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UAE Air Defences Down Iranian Missiles, Drones As Gulf Tensions Escalate

14Mar

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UAE Air Defences Down Iranian Missiles, Drones As Gulf Tensions Escalate

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence has announced that its air defence systems successfully intercepted several missiles and drones launched from Iran, as tensions in the Gulf region continue to intensify.In a statement shared on its official 𝕏 account on Saturday, the ministry revealed that multiple ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralised during the latest round of attacks.“On March 14, UAE air defence systems engaged nine ballistic missiles and 33 UAVs launched from Iran,” the ministry stated.Officials explained that the interceptions form part of a broader pattern of hostilities that has persisted since what the UAE described as the beginning of “blatant Iranian aggression.”According to the ministry, the country’s defence forces have rep...

SAD : Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu d!es at 62

14Mar

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SAD : Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu d!es at 62

Nigeria’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the de@th of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu. He was 62.Nigerian Travel GuideHis de@th was confirmed on Saturday morning, March 14, by former teammate and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner Segun Odegbami.According to Odegbami, the former midfielder d!ed in the early hours of Saturday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital after spending several days in intensive care.“Henry Nwosu passes on!, “After five days in hospital battling for his life, the one I call ‘Youngest Millionaire’ passed on at 4:00 am this morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, where he had been in intensive care since Wednesday.“It is with deep pain in my heart that I have to be the c...

VAR Expanded As FIFA Introduces Major Rule Changes Ahead Of 2026 World Cup

14Mar

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VAR Expanded As FIFA Introduces Major Rule Changes Ahead Of 2026 World Cup

Global football governing body FIFA has approved a series of significant amendments to the Laws of the Game, including an expanded role for Video Assistant Referee (VAR), as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The decision followed the 140th Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board held in Wales, where football lawmakers agreed on reforms aimed at reducing time-wasting, improving refereeing accuracy and ensuring smoother match flow.The changes are expected to be implemented before the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and will feature an expanded tournament format of 48 teams.Faster Substitutions To Prevent Time-WastingOne of the key rule changes targets delays during substitutions. Und...

Iranian missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq

14Mar

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Iranian missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq

A missile strike has hit the United States Embassy Baghdad in Baghdad, sending smoke rising from the diplomatic compound and raising further concerns about security amid the escalating regional conflict.According to an Iraqi security source cited by Al Jazeera, the attack damaged part of the embassy’s air defence system, although officials did not immediately provide detailed information about the extent of the destruction.Security officials told the Associated Press that a missile struck a helipad inside the embassy compound. The projectile reportedly landed within the embassy grounds after entering the heavily fortified Green Zone Baghdad, an area that contains Iraqi government institutions and several foreign diplomatic missions.There was no immediate statement from the ...

YouTuber Kayla Nicole Jones sued by hairstylist for ass@ult

14Mar

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YouTuber Kayla Nicole Jones sued by hairstylist for ass@ult

Kayla Nicole Jones is facing a lawsuit from her hairstylist, who alleges the influencer assaulted her during a work trip in Los Angeles.The lawsuit was filed by Hanissatou Adam, professionally known as Nissa The Super Stylist, who claims the incident occurred in 2024 while the two were travelling together for a music video project. According to court documents, Adam says tensions began after she asked Jones several questions that allegedly irritated the YouTuber.Adam claims Jones warned her to stop asking questions and threatened her, saying she would slap her if she continued. The hairstylist says the situation escalated the following day after a long day of work on the music video. She alleges she overheard Jones complaining about the way she was being treated.Adam says s...

Diddy files appeal over sentence in pr0stitution conviction

14Mar

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Diddy files appeal over sentence in pr0stitution conviction

Lawyers representing music executive, Sean Combs popularly know as Diddy, have filed an appeal challenging the prison sentence imposed on the music mogul, arguing that the punishment is excessive and improperly based on allegations for which he was acquitted.In the appeal, Combs’ legal team argued that although a jury found him not guilty of serious federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, he still received a sentence significantly higher than what is typically imposed for the charges on which he was convicted.The rapper was ultimately convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution under the Mann Act following a trial that lasted roughly two months.In July, U.S. District Ju...

Rapper, 2shotz, slams Igbos supporting the government of the day

14Mar

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Rapper, 2shotz, slams Igbos supporting the government of the day

Nigerian rapper, 2Shotz, has taken to social media to slam Igbos who are currently supporting the government of the day.Nigerian Travel GuideIn his post shared on Instagram, 2Shotz said he watched a video where Seyi Tinubu was in Imo state for a political gathering, He said he was disgusted at how the Igbos were all hailing and praising him and the APC government, adding that while the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu is still in prison, the Igbos are busying supporting their ‘’oppressors.”He described the Igbos supporting the government of the day as ‘’f@@ls'' and said that it is obvious that the APC government will win the 2027 elections. He however warned that after APC wins, Nigerians should not message him on Instagram to beg for money due to hardship.Read his post bel...

Man Utd manager Michael Carrick responds after Paul Scholes criticism

14Mar

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Man Utd manager Michael Carrick responds after Paul Scholes criticism

Manchester United coach Michael Carrick has insisted that he was not offended by Paul Scholes' criticism of his side.This comes after Scholes appeared to take a personal dig at Carrick on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast after United were beaten by Newcastle United last week.Writing on Instagram, the ex-United midfielder wrote: "Michael has definitely got something about him...cos United have been crap last 4 games...night." It came after 10-man Newcastle scored late to claim a 2-1 win at St James' Park and condemn Carrick to his first defeat since taking over as interim boss in January.Scholes later clarified that he hadn’t meant to be offensive towards his ex-teammate and that he had messaged Carrick to clear the air.He said: "It was in no way intended to b...

‘I made mistake not supporting Tinubu earlier’ – Cubana Chief Priest says

14Mar

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‘I made mistake not supporting Tinubu earlier’ – Cubana Chief Priest says

Popular socialite and businessman, Cubana Chief Priest has openly admitted that not supporting Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the last general election was a mistake, revealing that he is now adopting a new political approach focused on working with the federal government.Speaking during a political gathering in Imo State, the entrepreneur described the event as the result of weeks of planning and said it symbolized the growing unity and support for the current administration.According to him, years of political opposition had not produced the desired results, which informed the decision to change strategy.“We have decided to partner with the government at the center. We are not ready to fight. We tried fighting and it didn’t work for us,” he said.Chief Priest also praised Hope U...

No going back on cashless policy at airports – Keyamo

14Mar

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No going back on cashless policy at airports – Keyamo

Festus Keyamo has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s airports will transition fully to a cashless payment system, saying the federal government has no plans to reverse the policy despite the temporary use of a hybrid payment arrangement.Nigerian Travel GuideThe minister made the remarks during an on-the-spot assessment of the hybrid payment system at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport tollgate in Abuja.Keyamo explained that the current hybrid system, which allows both cash and electronic payments, is only a temporary measure while authorities prepare to move to a fully automated platform.He emphasised that the government’s goal is to eliminate cash transactions at airport revenue points and directed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to ensure digital payment...