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Buhari, First African Leader to be Received by President Donald Trump

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  Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is to meet President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, the first African leader to be received by Trump’s White House administration. Buhari arrived Blair House, the US Presidential Guest House where he will be staying throughout his three-day working visit. Donald Trump and Buhari   Buhari was met on arrival by Mr. Aliko Dangote and Mr. Tope Shonubi of Sahara Energy at Blair House in Washington. All eyes will be on Trump after he earlier called African nations “shithole” countries, a damaging remark he has since denied. Trump’s relationship with the continent suffered a further setback in March when former secretary of state Rex Tillerson was fired while in Nigeria on his first trip to the continent. As a result, the visit revealed little about Trump’s Africa policy. According to a White House statement, the talks will focus on fighting terrorism and insecurity, economic growth and democratic development in Nigeria, set to hold preside

Andres Iniesta Confirms Barcelona Exit

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  Andres Iniesta has confirmed he is leaving Barcelona after 16 seasons at the club. The 33-year-old held a special press conference to announce his exit from Camp Nou, having won 31 major trophies during his time at the club. Iniesta   Iniesta joined Barcelona as a 12-year-old in 1996, working his way through La Masia before breaking into the first team in 2002-03.  The midfielder confirmed that the 2017-18 season would be his last, announcing: "This is my last season here. I have thought my decision through for a long time. "For me, Barca is the best club in the world - this club has given me everything."  Iniesta has been linked with a move to China, but reports in England have also speculated that his next move could be to Arsenal or Manchester City, with PSG also a possible destination.

Henri Michel Former Cameroon And Ivory Coast coach dies aged 70

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   Former France midfielder Henri Michel, who coached eight countries during a 30-year managerial career, has died aged 70. He was capped 58 times by France and coached them from 1984 to 1988. Michel led France, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia and Ivory Coast at the World Cup, and also had spells in charge of the United Arab Emirates, Equatorial Guinea and Kenya. Michel won three league titles during a 16-year playing career with Nantes. Henri Michel   His coaching career began with the France team, who won gold at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. They also reached the World Cup semi-finals in 1986. He was appointed Cameroon boss in 1994; began the first of two spells with Morocco in 1995; took charge of the United Arab Emirates in 2000; was appointed Tunisia coach in 2001, and became Ivory Coast boss in 2004.   Michel returned to Morocco in 2007 before coaching Equatorial Guinea and Kenya. He also worked with Paris St-Germain and some of Africa's leading club sides, inclu

Dino Melaye: Jimoh Moshood storms hospital with 30 armed policemen

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  The spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force, Jimoh Moshood, has led at least 30 armed policemen to Zankili Medical Center, Mabushi, Abuja, where Dino Melaye is being treated. Jimoh Moshood   The Senator representing Kogi west was admitted into the hospital after he attempted to escape from police custody on Tuesday.   They stormed the premises and enquiring to know where Melaye was being treated. They also demanded those walking around to identify themselves. Also, the road leading to the hospital, has been barricaded by the gun-welding officers.

Dino Melaye Jumps Off a Police Van

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  Senator Dino Melaye was on Tuesday admitted to  the Zanklin Hospital, Mabushi, Abuja, after he allegedly jumped off a moving police van at Area One Roundabout, Garki, in an attempt to prevent the police from taking him to Lokoja, Kogi State. He was said to have engaged the policemen in a scuffle during which he sustained injury leading to his admission in the hospital. Sen. Dino Melaye   The police were said to be taking him to Kogi State where they allegedly planned to parade him before the media along with six suspects for alleged gun running and criminal conspiracy.  On Tuesday morning, he surrendered to the operatives, who drove him away in a white Hiace bus followed by three other vehicles to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad facility at Guzape, Abuja. Sources said the lawmaker representing Kogi West surrendered to the police after some of his senator friends received assurances from the police authorities that he would not be taken to Lokoja where he alleged he might be

SARS Operative Arrest Dino Melaye

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  The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Senator Dino Melaye, APC, Kogi West has been arrested by operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS. Vanguard gathered that Senator Melaye was this morning, taken to the SARS detention facility located just opposite the old Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN junction along the Area 1 expressway. Dino Melaye   It was gathered that the Nigeria Police Force forcefully carried out the arrest of Melaye without an arrest warrant or court order. In a telephone conversation this morning, Senator Mekaye, however, sounded rattled, as background conversation suggested a struggle between himself and some of the operatives after which his mobile lines were switched off.   Recall that initial attempts were made by the police to arrest Senator Melaye after immigration officials disembarked him from a flight to Morocco on Monday morning. Following his release after three hours detention at the immigration office at

Money tussle at the funeral

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  It was a funeral turn to a fighting ground when a guy (name withheld) confronted one of the undertakers for his share of the money they got from the guest, "he claimed that he is in his area and the undertakers should release the share of the money, which they refused.  This happened in Iju area of Lagos state. Things did not go down well him,as he was confronted by the bereaved and his family members. more pictures below:

Victor Moses nets winner for Blues

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  Super Eagles star, Victor Moses, scored the winning goal, as Chelsea beat Burnley 2-1 on Thursday night. Antonio Conte’s men took a lead into half-time after a Kevin Long own goal in the 20th minute. Victor Moses   Burnley equalized through Ashley Barnes in the 64th minute. But Moses capped the win with a smashed finish soon after. The win takes the Blues five points behind Tottenham Hotspur, who occupy the last Champions League spot. Conte’s men are also nine points ahead of London rivals, Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal

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  Arsene Wenger the long severing Arsenal manager has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season.  The 68 years old took charge of the club in 1996 and guided Arsenal to three premier league titles and seven FA cups. Wenger   In a statement published on the club's official website He said "After careful consideration and following discussion with the club, i feel is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season. "I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years. "I want to thank the staff, the players, the Directors and the fans who make this so special "I urge our fans to stand behind the team to finish on a high "To all the Arsenal lovers take care of the values of the club "My love and support forever"   Meanwhile, majority shareholder Stan Kroenke expressed his thanks to the Frenchman for his service to the north London side. "Everyone who loves Arsenal a

In-security in Nigeria and the drama at the senate

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  The level of in-security in Nigeria is a big concern to every Nigerian, it is no longer news that the red chamber of the Nigeria Senate was attacked by some hoodlums.  The surprise invasion was a smooth operation as non of the security attached to the senate building could not stop them. The red chamber   The big question is, if this could happen to the political elite, what is the fate of the ordinary citizen of Nigeria, And how save is the average Nigerian.

Thugs Invade The National Assembly

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  It was a drama at the national assembly when so hoodlums broke into the chambers when plenary was going on, to snatch the mace thereby creating serious confusion and tension. The Mace  The operation took Sergeant-At-Arms by surprise who tried to reclaim the mace without success. The snatched mace is the symbol of authority and the Senate consequently can no longer legitimately hold plenary.  This development has, hitherto, thrown the Senate, and the entire National Assembly into uproar and fear of what really happened.

Shi’a Muslims And Security Forces clash over El-Zakzaky

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   A clash between security operatives and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi’a Muslims over the demand for the release of the detained leader of the group, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has left scores dead and many wounded. Police    The clash followed a ban issued last Friday by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Sadiq Bello, on protests and rallies at the popular Unity Fountain, Abuja venue of the #freeZakzaky daily sit-outs. In the melee that ensued, security operatives drafted to enforce the police order used teargas, water cannons and live ammunition on the protesters.resulting in the casualties.

BBNaija: Alex Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction

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  Alex, one of the Housemates in the 2018 Big Brother Naija reality show, suffered what appeared to be a wardrobe malfunction during last Sunday’s eviction show. Alex   The Housemate was probably unaware but one of the cameras showed no mercy as it revealed an intimate part of her body for the world to see, not for too long, though.

Davido wins African artiste of the year in Ghana

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 Davido is living the life! He was recently spotted boasting about his wealthy status while on vacation with his girlfriend Chioma in Barbados. Davido  OBO also won the award for African artiste of the year at a recently held award show in Ghana This is coming after news broke that Davido won the award for African artiste of the year at the recently held Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs).   He beat out the likes of Wizkid, Too Fan, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Tiwa Savage, and Olamide to win the award. Congrats to him.

Nigerians slam Wizkid online

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 Popular Nigeria musician Wizkid was severely slammed on social media because he could not make it to America to perform at Coachella. Wizkid   It was earlier reported that Starboy was slated to perform at the world renowned music festival,he is heavily slammed for missing his performance but new details reveal because of visa issues, he will be performing at a later date.  However, many Nigerians did not take his missing Coachella very well and they took to Twitter to vent. Wizkid himself wasn’t happy so he literally attacked those who attacked him.