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DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE GETS AN HONOURARY FELLOWSHIP AWARD

The national institute of chartered arbitrators of Nigeria yesterday conferred an honorary fellowship award on the deputy Governor of Enugu state, Cecilia Ezeilo, for her outstanding performance and contribution in the governance of the state. In her speech during the conferment at the Nike Lake Resort Enugu, the chairperson, Fellow Chartered Arbitrator, Enugu State Branch, A.J Offiah said Ezeilo is deserving of the award because of her exceptional service to […]

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National

FG SET TO ARRAIGN NNAMDI KANUS CO-ACCUSED ON TERRORISM CHARGES

The Federal Government is set to arraign the four co-defendants of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges this morning. The arraignment is scheduled for the Federal High Court in Abuja, before Justice Binta Nyako. At the time of this report, the four defendants Bright Chimezie, Chidiebere Onwudike, Benjamin Maduagwu and David Nwaurusi are already seated in the court room, while heavily armed […]

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Entertainment

OMOTOLA EKEINDE, TOKE MAKINWA TO STAR IN IFAN MICHAEL’S PERIOD PIECE ‘SINGING SIN’

Principal photography is set to kick off for Ifan Michael's latest project, SINGING SIN, a feature film set in the 1980s. Confirming the new project in a GQ SOUTH AFRICA exclusive, the FOREIGNER'S GOD director revealed that the Cheta Chukwu scripted story would center on the story of strong and independent women who risk it all for their dreams. The film will see Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde star in […]

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Entertainment

SAMMY OKPOSO REVEALS HE IS NOW FREE FROM THE POWER OF SIN

Nigerian gospel singer, Sammie Okposo has returned to Instagram, days after deactivating his social media pages. The popular music star came under the spotlight a few weeks ago after he was caught in a cheating scandal. It would be recalled that the gospel singer had taken to his Instagram page where he apologized to his wife for cheating on her, barely 24 hours after a lady by the alias African Doll […]

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Sports

EVERTON CONFIRM SIGNING OF DELE ALLI

Everton have completed the signing of midfielder, Dele Alli from Tottenham Hotspur on a two-and-a-half-year contract until the end of June 2024. Alli who played 269 times and scored 67 goals for Spurs after joining in February 2015, is Everton manager, Frank Lampard's first permanent addition, following a loan move for Donny Van De Beek from Manchester United on the final day of the January transfer window. Dele could potentially […]

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Sports

EGYPT DEFENDER HEGAZI RULED OUT FOR REMAINDER OF AFCON

Egypt defender, Ahmed Hegazi has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Hegazi ruptured the tendon of the abductor muscle during Egypts quarter-final victory against North African rivals Morocco and was replaced at half-time by Mahmoud Trezeguet, who netted the winning goal for the Pharaohs in the game. The reliable defender will now miss his countrys remaining two games in the […]

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Foreign

RUSSIAN AND US ENVOYS CLASHES AT THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL

US Ambassador, Linda Thomas -Greenfield said the mobilization was the biggest Europe had seen in decades, while her Russian counterpart accused the US of fuelling panic and unacceptable interference in Russia's affairs. Meanwhile reports say a number of European leaders are travelling to Ukraine today for talks.  UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is flying to Kyiv after promising to work with Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky to find a diplomatic solution to […]

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National

OHANAEZE ACCUSES EFCC OF HARRASING PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS FROM THE SOUTH EAST

The Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), of making itself a willing tool towards harassing the people of the South-East out of the 2023 presidential race. The group stated this in a statement issued today by the President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Oyc Okwu Nnabuike, in reaction to a 17-count charge filed against Rochas Okorocha by the EFCC over […]

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National

PETER OBI GIVES CONDITION TO RUN FOR PRESIDENCY

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, says he will contest in the 2023 presidential election if his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), throws it open for all to contest or zones it to the south. The vice-presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2019 presidential polls, during a press release by his media aide, VAL OBIENYEM, quoted him saying he is capable of turning around the fortunes of […]

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National

NASS TRANSMITS RE-AMENDED ELECTORAL BILL TO PRESIDENT BUHARI

The National Assembly (NASS) has transmitted the re-amended Electoral Act Amendment Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on NASS Matters in the Senate, Babajide Omoworare, who disclosed this in a statement explained that the transmission of the bill was in line with the provisions of Section 58 of the 1999 Constitution and the Acts Authentication Act Cap. Omoworare stated that the Clerk […]

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