Month: February 2022

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Entertainment

WHOOPI GOLDBERG SUSPENDED BY ABC FOR TWO WEEKS OVER HOLOCAUST REMARKS

Hollywood star, Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended from ABC and The View after her controversial Holocaust comments on Monday's episode of the daytime talk show.   The actress and TV personality had said on ABC's The View that the Nazi genocide of the Jews was "not about race, however, she later apologized but then caused further offence while attempting to explain her remarks on a late-night show.In a note to staff on last night, ABC News president, Kim […]

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Entertainment

PETER OKOYE SLAMS FOLLOWER WHO ATTACKED HIM FOR CRITICISING THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT

Singer, Peter Okoye has slammed a follower who called him out for criticizing the Nigerian government.   The singer had shared photos of beautiful structures in Dubai and questioned why Nigerian leaders can't think of replicating such development in Nigeria but a follower responded, asking the singer what he has done for the country as an influential citizen. In response, Peter noted that speaking for Nigerians, sometimes feels like a waste of […]

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Sports

SPORT MIDFIELDER, BALLO RETURNS TO CHELSEA AHEAD OF FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL MATCH

Chelsea has confirmed that their midfielder, Thierno Ballo has returned to the club following his maiden loan spell in Austria with Rapid Vienna. Chelsea disclosed this in a statement via their website ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match on February 9. Ballo had joined Chelsea from Viktoria Koln in 2018 and made 13 appearances back in his homeland, including three in the Europa League.

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Foreign

US TO SEND WARSHIP AND FIGHTER JETS TO UAE AFTER YEMENI ATTACKS

The United States says it will install a guided-missile destroyer and state-of-the-art fighter jets to help defend the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after a series of missile attacks by Yemeni rebels. The US embassy in the UAE said the deployment to support the UAE against the current threat, follows a phone call between Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Zayef Al-Nahyan. The UAE, part of […]

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Sports

BURKINA FASO SET TO PLAY SENEGAL IN AFCON 2021 SEMI-FINAL

The Stallions of Burkina Faso will look to create an upset when they take on the Senegal side in their semi-final clash at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde today. Kamou Malo's side started the competition with a 2-1 defeat to hosts Cameroon, but have since recovered and are targeting a place in Sundays final at the Olembe Stadium. This will be the Stallions third appearance in the semis in […]

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National

GOV WIKE SAYS NOBODY IS MORE QUALIFIED THAN HIMSELF FOR 2023 PRESIDENCY

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has declared that no one in Nigeria is more qualified than him to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The Governor who stated this during an interview with newsmen yesterday, said he does not think anyone among those who are planning on becoming President 2023 is more qualified for the position other than himself going by his achievements as Governor and the positions he has […]

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South East

DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE GETS AN HONOURARY FELLOWSHIP AWARD

The national institute of chartered arbitrators of Nigeria yesterday conferred an honorary fellowship award on the deputy Governor of Enugu state, Cecilia Ezeilo, for her outstanding performance and contribution in the governance of the state. In her speech during the conferment at the Nike Lake Resort Enugu, the chairperson, Fellow Chartered Arbitrator, Enugu State Branch, A.J Offiah said Ezeilo is deserving of the award because of her exceptional service to […]

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National

FG SET TO ARRAIGN NNAMDI KANUS CO-ACCUSED ON TERRORISM CHARGES

The Federal Government is set to arraign the four co-defendants of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges this morning. The arraignment is scheduled for the Federal High Court in Abuja, before Justice Binta Nyako. At the time of this report, the four defendants Bright Chimezie, Chidiebere Onwudike, Benjamin Maduagwu and David Nwaurusi are already seated in the court room, while heavily armed […]

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Entertainment

OMOTOLA EKEINDE, TOKE MAKINWA TO STAR IN IFAN MICHAEL’S PERIOD PIECE ‘SINGING SIN’

Principal photography is set to kick off for Ifan Michael's latest project, SINGING SIN, a feature film set in the 1980s. Confirming the new project in a GQ SOUTH AFRICA exclusive, the FOREIGNER'S GOD director revealed that the Cheta Chukwu scripted story would center on the story of strong and independent women who risk it all for their dreams. The film will see Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde star in […]

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