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'Davido really has 30 billion in his account' - Mayorkun

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DMW boss, Davido has continuously shied away from putting a figure on his riches, in his latest hit 'IF' where he stated  he has '30 billion in the account' was not taken seriously either but his protege and label mate, Mayorkun,may have let the cat out if the bagon  how much Davido really worth.  "First,we are our own artistes; we're doing  our own stuff," he said, correcting the impression that artistes under DMW have been leveraging on the money and affluence of Davido to promote their respective music careers "Talking about the money, am not the one who sang '30 billion for the account', so everybody know the people who are just trying to be heard. "I've money of course, I'm making my own money but you can't compare my money to Davido's money. Davido actually has as much as 30 billion,I'd not more than that, Davido is from a very wealthy family so dont, doubt it, we're street boys they are just trying to h...

Sanchez serves Arsenal quit notice: I want to play in champions league

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Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has dropped a big hint that he no longer wants to play for the club as he eyes champions league football. The Chile star, was Arsenal's top scorer last season with 24 premiere league goals and 11 assists,but the Gunners still ended up fifth in the league for the first time in 17 years "I want to play in the champions league the decision isn't down to me, I need to wait for Arsenal,"Sanchez reportedly told radio sport Chile during a visit to his home town Tocopilla. "I have made my decision, Now I wait for Arsenal's reply. the ideas to play and win the champions league , I have dreamt about it since I was a kid." Arsenal who won their FA in four seasons last May, will be playing in the Europa league next season, a competition their fans have often derided Sanchez,what has been given extra time off after reaching the FIFA confederation cup final with Chile in July,has been linked with moves to Chelsea,Manchester city a...

My mother's washboard stomach puts me to shame-Jada Pinkett

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Jada Pinkett Smith was in Atlanta recently to promote her new movie, Girls Trip, she is speaking out after enduring insults from bloggers who say she looks older than her mother Adrienne Banfield-Jones,63. Recent photos of her mother's toned,washboard stomach-and the envy from social media users-prompted the 45-year-old actress to rethink her gym routine. "I have good genes, don't i?" She told Entertainment Tonight, after sharing images of her own impressive figure in movies like Magic Mike XXL and on magazine covers. "Yeah,she rocks one better than me. when your mother can put you to shame, I'm like, I dont (know) if  I gotta get back in the gym. I dont know what I gotta do. I just told her, I said, 'All that right there,just make sure you passing all those genes down here'."

The Voice Nigeria enters higher stakes zone

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The fourth episode of the voice Nigeria has aired on Africa magic showcase (Dstv 151) and Africa magic urban (Dstv 153), and this featured yet another string of brilliant performance and intrigues as the coaches pitched themselves before the contestants. this time with caution all four teams are already half full. Sandra Osamor the classic singer stole the night with her rendition if the Nigerian National Anthem and got all four chairs turned. She,Nwando Okoli and Victor Thompson joined #TeamTimi. Another amazing highlight was Shapera Make peace who sang 'bad romance' by Lady Gaga,she and Glory Amonyi picked #TeamWaje while kessy Mbonu and blessing Isaac joined  #TeamPatoranking. At the end of the night Yemi Alade had Olawole Olusi join the ranks. As blind auditions progress,#TeamTimi has nine team members while #TeamWaje has seven. #TeamPatoranking's number increases to eight while #TeamYemiAlade added one person to her team.

'Eight dead' in wall collapse at Senegal's Demba Dior

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Eight people are reported to have died after wall collapsed at football stadium in Senegal. Many more are thought to have been wounded. It happened at Demba Dior stadium in the capital,Dakar,at the end of the league cup final between Stare DE Mbour and union sportive Ouakam. With the score 1-1 after 90 minutes, Mbour scored in first period of extra time to win 2-1, and violence broke out after the final whistle. Several media outlets report that fighting started between Rivals fans and police responded by using tear gas, which led to panic. Pictures circulating online appear to show people scrambling over a low wall amid clouds of gas.

Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi: England wanted me to play for U21 team before my Nigeria debut.

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Arsenal wonderkid Alex Iwobi has revealed that the English football association attempted to persuade him to represent their U21 national team before he made his competitive debut for the super eagle's. The 21-year old player hale and academy product previously represented England's U16,U17 and U18 teams but did not need to apply to FIFA for a one- time switch because he only appeared for the U17 team in international friendlies. "Originally I am from Nigeria, i always felt comfortable there, it was a hard decision because I did played for England but I felt more at home there,"iwobi was quoted as saying by the mirror. "When I first went they treated me like royalty for the U23, like a king,it's a big thing there. "As I was about to play my first match (for Nigeria) Roy Hodgson was in contact with arsenal saying they did like me to get involved with the under- 21 but my mind was made up.it's my decision. Iwobi has earned twelve caps since his d...

England Vs South Africa: Philander and Morris Thwart England.

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South Africa recovered from a four-wicket burst by england to leave the second test delicately poised after the first day at Trent Bridge. Stuart board (3-47) and Ben Strokes each struck twice to reduce the proteas from 179-2 to 235-6. But Vernon Philander made 54 in an unbroken partnership of 74 with Chris Morris to leave to visitors 309-6. Hashim Amla (78) and Quinton DE Kock (68) put on 113 while James Anderson took his 300th test wicket in England. In helpful conditions,england were Thwarted by some determined south Africa batting in the morning session before Amla and De kock  dominated the afternoon. The post-tea burst looked to have put England on top,but philander and Morris saw off  10 overs with the second new ball to put south Africa in position to reach a total in excess of 350.

Kim Kardashian makes peace with Danielle Bregolli.

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Kim Kardashian- who hangs with the richest most powerful people In the country-peaced out with "cash me outside" girl Danielle Bregolli. Kim and Danielle Bregolli worlds collided at the Beverly Hills hotel Thursday, where the two stars were both enjoying a meal.Danielle was dining two tables away from Kim when someone who know both introduced them. Sources close to Danielle said Kim was denying photos with other patrons,but made an exception for her. Source also said Danielle was apprehensive- you know because she talked crazy smack about her whole family in February - but kim couldn't have been nicer.

John Bernecker: walking dead stuntman dies in fall.

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Stuntman John Bernecker has died after suffering a fall on the set of the walking dead. Coroner in Georgia confirmed Bernecker died of blunt force trauma in hospital in Atlanta. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays Negan in the walking dead,paid tribute on twitter."Deep sorrow today, and for every tommorow," he wrote. "Love,respect,and condolences to John family,and friends he will  be forever missed". Kellan Lutz, a star of the Twilight film series, remembered Bernecker as "one of the best ,most talented stuntman I have ever been blessed to work with". AMC said they were "saddened Bernecker suffered serious injuries" in a statement released before his death was confirmed. The show stars Andrew Lincoln,Danai Gurira, Norman Reedus and Cohan as the survivors of an epidermic that has wipes out much of humanity after a zombie Apocalypse.

Armed custom officers search Ronaldo's luxury yacht

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Armed customs officers are reported to have boarded Cristiano Ronaldo's  holiday yatch as part of an inspection. the Real Madrid star is said to have been stopped at high sea after leaving a restaurant on the paradise island of Formentera near Ibiza. officials are believed to have boarded the  yacht on Tuesday afternoon. Ronaldo, was reportedly on the Yacht with Girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and friends and family when the officials approached the vessel on a large boat.The routine inspection is said to have lasted around an hour and a half. As reported one of Ronaldo's relatives was the person who dealt with the administrative work and showed them the documentation they asked for. Ronaldo stayed very calm and at no time did he get up to speak to the officials or ask about what was happening. he was with his girlfriend Georgina and his mother Dolores Aveiro, who he was seen chatting with inside the yacht. The footballer and his entourage were understood to be on their...

Venus Williams becomes oldest Wimbledon finalist for 23 years

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Venus Williams became the oldest Wimbledon finalist for 23 years on Thursday as the american star ended Johanna Konta's history bid with a masterful 6-4, 6-2 win. Twenty years after making her Wimbledon debut, five-time champion Williams is into her ninth final at All  England Club and her first since 2009. the 37-year-old's sublime display of power- hitting on Centre court stopped Konta becoming the British woman to make the final for 40 years and set up a title match against Spain's Garbine Muguruza.   

Britain critisises China over death of Nobel peace laureate

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British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday hit out at China for having  prevented Nobel peace laureate Liu Xiaobo, who died in custody, from seeking cancer treatment abroad.                        "Liu Xiaobo should have been allowed to choose his own medical treatment overseas, which the Chinese  authorities repeatedly denied him," Johnson said in a statement. "this was wrong and i now urge them to lift all restrictions on his widow, Liu Xia," he added.    A prominent Chinese dissident, Liu died in a heavily- guarded hospital on Thursday after battling liver cancer.  His wife has been under arrest since 2010,through she was allowed to visit her husband in hospital. The Chinese authorities had rebuffed offers for Liu to be treated abroad, warning other countries to stay out of China's internal affairs, described by Johnson as a "lifelong campaigner for democracy, human rights and peace",...

Ex-U.S. president Jimmy Carter hospitalised

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Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter was rushed to hospital on Thursday after becoming dehydrated at a charity house- building project in Canada Carter,became unsteady at the construction site and slumped away from his work area to a chair, according to eyewitnesses, who said he was working for more than an hour on steps of the home, using a drill. several workers helped him sit, and he was later taken away by ambulance. his medical issue resulted from dehydration, the carter center said in a statement.he had been working on a project with Habitat for Humanity, a charitable organisation promoting affordable home ownership. Carter was taken to St. Boniface General Hospital for treatment, according to the carter center, which based in Atlanta. "president carter told us he is  OK and is being taken offsite for observation," Habitat said in a statement, noting he had been working in the hot sun."He encourages everyone to stay hydrated and keep building." Carter, a...

Emirates' passenger dies on arrival at Lagos Airport

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A Nigerian passenger on Emirates Airline on Wednesday slumped and died on arrival at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport,Lagos. the passenger, who arrived on the aircraft with registration number EK783 [DX], was identified as Dr Olusola Dada with passport number AO4501199. The spokesperson for the Lagos Airport police command, DSP Joseph Alabi, confirmed the incident on Thursday. Alabi said the incident was reported to the police authorities after the passenger was pronounced dead by medical personnel. the deceased, who was said to have flown in from U.S. alongside his wife,reportedly collapsed at about 3.55 p.m at the check port screening point. NAN  gathered that efforts by the airport medical personnel to resuscitate Dada proved futile and he was pronounced dead at 5.34 p.m. it was further gathered that the deceased was the District Governor-Elect, Lions club international, District 404 A1. 

US launches anti-corruption website for Nigeria.

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US government yesterday launched a web- based platform that leverages Nigerian citizen's engagement to fight corruption in Nigeria. The anti -corruption initiative is funded by the united states department of state's Bureau of international Narcotics and law enforcement and was developed by BudglT. Speaking at the official launch of the 'Report Yourself' initiative , Mr. David Young, charge 'D' Affaires, U.S. mission to Nigeria stated that, the platform seeks to address the daily instances of corruption faced by millions of Nigerians. He urges Nigerians to demonstrate their commitment to the fight against corruption by making use of the innovative platform. "The tide will turn against the culture of corruption when Nigerians recognize that they use fight as one stamp out this scourge that has hampered development and stifled prosperity. Report yourself offers Nigerians the means to instantaneously report corruption,bribery, and graft with the op...

U.S president, Donald Trump says Putin would have preferred Clinton win

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president Donald Trump, battling allegations that Russia helped him win the White House, claimed Wednesday that Vladmir Putin actually would have preferred a Hillary Clinton victory. Decrying what he called a political "witch hunt," Trump also came to the defense of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, after the release of emails showing his namesake's embrace of a Russian offer to provide derogatory information about Clinton during the campaign. the email exchange has been described in some quarters as a possible "smoking gun" in the ongoing investigation by an independent prosecutor into whether trumps campaign colluded with Moscow to get the Republican elected. but in an interview with pat Robertson of the Christian Broadcasting Network, the billionaire president nonetheless claimed his Russian counterpart would have preferred a win by the Democrat Clinton in 2016. "there are many things that i do that are exact opposite of what he [Putin] would want,...