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Álvaro Arbeloa Set To Leave Real Madrid As Mourinho Nears Bernabéu Return
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Álvaro Arbeloa Set To Leave Real Madrid As Mourinho Nears Bernabéu Return

Real Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season, with José Mourinho reportedly close to making a return to the Santiago Bernabéu.Arbeloa, 43, was promoted from Real Madrid B in January after replacing former teammate Xabi Alonso. However, his stint in charge is set to end following a disappointing season in which Madrid failed to secure any major trophy.Mourinho, who is currently managing Benfica, is believed to be in advanced talks with Real Madrid over a return to the club he previously managed between 2010 and 2013.Speaking ahead of Saturday’s La Liga clash against Athletic Bilbao, Arbeloa dismissed any possibility of joining Mourinho’s coaching crew.“Mou has a fantastic technical team and trusted people around him. If ...
Trump closes loophole that allows migrants stay in US while awaiting green cards
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Trump closes loophole that allows migrants stay in US while awaiting green cards

The Trump administration has directed that any migrant seeking to get a green card must return to their home country to apply, effectively closing a loophole that allows migrants to remain in the United States while awaiting permanent residency. On Friday, May 22, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new guidance directing immigration officers to treat the transition from temporary nonimmigrant status to permanent immigrant status under Section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act as a process that should generally take place outside the United States. Under the guidance, individuals seeking lawful permanent residency would typically be required to return to their home country, complete screening procedures and obtain an immigra...
NDC unveils 20-member panel for governorship, N’Assembly primaries
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NDC unveils 20-member panel for governorship, N’Assembly primaries

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has constituted a 20-member National Selection Committee to oversee the screening and selection of aspirants seeking the party’s governorship and National Assembly tickets ahead of the 2026 elections.The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu.Enekweizu said the committee was approved by the National Leader of the party following recommendations by the National Working Committee as part of preparations for the forthcoming primaries.He stated, “The committee is mandated to review, scrutinise, and consider the reports and recommendations of the National Screening Committee, and to take appropriate decisions on the screening outcomes of all aspirants.“This process...
Rapper Blaqbonez reveals why he rejected $1m Mavin Records deal
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Rapper Blaqbonez reveals why he rejected $1m Mavin Records deal

Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has described himself as a “mysterious” person while explaining why he turned down an offer to join Mavin Records despite allegedly being offered $1 million.Naija News reports that the rapper, whose real name is Emeka Akumefule, disclosed this in a post shared on his 𝕏 handle.According to Blaqbonez, he rejected the deal because he is not comfortable with being overly active on social media or constantly interacting with fans online, something he believes is expected from artistes signed to major record labels.“I need to get this off my chest before Chanel drops. The reason I didn’t sign to Mavin when they were begging me with a million dollars is because I don’t really like posting. I prefer one tweet per year than engaging my fans. I’m too big for tha...
Manchester City To Honour Pep Guardiola With Stadium Stand And Statue
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Manchester City To Honour Pep Guardiola With Stadium Stand And Statue

Manchester City have announced plans to immortalise outgoing manager Pep Guardiola by renaming the expanded North Stand at the Etihad Stadium in his honour.The newly upgraded section of the stadium will now be known as “The Pep Guardiola Stand” and is set to officially open during Guardiola’s final match in charge against Aston Villa on Sunday.The club confirmed the development in a statement released on May 22, with owner Sheikh Mansour paying tribute to Guardiola’s remarkable impact during his decade-long reign in Manchester.“I said a long time ago that Manchester City should have the very best people at its disposal, both on and off the field. For ten years Pep has embodied that ambition,” Sheikh Mansour said.“He has left a lasting mark on the DNA of this football club, ...
“I Started Smoking In JSS 3” – Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Opens Up On 13-Year Addiction
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“I Started Smoking In JSS 3” – Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Opens Up On 13-Year Addiction

Media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has opened up about his past struggle with smoking, revealing that he battled the habit for 13 years.Speaking during a recent episode of the MENtality podcast alongside Banky W and Aproko Doctor, Ebuka disclosed that he began smoking while in junior secondary school and eventually became heavily addicted.According to him, the habit became more serious during his university years, when he smoked as many as two packs of cigarettes daily.“But I started smoking in JSS 3, and I smoked for 13 years. In university, I was doing about two packs a day,” he said.Ebuka explained that quitting required conscious and intentional effort, which eventually helped him overcome the addiction.During the conversation, Banky W also shared his personal expe...
Chike owes Frank Edoho and all men whose wives he has chewed, an apology – Actress Shan George
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Chike owes Frank Edoho and all men whose wives he has chewed, an apology – Actress Shan George

Veteran actress Shan George has weighed into the trending marital controversy involving media personality Frank Edoho, his estranged wife Sandra, and singer Chike. In a recent social media statement, George strongly criticized the singer who allegedly had sexual relations with Sandra while she was still married to Frank. She argued that any man who sleeps with a married woman commits an "unacceptable sacrilege.” She added that Chike owes Mr Edoho an apology. Addressing the core of the ongoing online debate, the actress pointed out that keeping malice is a normal part of life, experienced even among parents and professional colleagues. She maintained that a spouse keeping malice should never be used as an excuse for infidelity. George concluded by advising...
Ahead 2027: Back Tinubu or risk losing federal projects, Dave Umahi tells South East
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Ahead 2027: Back Tinubu or risk losing federal projects, Dave Umahi tells South East

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged the South-East to overwhelmingly support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, warning that failure to do so could jeopardize the continuation of major federal infrastructure projects across the region. Umahi spoke, Wednesday, May 20, during an inspection tour of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Ebonyi State.The minister described the projects as unprecedented in the history of the South-East, insisting that no previous administration had invested so heavily in the region’s infrastructure. Among the projects inspected was the ongoing Calabar-Ebonyi–Benue-Nasarawa-Abuja Superhighway, which Umahi identified as one of the administration’s legacy projects.According to him, the stretch from Ndibe Beach in Ebony...
Reaction as Obi Cubana Removes Pro-Tinubu City Boy Movement Posts From Instagram
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Reaction as Obi Cubana Removes Pro-Tinubu City Boy Movement Posts From Instagram

Nigerian businessman and socialite Obi Cubana has reportedly deleted all Instagram posts connected to the City Boy Movement, a group known for supporting President Bola Tinubu.The move comes amid growing criticism from some Nigerians over his association with the Tinubu-led administration.Naija News recalls that Obi Cubana was previously named the South-East Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, a youth-oriented political advocacy group established to promote the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.At the time of filing this report, the businessman had not released any official statement regarding the removal of the posts.Obi Cubana has recently faced backlash on social media following his visible involvement with the pro-Tinubu organisation. His role within the movement genera...
Anti-Immigration marches sponsored by the government – South African opposition leader, Julius Malema { VIDEO}
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Anti-Immigration marches sponsored by the government – South African opposition leader, Julius Malema { VIDEO}

South African opposition leader and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader,  Julius Malema, labeled the anti-immigration marches across South Africa as "clownish" and "stupid."Thousands have marched in anti-immigration protests in South Africa, accusing illegal immigrants of taking away jobs, healthcare, housing, and public services.Speaking during an interview with Sky News Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir, Malema rejected the idea that xenophobia exists in South Africa, describing the participants instead as a group of charlatans, extortionists, and corrupt individuals trying to extort foreign nationals.Malema also alleged that these marches are sponsored and fully backed by the government to distract South Africans from major issues.He questioned how an ordinary ...
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