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POLICE FOILS BOMBING AT LADY GAGA’S CONCERT

Brazilian Police have revealed that they thwarted a planned bombing at a LADY GAGA’S concert on Saturday night. Rio de Janeiro Civil Police said they have oneperson in custody in connection to the failed plot, and also claimed that unidentified suspects were “virtually recruiting participants to carry out attacks” using improvised explosive devices. GAGA’S concert, which is part of her Mayhem tour, was taking place at the popular Copacabana venue. She announced the show last month on […]

todayMay 5, 2025

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WORLD BANK PROJECTS POVERTY INCREASE IN NIGERIA BY 2027.

The World Bank has projected that poverty in Nigeria will increase by 3.6 percentage points over the next five years, rising through 2027. The projection is contained in the Bank’s Africa’s Pulse report released yesterday at the ongoing Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and the World Bank in Washington, DC. The report presents a troubling outlook for poverty reduction in Nigeria, highlighting that despite some recent improvements in economic […]

todayApril 25, 2025

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OKONJO-IWEALA TO SEEK SECOND TERM AS WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION DG

The Director General of the World Trade Organization, NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, has revealed her intentions to run for a second four-year term when her mandate expires next August,  Her  spokesman,  ISMAILA DIENG, who made this known  in a statement issued yesterday, said the 70-year-old had taken into account “the overwhelming and broad-based support expressed by members”, adding that her decision to seek another term has been officially communicated to WTO chair Norwegian Ambassador PETTER OLBERG. […]

todaySeptember 17, 2024

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POP SUPERSTARS, ABBA, URGE TRUMP TO STOP USING THEIR SONGS DURING CAMPAIGN

Swedish pop group named, Abba, have complained after their hit songs including, the Winner Takes it All and Dancing Queen, were played at one of the presidential campaign rallies of the United States Republican candidate, Donald Trump. This is contained in a statement issued by the Abba's record label, Universal Music, noting that after discovering videos in which Abba's music was used at Trump events, they, along with the members of Abba, […]

todayAugust 30, 2024

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PRESIDENT TINUBU EMERGES CHAIRMAN OF ECOWAS.

President Bola Tinubu has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS, succeeding the President of Guinea Bissau, Umaro Embalo. Tinubu, after his emergence was announced at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS said they will take democracy seriously because it is the best form of government. The Nigerian leader who is the latest candidate […]

todayJuly 10, 2023 27

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NIGERIANS SET GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST RECORDING SESSIONS.

Nigerian actor-turn-entrepreneur, artist, and founder of Blaqk Stereo Music Group BSMG, Hawwal Ogungbadero, and 29 other artists have set a new record in the music industry by winning the longest recording marathon for 40 hours 19 minutes, which earned them a spot on the hall of fame of the Guiness World Record. Hawwal, who has featured in major TV series such as Jenifa’s Diary, Moms At War, TV shows, and […]

todayMay 30, 2023 67

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BREAKING BOUNDARIES: HILDA BACI SURPASSES 96-HOUR MARK TO SECURE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD.

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has extended her cooking to 100 hours to break the Guinness World Record for longest cooking hours. Baci, who started her cooking marathon challenge four days ago at Amore Gardens, made a historic feat yesterday after she broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual. Baci’s best friend @Ama_Reginald, announced in an Instagram post, saying the chef will make it […]

todayMay 16, 2023 225

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THAI VOTERS REJECT MILITARY-BACKED GOVERNMENT IN HISTORIC ELECTION.

Thai voters have rejected the military-backed government as two opposition parties appear to be set for coalition talks. Initial results show the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties surging ahead of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha, with the election being described as a turning point for Thailand which has experienced military coups in recent years. Prayuth led the last coup in 2014 and sought another term in office but he has […]

todayMay 15, 2023 51

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NIGERIAN CHEF SET TO BREAK GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST COOKING TIME.

A Nigerian chef, Hilda Bacci is on the verge of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual.  27-year-old Bacci who is no stranger to breaking records as she won the maiden edition of the Jollof Faceoff competition held back in August 2021 is currently on 86 hours and counting, with about 10 hours left to set the new Guinness World Record. Hilda owner of […]

todayMay 15, 2023 112

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