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Entertainment

ROGERS OFIME WRAPS UP PRODUCTION FOR ‘CONVERSATIONS IN TRANSIT’

Principal photography has officially wrapped up for Rogers Ofime's game changing film 'Conversation in Transit'. Confirming the end of filming, actor Alex Ekubo who stars in a supporting role, shared an Instagram post hailing the filmmaker and the project. Directed by Robert Peters, and scripted by Ummi Baba-Ahmed, Tope Bolade-Akinbode and Dichie Enunwa 'Conversations in Transit' follows the story of three ladies: an heiress, Hajara, an event planner, Ini, and […]

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Foreign

GHANA BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN COUNTRY TO EVACUATE ITS CITIZENS IN UKRAINE

Ghana has become the first African country to evacuate its citizens in Ukraine following Russia's invasion. The first group of 17 students arrived this morning at Kotoka International Airport, in the capital, Accra. Ghana's foreign ministry had earlier said some 460 students who were en route to Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic are expected to return home in coming days. It is estimated that more than 1,000 […]

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Sports

RIGOBERT SONG SET TO BECOME NEW COACH OF CAMEROON

Former Liverpool defender, Rigobert Song has been confirmed as the new Cameroon head coach on the orders of the country's president, Paul Biya. The 45-year-old replaces Toni Conceicao, who led the national team to a third-placed finish at January's Africa Cup of Nations and will be assisted by the former Congo-Brazzaville, Kenya and Equatorial Guinea coach, Sebastien Migne. Song, the country's most capped player, has made 137 appearances for the Indomitable […]

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Politics

ENUGU STATE APGA REJECTS RESULTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

The Leadership of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State has rejected the results of the Local Government Elections held in the State on the 23rd February, 2022, alleging massive electoral fraud and irregularities, which included declaration of election results where elections did not take place. In a press release jointly signed by the Chairman of the Party Ndubuisi Enechi Onyia, and Secretary Dickson Ani after its emergency […]

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News

DSS WARNS PDPS NATIONAL CHAIRMAN AYU AGAINST MAKING UNGUARDED REMARKS

The Department of State Services (DSS), has warned the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, against making unguarded remarks against it and other security agencies in the country. The DSS through its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, noted that contrary to Ayu's recent remarks, it remains neutral and transparent in carrying out its duties. Reacting to a comment by Ayu that Pdp would not use the secret police […]

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National

PRESIDENT BUHARI TO ATTEND UNEP SUMMIT IN KENYA

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Abuja, today, to attend the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP@50), scheduled for 3rd 4th March, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. According to a statement by the presidency, Buhari is expected to deliver the National Statement of the country and participate in High Level Dialogue Sessions on the Environment at the event. He will be accompanied by the […]

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Entertainment

ZINOLEESKY SAYS “THERE IS NO JOY IN THE COUNTRY” AFTER RELEASE FROM NDLEA CUSTODY

Nigerian singer, Zinoleesky, has expressed disappointment in the state of the country. Recall that Zinoleesky along with Mohbad and some artistes under Marlian Music label were arrested on Thursday after Ndlea officials raided their apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State and revealed that molly and cannabis were found in their possession. However, ZINOLEESKY, who was released 48 hours after his arrest, took to his Instagram lamenting about the […]

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Entertainment

VETERAN NIGERIAN ACTOR WILLIAMS DIES AT 81

Veteran Nigerian actor Lari Williams has died at the age of 81, after battling with an undisclosed illness for a long time.According to a statement released by his family, the veteran actor died at his home in Ikom, Cross River State. Until his death, Williams was popular for his roles in hit soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in the Sun. Williams was a poet, playwright and celebrated actor both […]

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Sports

MAN CITY BEATS MAN UTD 4-1 IN WOMEN’S FA CUP TO REACH QUARTER-FINALS – ROUND-UP

Manchester City scored four second-half goals as they fought back to beat Manchester United and reach the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals. Three goals in 10 minutes from Lauren Hemp, Ellen White and Caroline Weir put City ahead after Katie Zelem scored direct from a corner before the break. Khadija Shaw then added a fourth, seconds after coming off the bench.City's victory was their second against United in two weeks, having beaten […]

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Sports

LEEDS SET TO APPOINT MARSCH AS NEW BOSS

Leeds United are set to appoint former RB Leipzig boss, Jesse Marsch as their new head coach. The American, who has also coached New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Salzburg, left the German club in December last year after a five-month spell. The 48-year-old will succeed Marcelo Bielsa, who was sacked on Sunday, once a work permit is finalized. Leeds sit 16th in the Premier League table, two points above the […]

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