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Updates on “Jaga Jaga” challenge, Mitoma, Manchester United and Yul Edochie.

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Victony’s “Jaga Jaga” challenge opens space for artistes to tell their stories.

Victony’s new single, “Jaga Jaga” which features Babyboy AV is fast becoming one of the biggest songs in Nigeria this year. Organically, the song has grown on many Nigerian audiences who are able to feel their stories of vulnerabilities through the song and since Victony announced an open verse challenge, it has opened the floor for many emerging and big artistes to voice out their experiences of vulnerability. Big artistes like Chinko Ekun, Zlatan and Sarkodie have joined the “Jaga Jaga” challenge.

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Kaoru Mitoma officially signs new long-term contract at Brighton.

Brighton’s forward, Kaoru Mitoma has been one of the brightest prospects since emerging in the premier league. With huge abilities to score, dribble and create chances, he has become one of Brighton’s best players helping the club attain European football winnings and fighting for a top spot this season. With top European clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea planning to lure him away from Brighton, the Japanese forward has been rewarded with a new four year contract which lasts until 2027.

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Papu Gomez receive two year ban after positive doping test.

World cup winner, Papu Gomez has just been banned from professional football for testing positive to doping during his time with Sevilla. The Argentine just signed with Italian side, Monza after being a free agent. Papu was indicted for the use of Terbutaline to calm a bronchospasm situation in October, right before going to the World Cup. Monza indicated that it had received the information from FIFA, through the Italian Soccer Association and this suspension could possibly end the 35-year old player career.

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Yul Edochie and Judy Austin send support message to President Tinubu.

The social and economic state in Nigeria grows worse by the day, plunging citizens into hardship and overt poverty. President Tinubu, despite the huge campaign promises to reform the socioeconomic structures, has done so little to help Nigerians out of this misery. As such, many Nigerians are clamouring against these situations, the latest being the constant fall in the evaluation of the naira. Nollywood veteran, Yul Edochie and his partner, Judy Austin have sent a support message to the president. Posing in clothes with the inscription, “Relax, Jagaban will fix Nigeria”. Nigerians hope to start witnessing the fixation immediately.

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Manchester United trio set to be available for Saturday’s PL clash.

Manchester United has been ridden with numerous injury setbacks this season which have affected their results across all competitions. As the team seeks a resurgence, the new injury update will be hugely impactful for the team over the next few games. Raphael Varane, Sergio Reguilon and Sofyan Amrabat have all returned to training and will be in contention to start in the clash against Sheffield United. Young player, Kobbie Mainoo was also pictured in training after three months out. However, it remains uncertain if the young midfielder will feature in the league game.

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