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One of Russia's richest women dies as her private jet crashes and explodes in Germany (PHOTOS)

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One of Russia's richest women has died in a light aircraft crash in Germany. Airline tycoon Natalia Fileva, 55, the co-owner of Russian carrier S7, was on board a six-seater plane which crashed and exploded near Frankfurt today. German police said there appeared to be three people on board the plane, including the pilot of the flight, which originated in France. Two more people are believed to have died in a collision with a police vehicle which was responding to the scene. Business publication Forbes.ru estimated Ms Fileva's fortune at $600million (£460million), calling her Russia's fourth-richest woman. Her airline confirmed that Ms Fileva was on board the single-engine, six-seater Epic-LT aircraft when it crashed.

Man Utd will lose De Gea to PSG this summer if

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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN will meet David De Gea’s wage demands of £350,000 a week. And the goalkeeper will quit Manchester United this summer if they do not match the offer. De Gea’s contract talks at Old Trafford are deadlocked and  PSG are prepared to make the Spanish No 1 the best-paid stopper in the world. The French champions will pile the pressure on their rivals with a £60million bid. PSG, who were knocked out of the Champions League by United earlier this month, want a long-term successor to Gianluigi Buffon.

Paul Pogba Takes Final Decision On Real Madrid Move

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Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba has expressed his desire to join Real Madrid at the end of the season. PAUL POGBA reportedly wants £14million per season to swap Manchester United for Real Madrid. The French international admitted playing for Los Blancos was a "dream" during the international break. And Tuttosport is claiming agent Mino Raiola has named his price to Bernabeu chiefs. The demands would be an increase on the £10.2m base salary he currently receives at Old Trafford. Pogba, 25, has two more years left to run on his current contract, with an option for United to extend it for a year.

10 Wanted Nigerians running Mafia Operations Arrested In France And Germany (PHOTOS)

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According to reports, ten wanted Nigerian mafia gang members including women have been arrested by security operatives in France and Germany. It was gathered that the suspects were arrested in co-ordinated raids in Paris, Marseille, Nice and Nancy areas in France and also in Regensburg, Germany. The mafia organization said to be involved in human and drug trafficking among other crimes - reportedly operated for some time in Sicily, Italy.

Five Nigerians Held For Robbery In UAE (PHOTO)

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Five Nigerians, who allegedly stormed a money exchange in Sharjah and fled with Dh2.3 million, have been arrested, the police said on Sunday. According to the police, the men barged into the exchange and smashed the glass barrier between the customers and the staff, stole the money in multiple currencies and fled. Two employees at the exchange were injured as they resisted the robbers. One of them managed to notify the police. The Sharjah Police coordinated with forces from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman to nab the suspects from four emirates within 48 hours after the robbery was committed.

Family of four, killed in fatal road accident on Gombe-Bauchi route (PHOTOS)

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A man identified as Jamal Ahmad Bawa (Yari),his wife and children have died in a terrible accident.According to report, they were travelling from Gombe to Bauchi when the accident happened.

Gunmen Kill 2 Men In Anambra (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

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According to report, two men were today killed in Umusiome Nkpor, Anambra State by unknown gunmen.

SARS Stray Bullet Kills Boy Watching Football Match In Lagos (PHOTOS)

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SARS operatives in Lagos have allegedly killed a young boy while watching a football match in Lagos, after he was hit by a stray bullet. According to reports, the sad incident happened Sunday afternoon at Olu Aboderin Street, Onipetesi, Lagos State.SARS stray bullet kills boy watching football match in Lagos.

Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News'

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The country's media regulator accused the BBC of broadcasting content which "put national cohesion and reconciliation at stake" while charging VOA with employing an opposition figure wanted in connection with violence that preceded a May 2015 coup attempt. The landlocked Central African country of Burundi has banned the BBC and indefinitely suspended the Voice of America*, accusing the international UK and US outlets of spreading "lies" and disinformation. In a statement put out on Friday, Burundi's media regulator said it revoked the British Broadcasting Corporation's license over a lack of "proper measures" taken following the airing of a documentary which authorities said contained falsehoods, including allegations that members of the intelligence services engaged in the detention and torture of dissidents. Meanwhile, Voice of America saw its license pulled over its employment of Patrick Nduwimana, a radio journalist suspected of

Access Bank Unveils New Logo after merging with Diamond Bank (PHOTO)

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The much anticipated Access Bank logo post-merger with Diamond has been officially launched and unveiled. In conclusion of its merger with Diamond Bank, Access Bank Plc has unveiled its new logo, signalling the commencement of a new enlarged banking entity.

Messi - I Miss Cristiano Ronaldo In Spain

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The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in Spain ended after the Portuguese left Real Madrid for Juventus last summer in a staggering £100million deal.

Zaki Ahmed Appointed As New Commissioner Of Police In Akwa Ibom State

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The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has approved the posting of a new commissioner of police to Akwa Ibom State.  

Adams Oshiomhole - INEC Worked Against APC In The Elections

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Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) worked against the ruling party in the 2019 general election.

Odion Ighalo Reveals He Turned Down A January Move To Join Barcelona

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Super Eagles striker and former Watford star,  Odion Ighalo has revealed that he turned down a January move to join La Liga champions, Barcelona.

Road Safety Officers Flee As Angry Man Attacks Them With Plank In Delta

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The officers ran and entered their vehicle while being hit by the aggrieved man before they speedily took off.  According to reports, the road safety officials destroyed the man's vehicle during patrol in the area and he reacted angrily by attacking them with a plank.  A mild drama ensued earlier today after a man attacked officers of the Federal Road Safety (FRSC) in Ajogodo area of Sapele, Delta state.

Nigeria Customs Service Seize 11 Armoured Vehicles With DPV Of About ₦227m

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The Federal Operation Unit, FOU, Zone ‘C’ of the Nigeria Customs Service in Imo State says it has intercepted and seized 11 exotic cars with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of about N227m between January and March 2019.

Fani Kayode - CAN Leaders Will Regret Congratulating President Buhari On His Re-election

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Former Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has describe the congratulatory visit of the leaders of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to President Buhari on his re-election as a moment of shame and betrayal.

Ghana Government Sends Delegates To Understudy The Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project

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Who says Nigeria is not the big brother in Africa despite all our flaws and mistakes, many countries still look up to us for inspiration and understudy our works.

Helen Paul Celebrates As She Bagged A Doctorate Degree

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Helen Paul has reintroduced herself to her followers as Doctor Helen Paul as she's bagged a doctorate degree.

Sanwo-Olu Receives Certificate Of Return

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Lagos State Governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) today.

Rivers State Government Bans All public Protests Till Further Notice

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The Rivers State Government has banned all public protests in the state "with immediate effect" saying the decision was in the interest of public peace.

President Buhari - I Will Leave Nigeria Better Than I Met It

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President Buhari on Friday in Abuja assured Christian leaders in the country of his commitment to leave Nigeria better than he met it in 2015.

Tribunal Orders CJN Onnoghen To Defend Charges Against Him

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The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has rejected the no-case submission made in his trial by suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen.

Australia And Everton Legend Tim Cahill Retires From Football

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Australian and  Everton legend, Tim Cahill, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39.

Ahmadu Fintiri Of PDP Declared Winner Of Adamawa Governorship Election

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Ahmadu Fintiri, the PDP candidate in the Adamawa State governorship election, has been declared the winner of the election. The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Andrew Haruna, in the early hours of today March 29th, declared Fintiri winner after he secured 376,552 votes to defeat incumbent Governor Jibrilla Bindow of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who polled 336,386 votes.

Gonzalo Higuain Announces Retirement From International Football

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Chelsea striker, Gonzalo Higuain has announced his retirement from international football with Argentina

Court Of Appeal Re-affirms Nullification Of Senator Omo-Agege's Re-election

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin, the Edo State capital, has reaffirmed the nullification of the reelection of Ovie Omo-Agege, the senator representing Delta Central district on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and that of Francis Waive, who was declared winner of the Ughelli North, South and Udu House of Representatives seat on the APC platform.

NYSC DG - FG To Increase Corps Members’ Allowance

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The Director General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Major General Suleiman Kazaure has said that the increment of allowances for Corps Members will be considered as soon as the minimum wage increment was sorted.

MUSIC: Burna Boy – “Freedom” | @burnaboy

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I think it right to say that Burna Boy is currently the hottest artiste in the Nigerian music industry with the huge success he gathered in 2018. Few days ago YouTube released a short documentary for the King of Afrobeat, Burna Boy about his journey to Spotlight and the International break through. In the short documentary Burna Boy and his Mother with Grandpa shared some stories most fans didn’t know of (Watch Video). Well on today’s episode of ThrowBack Thursday we present to you all Burna Boy’s first released song titled “Freedom“. We sure most people don’t know about this.

MUSIC: Harrysong – “Chacha” | @iammrsongz

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Alterplate presents Harrysong second single for the day and it titled “Chacha“. Chacha comes along with the previous single “RnB” featuring Bebe Cool. This new records from Harrysong to appreciate his fans and entertain them with some melody ahead of his birthday. The Alterplate boss will be adding another year to his age tomorrow and he is thankful & happy for the journey so far.

Waje x Omawumi – “She Is” | @OfficialWaje @Omawumi

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Nigerian female vocalists, Waje and Omawumi presents a new song titled “She Is“, produced by SizzlePro. This new song is a bold step taken by Waje who was in the news recently when she shared ‘Music Is Not For Me’, i will have to quit. The multi-talented artiste got different reactions and reach out after the post.

VIDEO: Adekunle Gold – “Before You Wake Up” | @adekunleGOLD

Adekunle Gold releases the official music video for his last single “Before You Wake Up“. The song has been receiving streams and reviews since it release and Adekunle Gold feels it is time to entertain his fans with the visuals of the wonderful and romantic song.

VIDEO: Skales – “Sawa” ft. Dice Ailes | @youngskales @DiceAiles

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In ’Sawa’ (featuring Dice Ailes), we see a more playful, intentional, and loving side of Skales as he explores the city of Beirut with his love interest. The picturesque city is the perfect backdrop for their love story, and we’re drawn into the whirlwind romance.

Warner Music Group signs deal With Chocolate City

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Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a pioneering partnership with Chocolate City, the most influential independent record label in Nigeria. The partnership will dramatically grow the reach of African artists around the world, and will create new opportunities for global superstars in the region. Chocolate City will continue to be led by Co-Founders Audu Maikori and Paul Okeugo and EVP of Imprints, Jude Abaga and EVP of Recorded Music Aibee Abidoye.

“Names Of Musicians, living fake lives and Owing My Club Drops on April 1st” – CEO Of Escape Night Club Threatens

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The CEO of Escape Night Club in Lagos; Richard Nnadi, also known as Duke of Spades, has threatened to release the names of music celebrities who owe his club huge amounts of money. Richard has been on a ranting spree on social media for some days now over the close down of his club as a result of having incurred over a hundred and twenty million naira in debts. The club owner however did a recent video which was released earlier today on Instagram to threaten to drop the names of the popular figures that are indebted to Escape. In the video, he revealed he will be releasing a list that carries the names of Nigeria’s popular celebrities who owe the club huge amounts of money and haven’t paid back.

Court Revokes Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail, Orders His Re-arrest

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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the re-arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.  The court presided over by a judge, Binta Nyako gave the order today after revoking the bail granted to the IPOB leader in 2017.

ASUU Resumes Re-negotiation With FG

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The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have begun fresh re-negotiations on the 2009 agreement.

Deputy National Publicity Secretary Of APC Yekini Nabena - Senate Presidency Was Not Zoned To The South East Because They Voted For Atiku

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The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of APC, Yekini Nabena, has said that the Igbos have themselves to blame for losing out in the slot to either become the Senate President or Deputy Senate President of the incoming 9th National Assembly.

President Buhari - Dignity Of Retired Public Servants Who Sacrificed For Nigeria Will Be Restored

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President Buhari on Thursday in Abuja said the dignity of public servants, who worked tirelessly and sacrificed for the greatness of Nigeria, will be restored, assuring that the Federal Government will rev up the process of sanitizing the pensions system.

Reno Omokri - Buhari And APC Have Now Thrown Rochas Away Like A Used Sanitary Pad

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Osinbajo Blames Past Administration For Wasting Nigeria’s Resources

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has once again blamed the past administration for wasting Nigeria’s resources while in office.

Former Aston Villa And England Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor Retires From Football

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Former Aston Villa and England striker, Gabriel Agbonlahor has announced his retirement from football at the age 32.

INEC Releases Timetable For Completion Of Rivers State Election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a schedule of activities for the completion of the outstanding election in Rivers State.

England Harry Kane Receives His MBE From Prince William At Buckingham

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England and Tottenham striker, Harry Kane has received an MBE from the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William.