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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote still keen on Arsenal takeover

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African billionaire Aliko Dangote says he is still keen on buying Arsenal. The 58-year-old Nigerian, who is worth over an estimated €13.5 billion - which makes him Africa's richest man - explored the possibility of purchasing the club in 2010, but his approach was rejected. "I still hope, one day at the right price, that I'll buy the team," Dangote told Bloomberg Business. "I might buy it, not at a ridiculous price but a price that the owners won't want to resist. I know my strategy." Dangote, who has made his fortune through various operations including cement manufacturing, sugar supply and oil investments, says that he will concentrate on expanding his own business before launching a new offer for Arsenal. “We have $16bn-worth [€14bn] of investments in the next few years. Right now I want to take my own business to a certain level. Once I finish on that trajectory, then maybe an offer will follow," he continued. Dangote is an Arsenal fa

Floyd Mayweather refuses to show off his $100m cheque for Pacquiao fight

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Yesterday, Floyd Mayweather won the fight of the century but was hit with the realization that, he is not as loved as his opponent, Manny Pacquiao.. Many blame it on his incessant show offs.Floyd for the first time in history has decided not to rub his success in people's faces..No tweets, no  instagram  posts and,unlike in the past, he refused to show off his $100m cheque on Saturday night.

Man Arrested For Stealing N4.6m From His Employers (Photo)

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 arraigned one Oladepo Bamidele Osibeluwo before Justice Augustine Odukwo of the Akwa Ibom State High Court Uyo, on one count charge of stealing to the tune of N4,623, 600.00

11 Nigerians Currently On Death Row In Indonesia On Drug-Related Offences

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According to  The Citizen Online,  there are at least 11 Nigerians currently on death row in Indonesia for various drug-related offenses. A third-party investigation conducted at the Indonesian Embassy, Abuja, confirmed the news. Here are the names of the identified individuals said to be sentenced to death in Indonesia:

Man begins trek from Abuja to Otueke to celebrate pres.Jonathan

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A Kogi man has begun his trek from Abuja to  president  Jonathan's home town ,Otuoke, Bayelsa state.He says he is doing this because Jonathan is the hero of democracy.He also says he wouldn't mind just getting there to sweep the  president 's compound  before the  May 29th handover....

Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision

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Floyd Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao in their much anticipated fight Saturday in Las Vegas, unifying the world welterweight championship. Mayweather won by a 12-round unanimous decision. He was the betting favorite from the day the fight was announced. The judges' scores were 118-110, 116-112 and 116-112 in favor of Mayweather. With the win, Mayweather improved to 48–0 in his professional career. Both fighters are expected to take home more than $100 million, making the fight the richest in history. Mayweather takes home 60% of the purse and Pacquiao receives the other 40%.

Veteran Nollywod Actor Peter Bunor is Dead

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It was confirmed late last night that actor Peter Bunor has passed on. His son, Peter Bunor Jnr made the announcement on Facebook saying: ‘In the early hours of today,my father,friend,teacher,confidant passed on.’ At this point there has been no confirmation on the cause of death but it is reported that he died of complications from an ailment and his battle with stroke in the past few years. R.I.P.

Graphics:David and Victoria Beckham land in Morocco on a luxury private plane to celebrate his lavish, star studded 40th birthday bash

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David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham and their 4children boarded a private plane to celebrate David's 40th birthday today with his close friends and loving family. Their exotic destination is the luxury Amanjena Resort near Marrakesh, which  holds symbolic value to the couple as they renewed their marriage vows there in 2004.

Sad news: 3 month old baby gets burnt to death in Badagry

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Tragedy struck in Badagry, Lagos, yesterday, when a three-month-old infant, Abiodun Alabi was burnt to death. The fire incident occurred at Wazobia Junction, Tako 11, when a new mother, who lives in a self contained apartment with her 10year old son and 3 month old daughter, went to a night vigil and left her 10 year old son to watch the infant.

Interesting: Football fan sets exam for girlfriend about his club Arsenal

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An obsessive Arsenal fan made his girlfriend sit for a test he set, questioning her about his favourite football club. Impressively, the girlfriend scored 43.5 out of 50 per cent, to which the man commented, “Well done Saskia! As a result, I will not be dumping you! (Lucky you).”