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EBONYI GOVT VOWS NOT TO SPARE PERPETRATORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

The Ebonyi State Government has assured that no perpetrator of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) would be spared. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Chinwe Okah, gave the assurance today in Abakaliki at a news conference to mark the 2022 International Womens Day. According to the commissioner, the ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with law enforcement agencies, a strong GBV taskforce, and mobile court to ensure quick access […]

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National

FORMER VICE PRESIDENT, ATIKU DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR MURDERED BRT PASSENGER AYANWOLE

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has demanded justice for murdered Oluwabamise Ayanwole, who went missing after she boarded a BRT bus in Lagos State. In a tweet, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential aspirant, described Ayanwole's murder as heartbreaking and expressed hope that those behind the act would be made to face the wrath of the law. Meanwhile, Police authorities in Lagos State have taken into custody the driver of […]

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National

MINISTER NGIGE SEEKS NLCS INTERVENTION TO RESOLVE DISPUTE

The Federal Government has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to advise its affiliate, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to abide by the provisions of the Trade Disputes Act and call off its ongoing strike. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige who stated this during an event organized by the NLC, also urged the Council to discuss as part of its agenda, a workable recipe that […]

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Entertainment

ADUNNI ADE LAMENTS ACTORS BEING PAID ‘PEANUTS’

Nollywood actress and producer, Adunni Ade, has disclosed that Nollywood filmmakers pay actors peanuts in the movie industry. Adunni said this during a chat with media personality Ebuka Uchendu, demanding that filmmakers, especially in Yoruba movie industry should stop trying to make actors do them a favour but rather pay them for their jobs. She advised stakeholders in the industry to let go of greed and quit exploiting talents in […]

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Entertainment

KANYE WEST’S NEW GIRLFRIEND, CHANEY JONES, CLAIMS NIGERIAN ORIGIN

American rapper, Kanye West's new girlfriend, Chaney Jones, has said that she is of Nigerian heritage. The model who took to her Instagram Story to share some details about herself disclosed that she's of European and West African descent while reeling out two countries from each of the continents.The 24-year-old also dismissed the notions that she underwent surgery on her face, owing to her resemblance to Kanye's ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. She said […]

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Foreign

YASTREMSKA PAYS TRIBUTE TO UKRAINE PLEDGING TO DONATE LYON OPEN PRIZE MONEY

Ukraine's Dayana Yastrzemska who escaped Russian bombings just over a week ago, fell short of a remarkable title victory at the Lyon Open after being beaten by Zhang Shuai in the final. The 21-year-old, who said she would use her prize money of about £12,000 to aid Ukraine, was beaten 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the decider as Zhang twice fought back from a break down in the third set to […]

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Sports

SIASIA FAULTS SUPER EAGLES 25-MAN SQUAD LIST FOR WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS AGAINST GHANA

Former Nigeria striker, Samson Siasia has faulted the Super Eagles 25-man squad list for this months 2022 World Cup playoffs against Ghana. Last week, interim coach Austine Eguavoen released the names of those invited for the two-legged games and placed seven others on standby. Akinkunmi Amoo and Ademola Lookman who got a maiden call-up and long term injury absentee Oghenekaro Etebo all made the cut while Ogenyi Onazi who has […]

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National

IMO GOVERNOR UZODINMA URGES NIGERIANS TO VOTE BASED ON MERIT AND NOT ZONING

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State says he would prefer to quit his political carrier than to be involved in violence. The Governor who made the assertion yesterday during an interview with newsmen distanced himself from category of politicians who would use violence to achieve selfish ambitions, particularly during elections. Uzodinma also urged Nigerians to vote for a credible presidential candidate in 2023 based on merit and not zoning. Recall […]

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National

COURT STOPS PRESIDENT BUHARI FROM TAMPERING WITH ELECTORAL ACT

Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped President Muhammadu Buhari, Attorney General of the Federation, and the Senate President from tampering with the newly amended Electoral Act 2022. The judge in a ruling on an ex-parte application by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, agreed that the Electoral Act has become a valid law and cannot be tampered with without following due process of law. […]

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National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GETS UKRAINE APPROVAL TO EVACUATE STRANDED STUDENTS IN SUMY

The Federal Government says the rescue of Nigerian students trapped in Sumy, Ukraine may commence today. This comes as Russia announced the opening of humanitarian corridors to allow the evacuation of civilians from several Ukrainian cities experiencing heavy fighting, including the capital Kyiv and Sumy. In a series of tweets, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama said the Ukrainian government had given approval for the students evacuation and promised to […]

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