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 Former Super Eagle's Captain Joseph Yobo turns 45 today..... 




        HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU JOSEPH YOBO

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Big Brother Naija Gist: What Everyone’s Talking About BBNaija Season 10 continues to deliver on every front—romance, tension, strategy, and moments that make us pause, laugh, or clap. If you haven’t been watching closely, here’s a rundown of the hottest stories and happenings in Biggie’s house this week. 🔥 Romance & Ships Heating Up Denari & Doris seem to be growing closer by the day. Denari made a move recently by asking Doris to be his girlfriend (yes, in his British accent—edgy!). Their late-night cuddles and flirty banter are already becoming fan favorites. But romance isn’t one-sided—Sultana is clearly putting in work. She cooked for Koyin, gave him extra portions when she thought nobody was looking, and generally made sure he knows she cares. Still, Jason isn’t totally out—there’s tension, attraction, and confusion in the air. 💥 Clash, Forgiveness & Real Talk Drama is never far away. Deep conversations and emotional clashes are adding layers to the relationships and...
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EFCC drags suspect to court over alleged N4.3m rice deal fraud in Maiduguri The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, arraigned one Abdullahi Aminu before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri over an alleged fraud involving N4.3 million. A statement issued by EFCC said the defendant was brought before the court on a one-count charge of criminal misappropriation involving the sum of N4,305,000.00 (Four Million, Three Hundred and Five Thousand Naira). The charge reads: “That you, Abdullahi Aminu sometimes in 2025 at Maiduguri, Borno State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court dishonestly convert to your own use the aggregate sum of N4,305,000.00 (Four Million, Three Hundred and Five Thousand Naira), monies belonging to Jibrin Abdulrahman purportedly as payment for the supply of rice, thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 296 and punishable under Section 297 of the Borno ...
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 FRSC recovers car stolen since 2023 in Anambra The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has recovered a stolen vehicle in Nnewi, Anambra State, three years after it was snatched during a kidnapping incident. The FRSC says the development highlighted the effectiveness of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme, NVIS. According to the statement by the agency, the recovery, which took place on April 4, 2026, at the NVIS Desk Office in Nnewi, followed a careful verification process during an attempt to process proof of ownership documents on the NVIS portal. According to the Corps, suspicion was raised when the chassis number submitted for documentation did not match existing records, prompting further checks by the NVIS Officer. A deeper review revealed inconsistencies linked to a vehicle already registered in the system. Acting in line with standard procedures, the officer requested a physical inspection of the chassis number on the vehicle. The verification exposed the real identity...
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Gov Bago felicitates Prof  Nuhu, Jikantoro over appointments at NCDC Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago has congratulationed  Prof Muhammad Bashar Nuhu and Haliru Zakari Jikantoro on their inauguration as Executive Director and Board Member of the North Central Development Commission, NCDC, respectively  In a statement released on August 29, 2025, by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Bago described their appointments as a welcome development. He expressed delight that Niger State is represented by two competent and hardworking individuals. The Governor urged Prof Nuhu and Jikantoro to work together to make Niger State proud through effective representation and assured them of his administration’s support and collaboration to ensure the state receives its due benefits from the NCDC. Bago further reiterated his commitment to supporting them in their new roles, while wishing them success as they embark on their responsibilities.
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  Chinese scientists claim to have built the first "brain-like" AI model — said to be up to 100 times faster than ChatGPT SpikingBrain1.0 claims to revolutionize the way large language models work and, if accurate, could be a game changer in the field. In the mid-20th Century, we had the Space Race kick off, and in the mid-2020s, we're very much in the middle of the AI  race. Nobody is sitting still, with parties all around the globe pushing for the next big advancements. Chinese scientists are now making a big claim to have made one of their own. As reported by the independent , SpikingBrain1.0 is a new large language model (LLM) out of China, which ordinarily might not be so exciting. But this isn't supposed to be any normal LLM. SpikingBrain1.0 is reported to be as much as 100x faster than current models such as those behind ChatGPT and Copilot All down to the way the model operates, which is something completely new. It's being touted as the first "brain-...
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  Nigeria and South Africa clash in World Cup qualifier Despite without the injured  talismanic striker Victor   Osimheh, the Super Eagles will be out to take the three points at stake against South Africa tomorrow, September 9 , even if it’s ‘by an odd goal’ in the words of coach Eric Sekou Chelle, to truly put their 2026 World Cup hope alive. After an underwhelming campaign in the opening four matches where  they earned a paltry three out of possible 12 points, the Super  Eagles seem to have undergone  some sort of resurgence under new coach, Eric Sekou Chelle as the team collected seven points from their next  three matches including a 1-0 win against Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday. That victory leap-frogged  Nigeria to third position with 10 points behind Benin (11 points) and leaders,  South Africa (16 points) while Rwanda  moved to fourth position on eight points and Lesotho and Zimbabwe  followed suit  on six and four points ...
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  Blood moon’ rises during total lunar eclipse A total lunar eclipse brought a “blood moon” over Asia, Europe, and Africa as stargazers marvelled at the sight. Stargazers enjoyed a “blood moon” during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia, as well as swaths of Europe and Africa. When the sun, Earth, and the moon line up, the shadow cast by the planet on its satellite makes it appear an eerie, deep red colour — an effect that has astounded humans for millennia. People in Asia, including India and China, were best placed to see Sunday’s total eclipse, which was also visible on the eastern edge of Africa as well as in western Australia. The total lunar eclipse lasted from 17:30 GMT to 18:52 GMT. Stargazers in Europe also had a brief chance to see a partial eclipse just as the moon rose during the early evening, but the Americas missed out. The moon appears red during lunar eclipses because the only sunlight reaching it is “reflected and scattered through the Earth’s atmosphere”, s...
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  Otedola: My daughter made me acquire mansions in Dubai for her wedding Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has opened up on how his daughter who recently got married convinced him to acquire two mansions in Dubai. The wedding of Temi Otedola and singer, Mr Eazi, has been the talk of town since some pictures were released. Speaking during the wedding, Otedola an agent showed him over 70 different units but he did not bulge until his daughter talked him into it during a family trip. Dasleeknews had reported that the wedding was celebrated across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland. “There is this guy that has been showing me properties in Dubai for the last 15 years, I never bought. I am not exaggerating at least 70 properties and I never bought. So I now called up the guy because we were in Dubai for sightseeing, let us see what is in the market.” “We saw this beautiful house where we had the engagement and Temi said to me ‘Papa, you know I can have my engagement ceremony in this house,...
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Champions League draw: Four teams qualify for first time Se   Pafos FC from Cyprus and Norway’s Bodo/Glimt are set to make their first appearances, following impressive wins via the qualifying play-offs. Pafos, who only came into existence 11 years ago, drew 1-1 with Red Star Belgrade to clinch a dramatic 3-2 win on aggregate. Bodo/Glimt progressed following a 6-2 aggregate victory over Austrian outfit Sturm Graz, despite losing the second leg 2-1. They will both be joined in the league phase by Belgian giants Union Saint-Gilloise and Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty, who sent Celtic out on penalties. Kairat have become only the second Kazakh side to qualify after Astana in 2015.
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 Tattoos are not just cosmetic—they trigger real immune responses. Research is still ongoing, but early findings suggest they may both challenge and strengthen your immune system over time. From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow.  But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences are far less visible. Once tattoo ink enters the body, it does not stay put.  Beneath the skin, tattoo pigments interact with the immune system in ways scientists are only just beginning to understand. Tattoos are generally considered safe, but growing scientific evidence suggests tattoo inks are not biologically inert.  The key question is no longer whether tattoos introduce foreign substances into the body, but how toxic those substances might be and what that means for long term health.  Tattoo inks are complex chemical mixtures. They contain pigments that give color,...
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