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PHOTO: Presidency gives update on President Muhammadu Buhari’s health, says: ‘no cause for alarm’

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The Presidency today, through its spokesman and Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, said during the Federal Executive Council meeting, that there is no cause for alarm on the health status of the President... The Minister said that it is not abnormal for anybody to fall sick, said the President is doing well, and that he is being taken care of by competent hands in the UK, and   will be back soon....   The Minister while thanking Nigerians for their prayers and support for the President, said, the government is working and moving as it has always been, and there is no cause for alarm....he said:

PHOTO: Picture of Julius Agwu celebrating 9 years anniversary with wife

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Nigerian Comedian and Politician, who has had it rough with health issues in the last few years, took to twitter to celebrate his wife and their marriage... ...Julius Agwu and wife both celebrate 9years of being married...the Comedian who is still recovering from health issues took to twitter to send a lovely message to his wife...see:

PHOTO: See the names, as Acting President Yemi Osinbajo inaugurates Industrial and Competitive Advisory council

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The quest to revamp the Industrial sector of Nigeria and bring it to competitive nature and to also create employment... ...while reducing the huge reliance on the Oil and Gas sector, has led to the inauguration of the Nigeria Industrial and Competitive Council by the Presidency in Abuja on Tuesday... Acting President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo presided over the event, that saw Nigeria best both in the public and Private sectors...coming together to share their various experience with the Presidency....and also serve as a council member....

PHOTO: Governor Ambode finally get the nod to re-construct Oshodi-airport road

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After years of neglect and politicking of the ever busy Lagos Oshodi-airport road, the Presidency has finally given the go-ahead to the Lagos state government, to reconstruct the road...with its own resources... The Federal government through the Acting President, Professor Osinbajo stepped in to give the final approval, overriding the Ministry of Works on their reluctant and in what some people termed 'frustration' to allow the Lagos state Government embark on a reconstruction of the dilapidated road... While making the announcement, during the  Lagos @50 celebration, the  state governor expressing his joy on the news, said:

PHOTO: Pictures of Manchester City 2017-2018 season kits

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Manchester City today unveiled their home kits for the 2017-18   seasons... ..and the new design which there is no much difference with the old one, was inspired by the 1967-68 league title win by the club...

PHOTO: Former Porto and Valencia coach, Nuno Espirito Santo appointed as Wolves manager

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Wolves today, named Nuno Santo as their new manager…Nuno who had previously managed Porto and Valencia, will be taking on the new challenge in England…with Wolves… Nuno who will be introduce to the Press tomorrow, is sure a top club manager...and Wolves as a club, would gain immensely, as he is coming with alot of experience...both in the league and champions league...and this  the Chief executive of the club Jeff Shi , hinted on while giving a speech on their new appointment... He said:

PHOTO: Petr Cech is crowned Czech Republic player of the year for the eleventh time!

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Arsenal goal keeper and Czech international, Petr Cech has been named the country’s player of the year for 2017... ...the big goal keeper is winning the award for the eleventh time in his career, and no goal keeper or footballer in Czech republic has ever attained such an achievement....

PHOTO: Arsenal Chief Executive makes outrageous demand from Wenger, saying: ‘the aim next season is to win the Premier League’

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The board and chief Executive of Arsenal football club, having given a two years contract to French man and manager of the club, Arsene Wenger, have demanded nothing less than the Premier League trophy from the French man... ...the board insists, the aim of the club this time around, is to win the trophy that has eluded them for over twelve years now...clearly a prize Wenger would have to pay for his new two years contract at the club...But with the likes of Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Pochettino, and Klopp all wanting the Premier league next season...this clearly will be a tough task for Wenger come next season...

PHOTO: After getting two years contract, Wenger insists: ‘This club cherishes the values i love’

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Arsenal manager, Arsene wenger, it is no longer news, got a surprise two years contract extension to the disappointment of thousands of Arsenal fans after a disappointing season.... Arsenal fans who had earlier  thought after missing out in the top four for the first time and the Champions league in over twenty-one years, Wenger will get the sack, got the shock of their lives, as the board had other plans, as they handed the French man yet another two years to continue at the club... In an interview he granted to the Arsenal football club, Wenger is already planning big for next season...as he revealed all in this interview...see his responses to questions he was asked:

PHOTO: £35million rated Benfica’s goal keeper, Ederson sets to join Manchester City

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After landing Monaco star, Bernardo Silva, Pep Guardiola is set to add another player to his squad, and this time, a 23 year old Benfica’s goal keeper Ederson...who is also a Brazilain... ...even with the likes of Bravo, Cabellero, Joe Hart at his disposal, he does not see any of them as a possible first choice next season...probably trying to create more competition in the team for goal keepers...

PHOTO: US to ban passengers from carrying laptops into aircraft either coming to US or out

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After the terrorist attack in the UK, the United states are not taking any chances, as they too are upping their security measures in all areas, and the one area they have focused on is the airport and passengers... United States are putting measures in place, which could likely see a ban on laptops from aircraft cabins on all flights into and out of the country as part of a ramped-up effort to protect against potential security threats, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said on Sunday. In an interview on "Fox News Sunday," Kelly said the United States planned to "raise the bar" on airline security, including tightening screening of carry-on items.

PHOTO: Chelsea gala night: Eden Hazard clinched Chelsea top awards, ahead of N’Golo Kante

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Belgium and Chelsea star, Eden Hazard was the man of the night, as he beats the likes of Kante, and David Luiz to clinch the player of the year award, voted by fans, and best goal of the season... The club, Chelsea hosted a gala night to award their players for a wonderful season, though they missed out in the FA Cup, but they brought home  the most important of them all, the premier league trophy...see the list:

PHOTO: Ozil takes a dig at Football pundits after FA Cup win, with this twitter post

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Arsenal star man, Ozil and team mates finally ended the season the way they wanted...as Arsenal clinched the FA Cup for a record 13 th time... They defeated City rival and Premier League Champions, Chelsea 2-1 at the Wembley stadium with Chelsea playing with ten men...

PHOTO: Sergio Aguero gets a surprised Jersey as gift from NBA star, Stephen Curry

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Manchester City star, SergioAguero got a surprise package, as NBA star, Stephen Curry gifted him with his jersey... ...and the Manchester City star, was all joy as he   wished the the Warrior star success at the NBA finals

PHOTO:Steve Holland, resigns his position as Assistant coach at Chelsea

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Steve Holland who has been with the club for eight years now, and has worked under some of the world best coaches...won alot of trophies with the team, calls it quit with the club... ...Steve Holland who accepted Southgate's offer to join him as assistant coach with the English national team, took the  job and is now leaving Chelsea for  national duty...

PHOTO:Antoine Griezmann rubbish Manchester United link, insists ‘ I am still an Atletico player’

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Amid rumours of him agreeing terms with English Premier league side, Manchester United, Atletico Madrid striker and French International, Griezmann has refuted such rumours and claims... ...The player in a tweet, insists, he is still an Atletico Madrid player... ...after the report on his rumored transfer hit the media, the player took to social media to address the news, by saying:

PHOTO: Bernardo Silva finally signs a £43million move to Manchester City

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Manchester City becomes the first big Premier league club to sign a player for the next season, as Monaco star, Bernardo Silva signs for the English club.... Bernardo who is just one of many stars likely to leave the French Champion, Monaco next season

PHOTO: Did Dbanj just announce the birth of his child on social media??

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Koko Master, Dbanj put up a picture showing just a baby's hands and his gold neck chain, with the baby holding it ...is the koko master trying to tell us his 'wife/girlfriend' has given birth to their baby???? ...the super star musician, may have just announced the birth of his child on his twitter handle, with the caption ‘Kingdoncome’...see the picture and the tweet:

PHOTO: Arsenal star, Ramsey talks on tactics on stopping Eden Hazard in tomorrow’s FA Cup final

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Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey, has challenged his team mate to rise up to the occasion tomorrow , as they face their London rival in an FA Cup final at the Wembley tomorrow... while responding to question ahead of the game, Ramsey hinted that there are plans to stop Chelsea’s danger man, Eden Hazard, as they have learn their lesson from the last game they played against Chelsea...He said:

PHOTO: Manchester United players dominates the UEFA Europa league best players of the season, 2016-17

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After winning the Europa league Cup, Manchester United players dominant the UEFA Europa league players of the season, as chosen by   technical committee of UEFA...see the list:

PHOTO: Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte has given his support to Arsene Wenger to stay at Arsenal, but insist, he hope to wins tomorrow

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Ahead of the FA Cup final tomorrow, between Chelsea and Arsenal, Antonio Conte has shown support to his London rival manager, Arsene Wenger, as speculation continues to spread as regarding his future at Arsenal...   Arsenal who finished 5 th for the first time in over twenty years, are looking to give their fans something to end the season with...but with alot of injuries in the squad, and Chelsea’s hunger for more success, it is highly unlikely Arsenal carries the day tomorrow...also, it could be the last game for Arsene Wenger as a manager at the club.. Antonio Conte said in his Press conference:

PHOTO: Chelsea slams £70million asking price on Diego Costa, as the striker set to leave club

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Chelsea are now certain striker Diego Costa is leaving the club, as they tagged a staggering £70million for the striker...who scored 20 goals in the premier League in the just concluded season...   With the likes of PSG, Monaco , Chinese Super League, and Atletico Madrid wanting the signature of the striker, the will all have to cough out that huge sum of money if they ever want the striker’s signature...

PHOTO: See the hilarious tweet from Chelsea’s Eden Hazard on Kurt Zouma’s barbecue

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Chelsea stars are clearly having fun, as they settle down for a barbecue prepared by Kurt Zouma...but Eden Hazard sensing the funny side of it, decided to tweet this on his handle...lol;

PHOTO:Picture of Acting President Osinbajo at the Garki market inspecting prices of foodstuffs

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The acting president of Nigeria, Osinbajo paid a surprise visit to the local market in Garki Abuja, to know firsthand by himself, the prices of foodstuffs in the market.... ...the traders were more than happy to welcome the acting president...the acting president tweeted:

PHOTO: Lagos @50:Our very own boxing legend, Bash Ali, has lashed out at Governor Ambode, for inviting Holyfield and not him

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Nigeria boxing legend, Bash Ali has voiced out his frustration and disappointment at the way the Lagos state Government has taken to celebrate foreign athletes to the detriment of the local ones just like him... This is coming after the Lagos state government ‘invited’ American boxer and Legend, Evander Holyfield to the Lagos @50 celebration and none was extended to Bash Ali... ...though what is not known is whether it was the Lagos state Government that invited the American boxer or not, as   the boxer, while paying a courtesy visit to Govenor Ambode, donated a sum of $3million to the state to purchase health equipment...and nothing was said about the Lagos at 50 celebration...

PHOTO: Marco Silva resigns as Hull City coach, on mutual ground-club's statement

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Hull City coach, Marco Silva has resigned his position as the club’s manager....and this was announced by the Club on their website... Marco Silva who did a fantastic job at Hull City, was unfortunate to have seen his team get relegated to the Championship, along side MiddlesBrough and Sunderland... ...out of the teams relegated, and some of the teams that survived, they stood a very good chance to survive, but lost it in the last minute of the season, after losing to Sunderland...they pulled some big wins and draws away from home and when most football pundits thought the coach will stay and build the Hull City team to his own, the club announced his departure from the club...see the their statement:

PHOTO: AC Milan announced the signing of Gennaro Gattuso as coach of junior side

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Italian side, AC Milan has announced the signing of former player and Captain, Gennaro Gattuso as youth coach in the club, for the next two seasons...   The club put out a tweet welcoming back their former player to the club...the tweet reads:

PHOTO: West Ham United signs Pablo Zabaleta for a two years contract

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Former Manchester City and Argentina defender, Pablo Zabaleta has signed for London side, West Ham United...on a two years contract....   The defender who has spent most of his Premier League career at Manchester City, winning two Premier League and FA Cup, finally left the club after seeing out his contract with the club,in the just concluded season...

PHOTO: Lagos Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni threatens to expose corrupt Police Area commanders and DPOs for colluding with criminals in the state

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Lagos state Commissioner, Mr Fatai Owoseni, has threatened to exposed all the bad eggs in the Lagos police command, as the rate of crime in the state, is becoming worrisome...  The Commissioner who has had it tough since assuming office as Commissioner in the state...though he has recorded some major victories...but the save heavens which these criminals are having in neigbouring state, bordering Lagos, has made it somehow difficult to checkmate crime in the state...as they go in and out of the state after committing crime, especially kidnapping, and internet fraud...

PHOTO: Davido pays School fees and buys Uniform for a boy, after the boy sang his "30 billion" hit single

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Nigerian musician, Davido put up a picture of the boy whose video went viral on social media singing Davido’s hit single, “30 billion”... ...the boy who was pictured in his new school uniform ready for school with all smiles his expected to get more goodies from the Omo baba olowo himself...if what Davido twitted about the boy is anything to go-by...  Davido wrote this on his twitter handle:

PHOTO: After 13years with Manchester United, Wayne Rooney to leave for Chinese Super League

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Manchester United’s Captain and England International, Wayne Rooney, is now set to leave the club after putting in 13 solid years with the club, since joining from Everton as a teenager... Wayne Rooney who was rumoured to have played his last game with Manchester United at the Europa Cup final in which they won, is now set to join some of the big names in world football in the Chinese Super League...where he could become the highest paid footballer in the world... While speaking after the Europa Cup final, in which he saw just three minutes in that game, said:

PHOTO: See the picture of Queen Elizabeth visiting victims of the terror attack in hospital

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The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth was a surprise visitor at one of the hospitals in Manchester City, where some of the injured victims and survival were receiving treatments... The Queen despite her health challenge and the huge terror threat in the UK, took time out to pay an unofficial visit to the injured victims....

PHOTO: Manchester City and United, donates £1million to victims of the terror attack in Manchester City

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The two Manchester clubs have once again since the terror attack in Manchester City, unites to show solidarity to the families and victims of the deadly terror attack in the city... The two clubs of Manchester United and Manchester City, both donated £1million to the ‘We Love Manchester Emergency Fund’...a fund raising emergency to fund the treatment of injured victims, and funeral to the dead... While speaking of the donation and the two clubs and city coming together as one voice, the Chairman of Manchester City, Mr Khaldoon Al Mubarak said:

PHOTO: Wilfried Zaha signs a five year contract extension with Crystal Place

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Crystal Palace, having been left without a coach at the end of the just concluded season, after the  sudden and shock resignation of Big Sam from the club, are now doing everything possible to keep some of their best players at the club... The club yesterday, took a major step forward as they prepare for next season, after surviving relegation...they secured the signature of one of their best players, Wilfried Zaha, as the player signed a five year contract to keep him at the club...atleast for the main time...see the player’s reaction on twitter:

PHOTO: Manchester United offers Antonio Valencia another contract extension, with a possibility of an extension at the end

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Manchester United offered Antonio Valencia a year contract to his current one, to keep him at the club for yet another two season, till 2019... ...as a form of saying ‘thank you’ to the player...and he was also offered a possibility of a another one year extension in the new contract.. . The new contract would see the 31year old stay at the club for long as 2019...and 2020 if he eventually takes the additional one year extension...after signing the contract,   he told Manchester United press that:

PHOTO: Femi Fani-Kayode blast ‘cake’ offering to Biafra agitators, insists it is senseless and wicked

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Femi Fani Kayode disagrees with those calling for more 'cake' to be given to Biafra agitators, calling them senseless and wicked...and also such suggestion is a slap to the face of the Igbo people... ...some people might want to question the continued outburst and support to the people of South East by Fani Kayode, after he had earlier lashed out at late Achebe on his book 'There was a Country...on the role Awolowo allegedly played in the Biafran Civil War'....is the man playing politics or just sincerely concerned about the plights of the people...

PHOTO: Femi Fani Kayode question former President Obasanjo on his ‘give more cake’ statement at the Biafra 50th anniversary in Abuja

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Femi Fani Kayode has reacted angrily to the suggestion by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in his address at the just concluded 50 th Anniversary of the Biafra Civil War in Abuja... ...the former president said in his address, that those agitating all over the country, should try and come to the roundtable to discuss rather than take up arms against the entire nation...saying there is enough 'cake' to go round and that call for break up is senseless and uncalled for...

PHOTO: Federal Government of Nigeria, declares Monday, May 29th, 2017 as Public Holiday

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The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Interior, has announced Monday as Public Holiday in the country, to mark Nigeria’s 18 years of Democracy, popularly known as ‘Democracy Day’.... The statement was signed by the Minister of Interior himself, Lt-Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau in Abuja .

PHOTO: Picture of a Nigerian couple who gave birth to sextuplets in US after 17 years of marriage

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Nigerian couple of Mr and Mrs Adeboye and Ajibola Taiwo finally got their wish, after years of waiting and praying...as they   welcomed their first child (children in this case)...sextuplets ( three boys and three girls) in the United States, after seventeen years of marriage....   The couple gave birth in a hospital in Virginia, and the birth of the sextuplets, is one of few recorded in the United State...and  the husband could not hide his joy while talking to news men...He said as reported by ABC NEWS America, that:

PHOTO: Mark Zuckerberg returns to finally gets his University Degree, after 12years

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Facebook founder and one of world richest business men, Mark Zuckerberg, put up a picture of himself and Mother, with his degree, as he finally gets his University degree after he dropped out 12years ago... The social media billionaire, going back to school to get his degree, clearly shows how important education is and how he values it...I mean, with all his billions, you will think education would be the least of his worries...but not him, as he put up a picture of his graduation and wrote:

PHOTO: In case you miss it: see teams Manchester United are likely to play in the group stage of the Champions league

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After winning the Europa league Cup against Ajax, andgetting the automatic ticket to next season Champions League, Manchester United have been ceded in pot two of the Champions league.... The United team having been ceded in pot two, are now likely to be grouped together with Real Madrid or Monaco in the group stage of the Champions league next season...see the list about to Metrosports:

PHOTO: See Femi Fani-Kayode’s lovely message to his wife, Precious, as she celebrate her birthday

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Former Minister of Aviation, Mr Fani Kayode celebrated his wife and mother of their child, Precious on her birthday... The former Minister put up some beautiful pictures of his wife, while tagging it with a lovely message on  twitter to express how he feels about her, while also wishing her a happy birthday...see the message

PHOTO: See picture of Zlatan Ibrahimovic being driven into the Stockholm stadium for the UEFA league cup final

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Manchester United injured striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed the final of the UEFA cup, but was on hand to lend his support to his team, likewise his fans in Sweden...

PHOTO: Manchester United beat Ajax 2-0, to win UEFA second-tier league cup final

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Manchester United beats Dutch side, 0-2 Ajax to lift the UEFA second=tier league cup, thereby giving them automatic qualification to the UEFA Champions league for next season....

PHOTO: Picture of Philip Neville holding the Europa League Cup trophy

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Manchester United legend, Philip Neville got hold of the Europa league cup trophy as his former club, Manchester United are set to clash with Ajax for the trophy in tonight’s final.... ...though it is a trophy United are yet to win, and the former United man is hoping the club wins it tonight...if for anything, to aleast save the season for the club, who came 6 th in the league...see his tweet:

PHOTO: Nasarawa state Governor, Al-Makura condemns the ‘negative’ effects of social media on society as he receives NUJ reps

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The governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko AlMakura at the state house in Lafia, where the Nigeria Union of Journalist paid him a courtesy visit, condemned the ‘negative’ effect the social media is having on the society of today... ...saying the social media tools are now a source of instigation, senseless provocation and lawlessness in the world of today...He said:

PHOTO: Terror threats alert: Arsenal football club, will not be screening the FA cup live at the emirate-Director

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The Chief Executive Director of Arsenal football club, Mr Ivan Gazidis has confirmed the cancellation of the planned live screening of the FA cup game between Arsenal and Chelsea at the emirate... The cancellation according to the Director, was due to some security concern, and given how the Police and other security forces have been stretched,aftermath of the terror attack in Manchester, with the FA cup coming, it is only wise to call off the live screening for the safety of fans....the director said:

PHOTO: Picture of the day is Olamide’s new hair cut

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Olamide (Baddo) gave himself a new look...and is kind of...well I don ’ t know... ...You decide for yourself...lol

PHOTO: See Kate Henshaw's tweet about the Manchester City terror attack that has been attracting alot of comments

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The Manchester City terror attack that saw 22 lives lost and about 59 injured, has been attracted alot of condemnations from sports men and women, world leaders...and people around the world... ...but the one trending topic on twitter  since yesterday, has been Kate Henshaw’s tweet about the Manchester city terror incident and one Uche Maduagw u threatening the actress for her tweet...see her tweet and the statement by the Maduagwu...

PHOTO: Chelsea football club, call-off, planned Trophy parade to honour victims of Manchester Terror attack

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The usual trophy parade for Champions of the English Premier League, has been called off this time, by Chelsea football club to honour the victims of the Manchester City terror attack...   The Premier league Champions called off their planned parade which was slated for Sunday, in the Fullham road, Eel Brook Common and Kings Road, after the FA Cup against Arsenal of Saturday, will no longer hold, and this according to the statement released by the club, is to mourn the victims of the deadly terrorist attack in Manchester City...the statement reads: