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Larry Gaaga has been appointed as Vice President, A&R, at Def Jam Africa

Nigerian record label executive, songwriter, recording artist, and producer Larry Gaaga has been appointed as Vice President, A&R, at Def Jam Africa, a division of Universal Music Group UMG. Gaaga in his new role will lead the A&R division across English speaking markets, working with, CEO of Universal Music South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa Sipho Dlamini The Company revealed in the announcement that his team will be tasked with the job of identifying and […]

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Entertainment

Grammy winning South Korean boy band BTS have announced they will be taking a break to pursue solo projects.

Grammy winning South Korean boy band BTS have announced they will be taking a break to pursue solo projects. The group whose catchy, upbeat songs have won them legions of fans, announced this during a televised dinner celebrating their anniversary. Band member Jimin said the group had been going through a rough patch and that they have been trying to find their identity which is an exhausting and long process, […]

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Sports

Costa Rica became the last team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Costa Rica became the last team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a narrow win over New Zealand. Costa Rica in the intercontinental play-off, took a third-minute lead when ex-Arsenal player Joel Campbell shot low into the bottom corner, with New Zealand ending the match with 10 men as Substitute Kosta Barbarouses was sent off for fouling Francisco Calvo. The World Cup begins on 21 November […]

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Sports

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria are through to semi-final of the WAFU B U-17 Championship

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria are through to semi-final of the WAFU B U-17 Championship after a 3-1 win against Togo in their second Group A game at the Cape Coast Stadium last night. Kevwe Iyede and Precious Williams scored for the Golden Eaglets in the first half and Togo reduced the deficit from a sublime free kick in the 72nd minute. Light Eke restored Nigeria’s two-goal lead late in […]

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Foreign

Russia has barred top United Kingdom -based journalists as part of sanctions

Russia has barred top United Kingdom UK -based journalists and defence figures as part of sanctions, in response to UK measures on Russian public figures. The British Broadcasting Commission Bbc's Clive Myrie, Orla Guerin, Nick Robinson, and Nick Beake, who have reported from Ukraine, and Director General Tim Davie are on the list. A spokesperson said the BBC will continue to report independently and fairly. Sky TV, Times, Guardian, Channel […]

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Uncategorized

Kidnapped Anglican Bishop and Wife Regain Freedom.

The Anglican Bishop, Right Reverend Aderogba Adeyinka of Jebba Anglican Diocese, Kwara State, his wife and a driver who were abducted on Sunday have regained their freedom. The Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Adewale Osifeso, who confirmed this in a statement yesterday said the massive deployment of Police personnel for the operation to rescue the victims and the domination of the entire area by the Police Tactical teams […]

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Politics

APC Secretary Rob Ngwu says having a Presidential Muslim running mate would fuel more division in the country

The Secretary of All Progressives Congress APC, in Enugu State, Rob Ngwu, says having a Muslim running mate with the presidential candidate of the party, Bola Ahmed Tinubu would fuel more division in the country considering the religious make-up of Nigeria.   Ngwu made the comment yesterday when he featured on Urban Radio flagship programme, The Parliament, in reaction to the recent speculation of APC fielding a Muslim-Muslim ticket in […]

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Politics

Senator Ike Ekwerwmadu says narrow political interests has affected the 2022 Electoral Act as amended

Former Deputy President of the Senate Ike Ekwerwmadu says narrow political interests has affected the 2022 Electoral Act as amended. The senior lawmaker while giving his personal assessment of the just concluded primary elections by political parties into various political offices at a lecture in Abuja yesterday, said the direct mode of primary election is the only viable alternative in the nomination of candidates to consolidate Nigeria’s democracy. Ekwerwmadu lamented […]

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Politics

Governor Ugwuanyi Inspects Urban Renewal Drive Project In Enugu State

The Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, yesterday inspected Trans Ekulu Bridge, Enugu, with a view to beautifying the area as one of the gateways to Enugu City, and the connecting roads in other to proffer solution to the gridlock being experienced by road users in the axis caused by increase in population strength of the state. Ugwuanyi in maintaining his administration’s Urban Renewal drive, further inspected the New Market […]

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