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Belgian footballer Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking sting

Belgian footballer Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking sting

Belgian footballer Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking. The 36-year-old was one of several suspects apprehended by Belgian police on Monday morning, after a series of raids were…

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Joey Barton kicked wife in head, court hears

Joey Barton kicked wife in head, court hears

Former footballer Joey Barton pushed his wife to the floor before kicking her in the head during a drunken row at their family home, a court has heard. The former Manchester City and QPR midfielder,…

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Tragedy as fire kills husband, wife, grandson in Ibadan

Tragedy as fire kills husband, wife, grandson in Ibadan

A fire incident has claimed the lives of a husband, his wife, and their grandson which affected a storey building at Ori-Eru, Idikan area of Ibadan. According to reports, the fire incident occurred in the…

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NSCDC Deploys 2,550 Personnel for Yuletide Security in Oyo State

NSCDC Deploys 2,550 Personnel for Yuletide Security in Oyo State

In preparation for the 2024 Yuletide season, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has deployed 2,550 personnel across the state to ensure the safety and security of lives and property. The…

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Court Declines Diddy’s Bail Third Time In Sex-Trafficking Case

Court Declines Diddy’s Bail Third Time In Sex-Trafficking Case

Former American rap mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail for the third time in his ongoing sex-trafficking and racketeering case. A New York City judge ruled on Wednesday that Combs posed…

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EFCC arrests ex-Delta governor, Okowa, for alleged derivation funds fraud

EFCC arrests ex-Delta governor, Okowa, for alleged derivation funds fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arrested a former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, over the alleged diversion of N1.3tn derivation fund. The N1.3trn amounted to a 13 per cent…

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CAF begins investigation into Super Eagles ordeal in Libya

CAF begins investigation into Super Eagles ordeal in Libya

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, said it will investigate circumstances that led to the Super Eagles abandoning its Nations Cup qualifying fixture against Libya after the Nigerian team complained of ill treatment upon arrival.…

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Five Dead, Others Hospitalised After Church ‘Love Feast’ In Oyo

Five Dead, Others Hospitalised After Church ‘Love Feast’ In Oyo

No fewer than five people were confirmed dead, while several others are receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo, in Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State, following their participation in a ‘Love Feast’…

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Martinez banned for ‘offensive behaviour’

Martinez banned for ‘offensive behaviour’

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss Argentina’s next two games after being banned by Fifa for “offensive behaviour”. The suspension relates to two incidents in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia this…

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Brazil police close investigation into Man Utd’s Antony

Brazil police close investigation into Man Utd’s Antony

A Brazilian police investigation into allegations of domestic abuse by Manchester United winger Antony has concluded without any charges being brought, but prosecutors could still look into the claims. The 24-year-old, who has denied wrongdoing,…

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