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Eden Hazard says “I was like a ghost” and Twitter goes into overdrive

And the “fight” ended in Hazard vs Neymar bants!

Ghana’s Plagiarist-In-Chief? President Akufo-Addo “steals” lines from Clinton, Bush in inauguration speech

The Presidency apologised for the development calling it an “oversight”.

Anambra: Businessman goes blind after being flogged by masquerade

A businessman, identified as Ogechukwu Ogbogu, might never regain his sight after reportedly being flogged in his eyes by a masquerade.

OPINION: KICC, Pastor Ashimolowo and the love of money, by Samuel Yerokun

“It is very wrong for a church organisation to be investing in a profit making venture – church is not a business.”

RCCG: Pastor Adeboye didn’t step down of his own freewill

“How can one man control the spiritual, financial and administrative portfolios of such a huge church for 20 years or more and then appoint his own successor?”

BREAKING: “Pastor Adeboye steps down as RCCG general overseer”

Adeboye is expected to still act a “national spiritual leader” for the church.

Commendable! Nigerian Nursing student honoured as “Outstanding Islander” in Texas

Obiageli Omeke, honoured as an “Outstanding Islander” in Texas, reportedly becomes the first from her village to earn a bachelor’s degree from an American university.

Florida shooting: “3 killed, several wounded at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood airport”

The shooter has been arrested, reports say.

“I hope I have made you proud” – Emotional Michelle Obama delivers final speech as FLOTUS

A visibly emotional Michelle choked back tears as she signed off, thanking Americans for the privilege she has had to serve as first lady.

Imo: 15 die as over-speeding driver crashes bus into tanker

The driver of the bus, which belonged to Goodness and Mercy Motors Limited, was said to be over-speeding as he made an attempt to overtake the tanker.

Rivers: Nigeria Police dismiss 6 officers for aiding Wike’s wishes during election rerun

Police spokesperson said the officers had been subjected to internal disciplinary measures and were only dismissed after being found culpable of compromise in the elections.

Aisha Buhari denies enjoying undue privileges from Nigerian Commission in UK

The report claims that every time Aisha visits the UK, the Nigerian High Commission in London spends no less than £7,000 (about N4.2million) for her hospitality.

Ivory Coast: Protesting soldiers “seize three cities over unpaid salaries”

It’s unclear if the ex-soldiers have other motives. Reports say serving soldiers have broken ranks to join the mutiny.

Abuja: Welder gets 3 months imprisonment for stealing TV set

A 28-year-old welder, Ignatus Simon was on Friday sentenced to three months imprisonment by a Karmo Grade 1 Area Court in Abuja for stealing a television set.

Lagos: Lawmakers approve death penalty for kidnappers

Kidnappers whose victims die in their custody will get the capital punishment while those whose victims do not die will get life sentences, Lagos lawmakers have decided.

Lagos: Mother of stranded newborn twins reappears, says “I’m dying”

“I am dying. I don’t want to die. I want to live to take care of my babies. I want to reap the fruit of my labour.”

“Produce officer that pulled trigger” – LASG tells police, tasks Chi Limited to compensate victims’ families

The state government has condemned Chi Limited on its handling of the crisis involving its casual workers, while calling on the police to provide the officer who fired shots.

Arik Air suspends international flights in Lagos over aviation fuel scarcity

Protesting passengers had assaulted Arik Air workers over flight delay.