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NIGERIAN RAPPER FALZ DENIES PLANS TO JOIN PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana known as Falz, says he has no plans of being Nigeria's President or any other political ambition at the moment. The star rapper has been at the forefront campaigning against old leaders, advocating for a better country and for the youths to lead Nigeria. However, some individuals have since asked Falz to form or join a political party alongside other young agitators and declare for 2023 […]

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Sports

ZAMBIA AND SENEGAL REACHES 2022 WOMEN’S AFCON

Zambia and Senegal have reached the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations despite both failing to win the second leg of their respective second round play-off ties on Tuesday. Zambia secured their qualification on away goals following a 1-1 draw against Namibia, while Senegal went through 3-2 on penalties after a 1-0 defeat in Mali. Senegal had beaten their West African rivals 1-0 in last week's first leg, but Agueissa […]

todayFebruary 23, 2022 48

Foreign

ALEXANDER ZVEREV THROWN OUT OF MEXICAN OPEN FOR UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

World number three, Alexander Zverez has been thrown out of the Mexican Open after "unsportsmanlike conduct" that saw him attack the umpire's chair at the end of a doubles match in Acapulco. Germany's Zverez argued with the umpire during the decisive tie-break as he and Marcelo Melo lost 6-2 4-6 10-6 to Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara Zverez, who was the defending champion in the singles event, struck the umpire's chair several […]

todayFebruary 23, 2022 84

Foreign

EIGHTEEN CIVILIANS KILLED IN WEST NIGER ATTACK

Eighteen civilians in Niger have been killed in a militant attack in the west of the country. The government of Niger said armed bandits on motorbikes attacked a truck transporting people between two villages in the Tillaberi region. Western Niger - like neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso, has for years faced militant attacks, despite the efforts of international forces deployed to the Sahel region to fight the Islamist insurgents. Both […]

todayFebruary 23, 2022 74

South East

POLICE CONFIRM ABDUCTION OF 2-YR-OLD IN ABIA COMMUNITY

The Police Public Relation Officer in Abia State SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, yesterday confirmed the abduction of a two-year-old baby at Umuobiakwa community of Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. Ogbonna disclosed that the minor, identified as Precious Akataobi was reportedly abducted by suspected child traffickers at her mothers shop in Umuobiakwa over the weekend. Narrating how the incident happened, he said that the childs mother was with her and […]

todayFebruary 23, 2022 53

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS MEETING WITH ASUU ENDS INCONCLUSIVE

The reconciliatory meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities yesterday ended inconclusively. Both parties failed to reach an agreement at the meeting held yesterday in Abuja, where the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who convened the meeting, led the government delegation while Asuu President, Emmanuel Osodoke, attended alongside other leaders of the union. Ngige, during the meeting, said the government was surprised that […]

todayFebruary 23, 2022 89

National

PRESIDENT BUHARI POSTPONES SIGNING OF ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL TILL FRIDAY

President Muhammadu Buhari will now sign the re-worked Electoral Act Amendment Bill on Friday, February 25. A source close to the Presidency, who had earlier indicated that the President would assent to the bill today, confirmed the new date to newsmen, which he said will be honoured by the President. This comes at a time when President Buhari is presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House […]

todayFebruary 23, 2022 44

Entertainment

REMINISCE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE FEATURING BUJU AND GRAMMY-NOMINATED AMERICAN RAPPER, D SMOKE

Nigerian rap legend, Reminisce has announced a new single featuring Nigerian MVP of 2021, Buju and Grammy-nominated American rapper, D Smoke. The record is titled, 'Hustle' and it will drop tomorrow, February 23, 2022, the same day as Tekno and Olamide's new singles.This will be Reminisce's first single since, 'Alaye Toh Se Gogo,' - the title of his upcoming album.

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Entertainment

MERCY JOHNSON-OKOJIE, JIM IYKE AND OTHERS TO STAR IN NEW AJIBOLA FILM ‘PASSPORT’

VSL media has unveiled the first look at 'PASSPORT', its new film currently in production. Directed by Dimeji Ajibola, 'Passport' features Nollywood stars Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Jim Iyke, Zubby Michael, Adedimeji Lateef, Jide Kosoko, Emem Ufot, Nasboi among others and will center on two main characters as they find themselves intertwined while trying to navigate a new life together. Principal photography recently wrapped up for the ghetto comedy which producer, Vincent […]

todayFebruary 22, 2022 148

Sports

EPL: POGBA COULD LEAVE MAN UTD FOR PREMIER LEAGUE RIVALS – PHILLIPS

Former West Brom attacker, Kevin Phillips has claimed that Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba could leave the club and complete a shock move to Premier League rivals, Tottenham Hotspur or Arsenal. While discussing Pogba's future, Phillips told newsmen that Tottenham could be an option though for the midfielder but wonders if he would be able to play under Antonio Conte. Pogba, who is expected to leave Man United at the […]

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