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“The only thing that matters now” — Virgil van Dijk on Klopp’s exit

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has come out to reveal what the plans are moving forward following Klopp‘s announcement of his departure at the end of the season.

The Dutch defender sat down with the club’s media team and expressed the emotional impact the news had on the team and the club as a whole.

“It’s a hard one to take because the manager means so much for us, to me, to the club, to the whole Premier League, I think. But he made the decision for him and his family. It was always going to be a tough one, and it was definitely the case,” van Dijk revealed when asked about his reaction to the news.

The announcement, made privately to the players, brought a mix of emotions among the squad. Virgil van Dijk shed light on the moment, saying,

“He told us in private, of course, and all of us were together. Like I said, it’s a hard one to take, but our mindset is to focus on business. We have a lot of targets still to achieve this year, and why not finish the season on a high and together with celebrations for the boss as well?”

Despite the significant news, Virgil van Dijk emphasized the team’s commitment to maintaining their focus amidst the media frenzy.

“I think how we always try to manage noise from the outside. Of course, this is massive news in football. For us, it was also a very big day. But we have big targets this year, and that’s definitely stressed by the manager as well.”

The Liverpool captain echoed Klopp‘s sentiment that it’s “business as usual” and outlined the team’s determination to make the remainder of the season special.

"The only thing that matters now" -- Virgil van Dijk on Klopp's exit

“It will maybe even give you an extra boost to do that extra or maybe enjoy it a little bit even more together and make the last part of the season, the last bit of the manager’s time at the club, the best time he’s ever had. That’s what we strive for, and that’s why it’s business as usual,” he asserted.

Addressing the added responsibility as captain, Virgil van Dijk acknowledged,

“Definitely. I think for me personally, like I said, my mindset is making sure our goals that we have and our targets that we are trying to achieve don’t get disrupted by the news. That’s what the manager wants as well.”

Looking ahead to the upcoming fixtures against Norwich, Chelsea, and Arsenal, van Dijk emphasized the team’s readiness and the importance of staying focused.

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“That’s the beauty of football as well. We are ready for the FA Cup this weekend, and it’s going to be a tough one, a big one. We have players coming back, so that’s a big positive too, and we need everyone – and that’s what we have been showing throughout the whole season.”

Rallying the team’s collective spirit, Virgil van Dijk said;

“Let’s go out there and enjoy it all, be there together as a group of players but definitely together and connected with the fans and everyone who supports us around the world. That’s how we always have been doing and creating success.”

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Stephanie Linus and husband celebrate 13th wedding anniversary – Lifestyle Nigeria

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Stephanie Linus and husband celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Stephanie Okereke Linus and her husband, Linus Idahosa celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary today.

Taking to her Instagram page, Stephanie shared stunning pictures of herself and her husband as she cheered to 13 years of incredible experiences and the creation of beautiful memories and dreams together.

Stephanie Okereke Linus and her husband, Linus Idahosa

The mother of two stated that each year with her husband always gets better than the last.

“Cheers to Thirteen years of amazingness and building beautiful memories and dreams together. Each year, always better than the last.
Happy 13th Anniversary, to us”.

Her colleagues and fans took to the comments sections to congratulate her happy union.

One Eserad Juliet wrote: “Happy anniversary to you both”

One Official Yetunde Bakare wrote: “Happy wedding Anniversary”

One Philomena Izuapa wrote: “Happy anniversary. More grace and blessings in Jesus name. Congratulations”

One Mo Onyinye wrote: “And cheers to more more years ahead ma’am”

One The Ream Queen Zaza wrote: “Yes oo. Thank you Jesus!! Happy anniversary Amazon Queen and King”

Chizzy Alichi wrote: “Happy anniversary my lady. Many greater years of love, leave and understanding”

Mimi Orjiekwe wrote: “HWA”

One Theodora Igboaruk wrote: “13 is a symbol of positive transformation and growth. May love, happiness and transformative growth continue to happen in secs in your marriage. Happy anniversary super woman”

One Miss Chimuanya wrote: “Congratulations to you both. Happy anniversary my day one crush”

One Jikedara Couture wrote: “Awwnnn God will continue strengthen untimely death will not ruin the bond”.

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Tinubu reveals source of terrorism financing in Nigeria

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President Bola Tinubu has stated that illegal mining is the major source of terrorism funding in Nigeria and Africa at large.

The president disclosed this on Monday, April 22, at the opening ceremony of a two-day African High-Level Meeting on Counter-terrorism, hosted by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja.

He emphasized that it is money from other places that have been fuelling illegal mining in Africa, which has in turn been funding terrorism.

According to him, illegal mining, which has robbed countries on the continent of the natural resources that the government ought to have been deployed to meet their national needs is now being hijacked by terrorist groups in exchange for foreign cash, which is in turn used to buy more arms and ammunition.

“While we seek to address the root causes of terrorism, we must also attack the roots that feed this evil branch. Evolving from the tactics of yesterday, terrorism is becoming a greater threat as it perfects ways to continuously finance, re-equip, and re-supply itself for its sinister mission.

“Not only does it kidnap people, it kidnaps precious resources. Billions upon billions of dollars that legitimate governments should be using to sculpt better societies by providing education, health care, and food for its people now go to pay for weapons and mayhem.

“Look at the illegal mining that plagues so many of our nations today. Those who think illegal mining has no connection with financing terrorism are sorely mistaken. The international community has both the moral and legal obligation to help in this cause because it is outside money not African money that fuels the illegal operations.

“We shall be knocking on this door of the international community to answer this call for justice, peace, and fair play”, he said.

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Nigerian DJ attempts Guinness World Record for longest non-stop play, targets 250 hours

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Annabella Anuoluwa Sani, who goes by the alias DJ Bella, has set her sights on history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest live-stream concert by a DJ, aiming for 250 hours of continued DJing.

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The record for the longest marathon DJ concert live stream is 51 hours, and was achieved by Mark Ursa, a Belgian DJ in Salvador, Brazil who played from June 19 to 21, 2020.

Obinna Ajuonuma aka DJ Obi attempted and completed a 240-hour marathon at a Lagos cafe and is said to currently hold the record. However, Guinness World Records archives do not show that they have confirmed the record.

With over 16 years of experience behind the turntables, DJ Bella’s journey towards this monumental feat has been driven by passion, determination, and a desire to pave the way for female DJs in the industry.

In an exclusive interview with Skabash, DJ Bella’s sister, Vivian revealed that this ambitious undertaking had been in the works long before the recent surge in record-breaking attempts.

Vivian shed light on DJ Bella’s deep-rooted motivation, emphasizing her sister’s aspiration to make meaningful impact in the male-dominated realm of DJing. With a fervent belief in the power of representation, DJ Bella has made it her mission to shatter stereotypes and inspire other aspiring female DJs to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

While the financial investment required for such an ambitious endeavor was substantial, Vivian chose not to disclose the exact amount, underscoring the magnitude of the commitment involved. However, it’s evident that DJ Bella’s dedication to her craft knows no bounds, as she continues to push the boundaries of what is achievable in the music world.

As of the time of filing this report, DJ Bella has already surpassed the 95-hour mark.

SEE the Update of her performance below:

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