EPL: Why Mason Mount lost first-place position at Manchester United

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag has suggested that the form of other players has kept Mason Mount out of the side. Ten Hag also said that Mount’s injury setback in September affected his ability to integrate into the Man United team. Mount has featured mainly as a sub since returning from injury. The England … Continue reading EPL: Why Mason Mount lost first-place position at Manchester United

How mechanic facilitated arrest of vehicle thief

An auto mechanic has assisted operatives of the Ogun State police Command in arresting one Mr Wariz Taofeek who allegedly stole a mini bus. Police spokesperson in Ogun, Omolola Odutola told reporters on Friday that the suspect was apprehended on November 7, 2023 through the “brilliant verification skill of an automobile engineer in Ifo, Ogun … Continue reading How mechanic facilitated arrest of vehicle thief

Indian petition’s NPF over fraud by countryman

An Indian businessman in Nigeria, Mr Sanjay Kumar, has petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos, over alleged N17 million frauds by another Indian business partner. Kumar, who made a copy of the petition available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), alleged that his compatriot, identified as … Continue reading Indian petition’s NPF over fraud by countryman

‘Delay is not denial’ – Davido

Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, is over the moon as he finally became a Grammy nominee. The ‘OBO’ crooner bagged a total of three nominations in the 66th Grammys. His fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’ was nominated in the Best Global Music Album category while ‘Unavailable’ and ‘Feel’ were nominated in the Best African … Continue reading ‘Delay is not denial’ – Davido

GRAMMY’S: How Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake got nominations

Nigerian artistes, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide have all been nominated for the 66th Grammy Awards. Grammy-winning star, Burna Boy bagged a total of four nominations for the 2024 event while Davido, Asake, Arya Starr and Olamide were nominated for the first time. Davido bagged three nominations while the other got one … Continue reading GRAMMY’S: How Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake got nominations

Cleric in police net for possession of fresh human parts

The Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command, says it has arrested a 45-year-old Islamic cleric over alleged possession of fresh human parts. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Adewale Osifeso, made the disclosure when he paraded the cleric among other suspected criminals at the command’s headquarters in Ibadan, on Friday. He said police detectives arrested … Continue reading Cleric in police net for possession of fresh human parts

Nigerian-American singer Jidenna shares experience with women

Nigerian-American singer and rapper, Jidenna has admitted robbing “some women of their baby-making years”. Speaking in the first episode of What’s Underneath: Masculinity podcast, Jidenna confessed to manipulating several women in the past. The ‘Classic Man’ crooner said despite his unfair treatment to those women, they “built” him. He said, “I robbed some women of … Continue reading Nigerian-American singer Jidenna shares experience with women

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu admits suffering mental breakdown

Popular media personality and host of Big Brother Naija reality show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has revealed the year that “destroyed” his mental health the most. He said 2012 was a difficult year for him, emphasizing that he cried more in that year than his entire life combined. The TV host made the revelation in a recent … Continue reading Ebuka Obi-Uchendu admits suffering mental breakdown

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia sign deal on energy cooperation

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing energy cooperation between the two nations and promoting capital investment. In a statement on Thursday, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, signed on behalf of the Federal Government, while the Energy Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Abdulaziz … Continue reading Nigeria, Saudi Arabia sign deal on energy cooperation

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Naira slumps further against Dollar

Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, slumped further against the US Dollar in the foreign exchange markets on Thursday. Data from the official FMDQ market indicated that the Naira closed on Wednesday at 996.75 Naira per US Dollar, reflecting a decrease of 122.01 Naira from the previous day when it traded at 874.71 Naira per US Dollar. … Continue reading Naira slumps further against Dollar

Court orders NLC, TUC to abort nationwide strike

The National Industrial Court, on Friday, restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, as well as their affiliates from embarking on any form of strike or industrial action. The two labour unions were ordered to stop their planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on November 14. President of the Court, Justice Benedict … Continue reading Court orders NLC, TUC to abort nationwide strike

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Top news from Nigeria today

Good evening from MEZIESBLOG! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: The Federal Government on Thursday berated the organised labour over the strike it declared in Imo State and its planned nationwide strike scheduled for November 14 because of the physical attack on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, in Owerri, the … Continue reading Top news from Nigeria today

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Unleashing Inner Courage

In times of doubt and fear's embrace,We discover courage, our saving grace.With bravery as our armor, we forge ahead,Facing challenges, no longer filled with dread. Struggles are not meant to break us apart,But to shape us, transforming our heart.Through adversity, we learn and grow,Becoming stronger with each blow. So, let's embrace the endless struggles we … Continue reading Unleashing Inner Courage