Month: April 2022

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Foreign

KENYA POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT AFTER ATHLETE IS KILLED

Kenyan police have launched a manhunt after the body of a female athlete, Damaris Mutua was found with wounds in the town of Iten, famous for its centre for long-distance runners. Police say they are looking for the Ethiopian boyfriend of Mutua, who was born in Kenya but competed for Bahrain.She is the second female athlete to be killed in Iten in a year. Recall that last year, Kenyans were […]

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South East

GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE APPOINTS NEW CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY

The Governor of Anambra State Chukwuma Soludo yesterday appointed Christian Aburime as his Chief Press Secretary. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Paul Nwosu who made the announcement in Awka said the governor had also made other appointments including Chukwuemeka Agbata as MD/CEO Information and Communication Technology Agency. He said Chike Anyaonu was appointed MD/CEO of Anambra State Housing Development Corporation, Joe Anatune MD/CEO Anambra State Signage and Advertising […]

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National

USMAN BABA CHARGES COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM SECURITY IN SCHOOLS

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has directed top police personnel to boost security in and around schools, colleges, and student-based communities across the country. Baba who gave the directive at the management meeting of the Force Management Team at the IGP Conference Hall within the Force Headquarters in Abuja, said the directive was important to ensure the protection of schools and colleges, particularly boarding schools, tertiary institutions and their […]

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National

PRESIDENT BUHARI WARNS NOBODY WILL BE ALLOWED TO DESTABILISE NIGERIA

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to resist agents bent on causing a breakdown of law and order in the country. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari gave an assurance that no individual or group would be allowed to destabilize Nigeria. President Buhari, who thanked the governors and ministers for honouring his invitation to break the Ramadan […]

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National

PRESIDENT BUHARI WARNS NOBODY WILL BE ALLOWED TO DESTABILISE NIGERIA

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to resist agents bent on causing a breakdown of law and order in the country. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari gave an assurance that no individual or group would be allowed to destabilize Nigeria. President Buhari, who thanked the governors and ministers for honouring his invitation to break the Ramadan […]

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Entertainment

EVA ALORDIAH URGES NIGERIAN PARENTS TO TEACH THEIR KIDS ABOUT SEX EDUCATION

In the wake of the Chrisland school sex scandal, rapper Eva Alodiah has called on parents to start sex education early with their wards.  In a tweet thread, Eva argued that information is now easily accessible and so it is important for parents to be the ones who teach their children things about sexual activity. She stated that Nigerian parents should stop hiding behind the curtain of hypocrisy and religion, […]

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Entertainment

ACTRESSES STORM IMO STATE FOR RITA DOMINIC’S TRADITIONAL WEDDING

Nollywood actresses including Ini Edo, Chioma Akpota, Uche Jombo, Lilian Afegbai, Nse Ikpe-Etim, and others are currently in Imo state for Rita Dominic's traditional wedding today, April 19. A video of an excited Rita after visiting the actresses in their hotel room was shared online, where the actress danced with her colleagues who came to celebrate with her. Rita who will wed her man, publisher Fidelis Anosike announced their engagement early […]

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Sports

RIVERS UNITED COMPLETE SEASON DOUBLE OVER ENYIMBA IN 2-0 WIN

Rivers United yesterday completed the season double over Enyimba Fc with a 2-0 win at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium and maintained their NPFL lead. Ishaq Kayode who was fouled by Austin Oladapo stepped up and converted from the spot to increase his seasons tally to 12, before Chiamaka Madu put the game beyond Finidi Georges side in the 34th minute. It was also Ishaq Kayode who put Enyimba to the […]

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Sports

SUPER EAGLES IN POT 1 AHEAD OF TODAYS DRAW FOR AFCON 2023

The draw for next years Africa Cup of Nations will be conducted today with Nigeria placed in Pot 1 ahead of the event and are among the 12 teams seeded for the draw. Other countries in Pot 1 are: Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Cameroon, Algeria, Mali, Cote dIvoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Democratic Republic of Congo. The draw ceremony which will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, involves 48 countries […]

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