Month: September 2022

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National

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of 18 candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023 general elections following a circular released by the electoral body in Abuja yesterday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of 18 candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023 general elections following a circular released by the electoral body in Abuja yesterday. The INEC circular also included the candidates’ state of origin, age, qualifications, and other details, as well as that of running mates. Among those cleared by the electoral umpire were former vice president Atiku Abubakar of […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 19

National

Asuu reaches new agreement with federal government

The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU has reached a new agreement with the federal government after the leadership of the House of Representatives yesterday brokered the new agreement after four hours of meeting in Abuja. The agreement is however subject to the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently at the United Nations General Assembly meeting at the UN. The President of Asuu, Emmanuel Osodeke led the Union […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 44

Entertainment

Rave of the moment Asake’s debut album mr. Money with the vibe has made its first entry on the Billboard Album Chart where it debuted at number 66.

Rave of the moment Asake’s debut album mr. Money with the vibe has made its first entry on the Billboard Album Chart where it debuted at number 66. This makes it the fourth ever highest charting Nigerian album after Burna Boy's Love, Damini which debuted at NO.18, Wizkid's Made In Lagos which debuted at NO.28, and Burna Boy's Grammy-winning Twice As Tall which debuted at NO. 54. The YBNL and Empire artiste has been in red hot form […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 57

Entertainment

Nosc Announces Nigeria’s Withdrawal From the 2023 Oscars Race.

Nigeria’s official selection committee NOSC, for the Academy of Motion Picture, Arts and Sciences, has announced the country’s withdrawal from the 2023 Oscars race. Chairperson of NOSC. Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi said the committee regrets announcing its failure in finding an eligible submission after the 15-member community failed to reach a consensus on three contending titles due to their voting patterns. Although the committee received three epic films following its call for […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 22

Sports

Wales have called up teenage Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James for their Nations League games against Belgium and Poland on 22 and 25 September after injury ruled out Joe Allen.

Wales have called up teenage Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James for their Nations League games against Belgium and Poland on 22 and 25 September after injury ruled out Joe Allen. 18 year old Uncapped James, has played for England Under-20s and was last week included in the Wales Under-21 squad. Senior Wales boss Robert Page has now promoted James to his squad. While a hamstring strain ruled out Allen, defender […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 149

Foreign

Beckham And Fury Pay Last Tribute To Queen Elizabeth II

Football Legend David Beckham and WBC holder Tyson Fury paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral. Sport came to a standstill once more on Monday as a mark of respect for the UK'S longest-serving monarch, with sporting personalities and organizations sharing condolences. Former England football captain Beckham remembered her Majesty as a unique, inspirational, and caring leader, while heavyweight boxing champion Fury said may […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 56

Foreign

Rescue workers in Japan have warned of mudslides and flooding as one of the biggest storms in recent decades batters the country.

Rescue workers in Japan have warned of mudslides and flooding as one of the biggest storms in recent decades batters the country. Typhoon Nanmadol has killed at least two people and injured 90 others since it made landfall on the southernmost island of Kyushu on Sunday morning, with nine million people told to evacuate, and more than 350,000 homes without power. Forecasts predict up to 16 inches of rain over […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 24

National

Counsel to the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has said his client has been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal disorder.

Counsel to the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has said his client has been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal disorder. Ejiofor in a statement yesterday, said the development followed a persistent heartburn earlier experienced by the secessionist, adding that despite the order of Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja that Kanu should be given serious medical attention, the Department […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 33

News

Former Dss Personnel and Robbery Gang Paraded in Abia state.

A dismissed personnel of the Department of State Security Services Dss, Prosper Israel, along with nine other suspected robbers, were, yesterday, paraded by the Abia State Police Command, for robbery. The suspects were part of the alleged 14-man robbery gang that ambushed a bullion van near Ntigha Junction of the Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway, on July 26, 2022, which led to the killing of the cash officer of a new generation […]

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