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12 Mar
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell have once again graced the Oscars with their extraordinary talent, becoming the youngest two-time winners in the history of the Academy Awards. Their latest win for Best Original Song with “What Was I Made For?” from the film “Barbie” has solidified their positions as prodigies in music composition…
19 Feb
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish the Kanem Borno Museum, aimed at preserving Kanuri cultural artefacts. The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa announced this at the just concluded Kanem Borno Cultural Summit and Colloquium in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Musawa said that the Kanem Museum when established,…
11 Feb
Nigeria's Super Eagles take on hosts Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday, aiming to create history by becoming only the third team to defeat an AFCON host in the final. This year's final marks their second clash with the Elephants, having already secured a 1-0 victory in the group stage. To lift their fourth AFCON trophy, the…
10 Feb
Former Nigerian national team star, Paul Okoku, has issued a passionate appeal to the current Super Eagles team, urging them to rewrite history and claim AFCON glory in Sunday's final against Ivory Coast. Drawing upon his experience as part of the Eagles team that fell short in the 1984 final, where Nigeria lost 3-1 to…
18 Jan
As the roar of the crowd prepares to engulf the stadium, football fans across Africa hold their breath for the epic clash between Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria in Group A of AFCON 2023. This electrifying rivalry, steeped in history and brimming with talent, promises a spectacle that will leave everyone on the edge of their…
16 Jan
Quinta Brunson, the creator and star of the hit mockumentary sitcom "Abbott Elementary," made history as the first Black woman in 42 years to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series on Monday night. Her triumph marks a momentous occasion for both Brunson and the television industry, shattering glass ceilings and…
23 Nov
Thanksgiving, a cherished holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada, is a time for reflection, gratitude, and sharing a bountiful feast with loved ones. While its origins trace back to the Pilgrims' harvest celebration in 1621, Thanksgiving has evolved into a deeply ingrained tradition, steeped in symbolism and cherished customs. The Historicity of Thanksgiving…
20 Nov
Taylor Swift made history at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, becoming the first artist ever to win ten awards in a single year. The singer-songwriter took home top honors in categories including Top Artist, Top Female Artist, and Top Billboard 200 Artist. Swift's historic night also included wins for Top Radio Songs Artist, Top Song…
29 Oct
'The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history,' says George Orwell. This cannot be more accurate when you look at the situation in Nigeria. It is appalling that till this moment, except where necessary, most Nigerian students do not recognise the importance of history, and…
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There has been no damage to Iranian nuclear sites following explosions Friday in the centre of Iran that have been described as Israeli revenge attacks, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said.
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Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan Friday, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival. Air defence systems over several Iranian cities were activated, state media reported, after the country's official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan. Israel had…
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Adolphus Onyeama, an agriculture produce buyer resident in Borno State, has had several close shaves with death in the last 14 years. The Enugu State-born businessman has lived in the North for 26 years.
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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, yesterday had the last laugh at the highly staked National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which retained its acting national chairman...
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Rising inflation and weak earnings have pushed 10 million Nigerians into poverty in 2023, the World Bank in its Macro Poverty Outlook for Nigeria: April 2024 has stated.
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is deeply worried about the various economic headwinds confronting the stability of the Nigerian economy.
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Raymond Nwachukwu, a civil servant who lives in the Ijaiye area of Lagos State and commutes over many kilometers to and from work in Lekki, claims that his biggest problem is getting sleep.
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The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) has provided an opportunity for Heartland of Owerri to fight to save their season by lifting the ban, albeit provisionally, on Dan Anyiam Stadium.
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Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said the country would be able to ramp up oil and gas production to feed Dangote and other local refineries by curtailing pipeline vandalisation and oil theft through its new partnership with the Nigerian Armed Forces.