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Super Eagles victory today shall serve as a retaliation for all the lives, and properties Nigerians lost during the xenophobic attack by South Africans. The stage is set, with a lot of expectations ahead of the much anticipated football encounter between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South scheduled for 6pm today, February 7, 2024. Veteran Nollywood actor Hank Anuku has joined millions of Nigerians to pray for the Super Eagles, with emphasis to the xenophobic attack on innocent Nigerians by South Africans few years ago. …”almighty God open our gates to defeat the Bafana Bafana…

Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) unveiled the newly appointed special advisers to the National President. The National President, Dr Ejezie Emeka Rollas, disclosed this during of a news conference held in Lagos on Monday. According to Rollas, Rita Dominic has been appointed as Director, AGN Investments and Business Development; while Prince Ebakumo is Special Adviser on Social Media Handles. Actress Nancy Isime as the Special Adviser on Social Dialogue and Collective Bargaining; veteran actress, Rita Edochie, is the AGN’s Women Leader and Special Adviser on Welfare; Jude Ororha as the Special Adviser on Violence and Harassment in Work Place. While…

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer says Buckingham Palace. The type of cancer has not been revealed – it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King began “regular treatments” on Monday and will postpone public duties during the treatment, the Palace said. The King, 75, “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible,” it added. No further details are being shared on the stage of cancer or a prognosis. Charles informed both his sons personally about his diagnosis and…

Nollywood actress cum politician, Tonto Dikeh, and his former boyfriend, Prince Kpokpogiri, are reportedly back together as friends. This was made known by Nigerian entertainment journalist, Stella Dimoko Korkus. According to her, Tonto and Kpokpogiri agreed to become friends again after the Intervention of Senator Ned Nwoko, husband of Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels. Recall that the former lovebirds had a messy break-up in 2021, a few months after they announced their romantic relationship online, with Tonto Dikeh alleging threats to her life. However, Ned Nwoko reportedly invited Tonto and Kpokpogiri to his Abuja house on Sunday, February 5, 2024, and…

American rapper and Activist, Michael Santiago Render, better known on the stage as Killer Mike has reportedly been arrested right at the venue of the 66th Grammy Awards, just moments after he had won in three separate categories; Best Rap Album for “Michael, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers”. Unfortunately , the reason for his arrest is yet to be disclosed at the time of this report. It was confirmed that the security agents were actually from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). But according to Hollywood Reporter, the arrest is allegedly linked to Misdemeanor…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala has left Spanish club FC Barcelona Femini for the US National Women’s League team, Bay FC. This was published on the Club’s website: “An agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and Bay FC from the National Women’s Soccer League in the United States of America for the transfer of Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala, whose contract was set to end on 30 June 2024. The Club appreciates Asisat’s commitment and professionalism over the five-year period she wore the Barca jersey.” “Oshoala’s contribution to Barça Women’s recent successes…

The Apex Youth body in Nigeria, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has on Thursday debunked and refuted the purported suspension of its President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo. This was made known to the media during a world press conference, held at the National Secretariat of the NYCN, by the members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of NYCN. According to the press text read by the National Deputy Secretary General of NYCN, Comrade Rikki Nwajiofor, “Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo remains the only President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), any other self-acclaimed President, whether in acting capacity…

Northwest Governors storms Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal unveils Community Protection Guards (CPG) Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, hosted the Northwest Governors for the official unveiling of the State Community Protection Guards (CPG). The graduation ceremony for the Community Protection Guards (Askarawan Zamfara) was held on Wednesday at the Trade Fair Complex in the capital city of Gusau. A statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that Governors from Jigawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Sokoto attended the graduation ceremony. He added that the Zamfara State Government is utilising a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional approach to address security…

The new Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo swore in Commissioners and other state officials appointed during his inauguration. Governor Ododo stressed the implementation of strict Performance Evaluation, leaving no room for laxity. This signals a commitment to accountability and excellence in the government. He mandated Commissioners to prioritize grassroots harmonization, and underlined the idea that servant leaders perform best when they actively engage and include everyone. This inclusivity aligns with his vision for effective and people-oriented governance. While assuring the people of Kogi State that his tenure would prioritize matters concerning peace, unity, and oneness. He emphasized a…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday issued a warrant for the arrest of the Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Rivers State Governor, Hon Edison Ehie over his alleged involvement in the burning of the State House of Assembly. Ehie who is the immediate past factional Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly was ordered to be arrested along with five other persons based in Port Harcourt for allegedly participating in some criminal activities. Those ordered to be arrested along with the former factional Speaker are Jinjiri Bala, Happy Benedict, Progress Joseph, Adokiye Oyagiri and Chibuike Peter also…