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DAVIDO GETS BANANA ISLAND PROPERTY GIFT FROM DAD

Nigerian music star, Davido has been gifted a landed property at the exclusive Banana Island area of Lagos by his father, Adedeji Adeleke. The music star who made this known yesterday via his Twitter page, revealed that he would be building something amazing for his kids. Recall that Davido recently opened his new home in Banana Island which has a variety of interesting features. It is not clear how much […]

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South East

RANGERS INTERNATIONAL DEFEATS AKWA UNITED 3-0

Rangers International FC of Enugu were at their imperious best yesterday when they defeated Nigeria Professional Football League Champions Akwa United 3-0 at the Nest of Champions in Uyo. The Flying Antelope who arrived with one of the best away records this season scored three second half goals through Sam Pam in the 56th minute, Chidibere Nwobodo in the 69th minute and substitute Shedrack Aseigbu settled the game for Abdul […]

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Sports

BLACK STARS TO MOVE FIRST LEG OF WORLD CUP PLAYOFF TO NEUTRAL VENUE

There are indications that Ghana may move the first leg of their 2022 World Cup playoff against Nigeria to a neutral venue due to the bad state of the Cape Coast Stadium which was initially approved for the game. There have been doubts about the pitch in Cape Coast after it hosted the countrys 65th Independence Day parade. Although renovation works have begun on the field, reports revealed there might […]

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Foreign

US WARNS CHINA AGAINST HELPING RUSSIA

US says China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions in its invasion of Ukraine. Some US officials told newsmen that Russia had asked China to provide military assistance after it began the invasion. In response, a spokesman for the foreign ministry in Beijing, Zhao Lijian said the US had "been spreading disinformation, targeting China on the Ukraine issue, with malicious intentions". When asked if he could clarify […]

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Politics

STAKEHOLDERS IN UZO UWANI PLEDGE UNALLOYED SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR UGWUANYI

Stakeholders in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday paid a solidarity visit to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, in appreciation of his support, love and administrations uncommon transformational agenda in the council area. Led by the Chairman of Uzo-Uwani Lga, Chukwudi Nnadozie, the Member representing Uzo-Uwani Constituency, Josephat Okika, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mathew Idu, and their elder statesmen, Mike Ajogwu and Maxi Ukuta, the […]

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National

ASUU EXTENDS STRIKE BY EIGHT WEEKS

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an eight-week strike after its four-week warning strike ended. The union took the decision during its National Executive Council (NEC), meeting held in Abuja, last night. According to a member of the union, who spoke to newsmen on the condition of anonymity, the two months is to give the Federal Government space to meet their demands. Recall that Asuu had on […]

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National

SARAKI NAMES THREE ZONES THAT DESERVE PRESIDENCY

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki says the South West should not be among the regions canvassing for zoning because they have not been disenfranchised in any way. Saraki, who stated this during an interview with newsmen, said the northeast, north-central and southeast are zones that have not had Presidency or Vice Presidency but insisted that the point of focus should be finding the best person to solve the numerous challenges […]

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Foreign

UK GOVERNMENT SANCTIONS CHELSEA BOSS

Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich has finally been sanctioned by the United Kingdom government. The Russian billionaire had his assets frozen and has been prohibited from making transactions with UK individuals and businesses, with a travel ban and transport sanctions also imposed on him. However, Chelsea can still operate as a Premier League side under a special licence, but any potential sale is now on hold. Meanwhile, no player transfers or […]

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Entertainment

INSURGENCY THEMED MOVIE ‘BOYCOTT’ PREMIERES AHEAD OF THEATRICAL RELEASE

All is set for the official release of new insurgency themed film BOYCOTT, set to premiere in cinemas on March 11. Ahead of its theatrical debut, an exclusive premiere recently held at the Blue Pictures cinema, Lagos and had the film's impressive cast, crew and the Creme De La Creme of Nollywood in attendance. Starring Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Kunle Coker, Yemi Black, Uzee Usman, Tolulope Asanu among others, BOYCOTT tells […]

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Foreign

RUSSIA AND UKRAINE FOREIGN MINISTERS HOLD TALK AMIDST CRISIS

The foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine are holding talks in Turkey, as Moscow's invasion of its neighbour enters its third week.Foreign minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba said his expectations were "limited" ahead of the face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.It comes after Ukraine accused Russia of bombing a children's hospital, calling it a "war crime", while officials say three people including a child died in the attack […]

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