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Lamine Yamal to sign long-term Barcelona deal, confirms agent

by admin December 17, 2024

At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal has already established himself as a key player for Barcelona, who is set for a long-term deal with the club.

The Catalan side fans can now rest easy knowing that the prodigious talent is set to remain at Camp Nou for the foreseeable future.

Speaking at the Golden Boy Awards ceremony in Turin, agent Jorge Mendes confirmed Yamal’s intention to renew his contract with the Blaugrana.

“Of course, he’s going to renew with Barcelona. Lamine is a Barcelona fan,” Mendes said, putting an end to speculation about the youngster’s future.

Currently sidelined with an ankle sprain, Yamal is expected to be out for three to four weeks, ruling him out of Barca’s clash with Atletico Madrid this weekend.

However, Mendes reassured fans about his recovery, stating, “It’s something he will recover from, and he’ll be fine soon.”

Yamal’s existing contract, which expires in 2026, was limited to three years due to his under-18 status.

Once he turns 18 next summer, he is expected to sign a six-year deal featuring a staggering €1 billion release clause—an agreement that has reportedly been finalized verbally

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December 17, 2024 0 comment 5 views

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PDP accuses alleged APC agent of buying vote

by admin November 16, 2024

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has drawn the attention of the Nigeria Police and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to claims that an agent of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is distributing money to voters.

According to the PDP Situation Room, the APC agent is allegedly offering financial inducements to voters to secure support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election.

The alleged distribution of money reportedly occurred at Unit 5, Ward 8, Iwaro Oka, in Akoko South West Local Government Area.

The PDP has also urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to take action by arresting the accused APC agent.

“Happening now, APC agents caught inducing voters by distributing money and other items in Ward 8, Unite 5, Iwaro oka, Akoko South West Local Government Area. Police, EFCC and other security agents, please take note,” it read.

According to reports, PDP earlier called the attention of INEC to the malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), an electronic device designed to read Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and authenticate voters, deployed in the state.

Particularly, the party said BVAS deployed at Unit 4. Ward 7, at Akoko West local government area, was faulty and hampering the election process in the unit.

“Election is yet to commence in unit 04 ward 7, AKOKO West due to faulty Bivas machine. INEC, please intervene,” it said.

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November 16, 2024 0 comment 18 views

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Secret Service Agent Allegedly Took Ex to Barack Obama’s Beach House

by admin November 14, 2024

Secret Service Agent Allegedly Took Ex to Barack Obama’s Home for “Mile-High Club” Experience

A Secret Service agent violated protocol by inviting his then-girlfriend to Barack Obama’s beachfront home, a new memoir alleges.

In Undercover Heartbreak: A Memoir of Trust and Trauma, obtained by ABC News, Koryeah Dwanyen claimed that the agent—whom she referred to by the pseudonym “Dale”—invited her to the former President and First Lady Michelle Obama’s Hawaii property in 2022 while they were away.

“No one will know,” she quoted him as saying. “If anything, I’m the one who could get in trouble.”

In the book, which Dwanyen self-published Oct. 28, she also wrote that “Dale” suggested they have sex in the Becoming author’s bathroom, “like a mile-high club,” per the outlet.

U.S. Secret Service chief of communications Anthony Guglielmi confirmed to ABC News an incident similar to the one described in the memoir had, in fact, taken place, and that the agent in question was fired from his position as a result.

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November 14, 2024 0 comment 25 views

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Four arrested for alleged robbery of Katsina PoS agent

by admin October 10, 2024

The police in Katsina State have arrested four suspected armed robbers for robbing a Point of Sale agent in the Babban Mutum area of Baure Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, according to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq, include two ex-convicts, Basiru Ayuba and Abdullahi Abubakar, who connived with two others, Muhammed Musa and Musa Rabi’u, to perpetrate the robbery.

Sadiq, in a statement obtained by PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, noted that Ayuba and Abubakar had met at a correctional facility before their release. He stressed that upon their release, they met with Musa, who assisted them in perfecting the robbery plans.

The PPRO noted that after the plan had been perfected by the trio, they engaged the services of Rabi’u to conclude the last phase of the robbery act.

He further narrated that following the perfection of their plans, on September 6, the suspects launched an attack on the house of Rabi’u Umar, a PoS agent, and robbed him of the sum of N2m, a mobile phone, and 15 Libyan dinars.

Sadiq said, “The suspects; Basiru Ayuba, male, aged 22 years, Muhammed Musa, male, aged 45 years, all of Babban Mutum, Baure LGA, Abubakar Abdullahi, male, 20 years, and Musa Rabi’u, male, aged 20 years, were arrested in connection with a suspected case of armed robbery.

“On September 6, 2024, at about 0300hrs, the suspects criminally conspired and trespassed into the house of one Rabi’u Umar, male, of Babban Mutum, Baure LGA, a PoS vendor, where they robbed him of N2.7m cash neatly concealed in a black bag, a Tecno Camon 20 phone, and 15 Libyan dinars.”

He continued, “During the investigation, it was revealed that the suspects, Basiru Ayuba and Abdullahi Abubakar, met at the Correctional Service facility, and upon release, they sought the help of Muhammad Musa to secure a rendezvous and plan their heinous acts.

“After the plan was laid out, they engaged the services of Musa Rabi’u to execute the final phase of their plan.”

The PPRO noted that upon the arrest of the suspects, the stolen items were recovered, and they would be prosecuted after the conclusion of the investigation.

“Upon arrest, a Tecno Camon 20, 15 Libyan dinars, and a black bag were recovered from their possession as exhibits. The investigation is still ongoing, and the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation,” Sadiq concluded.

PUNCH Metro reported on August 21 that the command dismantled a six-man armed robbery syndicate in the state.

Sadiq had informed journalists during a press briefing at the command headquarters that, following a series of reports about the nefarious activities of a notorious syndicate of armed robbers terrorising the Filin Polo quarters in Katsina metropolis and its environs, the Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar Musa, swiftly deployed a team of operatives to investigate and apprehend the perpetrators.

“The team promptly swung into action and successfully dismantled a six-man syndicate of notorious armed robbers terrorising the Filin Polo quarters of Katsina metropolis,” he had stated.

October 10, 2024 0 comment 29 views

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NDLEA busts UK-bound opioid shipment, arrests freight agent, businesswoman

by admin September 15, 2024

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested an Ibadan, Oyo State-based businesswoman, Mrs Adewunmi Adebola Dorcas, and an auto parts dealer, Arinze Ora, over attempts to export consignments of opioids and cocaine to London, United Kingdom, and Congo Brazzaville, respectively.

The Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Femi Babafemi, made this known in a statement on Sunday.

He said, “NDLEA officers at the export shed of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, 6th September 2024, intercepted a cargo bound for the United Kingdom. A thorough search of the consignment revealed 924 bottles of codeine-based syrup weighing 135.70kg and 5,250 tablets of Rohypnol hidden in cartons of foodstuffs.

“The freight agent, Owojori Olanrewaju Sunday, who presented the cargo for export, was promptly arrested. Further investigation led to the arrest of another suspect, Adewunmi Akeem Temitope, who claimed that his mother, 58-year-old Mrs Adewunmi Adebola Dorcas, sent the consignment from Ibadan for him to deliver to the agent. A follow-up operation on Saturday, 7th September, led to the arrest of Mrs Adewunmi in Ibadan, where she deals in foodstuffs and cargo export.

“In his statement, the agent Owojori confessed that he had been working for Mrs Adewunmi to export cargoes to the UK, adding that he was paid ₦2,411,000.00 for the job and ₦2.1 million for a similar consignment he handled for the businesswoman earlier.”

In the same vein, NDLEA operatives at the export shed of Lagos Airport on Wednesday, 11th September, intercepted some cartons of auto spare parts and containers of checkers powder custard bound for Congo Brazzaville via Ethiopian Airlines. A diligent search of the cargo led to the discovery of 300 grams of cocaine concealed in the containers of checker powder custard packed together with some auto parts.

Babafemi said a follow-up operation led to the arrest of the sender of the consignment, Arinze Ora, who deals in auto parts at Shop 12, Block 7, Aspanda Trade Fair Auto Parts Wing, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.

Meanwhile, operatives of the Special Operations Unit of NDLEA, on Tuesday, 10th September, arrested two brothers, Ikechukwu Ikeabba and Ugochukwu Ikeabba, who are sponsors of drug traffickers specialising in exporting drugs by ingestion to Vietnam. Their arrest followed a diligent investigation into the earlier arrest of Onitsha-based businessman, Ibeanusi Solomon Nosike, who excreted 68 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.282 kilograms after 12 days of excretion observation following his arrest at the local wing of Lagos Airport by NDLEA operatives.

The 36-year-old Ibeanusi was arrested in the early hours of Thursday, 8th August 2024, at the old domestic terminal of Lagos Airport while attempting to board the first flight out of Lagos to Abuja, where he was scheduled to join a Qatar Airways flight to Vietnam at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10 a.m. the same day.

Another Vietnam-bound businessman, 54-year-old Paul Okwuy Mbadugha, was arrested by NDLEA operatives at Abuja Airport on Monday, 12th August 2024, during the outward clearance of Qatar Airways flight QR 1432 to Hanoi, Vietnam via Doha after he tested positive for ingestion of cocaine. After four days under observation, Mbadugha egested a total of 88 wraps of the illicit drug with a gross weight of 1.710 kilograms.

At the time of the arrest of the two kingpins, the Ikeabba brothers, they were caught with 87 wraps of cocaine dummies used in training intending swallowers.

In Gombe State, NDLEA operatives, acting on credible intelligence, on Saturday, 14th September, arrested three suspects: Auwal Abdullahi, Isah Rabiu, and Abubakar Da’u, along Bauchi-Gombe road while travelling in a DAF truck marked GME 552 ZU. A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of 2,490,000 tramadol pills concealed in bags of salt.

The statement further read, “A suspect, Idris Adamu, 23, was arrested with 41.5 kilograms of cannabis sativa in Kachia town, Kaduna State, on Tuesday, 10th September, while two suspects, Godiya Sekyen Jikuk, 36, and Yusuf Umaru, 65, were nabbed in Isinbode-Ekiti, Ekiti State, with a total of 73.6kg of cannabis on Wednesday, 11th September.

“In Bauchi State, no fewer than 208,920 tramadol and diazepam pills were seized from a suspect, Chinedu Asadu, 35, on Thursday, 13th September, while 104kg of cannabis was recovered from two suspects, Abba Abdullahi and Mustapha Yahaya, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday, 10th September by operatives in Lagos State.

“Not less than 350,000 bottles of codeine-based syrup were discovered by NDLEA operatives in two containers shipped from India during a joint examination of the containers with Customs officers and other security agencies at Tincan Port, Lagos, on Tuesday, 10th September. The containers were part of those targeted by NDLEA for 100 per cent examination.”

With the same vigour, commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation activities to schools, worship centres, workplaces, and communities, among others, over the past week. These include WADA enlightenment lectures to students and staff of Government Secondary School, Galamawa, and Government Junior Secondary School, Kaci, Dutse, Jigawa State; students of Kukudus Islamic School, Minna, Niger State; nurses and midwives at UBTH School of Nursing, Ugbowo, Benin City, Edo State; members of the Vulcanisers Association of Nigeria in Ibarapa Central LGA, Oyo State; Muslim faithful at Central Mosque, Demsa, Adamawa State, and a WADA advocacy visit to the Emir of Rano, Kano State, Alhaji Muhammad Isah Umaru, among others.

While commending the officers and men of the Special
Operations Unit, MMIA, Tincan, Lagos, Gombe, Kaduna, Bauchi, and Ekiti Commands of the Agency for their arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), stated that their operational successes, along with those of their compatriots across the country, are highly appreciated.

He urged them to continue intensifying ongoing drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts.

September 15, 2024 0 comment 18 views

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Lagos estate agent allegedly defrauds client of N36m

by admin August 10, 2024

A 48-year-old estate agent, Nonso Ibekwe, was on Friday, arraigned before the Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court in Lagos State, for allegedly defrauding a client, Samuel Ugbo, of N36m under the pretence of selling land to the client.

The defendant, who was said to have committed the offences sometime in 2022, is facing three counts bordering on conspiracy obtaining and stealing preferred against him by the police.

The incident happened at Plot 705, Festac Phase 2, in the Abule Ado area of the state.

According to the prosecution, Ibekwe, along with his accomplices who are currently at large, deceived the complainant, Samuel Ugbo, into paying N36m for six plots of land.

The prosecutor said Ibekwe allegedly obtained the N36m from Ugbo under false pretence.

The court was informed that the complainant, Ugbo, had been led to believe that the land was available for purchase, and in good faith, transferred the money to Ibekwe.

However, after the payment was made, it became clear that the land transaction was a sham, which led to the charges against Ibekwe.

According to the charge, the offences committed contravened Sections 325, 314, (1),(2),3 and 287 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

However, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

Consequently, Magistrate Waliu Salami, granted him bail in the sum of N1m with two sureties in like sum.

He said the sureties must provide evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government and have their addresses verified.

The case was adjourned till September 18, 2024, for mention.

August 10, 2024 0 comment 20 views

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Making Extra Money As A Decluttering Agent

by admin August 9, 2024

Starting a decluttering business can be a rewarding venture for individuals with a passion for organization and helping others simplify their lives.

Luckily, startup costs for decluttering businesses are relatively low, so it’s much easier to make profit in this business without needing to do too much.

With the use of your social media platforms, you can start this business as fast as possible. Social media provides an effective way to reach potential clients, showcase your services, and build a brand presence.

Moving on, decluttering involves selling off items based on a percentage. It could be 10% or 15% of the price per item. For example, a person relocating may decide to sell his/her household items. The person takes clear pictures of all these items and the price he or she wants to sell them and sends them to the declutter agent.

The agent uploads these pictures of the item on the declutter page on social media platforms stating the price, location and condition of the item. An interested buyer contacts the agent and makes payment. The buyer goes to the location given by the seller to pick up. After the buyer has successfully picked up the item, the agent deducts their agreed-upon commission from the sale price and then pays the rest into the account of the seller.

Basically, the job of a decluttering agent is that of a middle man or intermediary who brings together buyers and sellers for a percentage. This business can be done in the convenience of your bedroom. All you need is a smartphone, an active online presence, sufficient data and power bank.

However, it is important that you have a good and solid online reputation in order to earn people’s trust. Another way to earn people’s trust in this business is to register your business. Register your decluttering business and obtain any necessary licenses or permits required in your locality.

Also, encouraging satisfied clients to leave positive reviews and testimonials on your social media pages can significantly enhance your credibility.

Finally, decluttering business demands dedication, strong organizational skills, and a genuine commitment to helping clients simplify their lives. By following the proper steps and consistently delivering exceptional service, you can build a successful decluttering business that has the potential to grow into a thriving enterprise.

August 9, 2024 0 comment 22 views

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Osimhen’s Loan Move To Chelsea Is Fake News – Agent

by admin July 31, 2024

Victor Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has issued a furious response to claims that the Nigerian striker could be joining Chelsea on loan as part of a swap deal.

Osimhen’s future has been the subject of speculation during the summer transfer window, with a recent report claiming he could join Chelsea on loan with an option to buy. The deal would also see Romelu Lukaku move in the other direction on a permanent transfer. Osimhen’s agent has now responded to the talk about the striker’s future with a strong statement on social media.

Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, posted on X: “I read about imaginative exchanges with Victor sent here and there as if he were a package to be delivered quickly. This package, however, is the top scorer of the third scudetto in Napoli’s history. Respect and stop with fake news!!!!”

Osimhen has starred for Napoli since signing from Lille, scoring 76 goals in 133 appearances for the club and helping deliver a first Scudetto since 1990 in 2023. His goalscoring exploits in Italy have led to plenty of speculation about a possible exit, although he is understood to have a release clause of around £110 million ($142 million). Meanwhile, Lukaku is also facing an uncertain future. The Chelsea striker appears unwanted at Stamford Bridge and has spent the last two seasons on loan in Italy with Inter and Roma.

Osimhen was left out of Napoli’s squad for their latest pre-season friendly against Egnatia in a move which is likely to heighten speculation about a summer transfer. Paris Saint-Germain are believed to have shown interest in signing Osimhen as well as Premier League sides Arsenal and Chelsea.

July 31, 2024 0 comment 21 views

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Brazil-based baron, freight agent jailed 16 years for drug trafficking

by admin July 29, 2024

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday sentenced a Brazil-based Nigerian drug baron, Christian Anyanwu, to 16 years imprisonment for trafficking 1.40 kilograms of methamphetamine.

The court also convicted a 35-year-old freight agent, Omolara Salako, for her role in the illegal activity.

The convicts were first arraigned before Justice Yelim Bogoro, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, sometime in May 2023, on five counts.

The charges included conspiracy, unlawful exportation, and non-declaration of assets.

The NDLEA prosecutor, Mrs Juliana Imaobong-Irobuchi, said the offences contravened Sections 11 (b), 14(b) and 35(3)(a) of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

The convicts however pleaded not guilty but despite their plea of not guilty, their bail applications were refused by the court.

However, when their matter came up on Friday for trial, the two convicts changed their earlier not-guilty plea and pleaded guilty to the charges against them.

Upon changing their pleas to guilty, Imaobong-Irobuchi reviewed the facts and presented evidence, which the court accepted.

She emphasised the damaging impact of drug trafficking, saying, “The use of hard drugs is rampant, and many lives are being lost. Society looks to this honourable court to protect it from those who profit from this dangerous trade.”

In their defence, the convicts’ lawyers, Mr Dennis Warri and Kate Igbo, urged the court to consider leniency, arguing that their clients were first-time offenders.

However, the prosecutor refuted this claim, insisting that Anyanwu was a serial offender.

Justice Bogoro confirmed this after reading Anyanwu’s additional statement, noting, “The second convict has a history of involvement in drug trafficking.”

Consequently, Justice Bogoro sentenced Salako to four years imprisonment on each of the three counts, to run concurrently, with an option of N300,000 fine per count, totalling N900,000. Additionally, Salako was ordered to perform two months of community service.

Meanwhile, Anyanwu was sentenced to four years imprisonment on each of the four counts, making it 16 years.

The judge also gave him an option of a N300,000 fine, on one count, along with two months of community service.

Justice Bogoro ordered the forfeiture of all funds in Anyanwu’s First Bank and GTB accounts, his passport, and two mobile phones to the Federal Government.

The court heard that the convicts conspired with others, including a notorious drug baron named Tosin Dolapo, currently at large.

The prosecutor told the court that on November 25, 2022, Salako was caught at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, with 1.40 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in seven containers of custard powder, during the outward clearance of Qatar Airways passengers to Brazil through Doha.

July 29, 2024 0 comment 31 views

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Lamine Yamal to sign long-term Barcelona deal, confirms agent

PDP accuses alleged APC agent of buying vote

Secret Service Agent Allegedly Took Ex to Barack Obama’s Beach House

Four arrested for alleged robbery of Katsina PoS agent

NDLEA busts UK-bound opioid shipment, arrests freight agent, businesswoman

Lagos estate agent allegedly defrauds client of N36m

Making Extra Money As A Decluttering Agent

Osimhen’s Loan Move To Chelsea Is Fake News – Agent

Brazil-based baron, freight agent jailed 16 years for drug trafficking

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