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Messi's Sensational Goal Against Benfica Named UCL 22/23 Goal Of The Season - Sports - Nairaland

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  Messi's Sensational Goal Against Benfica Named UCL 22/23 Goal Of The Season -  Nairaland Messi's stunning goal for his former club PSG against Benfica has been named as the "Goal of the tournament" for tge UEFA Champions league 2022/2023 season. The goal also recorded a milestone for the Argentine superstar of having scored against 40 different teams in the Europe's Elite competition. Leo Messi beat Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. and Erling Haaland to reach the top position The remarkable goal was in the group stage game against Fc Benfica in the away leg st Lisbon, in Portugal The sensational goal that consisted of the lethal trio of NMM(Neymar, Mbappe and Messi) was also named goal of the week back then.

Ukraine war - Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv realigns army after Wagner mutiny - Al Jazeera

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv realigns army after Wagner mutiny - Al Jazeera Ukrainian soldiers fire towards a Russian position on the front line in Ukraine's Zaporizhia region [Efrem Lukatsky/AP Photo] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy orders the military to strengthen the northern sector near Belarus, where Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is exiled after leading a mutiny. Pope Francis sees no apparent end in sight to the war in Ukraine after his peace envoy finishes three days of talks in Moscow.

France riots - France police shooting prompts unrest: All you need to know - Al jazeera

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  France riots - France police shooting prompts unrest: All you need to know - Al jazeera Clashes erupt in several French cities after the police killing of a teenager, prompting the mobilisation of 40,000 officers. French police inspect a municipal police car, burned during night clashes in Mons-en-Baroeul, near Lille [Pascal Rossignol/Reuters] More than 40,000 police officers have been mobilised across France as the government tries to contain growing anger after a police officer killed a teenager. The 17-year-old, known as Nahel M, was driving a rental car in the western Paris suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday morning when police pulled him over during a traffic check for breaking several road rules. What started the protests in France? Police said that the teenager, who was of North African descent, was driving his car towards them, but footage emerged contradicting their narrative. A video circulating on social media showed a police officer pointing his weapon through the window and a

France riot - Macron appeals to parents, social media firms to end France riots. - Al Jazeera

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  France riot - Macron appeals to parents, social media firms to end France riots. - Al Jazeera The president says a third of those arrested during rioting over the police killing of a teenager are ‘very young’ people who are ‘intoxicated’ by video games. French President Emmanuel Macron attends a government emergency meeting French President Emmanuel Macron attends a government emergency meeting on June 30, 2023 [Yves Herman/pool via Reuters] French President Emmanuel Macron has urged parents to keep child rioters off the streets and called on social media platforms to remove the “most sensitive” content related to the three nights of rioting sparked by the fatal police shooting of a teenager of North African descent. Speaking after chairing a crisis security meeting on Friday, the 45-year-old head of state said about a third of the people arrested over the rioting were “young or very young”. “It’s the responsibility of parents to keep them at home,” he said. “It’s not the state’s job

Tiwa Savage - wanna be lucky like him ?

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 Tiwa Savage - wanna be lucky like him ?

Man u - Official: Manchester United announce that Marcel Sabitzer and Wout Weghorst will return to Bayern Munich and Burnley.

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  Man u - Official: Manchester United announce that Marcel Sabitzer and Wout Weghorst will return to Bayern Munich and Burnley.  According to update on Fabrizio Romano twitter handle.

Neymar - a little discussion going on on twitter.

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 Neymar - a little discussion going on on twitter. Is NEYMAR a barcelona Legend ? Lets have a little discussion, give your reason. Your comment below.

A timely advise from the rave of the moment Victor Osimhen.

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 A timely advise from the rave of the moment Victor Osimhen. " Live life and ignore the noise"

Davido - Anita keeps talking and twitter is scooping

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 Davido - Anita keeps talking and twitter is scooping. The talk is endless. 

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 Music - Fireboy DML latest single "YAWA"  hits 3m views on youtube. We are so proud of you. 

Music - Fireboy DML "playboy" album has hit 500m streams of spotify

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 . As e dey hot on the YBNL Soldier Twitter handle. As seen 250k units sold in the US. UK streaming charts and BB200 entry. Most stream 2022 album on pandora. The records goes on and on for the delectable artist. I believe we are so proud of him.

Wizkid - DJ Spinal and Wizkid about to drop a new single "Loju" on 30th of June.

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Wizkid - DJ Spinal and Wizkid about to drop a new single "Loju" on 30th of June.  

NOUN - How NOUN’s flexibility aided my pageantry audition – Miss Tourism Nigeria - NOU.EDU.NG

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  How NOUN’s flexibility aided my pageantry audition – Miss Tourism Nigeria - NOU.EDU.NG Miss Tourism Nigeria, Joy Ebere Ekekwe,   A former student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and winner of the just concluded Miss Tourism Nigeria, Joy Ebere Ekekwe, has lauded the flexible nature of the university and how it “prepares one to be independent.” Ekekwe, now primed to represent Nigeria for this year’s Miss World Tourism in Sri Lanka, stated this on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 while fielding questions from NOUN News correspondents at the headquarters of the university in Jabi, Abuja. While hailing NOUN’s mode of delivery, she said “NOUN ‘s style of education is research-based. When I was studying for exams, I had to study more and learn things on my own. NOUN prepares you to be independent. “In my previous school, we expected lecturers to do everything for you but with NOUN, they give you that opportunity to dig-in and find out things for yourself and it builds you up; helps

NOUN - Indefinite Suspension of Admission of Students into the Undergraduate Programme in Law (LL.B)

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  NOUN - Indefinite Suspension of Admission of Students into the Undergraduate Programme in Law (LL.B)  This is according to news release on 20th of June this month on the school's website - Nou.edu.ng. The National Open University of Nigeria has informed the university community about the indefinite suspension on the admission of students into its LL.B Law programme. This is to inform the University community and indeed our prospective students seeking for admission into NOUN to study LL.B Law that admission into the programme has been suspended by the University Management for now. However, any further development arising from this will be communicated appropriately. Thanks Management.

BREAKING NEWS: Finally Anita Brown Attacks Davido, “You are mad I revealed your number but you exposed my old Only Fans content” – Anita Brown calls out Davido

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  BREAKING NEWS : Finally Anita Brown Attacks Davido, “You are mad I revealed your number but you exposed my old Only Fans content” – Anita Brown calls out Davido Anita Brown, who is known as the fourth baby mama of Nigerian artist Davido, recently engaged in a public spat with the artist after he attacked her for publicly displaying his phone number. In a series of events on social media, Anita Brown shared screenshots of her conversations with Davido on her Instagram page Alongside the screenshots, she also publicly revealed Davido’s foreign contact numbe Anita Brown explained her actions by stating that she leaked Davido’s contact information in response to him allegedly leaking her old content on the adult content site “OnlyFans She claimed that Davido exposed her private content on the platform, which is known for explicit conten She tweeted, You’re mad i post your numb You put out these old ass only fans content You won David”

Shocking – Pregnant woman begs sister to sleep with husband, regrets action “I don’t want him to look outside” (video)

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 Shocking – Pregnant woman begs sister to sleep with husband, regrets action    “I don’t want him to look outside”  (video) In a shocking turn of events, a Nigerian lady named Onyinye has come forward with a disturbing tale of her pregnant sister requesting her to have an affair with her own husband. According to intel region.  Onyinye reluctantly agreed to her sister’s plea in order to prevent her husband from engaging in extramarital affairs. However, this ill-fated arrangement resulted in the man impregnating Onyinye three times, leading to two abortions. See video below Currently carrying the third child, Onyinye finds herself torn between keeping the baby and her sister’s threats of severe consequences. Her sister, who already has two children, is pressuring Onyinye to undergo another abortion, going as far as threatening to close down the business she had opened for her. Adding to the turmoil, the married woman has warned Onyinye that she will be sent away if she refuses to termi

“This is incredible” – Video trends as Asake jumps into the Afronation crowd in Portugal (Watch) - intel region

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  “This is incredible” – Video trends as Asake jumps into the Afronation crowd in Portugal (Watch) - intel region Popular Nigerian singer Asake has got many people talking online following his recent video at the 2023 Afronation. Asake, the “Terminator” hitmaker shows that he can fly as he jumps into the Afronation crowd in Portugal. The 2023 Afronation tagged “the Algarve Portimao” kickstarted on June 28th and runs till June 30th. Yesterday, June 28th, 2023, Burnaboy, Oxlade and Ayra Starr put the country’s name on the world map as they dished out amazing performances at the Afronation concert in Portugal. Today, June 29th 2023, Asake performs alongside fellow top Nigerian singers that include, Wizkid, BNXN, Victony at the Afronation 2023. Checkout the moment Asake pulls up and cause frenzy as he jumps into the Afronation crowd below; 

Date set for Lionel Messi return to Barcelona after transfer snub as Joan Laporta explains why Argentine headed for Inter Miami - Goal.com

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  Date set for Lionel Messi return to Barcelona after transfer snub as Joan Laporta explains why Argentine headed for Inter Miami - Goal.com Joan Laporta remains confident that Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona at some stage, with a date set for a potential tribute at Camp Nou. Argentine opted against Camp Nou return Heading to America instead Tribute still planned in Catalunya WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner passed up the opportunity to retrace his steps to Catalunya this summer when opting against a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain. Barca left the door open for Messi to rejoin their ranks, with several rounds of talks held, but the Argentine icon has decided to take on a new challenge in MLS with Inter Miami. Barcelona may not have seen the last of him, though, with Laporta hoping that the South American will be back in familiar surroundings at some point in the near future. WHAT THEY SAID: Quizzed by TV3 on when Messi could return to Spain, Laporta said

Imploded Titanic Submarine Seen For First Time As Pieces Are Recovered - Travel - Nairaland

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  Imploded Titanic Submarine Seen For First Time As Pieces Are Recovered - Travel - Nairaland Imploded Titanic submarine seen for first time as pieces recovered from sea floor The Titan’s wreckage was seen for the first time in pictures taken on Wednesday, more than a week after it imploded in the depths of the Atlantic Debris from the Titan was brought ashore by deep-sea robots on Wednesday as the US Coast Guard continues recovery operations following the sub’s catastrophic implosion. The Titan’s wreckage was seen for the first time in pictures after the Coast Guard announced on 22 June that ROVs (remotely-operated vehicles) found its chambers in a sea of debris 1,600ft from the bow of the Titanic, roughly 12,000ft below the ocean surface. Pelagic Research Services, the company that operated the ROV that made the previous debris findings, said on Wednesday that its team had successfully completed off-shore operations and was now in the process of demobilisation after 10 days of work.

Actor RMD excited as he joins Oscars Voting Academy - Punch news

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  Actor RMD excited as he joins Oscars Voting Academy - Punch news By  Peace Akinyode The veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has expressed excitement after he was invited alongside three other Nigerians to join the Academy of Motion Picture, Arts, and Sciences, the parent body of the Oscars Award. The Academy made this announcement on Wednesday, with a list of 398 “distinguished artists and executives”  joining the organisation in 2023. According to the release shared via the Academy’s website, the selection was made “based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity.” A joint statement by Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang read, “The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines, and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide,” Reacting to the news, an ecsta

Subsidy removal: FG saves N400bn in four weeks. - Punch news online

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  Subsidy removal: FG saves N400bn in four weeks. - Punch news online The Federal Government has so far saved about N400bn as a result of the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, since May 31, 2023, when the initiative was officially implemented, oil marketers stated on Thursday. Also, the oil dealers stated that there was a high possibility for the cost of petrol to rise in July, going by the recent floating of the naira against the United States dollar by the Federal Government. The Central Bank of Nigeria unified the country’s exchange rates into the Investors and Exporters window on June 14, 2023, allowing market forces to determine the exchange rate. Operators in the downstream oil sector told our correspondent on Tuesday that going by the revelation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limted as regards the amount being spent previously on subsidy every month, Nigeria had now saved hundreds of billions after halting the subsidy regime in May.

First Lady to host Super Falcons ahead of FIFA WWC

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  First Lady to host Super Falcons ahead of FIFA WWC - Vanguard sport. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, alongside top government functionaries will attend the send forth dinner of the Super Falcons ahead of the team’s departure for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the FIFA Women World Cup is scheduled to take place over a period of one month, starting from July 20 to Aug. 20. In a statement by Ademola Olajire, Head of Communications of the NFF on Thursday, noted that the dinner, organised by the country’s football body will hold on Saturday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. “We are expecting the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Ismaila Abubakar as well as other top sports officials. “A good number of the team as well as technical and administrative officials are expected alongside the rank and file of the NFF led by the President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau and the General Secretary

Salah - greetings

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 Salah - greetings

N'golo Kante Purchases Belgian Third-tier Side Royal Excelsior Virton - Nairaland

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  N'golo Kante Purchases Belgian Third-tier Side Royal Excelsior Virton - Nairaland N'Golo Kante will join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad on 1 July N'Golo Kante has purchased Belgian third-tier club Royal Excelsior Virton. The France midfielder, 32, will take over from Flavio Becca as chairman of the club based near the Luxembourg border on 1 July. It is the same date he will join Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Ittihad from Premier League Chelsea. "Flavio is obviously extremely happy to be able to hand over the keys of the club to N'Golo Kante," said the club in a statement. "[He is] a player of great class, not only for his footballing qualities but also and above all for his unanimously recognised human qualities." The Belgian side are in the process of regaining their professional licence, and will play in the Belgian National Division 1 in the 2023-24 season. This division is two steps below the country's top tier, the Belgian Pro League. No

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Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN Suspends Actor Jerry Williams Indefinitely Over Drugs Abuse - Nairaland.

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  AGN Suspends Actor Jerry Williams Indefinitely Over Drugs Abuse - Nairaland. The leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has announced the indefinite suspension of actor Jerry Williams following his involvement in illicit substances. In a statement signed by the National President of AGN, Mr Emeka Rollas, MON, they have been monitoring Jerry’s involvement in illicit substances since December, last last until it got out of hand and as it is now, he cannot be allowed to associate with other performers on set due to endangering their lives. According to him, the situation is a matter of safety for fellow actors. The statements reads in part; “the Guild has been monitoring his involvement in illicit substances since December last year, until it got out of hand and as it is now, he cannot be allowed to associate with other performers on set due to danger. “He ought to have been suspended before now. But we decided to allow him go through minor treatments , which he has been defaul

OPM Pastor, Apostle Chibuzor Hospitalized - Nairaland

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 OPM Pastor, Apostle Chibuzor Hospitalized - Nairaland  Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, the founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), has been hospitalised over an unknown illness. The Cleric made this known while sharing a photo of himself on a hospital bed via his official Facebook page on Thursday. The post, captioned, “Please pray for me” which grabbed the attention of many followers, who poured out their prayers for the preacher in the comment section. We wish the Man of God a quick recovery .

Getting £60m for Mason Mount from Man utd is great business by Chelsea: GOAL grades 2023's biggest summer transfers.

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  MARCA Top 100 Haaland, the relentless and dominant scorer: This is why he is the best in the world The Norwegian has scored 52 goals in 53 games in his first Manchester City season

Madonna leaves hospital and returns home: She is feeling better.

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  Marca Madonna leaves hospital and returns home: She is feeling better Singer had been rushed to hospital after a medical emergency Madonna leaves hospital and returns home: She is feeling better Instagram (@madonna) Over the past few days, Madonna's health had been worrying fans left and right, after the singer was rushed to hospital following a bacterial infection. However, the iconic artist is now back at her home after being discharged from the medical facility.

Former Governor Ambode - ‘Thank you Akin,’ says Tinubu as Ambode makes remarkable return to politics. - Vanguard news

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Former Governor Ambode - ‘Thank you Akin,’ says Tinubu as Ambode makes remarkable return to politics. - Vanguard news.   -We ‘ll work together to make Nigeria work, Tinubu woos governors By Olasunkanmi Akoni  Former governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, has made a remarkable return to the frontline politics – he (Ambode) broke the jinx on Thursday after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. The duo met at a reception organised by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in honour of Tinubu. Ambode’s presence at the event marked the first time he would be visiting Sanwo-Olu at state House since he left office over four years ago as Governor. Acknowledging Ambode’s presence at the event, Tinubu said, “. I’m glad to see Ambode. Thank you Akin!” The event was held to welcome Tinubu, who was visiting the state for the first time as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the Sallah break. Tinubu had on Tuesday, returned to Lagos after seven-day trip abroad.   Recall that

Ukraine war - Wagner uprising: Kremlin remains silent on whereabouts of Surovikin

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  Ukraine war - Wagner uprising: Kremlin remains silent on whereabouts of Surovikin. Russian President, Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin remained silent on Thursday on the whereabouts of Russia’s deputy chief of staff, General Sergei Surovikin. Surovikin’s whereabouts were a matter of concern for the Defence Ministry, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Russian news agency Interfax on Thursday, following reports that the general had been arrested. Peskov had on Wednesday dismissed a U.S. media report as “speculation” that Surovikin was said to have known in advance about the uprising plan of Wagner mercenary force founder Yevgeny Prigozhin. Asked whether Russian President Vladimir Putin continued to trust Surovikin, Peskov said on Thursday that the Kremlin chief, as commander-in-chief, was working with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Commander-in-Chief Valery Gerasimov. Citing informants, several Russian media outlets had already reported on Wednesday that Surovikin had been arreste

President Tinubu Grand Welcome At The Palace Of The Alake Of Egbaland - Politics - Nairaland

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  President Tinubu Grand Welcome At The Palace Of The Alake Of Egbaland - Politics - Nairaland President Tinubu received a grand welcome when he arrived the Alake of Egbaland palace today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3odhQf9qIA (Quote) (Report) 19 Likes (Like) 2 Shares (Share Nairaland gist parody Re: President Tinubu Grand Welcome At The Palace Of The Alake Of Egbaland by kingsways: 6:02pm What do we have? Renewed Hope or Renewed Suffering? (Quote) (Report) 38 Likes (Like) 3 Shares (Share) Re: President Tinubu Grand Welcome At The Palace Of The Alake Of Egbaland by LeoDeKing: 6:03pm We Nigerians voted Tinubu as our president and we are very satisfied with him so far. Anyone not happy with our choice can go constitute nuisance in public places.

Ambode Joins Sanwo-olu, Fashola, Others At A Reception For Tinubu After 4 Years - Politics - Nairaland

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  Ambode Joins Sanwo-olu, Fashola, Others At A Reception For Tinubu After 4 Years - Politics - Nairaland Ambode joins Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, others at a reception for Tinubu after 4 years absence A former Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, has joined his predecessor, Babatunde Fashola, and his successor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at a reception organized by the Lagos State Government in honour of President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. This is the first time they are publicly meeting in over 4 years since Governor Sanwo-Olu took over office as the governor of Lagos State. This disclosure is contained in a tweet post by the Media Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, on his official Twitter account, where he posted a video of the trio in a cheerful mood, taking pictures and exchanging pleasantries with other guests. What the Lagos State Governor’s Media Aide is saying Akosile in his tweet post said, “Breaking: Governors Fashola, Ambode and Sanwo-Olu meet at the Lagos House, Marina for