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US Congress Just Got Their First Muslim Members

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A onetime Somali refugee and the daughter of Palestinian immigrants shared the historic distinction Tuesday of becoming the first two Muslim women elected to the US Congress. Both women -- Ilhan Omar, 37, and Rashida Tlaib, 42 -- are Democrats from the Midwest and outspoken advocates of minority communities that have found themselves in the sights of US President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies.

EFCC probes saraki, others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is probing Senate President Bukola Saraki, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State and the Accountant-General of the state over how a N17-billion bond secured by the State Government was spent. The anti-graft agency suspects that part of the funds may have been diverted into private use. The bond was intended to cover 13 projects and loan refinancing package during the tenures of Saraki as governor and Ahmed,his successor. The investigation is digging into what has become of the N2billion Asa Dam Mixed Use Development Project and the Ilorin Water Distribution Project which has gulped N3.736billion but without water to drink by residents. The EFCC has already interrogated the Secretary to the State Government, two Permanent Secretaries, the Accountant-General of the state, and about three contractors. All those invited were said

It's Official People CR7 Has Moved To Juventus

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European Champions Real Madrid have announced that Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club to join Serie A champions Juventus. It had been widely reported that CR7 wanted to leave Real Madrid after Portugal exited from the World Cup. Juventus swooped in and have reportedly offered €105 million for the 33-year-old star.

I Thought Xenophobia was Over

An unidentified gunman has shot dead a Nigerian, Lawrence Ozumba, in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The assailant was said to have made his way into Ozumba’s compound on July 6 and requested to see him after which he shot him six times resulting in his death. The Consulate General, Nigeria High Commission in South Africa condemned the incident and asked South African authorities to unravel the mystery behind the dastardly act. The Vice-Consul, Information and Culture at the Embassy, David Abraham, said in a statement on Sunday that efforts should be made by the police and other relevant agencies to apprehend the assailant and bring him to justice. He called on Nigerians in South Africa to cooperate with the police and judicial officers in their

Spain Coach Hierro Steps Down

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The Spanish FA (RFEF) has announced that Fernando Hierro will not continue in the post of Spain head coach following the country's last-16 exit at the hands of Russia at World Cup 2018. Hierro was hastily ushered into the position after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui just days before the competition began, which followed the announcement that his predecessor would take up a role with Real Madrid

France Sends Argentina Home All Thanks To Mbappe

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Kylian Mbappe upstaged Lionel Messi as France recorded a 4-3 win over Argentina in a topsy-turvy last-16 clash to open the knockout stages at the World Cup. Teenager Mbappe was in devastating form in the heavyweight clash in Kazan, scoring two second-half goals to bring Argentina's tumultuous campaign

Sad!! Nigerian's Music Star Dbanj Lost His Son In A Pool Party At Home

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The one-year-old son of Nigerian music star D'banj has drowned in a pool at his home in the commercial city of Lagos, local media report. D'banj did not directly confirm the Sunday incident but posted a black image on his Instagram account with the caption: "Trying Times. But my God is Always and Forever Faithful." He was in Los Angeles attending the BET awards