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According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), operatives have tightened security in Ekiti State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Police, Nigerian Army and other law enforcement agencies were observed on patrol in the state capital, Ado-Ekiti, and other parts of the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Kindly click on the link for full details; Ekiti Decides: Tight security as governorship election holds Saturday

The member of the House of Representatives from Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Shina Peller, has dumped the All Progressives Congress. The lawmaker announced his defection on his Twitter page on Friday. He added that he would be announcing his new party on Tuesday after due consultations. Kindly click on the link for full details; Shina Peller dumps APC, faults party’s internal democracy

According to German media sources on Friday, Bayern Munich is likely to sign Senegal star Sadio Mane from Liverpool. The clubs have agreed on a €32 million transfer price, plus up to €9 million in bonuses, according to both broadcaster Sky and top-selling daily Bild. Mane has agreed to a three-year deal with the club. Kindly click on the link for full details; Transfer: Bayern is set to sign Mane from Liverpool

The Chelsea owner, Todd Boehly, has stated that the clubs will no longer be able to sign players “at any price” due to the risks of sanctions from breaching UEFA’s financial fair play rules. Last month, Boehly led a group of investors in buying the Blues. Kindly click on the link for full details; EPL: I will not spend big like Abramovich, says Todd Boehly

Adamawa State has verified five cases of monkeypox and is investigating 57 other suspected cases. As of June 12, the state Ministry of Health said it had laboratory-confirmed cases of the five. Kindly click on the link for full details; Monkeypox: Adamawa confirms 5 cases, suspects 57 others

According to FCT Police Command, confirmed that Ameerah Sufyan, a Twitter user, who was allegedly kidnapped a few days ago by gunmen in police uniform, has been found. The police also disputed rumors that armed men in police uniforms kidnapped 17 more people. Kindly click on the link for full details; Police finally finds missing Ameerah Sufyan, debunks kidnapping of 17 others

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Hundreds of families in North Korea have become ill with an undiagnosed intestinal ailment, adding to the strain on a disintegrating healthcare system already strained by COVID-19. Pyongyang announced its first coronavirus cases last month and activated a “maximum emergency epidemic prevention system”, with leader Kim Jong Un putting himself front and centre of the government’s response. Kindly click on the link for full details; Hundreds of families ill with intestinal disease, says North Korea

The former Liverpool striker, Dean Saunders, has urged Gareth Bale to join Newcastle United in the Premier League this summer after leaving Real Madrid. According to Saunders, Newcastle United would be the ideal club for Bale to join, with the Magpies having a project that the former Tottenham Hotspur star would fit into. Kindly click on the link for full details; Transfer: Bale told Premier League club to join after leaving Real Madrid

According to The Times, Arsenal are increasingly confident that they are close to agreeing a deal to sign Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus. According to reports, the Brazilian is also interested in joining the Gunners. Kindly click on the link for full details; Transfer: Arsenal close to wrapping up deal for Gabriel Jesus

The heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, has predicted Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. The rematch between Joshua and Usyk will take place later this year in the Jeddah SuperDome in Saudi Arabia. Kindly click on the link for full details; Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk: Tyson Fury predicts heavyweight rematch

The Chairman of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Mr Sanusi Garba, said Nigerians will witness improved power supply from July 1 following renewed efforts by industry stakeholders. He gave the assurance at an interactive session with newsmen after the Second Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) meeting on Wednesday in Lagos. Kindly click on the link for full details; NERC discloses when electricity supply will improve

Nollywood actress and ‘The Johnsons’ star, Ada Ameh has disclosed that she is battling mental health issues. Ameh cried out in a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday. Kindly click on the link for full details; I have an issue taking my life, Ada Ameh cries out

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has published new rules for Internet platforms to operate in Nigeria. They were contained in a statement signed by NITDA spokesperson, Hadiza Umar, on Monday. Kindly click on the link for full details; Nigerian govt reveals new rules for Facebook, Twitter, others

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The Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, was left emotional as Marcelo announced his departure in a press conference on Monday. After 15 years and 25 trophies, the Brazilian defender exits the Bernabeu. Kindly click on the link for full details; Ancelotti in tears as Real Madrid star confirms departure

The Ukraine military officials have stated that Russia will totally have control over the key city of Severodonetsk in the east of the country in the coming days. The military officials stated that most of Severodonetsk is now under Russian control. Kindly click on the link for full details; War: Russia seizes control of a vital Ukrainian city

The Barcelona President, Joan Laporta, has revealed an update on the club’s hopes of keeping winger Ousmane Dembele and midfielder Gavi. According to him, Dembele is free to leave Barcelona this summer after rejecting several offers from the LaLiga giants to extend his stay at Camp Nou. Kindly click on the link for full details; LaLiga: Barcelona president, Laporta reveals transfer update on Dembele, Gavi