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VIDEO: Nigerian-born UFC star, Israel Adesanya, arrives Lagos

Isreal Adesanya, a Nigerian-born UFC star also known as stylebender, arrived Lagos on Wednesday, after his Saturday’s loss to Dricus Du Plessis.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) disclosed this via its X handle on Wednesday.

Adesanya, who arrived via the Muritala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) was, alongside his parents, received by the staff of the NiDCOM at the airport in Lagos.

“Ealier today, Nigerian-Born, New Zealand Professional Kickboxer, Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya (@stylebender) arrived in Lagos today, accompanied by his parents and warmly received by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM staff,” NiDCOM writes in a post on X.

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https://x.com/nidcom_gov/status/1826357844259885243

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