Day: November 2, 2023

Naira Marley, Sam Larry Sue Magistrate, Police, Demand N40m

Abibat Babalola

Naira Marley and Sam Larry are each demanding N20m damages from the police and the Lagos magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun, over what they termed as their “continued detention” in police custody. Naira Marley and Sam Larry joined the police and the Lagos magistrate as defendants in the suit filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos. The magistrate had ordered the remand of Naira Marley and Sam Larry in police custody for 21 days over the death of 27-year-old Mohbad who died earlier in September. READ ALSO: Nigerians Spend N200bn On…

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Nigerians Spend N200bn On Betting In One Year

Abibat Babalola

. 65 million Nigerian men, women, and even underage (children) lavish $5.5m daily on betting   The money Nigerians spend on betting has hit N200 billion ($2 billion) in one year. Executive Secretary, National Lottery Trust Fund, NLTF, Bello Maigari, who declared this, added that more than 65 million Nigerians spend millions on betting, despite worsening economic hardship. Maigari also said the global online betting market had experienced exponential growth, making it worth over $50 billion. READ ALSO: “They Beat Me o,” With Swollen Eye, Bruises, NLC President Speaks On…

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“They Beat Me o,” With Swollen Eye, Bruises, NLC President Speaks On Attack

Precious Ibekwe

“God must have taken extra time to create me. Ordinarily, the kind of beating I received, ehn!?” + VIDEO   President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has opened up on what transpired in Imo state where he was brutalised and hospitalised, declaring that he was beaten black and blue. Platforms Africa reports that Ajaero was attacked by suspected thugs and police officers during a union protest in Imo state. READ ALSO: Brutalised NLC President, Ajaero Rushed To Owerri FMC How 14-Year-Old Housemaid Conspired With Friends To…

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How West Ham Defeated Arsenal 3-1 At London Stadium

Ganiyu Amodu

West Ham have made it through to the next round of the Carabao Cup after knocking out Arsenal on Wednesday. West Ham were winless against Arsenal since January 2019 but found themselves ahead after 16 minutes when Ben White headed into his own net from a corner. Arsenal spurned chances through Eddie Nketiah and Kai Havertz in the first half and were made to pay after the break when Mohammed Kudus extended the lead after a break with a wonderful first touch and finish. READ ALSO Newcastle United Defeat Man…

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Newcastle United Defeat Man U 3-0 At Old Trafford

Ganiyu Amodu

Carabao Cup holders, Man United have been eliminated from the competition after losing 3-0 to Newcastle at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Miguel Almiron, an early replacement for the injured Matt Targett struck on 28 minutes as Man Utd’s confidence wobbled with Hannibal Mejbri lucky not to see red. Before the hosts could recover, Lewis Hall volleyed in his first Newcastle goal to double their lead ahead of the break. READ ALSO Osimhen Nominated For CAF Men’s Footballer Of The Year Award + FULL LIST How Nigeria Thrashed Ethiopia 4-0 In…

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