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Nigerian actor and model Alexx Ekubo will now be addressed as Chief Ikuku, after his installation as Ikuku Of Amumara Town, in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. Ekubo won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the Weekend Getaway. He was also first runner […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday asked all indigenes of Kaduna to cooperate with the government and security agencies to secure “peace and harmony in the state.” The President made the plea during his speech at the fifth edition of the KADINVEST, the state’s annual economic and investment forum. Buhari’s call for peace comes amid recent […]
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its seven-day warning strike across the country. In a statement issued by its National President, Biobékentóye Josiah, the health workers comprising five unions under JOHESU and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) were expected to resume work on September 21. “This is to bring to your […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as governor of Edo State. He congratulated him on Sunday in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, urging him to continue to show grace and humility in victory. The President also commended the election process […]
Everton have made three splashes in the transfer market recently, luring Allan, Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez to Goodison Park. The Toffees impressed in their 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, and will now be looking to kick on. Manager Carlo Ancelotti may want some more signings to come in yet, but Everton should […]
As Nigeria approaches the Diamond Jubilee, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the logo and theme which will be used in the celebration of the anniversary. The unveiling took place during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, the nation’s capital. It was witnessed by Federal Ministers and the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. Ministers at […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of a new anti-corruption agency which will be saddled with proper coordination of all recovered looted assets. Briefing state house correspondents after the FEC meeting on Wednesday, the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami explained that assets recovered have been in the hands of several agencies and […]
The Nigeria Police Force has said it has not fixed any date for the aptitude test in the ongoing recruitment exercise into the force. reports that applicants for the position of constable into the NPF have gone for physical and credential screening across the various commands. Giving an update, the force headquarters on its social […]
Aston Villa announced the signing of Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on Wednesday for a reported fee of £20 million ($26 million). The 28-year-old Argentine, who has signed a four-year deal, helped Arsenal to FA Cup victory last season and Community Shield glory last month but faced playing second fiddle to Bernd Leno. Villa boss Dean […]
Lionel Messi may have had to stay put at Barcelona but the Argentine legend did succeed in joining one new club this year — the one reserved for sporting billionaires, according to Forbes magazine. The Argentine striker’s career earnings of over one billion dollars (840 million euros) places the six-time Ballon d’Or winner in a […]
