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Why movie practitioners should marry themselves – Uche Ogbodo

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Actress Uche Ogbodo has advised colleagues to get married to themselves rather than looking for spouses outside the industry.. The seasoned actress spoke out in response to the growing number...

Ex-President Jonathan inaugurates projects in A’Ibom

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commissioned several life-touching projects in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital as part of activities to mark the 60th birthday of Governor Umo Eno. Some of...

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I stopped going to the gym because of ‘half-dressed women’ – Williams Uchemba

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Actor Williams Uchemba has explained why he stopped going to the gym. He said he stopped because he wants to “make heaven.” According to him, he is being forced to set up...

My music genre is Afrofusion, says Davido

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Award-winning singer Davido has followed some of his colleagues to denounce the afrobeats genre. He joined Wizkid, Burna Boy and Fireboy to denounce the popular genre. Appearing on the latest...

NERC transfers regulatory oversight to Ondo

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred its regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Ondo to the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau. This is compliance with the amended...

Ex-NSCDC boss warns against moves to merge Corps with police

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A retired Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Desmond Agu, has warned against moves to convince the Federal Government to merge the Corps with the Nigeria...

Panic in MMIA over fire outbreak

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There was confusion in the early hours of Thursday when a suspicious electrical spark triggered fire at the E54 wing of the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport...

We are processing refunds for affected flights for next one month – Dana Air

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The management of Dana Air said it has commenced a refund process for affected flights over the next one month. The refund is due to the suspension of the airline...

I disapproved of Tunde Onakoya’s knack for Chess – Father

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Pa Onakoya, the father of Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, revealed that he has always envisioned his son becoming a medical doctor, which was why he disapproved of him playing...

Nigerians second most handsome men in Africa, says report

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Nigerian men have been ranked second in the list of Africa’s most handsome men according to a report by Insider Monkey. In the list, Kenyan men are ranked number one...

Petrol scarcity worsens in FCT

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The Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol scarcity that hit the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) since on Tuesday worsened on Thursday with most retail outlets under lock and key. The few...

Davido names Chris Brown, Kizz Daniel, Zlatan as favourite collab artists

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Grammy-nominated singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed his top three favourite artists. Davido was asked on an American podcast, Business Untitled, to name his favourite artists in...

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JUST IN: 119 inmates escape from Suleja custodial centre

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No fewer than 119 inmates escaped from the Suleja medium security custodial centre Wednesday night. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed the incident and said efforts were on top gear...

Six football players who came out of retirement

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It has been rumored that Sergio Kun Aguero is preparing to return to professional football after being forced out to early retirement at 33 due to heart failure. Here are...

Judge’s absence stalls Fayose’s trial

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A Federal High Court sitting at Ikoyi Lagos has adjourned till July 1, 2024 in the money laundering trial of a former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose due to the absence...

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I will win Ondo PDP Gov primary comfortably, says Agboola

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Former Ondo Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi has expressed optimism that he would win today’s primary of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) with a comfortable margin. Agboola is one of the seven...

Tackling Boko Haram and other security challenges in Nigeria

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Title: Boko Haram and other Security Challenges in Nigeria Author: Abdullahi Y. Shehu Reviewer: Bukar Usman Pagination: 669 Publisher: National Open University of Nigeria Year of Publication: 2024 A reading of...

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PSG to pay N138 billion release cause to land Osimhen

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Africa Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, is reportedly close to a move Paris Saint Germain after the French giants decided to pay the €120m release clause (about N138,090,154,800) in the current...

Moffi records fifth Ligue 1 goal post AFCON

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Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi scored his 11th goal in Ligue 1 this season as OGC Nice drew 2-2 at Olympique Marseille. Moffi scored after 13 minutes to open the scoring for the visiting team....

Gusau urges Committees to formulate policies to lift football

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President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has charged the governing body’s sub-committees to cogitate and come up with fresh ideas, policies and programmes that will drive Nigeria...

Organisers begin 30-day countdown to 10th Okpepe Road Race

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Expectations are high as the 10th edition of the Okpekpe international 10km road race marks 30 days before the start of the first World Athletics label road race in West Africa....

Nigeria claims continental cricket award for Pwc U17 tourney

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The International Cricket Council Africa has announced Nigeria as the regional winner of the Cricket Initiative of the year 2023, with the PwC Under 17 Cricket Championship, which has been...

Siasia snubs Kanu, Mikel Obi in Nigeria’s Best XI

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… listed Amuneke, Finidi, Oliseh, Okocha Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has reportedly included many of his former international teammates in his selection of Nigeria’s all-time best eleven. In a chat...

National T’Tennis Championships enter decisive stage

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The 4th Michael & Felicia Alabi Memorial National Table Tennis Championships taking place in Otan Ayegbaju in Osun State, enters crucial stages today as top seeds battle for podium finish. The...

Kwara United fined N6m for live broadcast breach

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Kwara United has been charged for providing false information which led to a fixture adjustment that disrupted the live television broadcast schedule of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday...

EKEDC tennis tourney hits semis at Ikoyi Club

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The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Team Event Tennis Tournament which started on Monday at the Ikoyi Club 1938 is now at the decisive semi-final stages. Participants drawn from the various districts...

Amayo tips Rivers Hoopers for glory at BAL Tourney

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Ahead of the Sahara Conference phase of the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL), Rivers Hoopers guard Kelvin Amayo believes the Nigerian Champions can match any team at Africa’s elite club...

Xavi agrees to remain Barcelona coach

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Xavi Hernández has agreed to remain as Barcelona coach until the end of his contract in 2025, a source confirmed to ESPN, reversing his decision to step down in the...

Kane leads Europe’s Golden Boot race

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Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane is currently leading the way in the race for the Golden Boot, the prize awarded for the top scorer in Europe in a given season....

ITF mourn former President Brian Tobin

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The International Tennis Federation has released a tribute, announcing the death of its former President Brian Tobin, who died on 22 April at the age of 93. ITF expressed its condolences...