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BEN AFFLECK PROPOSES TO JENNIFER LOPEZ

American actress and singer, Jennifer Lopez has opened up about how Ben Affleck proposed to her and also revealed how it was the most romantic thing ever for her. The 52 year old singer who shared the news in a newsletter titled “How It Went Down,” said she was taken totally off guard as she was in favorite place on earth (in the bubble bath), when Ben got on one knee and proposed […]

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Sports

EHAB GALAL NAMED NEW COACH OF EGYPT

Officials say Ehab Galal has been named as the new coach of Egypt replacing Carlos Queiroz who left the role this week. The 54-year-old is currently in charge of Pyramids FC in the Egyptian Premier League, who he joined at the start of the season and has led to the quarterfinals of the African Confederation Cup. The new coach will be tasked with lifting the mood of the national team after […]

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Sports

NFF PRESIDENT REJECTS RE-ELECTION FOR THIRD TERM

The President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF Amaju Pinnick has announced he will not pursue re-election for a third term. The 50 year old Pinnick said he is counting what he described as the "unquantifiable loss that the country and its sponsors will suffer after failing to qualify for the 2022 Football World Cup. The NFF president noted that he would have loved to run for a third term, but at the […]

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Foreign

DEATH TOLL OF DURBAN RISES TO 59

Authorities say the death toll from floods and mudslides after rainstorms struck the South African port city of Durban and surrounding areas in Kwazulu-Natal province has reached 59. The country’s meteorologists last night forecasted more disruptive rains on the way, but expected the rainfall system to weaken considerably today, a disaster that has unleashed massive damage to lives and infrastructure, affecting all races and classes from rural areas, townships to […]

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South East

GUNMEN ATTACK POLICE STATION IN ANAMBRA STATE

Gunmen today attacked a police station in Atani the headquarters of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Gunmen arrived the area at about 1:30am today and immediately launched an attack on the police facility, killing four policemen, including a female police operative during the attack. The spokesperson of the State Police Command DSP, Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the attack during a telephone conversation said it was unfortunate that […]

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Uncategorized

AKEREDOLU CALLS ON POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS TO RESIGN

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to all political office holders in the state to resign from their offices ahead of the 2023 general elections. In a memo by the Secretary to the State Government, Oladunni Odu gave the appointees till April 14 to resign, if they will be contesting in next year’s election as contained in the amended Electoral Bill into law and […]

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National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES FRIDAY AND MONDAY EASTER HOLIDAYS

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has announced Friday, Good Friday April 15th, and Monday, Easter Monday April 18th, 2022 as public holidays to mark the Easter celebrations. Aregbesola in a statement yesterday urged Christians to emulate the attributes of sacrifice, togetherness, forgiveness, kindness, love, peace and patience, which were the attributes and practices of Jesus Christ, as exemplified by His ministry on earth. He called on Christians and all Nigerians […]

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Entertainment

ACADEMY MOVES UP DATE FOR MEETING ON WILL SMITH’S SANCTIONS

The Academy's board of governors have rescheduled the meeting to discuss disciplinary actions against Will Smith over his infamous Oscar's slap. Reports say the meeting which was originally slated for April 18 will now hold tomorrow, April 8 as confirmed by an exclusive letter released days after the actor resigned from the Academy. Recall that the actor in a swift but anticipated move announced his resignation from the Academy with […]

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Entertainment

PETE EDOCHIE DEFENDS NIGERIA MOVIE INDUSTRY

Nollywood movies, produced by the Nigerian film industry have in recent times come under severe criticisms and attacks from many Nigerians who argue that their movies have tilted towards promoting highly erotic and violence content such as armed robbery, kidnapping, ritual killing, drug abuse that have a negative effect on children and adolescents. Urban Radio Correspondent, Emeka Chibuoke met with veteran actor and ace broadcaster, Pete Edochie who spoke in […]

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Foreign

ARNAUT DANJUMA GIVES VILLARREAL FIRST-LEG ADVANTAGE OVER BAYERN MUNICH

Arnaut Danjuma's early goal secured Villarreal a deserved 1-0 win against Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Former Bournemouth winger Danjuma gave the Spaniards a slender advantage going into the return leg by scoring the only goal early in the first half at Estadio De La Ceramica but it could have been worse for Bayern, who produced a disappointing display, as Villarreal had another effort […]

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