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Chelsea officially terminate Raheem Sterling’s contract with his £325,000-per-week contract ripped up
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Chelsea officially terminate Raheem Sterling’s contract with his £325,000-per-week contract ripped up

Chelsea on Wednesday, announced that Raheem Sterling has left the Premier League club by mutual.This means the former England winger has ended his nightmare spell at Stamford Bridge.Sterling had been training away from the rest of his Chelsea team-mates after failing to secure a move in the summer transfer window.“Raheem Sterling has today departed Chelsea Football Club by mutual agreement, bringing to an end three-and-a-half seasons as our player,” a Chelsea statement said.“We thank Raheem for the contribution he made while a Chelsea player and wish him well for the next stage in his career.”The 31-year-old was regarded as one of England’s leading wingers when he joined Chelsea from Manchester City in a £47 million ($64 million) deal in 2022.But the four-time Premi...
Nicki Minaj Explains Why She’s a Devoted Supporter of Trump {VIDEO}
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Nicki Minaj Explains Why She’s a Devoted Supporter of Trump {VIDEO}

Rap icon Nicki Minaj has revealed why she is a die-hard fan of President Donald Trump of the United States.Declaring that she is Trump’s number one fan on Wednesday, Minaj added that hate directed at the US president made her support him more.Trump called her up on stage after she announced her support for “Trump Accounts,” which provide trust funds for children.“I will say that I am probably the president’s number one fan, and that’s not going to change.“And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more,” Minaj said.The 43-year-old Trinidadian star further said that she would not let the billionaire president’s opponents get away with bullying him.“He has a lot of force behind him and God is prot...
‘There Was No Tension’ — Brooklyn Beckham’s Wedding Planner Says Rift With Parents Is Unexpected
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‘There Was No Tension’ — Brooklyn Beckham’s Wedding Planner Says Rift With Parents Is Unexpected

Brooklyn Beckham’s former wedding planner has expressed surprise over the reported fallout between the photographer and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, stating that there was no sign of tension during the preparations for Brooklyn’s 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz.Celebrity wedding planner Preston Bailey, who worked closely with the couple for almost a year, said his experience with Brooklyn contradicts recent claims surrounding the family dispute. According to Bailey, Brooklyn was calm, respectful, and actively involved throughout the wedding planning process.Bailey described Brooklyn as a “kind and gentle” person who was hands-on with decisions and approvals, noting that there were no indications of conflict with his parents at the time. He also dismissed claims that Nicola...
Tyson Fury confirms boxing comeback on Netflix against Russian giant Arslanbek Makhmudov
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Tyson Fury confirms boxing comeback on Netflix against Russian giant Arslanbek Makhmudov

British heavyweight boxer, Tyson Fury, is  coming out of retirement to fight Russian giant Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11.The blockbuster fight will take place in the United Kingdom and will be streamed live worldwide on Netflix, marking the platform's first-ever live sports broadcast from the UK.Fury, who has not fought since retiring from the sport for a fifth time, will make his return in front of home fans for the first time in nearly four years.The announcement was confirmed by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation, who welcomed Fury's decision to return.'We are happy that Tyson decided to come out of retirement for what should be an exciting heavyweight clash against Makhmudov,' A...
Nollywood Actress Aunty Ajara Appeals for Financial Support as Health Declines
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Nollywood Actress Aunty Ajara Appeals for Financial Support as Health Declines

Popular Nollywood actress Aunty Ajara has reportedly been hospitalised in critical condition due to an undisclosed illness.According to Naija News, the update was shared by her colleague, Wunmi Toriola, via an Instagram post on Wednesday. Wunmi posted a video showing Aunty Ajara on a hospital bed and disclosed that her condition has worsened despite ongoing medical treatment.She explained that significant funds have already been spent on Ajara’s care, with support coming from fellow celebrities, actors, and kind-hearted individuals. However, despite these efforts, the actress’s health continues to deteriorate.Wunmi Toriola has now appealed to Nigerians for additional financial assistance to help sustain Aunty Ajara’s treatment.In her words, she expressed deep emotional pain...
New Tax Laws Signed by Tinubu Are Authentic – Akpabio says
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New Tax Laws Signed by Tinubu Are Authentic – Akpabio says

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rejected claims that the newly signed tax laws by President Bola Tinubu differ from the versions approved by the National Assembly.Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, Akpabio described reports alleging post-passage alterations to the gazetted tax laws as false and misleading. He stressed that the laws signed by the President faithfully reflect the resolutions reached by lawmakers in both chambers of the National Assembly.In his remarks, Akpabio dismissed allegations made by House of Representatives member Abdussamad Dakuku, who had suggested that the tax reform bills passed by parliament were not the same as the versions later released to the public. According to the Senate President, such claims are baseless.He emphasized that only docum...
Tinubu approves purchase of two new communication satellites
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Tinubu approves purchase of two new communication satellites

The Federal Government has approved the purchase of two new communication satellites to boost Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and support President Bola Tinubu’s plan to grow the economy to $1tn.The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a press conference to mark Global Privacy Day 2026, organised by the Nigerian Data Protection Commission.Tijani said the approval marked a significant shift in Nigeria’s digital strategy, noting that the country currently stands out in West Africa for lacking active communication satellites, a gap the new assets are expected to address.He said, “As you know, Mr President has been very clear about his ambition to build a $1tn economy, and digital technology is central to achievin...
REPHRASE”Iran rejects talks with US amid military ‘Threats’
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REPHRASE”Iran rejects talks with US amid military ‘Threats’

Iran has rejected holding negotiations with the United States if Washington continues to issue military threats, following remarks by US President Donald Trump refusing to rule out military intervention over Tehran’s deadly crackdown on protests.The rejection came as a US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier moved into Middle Eastern waters, prompting heightened regional tension and intensified diplomatic activity by Iranian officials.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said diplomacy could not succeed under the shadow of military pressure.“Conducting diplomacy through military threat cannot be effective or useful,” Araghchi said in televised comments.“If they want negotiations to take shape, they must certainly set aside threats, excessive demands and raising illogica...
AFCON 2025: Claude Le Roy Says Nigeria’s Tough Semi-Final Drained Morocco Ahead of Final Defeat to Senegal
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AFCON 2025: Claude Le Roy Says Nigeria’s Tough Semi-Final Drained Morocco Ahead of Final Defeat to Senegal

Former Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Claude Le Roy has suggested that Nigeria played a key role in Senegal’s triumph over Morocco in the final of the 2025 AFCON, arguing that the Atlas Lions were left physically and mentally exhausted after a gruelling semi-final clash with the Super Eagles.Le Roy, who guided Cameroon to AFCON glory in 1988, praised Morocco as the most consistent and impressive team throughout the tournament but maintained that the heavy demands of facing Nigeria ultimately took their toll in the final.Morocco secured their place in the final following a marathon semi-final against Nigeria that stretched beyond two hours and was decided by a penalty shootout. The Atlas Lions won 4–2 on penalties after efforts from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi were sa...
Self-styled ‘science nerd’ jailed for turning mum’s shed into explosives factory
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Self-styled ‘science nerd’ jailed for turning mum’s shed into explosives factory

A self-described science “nerd” has been sentenced to prison after police discovered he was making and storing explosive materials in a garden shed at his home in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. Harry Whittaker, 33, was jailed for 45 months at the Old Bailey after being found guilty of possessing and manufacturing explosive substances. The case came to light in April 2024 when Whittaker called emergency services after suffering a severe allergic reaction at his home in Caddington, near Luton.When paramedics arrived, Whittaker told them he had been conducting chemical experiments and showed them a shed he used as a makeshift laboratory. Alarmed by what they saw, the medics alerted the police.Prosecutors told the court that officers later found a range of highly dangerous mate...
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