Month: April 2022

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Entertainment

DR. SID MAKES DIRECTORIAL DEBUT WITH THE ORDER OF THINGS

Nigerian musician Dr. Sid is marking his entry into Nollywood with his new comedy The Order Of Things. Co-executive produced by Sids Zero Gravity and Filmone Entertainment, the feature length comedy is currently in postproduction ahead of its June 10, 2022 theatrical release. The films cast include Timini Egbuson, Lilian Afegbai, Demola Adedoyin, Charles Inojie, Obi Maduegbuna, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Tope Olowoniyan, and Dija, amongst others. The Order Of Things […]

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Foreign

MILAN MISS CHANCE TO MOVE 3 POINTS CLEAR AFTER 0-0 DRAW

Ac Milan were held to a 0-0 home draw by Bologna, leaving them one point clear at the top of Serie A. Wins by defending champions Inter Milan and second-placed Napoli at the weekend put pressure on Milan to respond. But the hosts struggled, with French forward Olivier Giroud's header, well saved by Lukasz Skorupski, being their best first-half effort. Zlatan Ibrahimovic came off the bench after the break, but […]

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Foreign

TENNIS OFFICIALS TO INTRODUCE STRICTER PUNISHMENT FOR ON-COURT MISCONDUCT

Tennis officials say they will hand out stricter punishments for on-court misconduct. The ATP told players it was also reviewing its penalties for serious violations and repeat offenders. Recall that Australian Nick Kyrgios was fined a total of $60,000 after the 26-year-old's outbursts at Indian Wells and the Miami Open earlier this year, while German Alexander Zverez was also thrown out of the Mexican Open after hitting the umpire's chair with […]

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Foreign

BRITISH FATHER AND SON, 9, KILLED IN AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAIN LANDSLIDE

Two members of a British family have died and two others are critically injured after a landslide in Australia.The man, who is 49years, and his nine-year-old son were killed by falling rocks in the Blue Mountains near Sydney yesterday while a 50 year old woman and her son, were taken to hospital with serious head and abdominal injuries with her daughter, also treated for shock.Authorities said the family were on […]

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South East

IGP APPOINTS ACTING DIG OGBONNAYA AMADI TO THE SOUTH EAST ZONE

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the posting of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG John Ogbonnaya Amadi, as Ag. DIG Department of Research and Planning, Force Headquarters, Abuja, and DIG representing South-East Geo-political zone. Amadi, who hails from Ebonyi State, is a versatile police officer, with a Bachelors degree in Biology Education and a Masters Degree in Education both from the prestigious University of Lagos and […]

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South East

GOVERNOR SOLUDO OFFERS AMNESTY TO AGITATORS IN HIDEOUTS IN ANAMBRA STATE

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo has declared an end to the Monday sit-at-home in Anambra State and is offering amnesty to agitators still in hideouts.  The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN who stated this on his official handle yesterday evening also said a Peace and Reconciliation Committee will be set up soon to address all areas of sincere challenge, including interfacing with the Federal […]

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National

TELECOM OPERATORS BLOCK UNLINKED NIM-SIM CALLS

The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has complied with the Federal Governments order to block certain lines. ALTON says subscribers affected are those yet to link their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM. The Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, and Head of Operations, Gbolahan Awonuga, in a joint statement confirmed that operators received a formal directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), adding that lines that are not […]

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Entertainment

RAPPER MI ABAGA SET TO WED HEARTHROB

Nigeria rap Legend Jude MI Abaga is set to walk down the aisle with his heartthrob Eniola Mafe, who is the founder of New Nigeria, an organization that was formed in the wake of the #Endsars protests across the country. The Chocolate City boss made this known via his Instagram page yesterday where he shared a video of his soon-to-be bride and their journey so far as lovebirds, asking for fans […]

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Entertainment

WIZKID LOSES GRAMMY AWARD TO ANGELIQUE KIDJO AND AROOF AFTAB

Starboy worldwide boss Wizkid yesterday lost in his two categories at the 64th Grammy Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Wizkid was nominated for Best Global Music Performance which he lost to Pakistani act, Aroof Aftab, who won for his groundbreaking single, Mohabbat, and Best Global Music Album which he lost to multiple Grammy winner, Angelique Kidjo, who won for her critically acclaimed album, Mother Nature. During her acceptance […]

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