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Former US President Barack and wife, Michelle are celebrating their 30th anniversary Monday, October 3. The 44th American President, 61, shared sweet memories of them on Instagram, including a photo of himself resting his head on Michelle’s shoulder while at the beach, their names engraved in a heart in the sand, and a black-and-white wedding photo. Obama wrote in his caption: “Miche, After 30 years, I’m not sure why you look exactly the same and I don’t. I do know that I won the lottery that day—that I couldn’t have asked for a better life partner. Happy anniversary, sweetheart!” Read also: Michelle Eulogises Husband,…

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Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria, (AMEN) is on fire as members protested the removal of Fr. Camillus Ejike Mbaka as Spiritual Director from the Ministry and replacement with another priest. Fr Mbaka was instructed to go to a monastery for deep prayers to ask God for proper directions over his calling which he made controversial. On Sunday, October 2, Rev. Fr. Anthony Amadi was introduced as a replacement for Mbaka, but members revolted and refused to accept any priest. Read also: Catholic Church lifts ban on Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry “So, while I proceed to the monastery to continue with the remaining…

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Manchester City overpowered Manchester United 6-3 at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, October 2,  making it the highest-scoring Manchester derby ever. City attackers, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored six goals for the Etihad side, each scoring a hat trick, while Antony and Anthony Martial did help United claw back but it was a little to late for the away team. After wins over Liverpool and Arsenal this season, Manchester United fans expected a positive result against Man City, but their hopes were dashed after just eight minutes. Read also: EPL: Rashford scores twice as Man United end Arsenal’s unbeaten run…

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Big Brother Naija housemate, Josephina Otabor popularly known as Phyna, won season 7 of the popular television show on Sunday. The top two finalists from the 10 weeks show were Phyna and Byran. In his last address to the final two contestants, Biggie said, “The world now awaits you. You may now leave the Big Brother house.” Read also BBNaija final : Phyna, Bryann, Daniella, Others Go for N100m Prize BBNaija S6: Chomzy, Eloswag, Doyin finally evicted BBNaija Unveils 12 Housemates for season 7 Phyna, who won the show, will be walking home with a N100 million grand prize— a…

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A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured more than 320 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world’s worst stadium disasters. Officers fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse agitated supporters of the losing home side who had invaded the pitch after the final whistle in Malang, East Java, on Saturday night, the region’s police chief Nico Afinta told reporters. “Today the death toll is 125. 124 have been identified and one has not. Some names were recorded twice because…

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Chelsea and Arsenal snatched three vital points from their opponents in the pulsating English Premier League on Saturday.                             Conor Gallagher’s first goal for Chelsea helped the Blues snatch all three points in stoppage-time in a 2-1 draw at Selhurst Park. Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League and inflicted a first defeat of the season on 10-man Tottenham with a 3-1 win in an exciting north London derby. Read also: Graham Potter favourite to succeed Tuchel as Chelsea’s new Coach The Blues capitalised on a fragile and new-look Chelsea defence inside 10 minutes as…

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Supporters of Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party made nonsense of the Nigeria’s 62nd Independence celebrations in most states as they marched along streets, causing gridlock. From Akwa Ibom State, there was intense gridlock on Nwaniba Road, from Water Fountain, Plaza, Ikot Ekpene Road, and other major roads in Uyo, the state capital, as the “Obidient Movement,” embarked on a two-million peaceful solidarity rally. More than 10 different support groups for Peter Obi’s presidential ambition had on Saturday, October 1, 2022, gathered around the water fountain, Nwaniba, which was the take-off point as early as 8 am before…

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The Federal High Court, Abuja has nullified the nomination of Osun Governor Isiaka Oyetola and his Deputy Governorship candidate, Benedict Alabi citing violations of the 1999 Federal Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) in their nomination. Specifically, the court held that Governor Mai Mala Buni who submitted their names to INEC, violated the provisions of Section 183 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Section 82(3) of the Electoral Act 2022. The verdict was given on Friday, September 30, in a suit filed by a member of the party, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), challenging the nomination and sponsorship of Governor…

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Here is the full text of President Buhari’s speech on Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary. Read below… Fellow Nigerians, I address you today, with a deep sense of gratitude to God and a high level of appreciation to all Nigerians whose tremendous goodwill gave me the opportunity to provide leadership for our great country at one of the trying times in her history. Conscious that today’s address would be my last on an Independence Day as your President; I speak to the millions of Nigerians, who believed in me, propelled and stood by me in my quest to bequeath a country where…

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Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau has been elected to replace Amaju Pinnick as the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The Zamfara-born football administrator who polled the highest votes cast was elected during the Annual General Assembly of the NFF held at Benin, Edo State capital on Friday. In the first round, Gusau led with 21 votes while Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi trailed with 12 votes, next to Mallam Shehu Dikko with 6 votes and Peterside Idah alongside Alhaji Abba Abdullahi Yola with one vote each. Read ALSO: Enyimba FC Richer By N12.8m After CAF Confederation Cup Exit Dr. Christian Emeruwa…

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