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NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS INI EDO,MOURNS LATE FATHER.

Nollywood actress, INI EDO, has announced the passing of her father. Grieving the loss on her Instagram page, the actress described the deceased as her greatest cheerleader and first love, adding  that the memories of her late father would forever remain in her heart. Meanwhile, Fans and colleagues flooded the comment section to console the grieving movie star.

todayFebruary 25, 2025

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REFEREE NAVA BANNED FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER ASKING LIONEL MESSI FROR AUTOGRAPGH

Referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava has been banned for six months after asking LIONEL MESSI for his autograph. NAVA had approached Messi at the end of Inter Miami’s CONCACAF Champions Cup victory over Kansas City last week and requested an autograph for a family member with special needs. This prompted North America’s football governing body, CONCACAF, to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the 36-year-old. Nava has now been “banned from officiating in CONCACAF competitions […]

todayFebruary 25, 2025

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DEFENCE MINISTER REAFFIRMS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO ERADICATING INSURGENCY

Nigeria’s Minister of Defense, MUHAMMED ABUBAKAR, has claimed that security conditions have significantly improved in the Northwest and north-central regions of the country. ABUBAKAR ,  who stated this during an interview, credited the progress to sustained and coordinated military operations against banditry, particularly in Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, and Kaduna states, where security challenges have been prevalent. The minister reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to completely eradicating insurgency before the year ends, stressing that various stakeholders—including opinion leaders, civil […]

todayFebruary 24, 2025

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LIVERPOOL TO FACE PSG IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16.

Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain, PSG in one of the highlight matchups in the Champions League round of 16. The club topped the 36-team league stage of the competition to secure a direct spot in this stage, while PSG advanced through a two-legged play-off, dominating French rivals, Brest with a 10-0 aggregate victory. Similarly, reigning champions, Real Madrid will face city rivals Atletico Madrid, while Bayern Munich will face Bayer […]

todayFebruary 22, 2025

Entertainment

AYRA STARR TEASES COLLABORATION WITH TEMS AND TYLA.

Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Ayra Starr has hinted on the possibility of collaborating with fellow female artists including Grammy winning singer, Tems and South African artist, Tyla. Speaking in an interview at the recent MOBO Awards in Newcastle, Ayra Starr discussed the possibility of collaborating with Tems and Tyla, particularly after all three celebrated together in Lagos during the glamorous Detty December season. The singer while referring to Tems and Tyla […]

todayFebruary 22, 2025

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HOUSE OF REPS COMMITTEE REJECTS PROPOSAL FOR CREATION OF 31 NEW STATES.

The House of Representatives Committee on the Constitutional Amendment has rejected all 31 proposals for the creation of new states, citing failure to meet constitutional requirements. The House received proposals for the creation of 31 new states on February 6, 2025, but the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed that none of the 31 requests for state creation in Nigeria met the constitutional requirements for consideration. […]

todayFebruary 22, 2025

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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES RELOCATION OF 29 CORRECTIONAL CENTRES

President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across the country. This was revealed yesterday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said many of the existing correctional facilities, such as those in Suleja and Ikoyi, which were established in the 1950s are already outdated, underscoring the […]

todayFebruary 22, 2025

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UCHE NOMINATED FOR LA LIGA U-23 PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARD FOR FEBRUARY

Getafe Nigerian forward, Christantus Uche has been nominated for La Liga’s Under 23 Player of the Month for February 2025.  The 21 year old was shortlisted for the award alongside Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Valencia’s Javi Guerra, Real Betis’ Jesús Rodríguez and Celta de Vigo’s Javi Rodríguez. Uche has played in all four of Getafe's matches in February, contributing to two victories and one draw, bringing his total to three goals […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

Entertainment

WIZKID AND DAVIDO EMERGE WINNNERS AT 2025 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

Well-known Nigerian artists, Wizkid and Davido, have been recognized as winners at the 2025 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP, Image Awards.  Wizkid received the award for 'Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration' for his joint track with Brent Faiyaz, while Davido was honored with the 'Outstanding International Song' award for his collaboration with Chris Brown.  However, Tems, Burna Boy and other Nigerian singers lost in their categories. […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

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