Claims

Imo Community Devastation: Army’s 82 Div Refutes Involvement Claims

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Headquarters of 82 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), has denied recent allegations (not in People&Politics ) that its personnel burnt homes, looted property, and harassed civilians in Umualumaku, Ehime-Mbano Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State. The Division's Acting Deputy Director, Public Relations, Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, in a press statement, said that the claims are not only false but also a calculated attempt to sabotage the Division's efforts. He advised the populace to kindly note that no soldier under the Division was involved in such misconduct, stressing that "our troops operate under strict adherence to the code…
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NYSC Members Honour Council Chair, Commend Mbah For Security, Good Governance

NYSC Members Honour Council Chair, Commend Mbah For Security, Good Governance

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The outgoing members of 2024 Batch "B" Stream Two of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State have lauded the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on improved security and good governance in the state. This was even as they presented an Award of Excellence to the Isi-Uzo Council Chairman in recognition of what they described as his outstanding achievements in working with the governor to enhance security and promote rural transformation in the LGA. Recall that the Mbah administration initiated and completed the 21.7km Agu-Mgbuji-Ogbete road in…
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Ekiti Okays N.18.5Trn For Capital Projects

Ekiti Okays N.18.5Trn For Capital Projects

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Ekiti State Executive Council (SEC) has approved over N18.5 billion for various projects covering construction of roads, electricity supply, water, sanitation and hygiene, agriculture, security, among others. State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, said, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday, July 31, that the approvals were given during a virtual SEC meeting held on Wednesday. Olatunbosun stated: “N10.115 billion was approved for the rehabilitation of 11.4-kilometres of roads and reconstruction of 6-kilometre Ita Ido - Ido-Ile - Okemesi - Ikoro road in furtherance of the Biodun Oyebanji-led administration’s commitment to proper…
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