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Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, will shut down its local operations in Brazil, owner Elon Musk said on Saturday, although the

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Mason Greenwood scored twice on his Marseille debut on Saturday as Roberto De Zerbi's new-look side won 5-1 at Brest in their opening game of the Ligue 1 season. Former Manchester United forward Greenwood struck inside three minutes and added another goal from the penalty spot on the half-hour after Luis Henrique had doubled Marseille's…

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Rafinzurufi Community in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has been connected with a 40kWp solar hybrid

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Security operatives have raided criminal hideouts in Kaduna metropolis and its environs, arresting 35 suspects with dangerous weapons and illicit drugs. The Kaduna State Police Command said on Saturday that the raids on the criminal hideouts were carried out due to rising criminal activities in the state. The police spokesman in the state, ASP Mansir…

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As the curtain falls on the Paris 2024 Olympics, millions of Nigerians have been wondering what comes next. Nigeria’s previous successes and

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Burnley crushed Cardiff 5-0 on Saturday as Scott Parker marked his first home game in charge with a stylish victory that underlined his team's Championship promotion credentials. The Clarets built on their impressive 4-1 win at Luton in their first game of the season with another swaggering performance at Turf Moor. Ethan Horvath's ninth minute…

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By Bayo Onanuga The national council of state, a diverse body comprising former presidents, heads of government, chief justices of the federation, state governors, the secretary of the federal government, the attorney-general of the federation and the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, held its first meeting under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, August…

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Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has accused Zhongfu International Investment FXE of being an impostor, alleging that the Chinese firm is involved in a scheme to defraud the Nigerian government. Amosun also dismissed claims of harassment and intimidation, attributing such incidents to the rivalry between the two Chinese companies and called on the…

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Zangbeto masks parade during the grand procession of traditional masks in Porto-Novo on August 4, 2024. Photo by Yanick Folly for AFP Spectators poured into Benin’s capital for a new festival celebrating traditional masks as the West African country seeks to attract visitors and showcase its cultural heritage. The three-day Porto-Novo Mask Festival drew participants…

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Pop superstar Madonna spent her 66th birthday at Pompeii and donated to a local theatre project supporting at-risk kids, the archaeological site said Saturday. The Material Girl visited the famed UNESCO site Friday night with her entourage, meeting a group of teenagers involved in "Dream of Flying", a theatre project organised by the Pompeii museum…