American rapper Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday for trafficking drugs across the United States. The “Trap Queen” rapper born Willie Junior Maxwell II had pleaded guilty last year to distributing and possessing cocaine. New York prosecutors said he was part of a ring of six men that distributed more […]
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Man Utd Thrash Chelsea To Secure Champions League Return
Manchester United sealed qualification for next season’s Champions League with a 4-1 thrashing of beleaguered Chelsea on Thursday. Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were on target as the Red Devils moved up to third in the Premier League. A miserable night summed up Chelsea’s season despite spending over £500 million in the […]
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I Didn’t Know Anything About Education Sector When Buhari Appointed Me – Adamu
Mallam Adamu Adamu, has confessed that he was novice in education sector when President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him Minister of Education in 2015. Adamu, who is the longest serving minister, stated this at a valedictory session with officials and heads of parastatals of the Ministry on Thursday. He said he was forced to apply wisdom […]
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I Won’t Disappoint Nigerians, Tinubu Assures
The President-elect Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, in Abuja, said he will not disappoint the trust conferred upon him by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and millions of Nigerians. He also affirmed that he understands the magnitude of the honour conferred upon him and the corresponding task ahead. Tinubu made the promise in his […]
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I’m An Orphan But Family Stood By Me – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has appreciated those who stood by him while in detention. In a social media post hours after he was granted bail in his ongoing assault trial, the musician said though he is an orphan, his family members, friends and legal team did not leave him alone. […]
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Legendary Music Star, Tina Turner Dies At 83
Legendary music artiste, Tina Turner, has died at the age of 83. The celebrated singer died at her house in Switzerland following a long illness. “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, […]
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Nigeria Air Fails To Fly 96 Hours To End Of Buhari’s Tenure
The national carrier, Nigeria Air, is yet to begin operations 96 hours to the end of the present administration, Daily Trust reports. The eight-year tenure of President Muhammadu, which commenced on May 29, 2015, comes to an end on Monday, May 29, 2023. Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation, had insisted that Nigeria Air will fly […]
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Nigeria Spent $8bn To Restore Peace In Liberia, Says Chief Of Defence Staff
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Leo Irabor, has disclosed that the Nigerian government spent $8 billion to restore peace in Liberia. He disclosed this while delivering his keynote remark at the event to mark the 75th-year celebration of the United Nations peacekeeping operations on Wednesday. “Since the first engagement of troops of our Armed […]
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Prepare For A Disease Even Deadlier Than Covid – WHO Chief Warns
The planet should be ready for a disease even deadlier than Covid, the head of the World Health Organisation warned on Monday. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the World Health Assembly forum that the threat of another public health crisis could not be kicked ‘down the road’. He also claimed that, despite the darkest days of the […]
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Why Tony Blair Visited Me — Tinubu
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister, Tony Blair arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday and met with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, on his official Twitter account (@OfficialBAT), revealed the purpose of the visitation. He said the visit was to discuss mutual interests between Nigeria and the Tony Blair Institute for Good Governance, an institute owned by […]
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Dangote Refinery To Generate 12,000 Megawatts Of Electricity – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that the newly inaugurated Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals will help Nigeria generate more power for its electricity sector. Speaking at the inauguration in Lagos State, Governor of the apex bank, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said the Dangote Refinery is expected to generate 12,000 megawatts of electricity. He […]
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Real Reason I Broke Longest Cooking Time Record – Hilda Baci
Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has gone to church to share testimony of her cooking milestone. The entrepreneur, last Monday, made history when she completed a 100-hour cooking marathon. Hilda took to her Twitter page to share a clip of her testimony session while in church. While appreciating God for […]
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Nigerian Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike
The leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its one-week warning strike which it embarked upon on Wednesday, May 17. President of the association, Dr. Emeka Orji, told Channels Television via a telephone conversation that the association suspended the action for two weeks after reaching some agreement with the government on […]
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UK Moves To Ban Nigerian Students From Travelling With Families
Worried by the high influx of migrants, the United Kingdom is set to announce new restrictions that will stop Nigerian students and other nationalities studying in the UK from travelling with their families. According to a report by The Sun UK, the crack down, which will see all masters students and many other post graduates […]
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I Rocked $20k Dress To AMVCA, Tacha Brags
Tacha Akide, a former Big Brother Naija contestant, has bragged about rocking a $20,000 (equivalent to N15million) dress to the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). The 9th edition of the prestigious awards is ongoing at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, with celebrities from the entertainment industry […]
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I Grew Up With Chioma, Known Her For 20 Years — Davido
Nigerian musical sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that he didn’t just meet his wife recently. According to him, they have known each other for about two decades. He made this known during an interview with Tattleroomng, where he said she has grown to become a part of him, saying how much […]
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Don Saint Returns With Ojodu Berger (Stream Or Download)
One of the pioneers of Hip Hop Music in the South East, Nigeria, Don Saint is back with Ojodu Berger. Having released his first album ( Rock Till Mama Calls) 20 years ago, which was alleged to be the first Hip Hop Album in the South East back then, the Don is back with another […]
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President Buhari Appoints New Accountant-General Of The Federation
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the substantive Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). This was contained in a circular by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esin, dated 19th May, 2023, and signed by the Director, Communications in her office, Mallam Mohammed Abdullahi […]
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