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The Divisional Police Officer, Agbor Division, CSP Idris Haruna, has led an operation to rescue two victims of robbery along Uromi junction in Agbor, Delta State. This was confirmed in a statement by Delta State Commissioner of Police Wale Abass, signed by police public relations officer DSP Bright Edafe. According to Edafe: “On 26th June 26, 2023, at about 1:35 am, the DPO of Agbor Division, CSP Idris Haruna, received a distress call of an ongoing armed robbery operation along Uromi… Read the full article here

The duo of American hip-hop stars, Bow Wow and Ja Rule have spoken about their love for the raving Nigerian/West African music genre, afrobeats. The duo in separate interviews with Black Entertainment Television at the BET Awards on Sunday, talked up afrobeats as they expressed love and admiration for two of the poster-stars of the genre: Burna Boy and Tems. Bow Wow said he loves the vibe of afrobeats and how ladles dance to afrobeats songs. He said, “Anytime the ladies move to the… Read the full article here

Japanese club Shonan Bellmare have terminated the contract of Nigerian midfielder Mikel Agu. Shonan Bellmare announced Mikel’s departure on their official website. The 30-year-old joined the Japanese J1 club last summer, signing a two-year contract. The player was, however, plagued by persistent injuries. Mikel made just one appearance for the club. The talented midfielder spent most of his career in Portugal, where he played for Porto, Vitoria Setubal, and Vitoria Guimaraes. He has made… Read the full article here

Nigerian Muslims in Lagos celebrated on Wednesday Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest feasts in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid al-Kabir, marks the yearly Muslim pilgrimage (Hajj) to visit Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the holiest place in Islam. In Lagos, faithfuls gathered for morning prayers at mosques or designated prayer grounds. After prayers, people greeted each other and engaged in acts of charity. … Read the full article here

The Angolan company TAAG made headlines with its announcements at the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show, which took place from 19 to 25 June. It has ordered a total of nine aircraft, all Airbus A220s, from three leasers – ACG, Azorra, and NAC. There’s more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from… Read the full article here

The immediate past member of the National Assembly, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Shina Abiola Peller, has distributed over 2000 rams to the Muslims in the constituency and, by extension, Oyo North Senatorial District, to make this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration worthwhile. Peller, who personally supervised the distribution of the rams alongside bags of rice and other items in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of… Read the full article here

The ruling All Progressives Congress has debunked speculation that President Bola Tinubu’s private visit to the United Kingdom from the Paris summit on Saturday was to attend to his ailing health. The development comes in the wake of the president’s return to the country on Tuesday ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir festival. Tinubu, who was initially scheduled to return to Abuja, proceeded to London for a short private visit, according to a statement signed by his… Read the full article here

Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli have signed goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Chelsea for a reported fee of £16m.The Senegal international, 31, becomes the latest player to depart Stamford Bridge in a continued summer of upheaval at the Premier League club. He is the third player to leave Chelsea for a team in the Saudi Pro League following the departures of Kalidou Koulibaly to Al-Hilal and N’Golo Kante to Al-Ittihad respectively. Premier LeagueMendy undergoes surgery on finger injury as Chelsea… Read the full article here

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have another fresh chance to buy one of the biggest nostalgia trips of a controller. The reissued Nintendo 64 controller for the Switch is back on sale on Nintendo’s site for $49.99. These drops don’t come very frequently and, on recent occasions, have still been selling out within hours of becoming available, so it’s best to move fast if you want one for yourself. Though, if you want the purchase to qualify for free shipping, you’ll also want to… Read the full article here

Receive free New York City updatesWe’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest New York City news every morning. James Dolan, the cable baron who owns New York’s Madison Square Garden arena, would be paid $500mn under a new proposal to rebuild the decrepit Penn Station railway hub that lies underneath. The plan announced by Italian infrastructure company ASTM on Wednesday involves paying the amount to Dolan for his Hulu Theater, which sits next to Madison Square… Read the full article here