Month: April 2022

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Foreign

DEADLY BLASTS TARGET KABUL SCHOOL FOR BOYS

A suspected twin suicide bombing outside a boys' high school in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed at least four people and wounded others.The blasts happened at the Abdul Rahim Shahid school in the Shia-dominated west of the city with reports saying a nearby tuition centre was also targeted in a grenade attack.There was no immediate claim of responsibility but the Islamic State militants have attacked the area in the […]

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Featured

CHRISLAND SCHOOL REACTS TO SEX SCANDAL INVOLVING FEMALE STUDENT

Chrisland School has finally released a statement addressing viral video of 10-year-old female student with fellow students involved in sexual activity. The school in a statement signed by a member of the Schools Advisory Board, Akin Fadeyi, denied that a pregnancy test was done on the female student but a Covid-19 post-travel test. The school revealed that the girls were lodged on the 11th floor, while the guys were on […]

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South East

IMO PDP RAISES ALARM OVER GOV UZODINMAS FALURE TO ADDRESS INSECURITY IN THE STATE

The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed regrets that Easter celebration in most parts of Orlu, Orsu, Oru East and West of Imo State became a festival of tears and blood. The party blamed the development on the failure of the APC-led administration of Gov Hope Uzodinma to address the lingering insecurity, saying that nothing else, aside gunshots, deaths, fire and pandemonium reigned across the […]

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National

PRESIDENCY CONDEMNS BISHOP KUKAH FOR CRITICISING BUHARI-LED GOVERNMENT

The Presidency yesterday condemned the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Matthew Kukah, over his criticisms of the government, urging him to face his job or join politics.  The Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and Publicity Garba Shehu, in a statement yesterday evening, hours after the cleric accused the Muhammadu Buhari government, in his Easter message, of dividing Nigerians, asked the cleric to leave government to […]

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Entertainment

OBI MADUEGBUNA NICKS DEBUT LEAD ROLE IN DR. SID’S FORTHCOMING FILM

Fast-rising Nollywood actor, Obi Maduegbuna has nicked his debut lead role in Dr. Sid's forthcoming feature film The Order Of Things, also known as TOOT. The Money, Men and Marriage series actor will star alongside Timini Egbuson and Binta Ayo Mogaji in the film co-written by Mike Shelton, Sidney Esiri and Ajumoke Nwaeze. Toot set to premiere in cinemas on June 10, 2022, follows an introverted video game developer who […]

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Entertainment

RIHANNA REPORTEDLY BREAKS UP WITH ASAP ROCKY FOR CHEATING

Reports suggest that popular American singer, Rihanna has allegedly broken up with rapper A$AP Rocky for cheating.   The pop singer, who is currently pregnant with her first child allegedly caught Asap Rocky cheating with a footwear designer Amina Muaddi. Rihanna and Asap Rocky made headlines together when they announced they were having a child together in February 2022.

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Foreign

ABRAMOVICH TO PICK CHELSEA’S NEW OWNERS FROM FOUR FINAL OFFERS

Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich is assessing offers, submitted yesterday by the four groups trying to buy the club from him. The bidders include a group led by the co-owner of the LA Dodgers, Todd Boehly, and one by Tom and Laura Ricketts, the owners of the Chicago Cubs. A group fronted by Martin Broughton and Sebastian Coe has received support from Josh Harris and David Blitzer, the owners of the […]

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Foreign

BURNLEY SACK MANAGER SEAN DYCHE WITH EIGHT GAMES LEFT OF SEASON

Burnley have sacked manager, Sean Dyche, with eight games left of their season in the Premier League. Burnley chairman, Alan Pace said it was "an incredibly difficult decision" to part with Dyche, but "they felt a change was needed. The Clarets, who have lost five of their last six top-flight games, are 18th and four points from safety. Dyche was the Premier League's longest serving manager, having taken over at […]

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Foreign

RUSSIA SAYS FLAGSHIP MISSILE CRUISER HAS SUNK AFTER EXPLOSION OFF COAST OF UKRAINE

Russia's defense ministry has said a Russian warship that was damaged by an explosion on Wednesday has sunk in the black sea.The Defense ministry said the flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, Moskby, which had 510-crew missile cruisers was being pulled to port when stormy seas caused it to sink, adding that the vessel lost its balance due to damage sustained in the hull as fire broke out after ammunition […]

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