Buhari Nominates Muaza Sambo to Replace Sacked Power Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to senate to confirm the appointment of Muazu Sambo as minister of the federal republic of Nigeria. Buhari’s letter seeking for confirmation of Sambo was read on the floor of the red chamber by  Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday. If confirmed by the senate, Sambo, who hails from Taraba […]

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Nnamdi Kanu Enjoys Full Luxury In Custody- DSS

The Department of State Services(DSS) says the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu enjoys full rights in custody. The DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya said this at a media briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. IPOB had alleged that Kanu is denied food and a change of clothing in custody. But Afunanya while speaking […]

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Akin Osuntokun at 60 by Reuben Abati

My good friend, Akin Osuntokun, is 60. He was actually 60 on November 24, but this week, friends and family are rolling out the drums to celebrate one of the finest persons that I know. On November 24, we had gathered at his residence, at the invitation of Ronke, his wife, and the Osuntokun family […]

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Diplomatic Row Between UAE and Nigeria Will Be Resolved Soon- FG

The federal government says the diplomatic row between the United Arab Emirates(UAE) and Nigeria will be resolved soon. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Siriki, said this at a briefing on Monday in Abuja. Last week, UAE had reduced the number of slots allocated to Air Peace, a Nigerian airline to fly into the country in […]

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Comedian CuteAbiola Returns to Social Media….One Month After Serving Navy Punishment

Online skitmaker ,  CuteAbiola has returned to social media one mother after he was released from army custody. The Instagram comedian  posted  photos  of himself on his Instagram page  on  Monday with a terse message “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it… Thank you all. We’re back for you,” […]

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UK Confirms First Death From Omicron COVID-19 Variant

The United Kingdom has recorded its first death from the Omicron variant of Coronavirus. The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said this on Monday “Sadly, at least one patient has been confirmed to have died with Omicron,” Johnson, who on Sunday warned of a “tidal wave” of infection from the mutation, told reporters. UK had […]

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South African President , Cyril Ramaphosa Tests Positive For Coronavirus

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for coronavirus. Ramaphosa was said to have felt unwell on Sunday after leaving a memorial service for FW de Klerk, the former South African deputy president, in Cape Town. According to a statement issued by the South African presidency , Ramaphosa is “in good spirits” and is […]

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NFF Appoints Eguavoen As Super Eagles Interim Coach, Sacks Rohr

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Augustine Eguavon as the interim coach of the super eagles. Eguawon replaced Rohr Gernot who was relieved of his duties by the federation on Sunday. NFF confirmed this in a statement posted on its website on Sunday. The statement reads: “The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Mr Augustine […]

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A CONVERSATION WITH PRINCE YEMISI SHYLLON, PART 5

The Abeokuta Prince and the Art Palace By Toyin Falola My trip to Abeokuta in November 2021 yielded treasures of performance and orality at the Ake Palace, the city itself, and the lovely home of an Egba Prince. The trip became part of what I will label, with poetic license, the Shyllon Triumvirate of Art—the […]

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We Never Had Sex……I Had my 4 Kids Through Artificial Insemination- Fani Kayode Ex-Wife

Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of former minister of aviation, Fani Kayode says she had her four kids through artificial insemination. Fani Kayode and Chikwendu whose marriage failed in 2020 have been in a legal tussle over the custody of their four children. The former beauty queen had filed a suit before a customary court sitting […]

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