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‘King of Boys’ sequel released on Netflix
The most anticipated ‘King of Boys: The Return of the King’ has been released exclusively on video streaming platform, Netflix. As earlier announced, the King of Boys sequel was released on Friday an dthe seven-part series made history as Netflix’s first original series out of Nigeria. The series stars veteran actress Sola Sobowale, playing the…
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Armed Forces committed to national security —Spokesman
The Armed Forces of Nigeria has said it is committed to national security and peaceful coexistence among citizens and would do everything within its constitutional mandate to uphold the unity, faith and progress of the country. The assurance was given by Defence Spokesperson, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr, while visiting the Nigerian Television Authority, Channels…
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Real Madrid confident of signing PSG’s Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid are increasingly confident of completing a deal to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. PSG will try to sign Everton forward Richarlison, whose current contract at Goodison Park expires in 2024, if a deal is agreed for Mbappe. Real and PSG held positive talks on Thursday…
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DNA from skeleton found in Indonesia reveals unknown group of humans
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 7,200-year-old skeleton from a female hunter-gatherer in Indonesia that has a “distinct human lineage” never found anywhere in the world, according to research published this week. The relatively intact fossil, which belonged to a teenager aged 17 or 18, was buried in the foetal position inside Leang Panninge,…
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Bauchi police arrest 352 suspected kidnappers, others, recover 25 AK-47 rifles
The Bauchi State Police Command said its operatives recovered 25 AK-47 rifles and 6,460 ammunition in the last six months. Also, 352 suspects in connection to 221 cases of various crimes committed within and outside the state were arrested within the same period. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, who disclosed this in a…
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Adesina lambasts ‘ungrateful Nigerians’, says ‘miserable comforters’ rejoice over NDA attack
Special Adviser to President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has lambasted “ungrateful Nigerians” for being unthankful to the regime of his principal, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over its efforts in tackling the insecurity in the country. The presidential aide stated this in a piece titled, ‘It’s Evil, Pure And Simple’ which he published…
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Hushpuppi: Kyari deletes fresh Facebook post as IGP receives panel report
Suspended former Head of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, has deleted his latest Facebook post just as the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, received the report of the Special Investigation Panel on the indictment of the deputy police commissioner in a $1.1m Internet scam allegedly carried out by an Instagram influencer, Abbas Ramon…
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EPL fixtures: Liverpool face Chelsea, Arsenal aim to stop rot at Man City
Liverpool and Chelsea face off in the first heavyweight clash between title contenders of the Premier League season, while Arsenal aim to get off the mark when they visit Manchester City on Saturday. Arsenal suffered at the hands of Chelsea last weekend as Romelu Lukaku scored on his second debut in a 2-0 win for…
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Suspects vandalise NNPC pipeline in Lagos, steal petrol
A pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has been vandalised by suspected vandals in the Igando-Ikotun area of Lagos State. The PUNCH gathered that the suspects vandalised the pipeline in a bid to steal petrol in the early hours of Friday. The suspects, while fleeing the premises after perpetrating the crime, were said…
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Brazilians win first athletics golds at Tokyo Paralympics
Brazilian athletes snagged the first track-and-field golds of the Tokyo Paralympics on Friday, as elsewhere defending champions Australia booked their spot in the wheelchair rugby semi-final. A total of 45 Paralympic golds are up for grabs on Friday, with a range of sports getting started, including archery, athletics and judo, which is being contested at…
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