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We’ll look into alleged negligence of Mohbad’s petition against Sam Larry, others – Police
The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday said it would look into the alleged police negligence of late singer, Mohbad’s petition against show promoter Samson Balgun, also known as Sam Larry, and 15 others. BUZZFEEDAFRICA recalls that Mohbad, before his death, had petitioned the police over “threat to life, malicious damage of properties valued at the…
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BBNaija All Stars: I expected my eviction – Whitemoney
Evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Hazel Oyeze Onou, aka Whitemoney, has said his eviction didn’t take him unaware. BUZZFEEDAFRICA recalls that Whitemoney was evicted alongside Neo Energy, Alex, and houseguest Omashola on Sunday. Speaking in an interview with Africa Magic on Monday, the BBNaija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ edition winner said he already dreamt…
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I’m going to serve Tinubu – Muri-Okunola resigns as Lagos Head of Service
Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has resigned from the office. He will now be focusing on his new appointment as President Bola Tinubu’s Principal Secretary. Muri-Okunola sent a letter to the state civil servants on Monday, saying that his civil service career will end on September 29, 2023. He has already informed the…
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Musk Mulls Charging All X Users ‘Small Monthly Payment’
The tech tycoon has made multiple changes since taking over the site for $44 billion in October last year when it was known as Twitter. Online platform X could introduce a monthly fee for all users, its owner Elon Musk said Monday, citing the need to cut down on bots. The tech tycoon has made…
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Nigerian stars set for titanic battles as UCL begins
Four Nigerian players will be in action for their respective European teams as they seek to make winning starts to their Champions League group campaign on Tuesday (today), BUZZFEEDAFRICA Sports Extra reports. The players are AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze, the duo Al-Hassan Yusuf and Chidera Ejuke, who both star for Antwerp and Zaidu Sanusi…
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Sanwo-Olu invites DSS to join probe of Mohbad’s death
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has invited the Department of Security Services to join the probe of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. This was contained in a statement signed by Lagos state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Tuesday. Mohbad, a former signee of Naira Marley at Marlian Records, died…
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King of Marlian Record ‘Naira Marley has a hand in Mohbad’s death’ – K-Solo alleges
Veteran Nigerian record producer, Solomon Oyeniyi, popularly known as K-Solo has alleged that rapper, Naira Marley has a hand in the death of his former signee, Mohbad. BUZZFEEDAFRICA recalls that Mohbad died in a controversial manner on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Featuring on Channels TV’s programme, Rubbin’ Minds, K-Solo insisted that Naira Marley was involved…
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Congolese Govt Denies Coup Attempt Against Long-Time Leader Nguesso
“The Government denies this fake news. We reassure public opinion about the calm that reigns and invite people to calmly go about their activities.” The Congolese Government has denied reports about a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso who has been in power for 38 years. This is according to Congo’s Minister of Information Thierry…
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Tinubu Arrives In New York For UN General Assembly
President Tinubu is scheduled to deliver his inaugural National Statement On September 19, the first day of the High-Level Gener President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The President, who arrived some minutes before 7 pm local time,…
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NDLEA rescues pregnant teenagers, arrests suspected drug traffickers
OPERATIVES of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Imo State on patrol along Aba-Owerri Expressway, have rescued five pregnant teenage girls suspected to be victims of child trafficking used as baby factory. They were picked up while being relocated from their hideout in the Naze area of Owerri to Ikenegbu area of the state…
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Bayelsa guber poll: ‘Diri hired spies to monitor my movement’, Sylva alleges
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, has accused the state governor, Senator Douye Diri, of recruiting spies to monitor his movement. Sylva in a statement signed and sent to BUZZFEEDAFRICA on Sunday, by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Julius Bokoru, said credible intelligence available to him…
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Erik Ten Hag admits he’s under pressure at Man Utd after 3-1 defeat to Brighton
Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag has admitted he is under pressure following the team’s worst start to a Premier League campaign for nearly a decade. The Red Devils lost 3-1 to Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday. Ten Hag’s men have now lost three of their opening five league games this season and sit…
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FG still practicing quasi-subsidy, expect fuel price hike – Oil marketers
This is as a result of the rise in the cost of crude oil, coupled with the depreciation of the naira against the United States dollar. Oil marketers explained that the cost of crude oil and the exchange rate of the dollar accounted for over 80 per cent of the cost of PMS. Brent crude,…
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American record label Def Jam signs Odumodublvck
Nigerian rap sensation, Odumodublvck has signed a career-changing contract with the prominent American multinational record label, Def Jam Recordings. Odumodublvck was captured within the revered walls of Def Jam’s corporate office in New York on Thursday, September 14, seated with other associates during the deal signing while they engaged in bubbly conversation. The ‘Declan Rice’…
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65-year-old suspected paedophile arrested for molesting minor in Katsina
A 65-year-old man, identified as Haruna Wanzam (also known as Baba Tsoho), has been apprehended by the police in Katsina State, for allegedly molesting a four-year-old girl in Abuja quarters, Katsina Metropolis. The spokesman for the Katsina Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, paraded the suspect at the police command on Thursday. According to ASP Sadiq,…
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Appeal Court sacks Ndudi Elumelu, affirms LP candidate winner of Reps seat in Delta
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, set aside the judgment of the National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal in Asaba which declared Ndudi Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winner of the Feb. 25 election for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State. The appellate court, in two judgments, declared…
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Illegal toll: IGP orders CPs to dismantle all unauthorised checkpoints, arrest violators
Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday asked commissioners of police in the 36 states of the federation and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to immediately commence dismantling of all non-security checkpoints within their areas of responsibilities, and arrest violators for prompt prosecution. He also gave commissioners of police yet to establish the complaints reponse…
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Libyan flood disaster: Death toll hits 6,000
Local officials yesterday evening confirmed that the death toll after two catastrophic dam collapses on Sunday has reached 6,000. Torrential rains caused the two dams to burst near the coastal city of Derna, destroying much of the city and carrying entire neighborhoods into the sea. The city, with a population of 90,000, is bisected by…
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Real Madrid plots 2024 move for €200million Osimhen
Real Madrid will reportedly look to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, valued at at least €200 million by Serie A champions Napoli, in 2024. According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Victor Osimhen is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The Merengues are already laying the groundwork for the 2024 summer transfer…
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Nigerians React After Police Officers Were Seen Blocking Car With Yellow Van (VIDEO)
The unprofessional conduct of the officers has left tongues wagging on social media. A video has gone viral showing officers of the Nigerian police in a struggle with a car. The police officers were seen attempting to block the car with a yellow van. Many commented that the officers could be armed robbers which was…
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Mexican Drug Lord, El Chapo’s Wife Released From US Prison
Coronel was sentenced to three years in prison in November 2021 after pleading guilty to charges related to El Chapo’s narcotics empire. Emma Coronel Aispuro, a former beauty queen and wife of popular Mexican drug lord, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, has been released from a US prison after serving nearly two years for drug trafficking…
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Viral Thug That Attacked Youths With Cutlass During End Sars Protest Spotted With Sam Larry Who Attacked Mohbad (PHOTOS)
Larry is also said to have tracked down Mohbad to everywhere he was all over the world and allegedly gave him the beating of his life. A Nigerian man has taken to Twitter to expose the identity of a violent thug that attacked endsars protesters with machete. The thug alleged to be sponsored by the…
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Mohbad: Ikorodu Area Boys Issue Death Threats To Naira Marley (VIDEO)
Ikorodu area boys have publicly threatened Nigerian rapper, Naira Marley following the demise of his former Signee, Mohbad, who was a member of their community. The thugs who attended the burial of Mohbad on Wednesday, were furious about his sudden death, and they alleged that Naira Marley had a hand in the unfortunate event. A…
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UMIDIGI A15 Ultra Specs, Price, And Best Deals
The Umidigi A15 Ultra is a flagship model of the vanilla Umidigi A15 that is packed with high-end features. It has a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. This smartphone also has a triple-lens rear camera setup with 200MP main…
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Infinix Unveils Cutting-Edge Explorer Satellite Communication Technology
VENICE, ITALY – September 1st, 2023 – Infinix, a leader in innovative technology solutions, proudly introduces its groundbreaking achievement in communication technology at the “Story On” event held in Venice, Italy. The focal point of this announcement is the pioneering Explorer Satellite Communication Technology, showcased through the newly launched ZERO 30 5G prototype. This revolutionary technology is…
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Chelsea’s Ex-manager, Graham Potter Rejects Offer To Coach New Club
Former Chelsea manager, Graham Potter has rejected an offer to coach Rangers. According to The Sun, Rangers made an approach to Potter’s representatives, but he rejected a switch to Ibrox. The report claimed that the Englishman is holding out for a club who play Champions League football, or a team that has ‘clear potential’ to…
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Video Of Sam Larry, Naira Marley’s Friend Chasing Out Mohbad With Cane Pops Up
An eyewitness identified as Ayodeji has accused Naira Marley and friend Sam Larry of harassing and attacking Mohbad until he fell into depression and died. After the demise of artist Mohbad, many people have dragged Naira Marley and have also accused him of being responsible for the death of the young artist. A few hours…
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Watch Moment Davido Pays Tribute To Mohbad During ‘Timeless’ Show (VIDEO)
A touching video captures the moment Davido, the Afrobeats sensation, pays tribute to late singer Mohbad at his ‘Timeless’ show in London. Mohbad’s untimely death at the age of 27 left a nation of sympathizers and bereaved. Davido sent Mohbad’s father 2 million naira as a condolence gift during his burial on Wednesday. The DMW boss continues to prove…
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“If I die, you killed me” — Argument Between Late Mohbad And Wife Resurfaces (VIDEO)
An alleged audio conversation involving the late young singer, Mohbad, and his wife, Omowunmi, during a heated argument, resurfaces. In the wake of the tragic demise of the promising artist, various speculations have been circulating on social media regarding the circumstances surrounding his death. While many have accused his former record label boss, Naira Marley…
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Lagos Reps rerun: ‘It’s a miracle we get another chance’ – Banky W
Famous Nigerian singer and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Eti-Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Olubankole Wellington, a.k.a Banky W, has reacted to the Election Petition Tribunal’s ruling. BUZZFEEDAFRICA recalls that the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos, on Monday nullified the victory of the Labour Party’s candidate,…
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CBN orders banks to save FX revaluation gains
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has ordered banks to save gains from foreign exchange (FX) revaluation as a buffer against emerging economic shocks. The regulator in this regard stopped banks from using FX revaluation gains to pay dividends or meet operating expenses. The apex bank disclosed this in a letter to all banks titled:…
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You have no excuse not to read, make good grades – UI VC tells new students
The Vice-Chancellor of University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has disclosed that the newly-admitted students of the university have no excuse not to read and make good grades. Adebowale made this disclosure during the matriculation ceremony for the newly-admitted students of the institution on Tuesday. BUZZFEEDAFRICA reports that a total of 3,792 students were cleared…
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EPL: Iwobi back in training at Fulham
Alex Iwobi has returned to training at Premier League club, Fulham, BUZZFEEDAFRICA reports. The Nigeria international linked up with the Cottagers from Everton on transfer deadline day. The 27-year-old sustained a hamstring injury in his last game for Everton. Iwobi trained with his new teammates for the first time on Tuesday after recovering fully from…
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Iyanya, Olamid, and other celebrities mourn late singer, Mohbad
Many Nigerian celebrities have mourned the passing of singer, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The 27-year-old died on Tuesday evening. Reacting to the demise, popular On Air Personality, Do2dtun shared the picture of their last moment together. He wrote: “Mohbad. This was just two days ago.” Singer Iyanya in a post on his…
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Apple forced to ditch lightning charger in new iPhone
Apple has confirmed its new iPhone will not feature its proprietary lightning charging port, after the EU forced the change. The tech giant said that the iPhone 15, unveiled at its annual event on Tuesday, would use a USB-C cable as the “universally accepted standard”. A new Apple Watch series was also unveiled with a…
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Gates demands health investment to save two million babies
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said the world has collectively fallen short at the halfway point for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Gates Foundation disclosed this in its seventh annual Goalkeepers Report released on Tuesday. The report noted that innovation and investment can fuel progress, particularly in the fight against the…
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See Exceptionally Fit Couple In Their 50s And 60s Who Still Workout Together Everyday
Many people believe that couples who have something in common are more likely to have a successful relationship. This could be anything from shared hobbies to shared values. But what about shared health goals? Working out and staying fit can be challenging, but it’s much easier when you have a partner to support you. Having…
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Arteta next? Fans Blame Arsenal’s Kai Havertz For Germany Coach’s Sacking
Fans have warned Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta about his trust in Kai Havertz after the sacking of German national team coach Hansi Flick Fans on social media have laid the blame for Hansi Flick’s poor spell with the German national team and his eventual sacking on Arsenal’s Kai Havertz, who has seen several managerial casualties during…
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Kim Jong-un Arrives In Russia On Bulletproof Train For Meeting With Putin
North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia ahead of a meeting with President Vladimir Putin where both leaders could agree on a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Kim spent 20 hours travelling 1,180km (733 miles) on the slow-moving green-and-yellow train, according to South Korean reports. The train’s heavy armoured protection…
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Bedroom Camera Catches Stranger Breaking Into A Woman’s Home And Going To Sleep In Her Bed (VIDEO)
A security camera caught an intruder breaking into a young mother’s home in Scotland before going inside her room to sleep, leaving the woman horrified. Terrified Caitlin Sullivan, 22, was at her friend’s house when the camera in her bedroom started to buzz, she said. She examined the footage but was shocked to see the…
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