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Top news from Nigeria today

Good afternoon from Meziesblog! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. There was drama on Tuesday as the Senate suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over his false claims that projects worth N3.7trillion in the 2024 budget were not traceable. On his part, Senator Kawu Sumaila (NNPP – Kano South) was warned to desist … Continue reading Top news from Nigeria today

Luton Town’s Gabriel Osho to play in Nigeria’s friendly against Ghana, Mali – See full list of players

Luton Town's Gabriel Osho was handed his first international call up by Nigeria, along with Benjamin Ihefu of Tanzanian club Ihefu SC, for two friendlies against Ghana and Mali later this month. Osho, 25, was born in England to Nigerian parents and is among 27 players called up by Nigeria for the tune up games, … Continue reading Luton Town’s Gabriel Osho to play in Nigeria’s friendly against Ghana, Mali – See full list of players

‘Young and hungry’ La Masia grads fire Barca into UCL quarters

The last time Barcelona reached a Champions League quarterfinal, Lionel Messi still played for the club and the world was in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the four years since, there has been just one appearance in the round-of-16, two group stage eliminations and a lot of dwelling on the past. Now, though, … Continue reading ‘Young and hungry’ La Masia grads fire Barca into UCL quarters

How Arteta’s Arsenal broke Champions League jinx

Arsenal's round-of-16 curse in the Champions League is finally broken. Arsenal's difficult journey to victory required a penalty shootout at the end of a gruelling 120 minutes -- in which FC Porto tested the Gunners' patience in almost every conceivable way -- but they've reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010. As manager, Mikel Arteta inherited a glass ceiling … Continue reading How Arteta’s Arsenal broke Champions League jinx

UK kids torture, kill animals with catapults – and share ‘sickening’ images on nationwide WhatsApp group

Children across the United Kingdom are filming themselves using catapults to kill and torture animals in a nationwide WhatsApp network, MEZIESBLOG learnt. Warning: This story contains images and descriptions readers may find distressing The youngsters - including some of primary school age - have been sharing footage and photos of their kills in groups on … Continue reading UK kids torture, kill animals with catapults – and share ‘sickening’ images on nationwide WhatsApp group

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How to protect your book from intellectual property theft

One thing most employed people don’t have to deal with, but we creatives do, is legally protecting their projects – the babies of months and months of hard work. Unfortunately, as much as we’d like to build forts around our books and surround them with an army of lawyers, there’s not that much we can do. Acquiring … Continue reading How to protect your book from intellectual property theft