Barcelona Defeat Real Madrid 3-2 To Win Copa Del Rey Title

Ganiyu Amodu

Jules Kounde lashed in an extra-time screamer as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win the Copa del Rey in a remarkable Clasico in Seville. After a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes and with penalties appearing inevitable, the Barcelona defender took possession of the ball 22 yards out and drilled a fine effort into the bottom corner. Barca had been by far the better side in the first half and led through Pedri’s fantastic first-time strike from outside the box after Lamine Yamal’s cut-back. Real improved dramatically after Kylian Mbappe came…

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The Husband Snatcher, By Funke Egbemode

Funke Egbemode

‘Whose idea was this whole ‘husband snatcher’ theory? Who started it? I asked my friend. He’s a man, street-wise one too. ‘Women.’ He said simply, and continued scrolling through the Whatsapp messages on his phone. ‘Women what?’ I asked, covering the screen of his phone with my palm. ‘Women started it, like many other theories. You people are very creative especially when it comes to intimate affairs.’ He winked and chuckled. Why Men Are Afraid Of ‘Omugwo’, By Funke Egbemode ‘Come on, be serious.’ ‘I am as serious as let-us-pray.…

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‘Vital Three Points,’ How Chelsea Defeated Everton 1-0

Ganiyu Amodu

Chelsea earned a vital three points in the race for Europe after defeating Everton 1-0 in a close encounter at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, who are aiming to secure a place in the Champions League next year, moved up to fourth in the Premier League table following Nicolas Jackson’s sweeping strike in the first half. Enzo Maresca’s men were the controlling side, especially in the first half, and forced a couple of decent saves out of Jordan Pickford who was on form yet again for the Toffees. Jackson’s effort, scored…

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Group Demands Demolition Of Apartment Near Gani Fawehinmi’s Home Over Safety Concerns

Ganiyu Amodu

A coalition of friends and close associates of Gani Fawehinmi, the late human rights lawyer, has called for the immediate demolition of a four-storey structure near the legal icon’s residence in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The group, led by prominent figures including Femi Falana, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Edetaen Ojo, director of Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and Lanre Arogundade, director of International Press Centre (IPC), staged a protest and press conference on Friday. The group said the building constitutes a permanent threat to the security and safety of lives and…

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Fela’s Fanbase Turned Against Me When I Left Him – Femi Kuti

Ganiyu Amodu

Son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti has shared the emotional struggles he faced in his early music career. Despite his passion for music, Femi said Fela refused to teach him, forcing him to find his way and eventually forged his path. However, when Femi broke away from his father’s musical style, Fela’s fanbase turned against him, assuming he was challenging his father’s legacy. “When I left my father, his fanbase completely turned against me. They said, ‘how dare you fight Fela?’, and it wasn’t even a fight,” he…

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How My Dad Used Security Agencies To Look For Me – Davido

Ganiyu Amodu

Afrobeats sensation Davido has shared an account of his teenage years, revealing the struggles he faced pursuing his music career against his father’s wishes. In a recent episode of the American podcast Bagfuel Brigade, Davido recounted how he secretly set up a studio in his family’s 16-bedroom mansion and eventually fled to London to focus on music. During his six-month stay in London, his father reportedly enlisted the help of Nigerian security agencies, including the army and immigration officers, to find him. Upon returning to Nigeria, he said he was…

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‘Match-Fixing,’ NFF Declares War On Referees, Threatens 10-Year Ban

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigeria Football Federation has launched a crackdown on referees who may be involved in match-fixing, as the country’s football leagues reach decisive stages. In an internal memo signed by the Secretary of the NFF Refereeing Development Committee, Mohammed Ameenu, the federation warned all referees in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeria National League, Nigeria Women’s Football League, and the Nationwide League One, which kicked off on Wednesday, to uphold fairness and protect the reputation of the game. The NFF fears that clubs, their agents, and other football stakeholders may…

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How, Why Justice For Mohbad Tiktoker Died On Live Streaming – Pregnant Wife

Damilola Olonade

+ My message to everyone saying it was a spiritual attack + VIDEO   The pregnant wife of ‘Disturbing’, the popular Tiktoker who passed away on a live stream, Omowunmi, has narrated what actually happened. Platforms Africa reports that ‘Disturbing’ came to limelight through his support for Justice for Mohbad movement on social media. “Yesterday morning, my husband was on TikTok live video while I was cooking his food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he had a seizure, fell down and hit his head on a stone that was in front…

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Niger Gov Makes A U-turn On Dreadlocks Ban Following Public Outcry

Abibat Babalola

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has reversed his controversial directive ordering the arrest of individuals with dreadlocks, following widespread backlash from the public and civil rights advocates. The governor had earlier instructed security agencies to arrest anyone seen with dreadlocks across the state, linking the hairstyle to rising cult-related activities and insecurity, particularly in Minna, the state capital. “Rascality in Minna anybody that you find with a dreadlock arrest him and barb his hair. From this moment is fire for fire. Any attempt to harass any security officer is an…

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NiMet Suspends Strike, Gives Reason

Abibat Babalola

Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) have called off their strike after the Federal Government’s intervention. The workers had protested over poor working conditions, grounding flights across the country on Thursday. But after a meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Abuja, the strike was called off. The workers were concerned over the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage, ignoring requests to include omitted staff in past allowances, and neglecting key training programmes, among other matters. The meeting was attended by the Director…

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