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A Grammy winning Hollywood actor who starred in several movies including Coming to America, James Earl Jones, has died at the age of 93. His family agent, Barry McPherson announced that Jones died yesterday morning surrounded by his family. Jones starred in dozens of films including, Field of Dreams, Conan the Barbarian and starred as King Jaffe Joffer and father to Prince Akeem played by Eddie Murphy in the […]
The federal government through the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has said any Nigerian found guilty of corruption should not be granted a state pardon. Fagbemi stated this yesterday at a roundtable organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC for state attorneys general in Abuja, suggesting that in the next constitutional review exercise, he would propose removing those […]
Arsenal have suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of their Premier League tie with Tottenham Hotspur clash on September 15. This comes as Norway head coach, STALE SOLBAKKEN raised concerns over MARTIN ODEGAARD’S fitness, revealing the Arsenal captain has picked up another knock while on international duty with his nation. ODEGAARD had suffered a blow to his ankle in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton last weekend at Emirates Stadium and was substituted in the 73rd […]
The Minister of State (Oil) Petroleum Resources, HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI, says there is availability of petrol despite the scarcity and hike in the price of the product. LOKPOBIRI, who stated this yesterday while briefing newsmen at the Presidential Villa, Abuja after meeting with Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA, assured Nigerians that the scarcity being experienced would be over before weekend as petrol would be available across the country. He stated that once the product is […]
Iconic British singer, ELTON JOHN, has opened up about his struggle with an eye infection, disclosing that the infection has left him with “limited vision” in one of his eyes. The 77-year-old in a personally signed statement, revealed that his healing has been extremely slow, but said he’s “feeling positive about the progress he has made thus far.” Recall that JOHN announced his retirement from touring a few months ago. His farewell tour which […]
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, ADEMOLA LOOKMAN, has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. In the list announced last night, the 26-year-old Atalanta player was shortlisted alongside 29 other players for the sought-after award and he is the only African player in the list. While some notable names on the list include JUDE BELLINGHAM, VINI JUNIOR, ERLING HAALAND and KYLIAN MBAPPE, Eight-time winner and current holder LIONEL MESSI is not listed for this year’s award as well as […]
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has kicked against the latest increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among workers. The union in a statement signed by its president FESTUS OSIFO, called on the Federal Government to “immediately cancel these decisions, promote policies that will strengthen the naira, and take decisive steps to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.” OSIFO argued that the sudden hike “implemented […]
Microsoft Founder and philanthropist, BILL GATES has revealed plans to inject at least $2.8 billion into the country’s healthcare, nutrition, and agricultural sectors. While speaking on his intentions at the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting presided over by Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA at the Presidential Villa, GATES emphasized the need to invest in Nigeria’s greatest resource, its people while addressing the economic challenges the country faces. He underlined the importance of prioritising primary healthcare, urging Nigerian leaders […]
Nigerian Under-18 boys’ basketball players have been denied visas by the South African Consulate in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Nigeria is billed to face Egypt at the 2024 FIBA U-18 Afrobasket competition scheduled to hold in Pretoria yesterday but the development has jeopardized Nigeria’s trip. The Vice Chairman of the Youth Development Committee of the Nigerian Basketball Federation, NBBF, UGO UDEZUE, expressed disappointment, citing a lack of explanation for the […]
