Cynthia Erivo
19 Nov
The highly anticipated Wicked film premiered in dazzling style at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on November 18, 2024, ahead of its cinematic release this Friday, November 22. Fans are thrilled to go back into the magical world of Oz with this stunning reimagining of the beloved musical. Directed by Jon M. Chu and written…
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The Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, has struck out the defamation case against lawyer Dele Farotimi, instituted against him by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Aare Afe Babalola. Farotimi was arrested on December 3, 2024, in Lagos by operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command over allegations of defamation against Babalola. He was…
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, assured pensioners in the state that the state government will clear all pension arrears owed by the previous administration on or before the 28th of May 2027. This was disclosed on Thursday at a solidarity rally of the Oyo State Union of Pensioners to the Governor's office, Agodi,…
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The police on Thursday arraigned a 40-year-old driver, Celestine Nweke, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for alleged “ wrong parking.” Nweke, whose address was not provided, is facing charges bordering on wrong parking, reckless driving obstruction of public road, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp. David Adepoju, told the court that…
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A non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Rise Project, Farid Centre, Ability in Disability, in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation and JONAPWD Abuja, has been officially unveiled by the Niger State governor, Muhammad Umaru Bago. Governor Bago performed the official flag-off ceremony at Dutsen Kura Primary School, London Street, Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, 12th February 2025.…
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Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has showered praises on Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux, for loving and standing by her daughter, Priscilla Ojo. The movie star, who could not hide her joy, expressed deep gratitude to Jux, calling him "my son" as she welcomed him into the family. Ojo made this known in a post shared on…
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Air Peace Ltd. has said that security operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) arrested three unruly passengers aboard its London to Lagos flight for disruptive behaviours. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos by Dr Ejike Ndiulo, the Head of Corporate Communications, Air Peace. According to the statement, the…
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The Nigerian Senate has taken steps towards addressing regional infrastructure disparity, calling on President Bola Tinubu to include the Northeast in the Renewed Hope Super Highway Project. Lawmakers argued that despite the ₦4.2 trillion road infrastructure plan, the region remains largely overlooked, with only two projects allocated to it. Leading the charge, Senator Mohammed Danjuma…
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A 26 – year old Supermarket manager, Deborah Odewale, was on Thursday, docked in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding her employer of N789, 740.00 Odewale is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and fraud. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecuting Counsel, Insp Sikiru Opaleye, told…
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China has endorsed the proposed talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the resolution of Russia’s war against Ukraine. “Russia and the U.S are both influential powers, and China welcomes their efforts to strengthen communication and dialogue on a range of international issues.’’ A spokesman for the Beijing Foreign Ministry…
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Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, said that every year, an estimated 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer. Ghebreyesus said this on Wednesday during an online media conference on global health issues. According to him, in high-income countries, almost 90 per cent of children survive while in low-income and middle -income countries, survival…