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Four Nigerian students jailed in UK after fighting with knives and baseball bats

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Four students of Nigerian descent have been sentenced for their involvement in a violent incident in Leicester, UK, that occurred on November 4, 2021. The altercation, which involved knives and a baseball bat, escalated into a large fight on New Park Street, leaving an 18-year-old man with four stab wounds that required hospital treatment.   After a detailed investigation involving CCTV analysis, phone tracking, and public appeals, the suspects were identified and brought to trial. A six-week trial concluded in October, with sentences handed down on November 14.   Detective Constable Sean Downey commented on the severity of the incident, stating,   “This incident highlights the serious danger of violent disorder. It is extremely fortunate that further injury was not caused to the people involved or to other members of the public who witnessed the incident. This could have been a very different investigation.” He further expressed gratitude to those who assisted in the investigation, sa
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Tosin Adarabioyo undergoes Chelsea medical ahead of Stamford Bridge move

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Nigerian-born defender and Fulham star,  Tosin Adarabioyo, has successfully underwent his Chelsea medical ahead of a free transfer to Stamford Bridge.     The 26-year-old’s contract with Fulham expires this summer, paving the way for him to reunite with new Blues boss Enzo Maresca, with whom he previously worked at Manchester City.     Chelsea has offered Adarabioyo a long-term contract, valuing his Premier League experience, excellent availability, and injury record.     Newcastle was also interested in signing the Englishman, but he decided to join Chelsea instead, expressing excitement about the move to Stamford Bridge.     Adarabioyo will become the first signing of the Maresca era once he completes the formalities of his deal, having agreed to join Chelsea over the weekend.     Adarabioyo has worked with Chelsea’s new boss Maresca before from their time together at Manchester City.     The 6ft 5in centre-half will compete alongside several quality defenders The 6ft 5in centre-half
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Federal Gov’t Applies Due Process In Binance Trial – Minister

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  Amid continuing interest in the ongoing trial of online platform, Binance and one of its Chief Executives accused of illegally trading in cryptocurrency in Nigeria, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has stated that due process is being applied at all stages of the trial in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Minister stated this in a statement to newsmen in    Abuja  on Wednesday, “At all stages, due process has been followed, and prosecutors are confident of their case based on the facts and evidence gathered. “Binance will have every opportunity to defend itself in court against these severe charges of financial crimes against the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The next hearing is on June 20, 2024.” Idris explained that Binance, the defendant in the case has received consular access and all due care, following normal diplomatic protocols and the rule of law. He added that the judge in the case denied bail to the defendant du
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Body of missing South African woman found buried in shallow grave, boyfriend arrested

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  A 24-year-old woman who was reported missing in Eastern Cape, South Africa, has been found dead. Eastern Cape police confirmed that the body of Zintle Takane was found buried in a shallow grave in Fort Beaufort on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.  One person, believed to be her boyfriend, has been arrested in connection with Takane’s murder and is expected to appear in the Fort Beaufort Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, June 6.    Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa said Takane was reported missing on Friday (May 31).  On Tuesday, police appealed to anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact the police.  "It is alleged that Takane was last seen at around 9pm with her boyfriend in Mike Valley, Fort Beaufort,” Mawisa said.  “It is further alleged that she left with her boyfriend in his white Mercedes-Benz. That was the last time anyone had seen or heard from her. Her boyfriend could also not be traced for any information concerning her whereabouts.”  Police said
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Anthony Joshua is in line to face the winner of Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk - Boxing promote, Eddie Hearn reveals

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Boxing promoter,  Eddie Hearn has revealed Anthony Joshua is in line to fight the winner between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title even if the Gypsy King gains revenge to set up a potential trilogy.   Joshua's last fight was in March when he brutally knocked out Francis Ngannou in the second round in Saudi Arabia.   The Nigerian-British boxer now looks set to fight Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September.   If Joshua comes through unscathed, he will fight either Fury or Usyk, who are set for a rematch in December   Hearn told The Sun: 'I expect the winner of the December fight to fight Anthony Joshua, if he wins in September.  'There's no decision yet made on the opponent, there's three or four in the mix. But yeah, that's the absolute plan.  The first priority is to regain the world heavyweight title and obviously undisputed's always been the dream.  So I think we're two fights away from becoming undisputed. But, we've
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FG finally admits paying fuel subsidy

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The federal government has finally admitted that Nigeria is projected to spend up to N5.4 trillion on oil subsidies in 2024.    This comes after months of repeated denials by government officials who insisted there were no subsidies.    The revelation came during a presentation by Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy on an Accelerated Stabilisation and Advancement Plan (ASAP), designed to address key challenges affecting the reform initiatives and stimulate development in various sectors of the economy.   A draft copy report of the Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan (ASAP) presented to President Tinubu by the finance minister, Wale Edun, on Tuesday, June 4, showed that the estimated expenditure on fuel subsidy for 2024 is N5.4 trillion, a sum of N1.8 trillion more than the amount spent in 2023. The ASAP was designed to address key challenges affecting the reform initiatives and stimulate development in various sectors of the economy.  
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