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Dangote Explains Why He Walked Away From Dream Arsenal Takeover

African business magnate Aliko Dangote has revealed why he ultimately abandoned his long-running ambition to buy English football club Arsenal FC, saying that rising...

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DSS: “Why the Nigerian army handed Chiwetalu Agu over to us”

The Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed that the Nigerian army handed over Chiwetalu Agu, the Nollywood actor, to the unit for further questioning. Speaking on the development when contacted on Saturday, Peter Afunaya, DSS spokesman, said the ace actor is currently in the custody of the secret police. Although Afunaya declined further comments on the matter, he said the DSS would ensure that justice take its course. “The army handed him over to us for further questioning. As far as we’re concerned, justice will take its course,” he said. The movie star was first arrested on Thursday by soldiers for wearing an outfit themed after the flag of Biafra during which he was also reportedly assaulted. The army,...

‘Uber drivers are entitled to minimum wage and holiday pay’ – UK Supreme Court rules

The UK's Supreme Court on Friday February 19, ruled that cab hailing app, Uber drivers are workers and not self-employed and must be treated as such. The landmark ruling means thousands of Uber drivers are set to be entitled to minimum wage and holiday pay forcing the company to pay a hefty compensation bill. Former Uber drivers, James Farrar and Yaseen Aslam, took the company to the supreme court over whether they should be classed as workers or self-employed. The drivers originally won an employment tribunal against the ride hailing app giant in October 2016, and on Friday told the BBC they were "thrilled and relieved" by the ruling.  Uber had appealed to the Supreme Court after losing three...

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