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correct the grammar and errors of the this newspaper report:How I attempted suicide over N22m debt — Real Warri Pikin speaks In honour of World Suicide Prevention Day, Nigerian comedienne Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, aka Real Warri Pikin, recounted a personal story of how her spouse fell into debt after following the advice of a motivational speaker. In a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday, she revealed that when having financial difficulties, a motivational speaker who met with her husband persuaded him to try numerous enterprises. She said her husband was motivated to try many initiatives to achieve financial…

Kylian Mbappe has encountered a hurdle in his attempt to recover €55 million in unpaid wages from PSG. The French international moved to Real Madrid last summer after his contract with PSG expired. However, the saga between the player and the Ligue 1 giants appears far from over, as they remain locked in a wage dispute. Mbappe claims he is owed €55 million in unpaid wages, while PSG counters that these are waived entitlements that Mbappe agreed to during negotiations for his last contract extension with the club. The Frenchman took the matter before the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP)…

All doubts on Mikel Arteta’s future at Arsenal are now settled as the Gunners coach sign a new deal with the club. Arteta’s new contract will keep him at his current role through 2027. The Spaniard, also a former Arsenal midfielder, took over the reins at the club in December 2019. His former contract was meant to run out at the end of the current season.Arteta took over from caretaker manager Freddie Ljungberg who spent a month after Unai Emery’s dismissal. He made a quick impression on Gunners fans, leading the club to FA Cup victory in his first season…

Former Nigeria international and Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has come out to debunk the reports circulating that he has resigned from his role as the Super Eagles’ interim coach. Eguavoen, whose substantive role is Technical Director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), was appointed by the NFF to coach the Super Eagles for two AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. After leading the Eagles to a convincing 3-0 win over the Cheetahs, Eguavoen’s team could only manage a draw against Rwanda. The NFF resorted to temporarily appointing Eguavoen as the national team coach after failing to secure the…

Sometimes seen as an unwelcome interruption to club football, international breaks are a necessary part of the FIFA calendar. For some, it’s an opportunity to express their patriotism, while for others, it’s a cycle of disappointment at not being called up. As club football resumes this Saturday, we’ve compiled a list of top performers from the most recent international break, who made it a memorable one. Victor OsimhenVictor Osimhen has been at the center of controversy in recent months. The reigning African Footballer of the Year caused a stir on Instagram Live after being publicly criticized by former Super Eagles…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has introduced relief measures for state workers in response to the rising petrol prices. The New Daily Prime previously reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) increased the price of petrol last week. In its Wednesday report, The Punch newspaper revealed that Ogun State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, announced that Governor Abiodun approved two days off per week for civil servants on Grade Levels 01-14. The initiative, aimed at alleviating commuting challenges faced by workers due to the fuel price increase, also applies to higher-level officers. Those on Grade Levels 15-17 will receive…

Abosede, the mother of the late singer Mohbad, has called for family reconciliation over her son’s death, as September 12 marks one year since his passing. The late singer’s mother made her intentions clear in a video released on Wednesday, as she arrived at the Lagos Coroner’s Court to attend the ongoing investigation into Mohbad’s 2023 death. Speaking in Yoruba, Abosede expressed her desire for a peaceful resolution, emphasizing that the current actions of individuals involved in the case were not bringing the family any comfort. She stressed the importance of prayer and urged authorities to allow the family to…

Benin City, Nigeria — Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the deployment of 35,000 police officers across the state. An additional 8,000 personnel from other security agencies, including the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the armed forces, will bolster the effort. The sizable deployment underscores the Nigerian government’s commitment to a secure and transparent electoral process. The heightened security measures extend beyond the polling units. As part of an effort to maintain neutrality and discourage interference, all security aides assigned to VIPs—including political figures—will be withdrawn during the election period. “No one, no matter their…

ABUJA, Nigeria — Augustine Eguavoen, the interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has denied reports suggesting that he stepped down from his role following Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Speaking to reporters upon his return to Abuja, Eguavoen clarified that his earlier comments had been misinterpreted, emphasizing that he remains in charge of the national team and that his role as the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) continues. “It’s unfortunate that people trigger something that is not correct,” Eguavoen said, addressing the rumors circulating in the wake…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, electrified the stage in Ethiopia as the country welcomed the New Year of 2017. Ethiopia follows its own ancient calendar, which is approximately 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world. As of September 2024 in the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia is in the year 2017. The Ethiopian New Year, known as Enkutatash, is celebrated on September 11th (or September 12th in a leap year), marking the start of the new year. Davido’s performance was a major highlight of the vibrant celebrations, with fans enthusiastically appreciating…