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20May

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Desmond Elliot dismisses rift rumours with Gbajabiamila, reaffirms loyalty

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has dismissed speculation of a breakdown in his relationship with the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila.Speaking during an interview with BBC Pidgin on Tuesday, Elliot insisted that he remains loyal to President Tinubu and Gbajabiamila despite reports of political disagreements.The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency in the Lagos assembly said democracy should not be run like a military regime where subordinates openly challenge authority.“We are in a democracy and not a military regime. The names of President Tinubu and Gbajabiamila are too big for me,” he stated.The lawmaker explained that he still regards Gbajabiamila as his political leader and father figure, stressing that t...

JUST IN : Mourinho makes two requests to Real Madrid

20May

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JUST IN : Mourinho makes two requests to Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho has made two requests from Real Madrid ahead of his official announcement as the club’s next manager.Recall that Mourinho had already reached a final agreement with Real Madrid as he prepared to leave Benfica this summer.The Portuguese gaffer will return to the Santiago Bernabeu as their next manager ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.The 63-year-old will sign an initial two-year deal with the LaLiga giants with an option for one more year.However, as reported by Madrid Xtra via COPE, Mourinho has asked Real Madrid to sign Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP.The former Chelsea and Manchester United coach also asked Madrid to include a former Los Blancos player who is capable of linking the club’s board to the squad in his coaching staff.Mean...

UPDATE : FG suspends planned closure of Eko Bridge

20May

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UPDATE : FG suspends planned closure of Eko Bridge

The Federal Government has announced the planned suspension of the Eko Bridge in Lagos state.This was confirmed by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, during an inspection of the bridge.Umahi said: “We directed that this bridge be closed. That was about two weeks back, but our caring President Bola Tinubu is very much concerned about the closure of this Eko Bridge.“He has asked me to come back here and take a second look at that decision so that we don’t induce much hardship on Nigerians.”The Minister said that his team re-assessed the strength of the bridge on Monday and confirmed that the closure could be suspended at the moment.He said: “We have done our technical evaluation in line with the President’s directive. Putting safety over and above every decision, ...

20May

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Entertainment

SAD : Singer Niniola loses husband

Nigerian Afro-house singer, Niniola Apata popularly known as Niniola, is mourning the passing of her husband, Michael Ndika, CEO of NaijaReview, leaving fans in shock as she also revealed for the first time that they had been together for 13 years. She shared the heartbreaking news through a series of emotional posts on her Instagram Story on today, May 20, 2026.The ‘Maradona’ hitmaker wrote, "God took him. 13 years. 13 f*ing years,"alongside photographs of the couple.The circumstances surrounding Ndika’s death were not immediately disclosed. Niniola has largely kept her private life away from the public eye and social media.May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

“We made history again” – Mikel Arteta reacts after Arsenal were confirmed Premier League Champions

20May

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“We made history again” – Mikel Arteta reacts after Arsenal were confirmed Premier League Champions

Mikel Arteta has broken his silence after Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions.The Gunners became champions for the first time in 22 years thanks to Manchester City drawing 1-1 away at Bournemouth on Tuesday.It came 24 hours after Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Those results mean Arsenal have a four-point buffer over City with one game left to play.The Gunners last won a Premier League title in the 2003/04 season when Arsene Wenger’s side went the whole league campaign unbeaten and were named the ‘Invincibles’.Following confirmation of their Premier League title triumph, Arsenal released a video of Arteta, who had a message for the Gunners support.Arteta said: “We made history again, together. I cannot be happier, prouder for everybody th...

20May

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Business

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 20 May 2026

The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively stable position against the United States dollar on Monday, May 11, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market. Official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange rate portal indicated that the NFEM rate settled around ₦1,361 per dollar. Throughout the trading session, the rate experienced minor fluctuations, moving between approximately ₦1,355 and ₦1,366 as supply and demand dynamics played out.In the parallel market, Bureau De Change operators in Lagos and Abuja were buying the dollar at approximately ₦1,385 and selling it within a range of ₦1,395 to ₦1,405.These figures varied slightly based on the transaction volume and specific location.Market analysts observed that the narrow sp...

“Tinubu does not really trust me because I am an Igbo man and I worked for Peter Obi before” – Cubana Chiefpriest says days after losing APC House of Reps ticket

20May

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“Tinubu does not really trust me because I am an Igbo man and I worked for Peter Obi before” – Cubana Chiefpriest says days after losing APC House of Reps ticket

Popular socialite Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has addressed his recent defeat at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Orlu East Imo state House of Representatives seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Initial reports indicated that Okechukwu secured only 14 votes, losing the ticket to the incumbent lawmaker, a result that triggered widespread mockery across social media platforms. In a preliminary statement, Okechukwu claimed he withdrew from the race after learning it was not yet the turn of his local government area to produce a candidate. However, during a recent live broadcast with TikTok influencer Peller, the socialite offered a different perspective. He suggested political bias may have influenced the outco...

BREAKING : Arsenal Clinch Premier League Title After 22-Year Wait

19May

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BREAKING : Arsenal Clinch Premier League Title After 22-Year Wait

Arsenal have officially secured the 2025/26 Premier League title following Manchester City’s disappointing draw against AFC Bournemouth, bringing an end to the Gunners’ 22-year drought without a league crown.The result at the Vitality Stadium ensured that Mikel Arteta’s men could no longer be caught at the summit of the table, triggering celebrations among Arsenal fans, players and club officials.Arsenal had edged closer to the title on Monday after a narrow 1-0 win over Burnley F.C., with Kai Havertz netting the winner from a corner delivered by Bukayo Saka.That victory moved the North London side five points ahead of City, leaving Pep Guardiola’s team needing all three points against Bournemouth to force the title race into the final round of matches.But City’s slip-up co...

Napoli Set For Managerial Change As Antonio Conte Plans Exit

19May

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Napoli Set For Managerial Change As Antonio Conte Plans Exit

Napoli are reportedly preparing for a major change on the bench after manager Antonio Conte decided to leave the club at the end of the season.Reports indicate that Conte reached the decision about a month ago and has already informed club president Aurelio De Laurentiis of his intention to step down once the current campaign concludes.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared the update on 𝕏 on May 19, revealing that the Italian tactician would depart without any severance package or agreement with another club.According to Romano, “Antonio Conte has decided to leave Napoli at the end of the season. Conte informed president De Laurentiis about his decision a month ago. He will leave without any exit fee or agreement elsewhere.”Conte’s expected departure will bring an end to a...

Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake nominated for 2026 BET Awards {FULL LIST}

19May

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Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake nominated for 2026 BET Awards {FULL LIST}

Nigeria’s global music icons Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, and Tems have earned prominent nominations for the 2026 BET Awards.The nominations were announced on Tuesday for the annual awards ceremony, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Los Angeles.Wizkid and Asake secured a joint nomination in the Best Group category, boosted by their successful collaborative project and string of hit releases.Tems stands out as one of the most nominated African artists, earning three nods: Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, the BET Her Award for her song “First,” and a Viewers’ Choice nomination for “Raindance,” her collaboration with Dave.Burna Boy was nominated in the Best Collaboration category for “WGFT,” his feature on Gunna’s track.Nigerian artists have built a stro...