insert_link Foreign SCOTLAND AND UKRAINE’S WORLD CUP PLAY-OFF POSTPONED Scotland and Ukraine's World Cup play-off semi-final has been postponed, and so the play-off final for the winners against either Wales or Austria on 29 March will now be delayed. The nations were set to meet at Hampden on 24 March but Ukraine requested Fifa push back the tie following Russia's invasion of the country ahead of the World Cup finals taking place from 21 November to 18 December. Discussions […] todayMarch 8, 2022 65
insert_link Foreign PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY TO ADDRESS HOUSE OF COMMONS TODAY The Speaker of the House of Commons in United Kingdom, Lindsay Hoyle has announced that the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky will address British Members of Parliament today through video link.Hoyle said he was pleased to grant Zelensky's extraordinary request adding that the address will take place at 5pm local time today.Also the prime minister of UK, Boris Johnson will host meetings with the leaders of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and […] todayMarch 8, 2022 116
insert_link South East 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 […] todayMarch 8, 2022 85
insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 8, 2022 102
insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 8, 2022 96
insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 7, 2022 126
insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 7, 2022 177
insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 7, 2022 148
insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 7, 2022 69
insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 7, 2022 93
insert_link Music Gist SHOW DEM CAMP DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WYW” FT. BELLAH todayAugust 24, 2023 1462
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