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Bundesliga: Werder Bremen manager Horst Steffen opens up on Victor Boniface’s attitude Werder Bremen manager Horst Steffen has spoken out about striker Victor Boniface’s attitude at the club. Recall that Boniface joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international provided an assist in his first game for Bremen against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Speaking ahead of Bremen’s Bundesliga clash… https://areatatafo.com.ng/bundesliga-werder-bremen-manager-horst-steffen-opens-up-on-victor-bonifaces-attitude/

Olubadan: Nigerians condemn Taye Currency’s song at Ladoja’s coronation [VIDEO] Many Nigerians have condemned the lyrics of popular fuji musician, Taye Currency, at the coronation ceremony of Oba Rashidi Ladoja. DAILY POST reports that Oba Rashidi Ladoja was installed today as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. Performing at the ceremony, Taye Currency, who was the guest performer, triggered backlash following his song lyrics, “were la… https://areatatafo.com.ng/olubadan-nigerians-condemn-taye-currencys-song-at-ladojas-coronation-video/

Sinclair to air Jimmy Kimmel on its ABC stations Sakshi VenkatramanUS reporter Getty Images The Sinclair Broadcast Group announced on Friday it will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live! on its ABC affiliates after a week-long ban on the late-night show. Sinclair, which owns local ABC stations across the US, was one of two major networks to pull Kimmel’s programme in the wake of the comedian’s… https://areatatafo.com.ng/sinclair-to-air-jimmy-kimmel-on-its-abc-stations/

2025 Ballon d’Or: Organisers release official votes for Dembele, Yamal [Top 10] France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, on Friday released the official votes for the 2025 edition. Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé won the prize ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal at an event in Paris on Monday. It has now emerged that Dembélé finished comfortably top during the voting for the winner. Out of… https://areatatafo.com.ng/2025-ballon-dor-organisers-release-official-votes-for-dembele-yamal-top-10/

Assata Shakur, black Liberation activist exiled in Cuba dies at 78 Assata Shakur, an activist with the Black Liberation Army exiled in Cuba for four decades, has died in Havana, aged 78. Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, died Thursday of unspecified health conditions and “advanced age”, Cuba’s foreign affairs ministry said in a statement on Friday. She had been on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists… https://areatatafo.com.ng/assata-shakur-black-liberation-activist-exiled-in-cuba-dies-at-78/

ICE officer disciplined after shoving woman to ground in New York The Department of Homeland Security has placed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on leave after he was filmed shoving a woman to the ground at a New York immigration court. He has been relieved of his current duties while DHS conducts a full investigation into the incident, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said… https://areatatafo.com.ng/ice-officer-disciplined-after-shoving-woman-to-ground-in-new-york/

Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files Billionaire Elon Musk and Prince Andrew are named in new files released by Congressional Democrats that relate to the late convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The files turned over to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee by the Jeffrey Epstein Estate appear to show that Musk had been invited to Epstein’s island in December… https://areatatafo.com.ng/elon-musk-and-prince-andrew-named-in-new-epstein-files/

Ballon d’Or: Rivaldo picks player to win award next year Brazilian legend Rivaldo has predicted that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will win the Ballon d’Or next year. He also backed the Spain international to score goals and provide assists like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in order to increase his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or. This comes after Yamal finished in second place behind… https://areatatafo.com.ng/ballon-dor-rivaldo-picks-player-to-win-award-next-year/

2027: Peter Obi not desperate to be president – Obidients tell ADC The Obidient Movement has faulted the ultimatum issued by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, asking members of the opposition coalition to resign from their respective political parties and join ADC. The group described the move as being in bad faith. It also stated that its leader and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter… https://areatatafo.com.ng/2027-peter-obi-not-desperate-to-be-president-obidients-tell-adc/

Kwara govt receives blueprint for harmonious coexistence of COED, KWASUED The committee set up to develop a blueprint for the harmonious coexistence of the Kwara State College of Education, COED, Ilorin, and the newly established Kwara State University of Education, KWASUED, Ilorin, has formally submitted its report to the state government. Receiving the report in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu,… https://areatatafo.com.ng/kwara-govt-receives-blueprint-for-harmonious-coexistence-of-coed-kwasued/

Naira continues significant appreciation against dollar The naira continued its significant appreciation against the United States dollar across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets, closing the week on a positive note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed that the naira strengthened to N1,480.66 on Friday, up from N1,488.26 on Thursday. This represents a day-to-day gain of N7.6 against… https://areatatafo.com.ng/naira-continues-significant-appreciation-against-dollar/

NECO insists Kano 2025 Best Examination Performance State in Nigeria The National Examinations Council, NECO, has affirmed that Kano is the top-performing state in the Federation for the 2025 Council Examinations, with 5.886 per cent and 39,351 candidates achieving five credits and above in both Mathematics and English. A newspaper report had disputed this, naming Abia as the best-performing state, citing its state code number… https://areatatafo.com.ng/neco-insists-kano-2025-best-examination-performance-state-in-nigeria/

Ogun govt seals filling station, shops over environmental pollution The Ogun State government, through its Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA, has sealed a filling station and several shops over environmental infractions. Special Adviser to the Governor on OGEPA, Farouk Akintunde, disclosed this on Friday during an interactive session with journalists in Abeokuta. Akintunde, who also serves as the chairman of the Ogun State Task Force… https://areatatafo.com.ng/ogun-govt-seals-filling-station-shops-over-environmental-pollution/

BBNaija 10: Biggie issues Zita double strike after physical altercation with Rooboy Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Zita, has been issued a double strike following her altercation with fellow housemate Rooboy during a team task on Thursday night. Big Brother gathered all housemates in the lounge on Friday evening to announce the disciplinary measure, citing Zita’s violation of house rules. DAILY POST reports that Zita threw… https://areatatafo.com.ng/bbnaija-10-biggie-issues-zita-double-strike-after-physical-altercation-with-rooboy/

Court orders WAEC to release withheld 2023 results of 47 Sokoto students The Sokoto State High Court has ordered the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, to immediately release the withheld results of 47 students of Global Kids Academy, Sokoto. Justice Muawiya Mahmud delivered the ruling after hearing submissions from counsel to the plaintiff, Ferdinand Okotete, and defence counsel, Kabiru Yusuf, while WAEC’s legal team was led by… https://areatatafo.com.ng/court-orders-waec-to-release-withheld-2023-results-of-47-sokoto-students/

Crypto Users Care More About Trust than Lower Fees: Kraken Survey In brief - Kraken surveyed 1,000 crypto users in the U.S. - Of the survey respondents, 79% said they would pay higher fees on an exchange they trust. - Still, most users had accounts at multiple exchanges. In an industry that prides itself on decentralization, a recent survey conducted by crypto exchange Kraken found that… https://areatatafo.com.ng/crypto-users-care-more-about-trust-than-lower-fees-kraken-survey/

Tax burden majorly on workers, foreign companies contribute nothing – Experts Tax justice advocates from Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria have called for urgent reforms to Africa’s tax systems to reduce the burden on workers and ensure multinational corporations pay their fair share. ‎ ‎The call was made during a two-day interactive meeting of the Regional Working Group on Tax Policy Alternatives, RWOGTAPA, convened in Abuja by… https://areatatafo.com.ng/tax-burden-majorly-on-workers-foreign-companies-contribute-nothing-experts/

Soldier sentenced to death for murder, armed robbery in Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a dismissed soldier with the Nigerian Army, 6 Battalion, Ibagwa in Abak, Corporal Stephen Iweh, to death by hanging for the murder of a 42-year-old man, Christopher Enobong Jimmy. The incident occurred on 23rd May, 2021, along the East-West Road in Ikot Abasi Local Government… https://areatatafo.com.ng/soldier-sentenced-to-death-for-murder-armed-robbery-in-akwa-ibom/

Plateau lawmaker declared wanted by court accuses ICPC of manipulation Plateau lawmaker who was declared wanted by court accuses ICPC of manipulation The lawmaker representing Jos North Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Adamu Aliyu who was declared wanted by a Federal High Court over over an alleged fraudulent N73.6 million Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, contract, has accused the Independent Corrupt… https://areatatafo.com.ng/plateau-lawmaker-declared-wanted-by-court-accuses-icpc-of-manipulation/

Nigeria’s economy has turned for good- Tinubu tells Ibadan people President Bola Tinubu on Friday revealed there was a cheering news about Nigeria’s economy. Tinubu said Nigeria’s economy has turned for good and there is light at the end of the tunnel. He disclosed this during the crowning of Oba Rasheed Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan. The president said Nigeria’s economy has started… https://areatatafo.com.ng/nigerias-economy-has-turned-for-good-tinubu-tells-ibadan-people/