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Magnus Abe and the road not taken, By Blessing Wikina
When he wrote this great didactic Poem, titled The Road Not Taken Robert Frost never had Magnus Abe, Chibuike Amaechi, and Nyesom Wike in mind. What was uppermost on his mind were the options of choices, and the alternatives of making decisions when faced with crossroads. Events may shape men, but they do not remove the options of choice, and…
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Oscars 2023 selection committee calls for film submission in Nigeria
Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), has called for submission of entries from Nigerian filmmakers for the 95th Academy Awards (OSCARS 2023). The selection exercise, which will be undertaken by the NOSC, is expected to present one film as Nigeria’s entry in the International Feature Film (IFF) Award category. The window…
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Religion should not bring quarrel among us – Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has re-emphasised the need for people to shun religious division. Governor Akeredolu urged that Nigerians should not allow religion to bring quarrels among them. The governor reiterated his position on Southern Presidency, stressing that time has come to rotate power to the South in the interest of justice, equity and fairness. He spoke on…
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2baba has not impregnated another woman — Manager
Efe Omorogbe, manager of Innocent Idibia also known as 2baba has debunked the news going around that the loveable hip-hop singer has impregnated another woman. The speculation started after 2face used his verified Instagram account to apologise to his family, associates, friends, fans but most importantly his wife, Annie over the pains of his past escapades. In the message posted,…
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NDLEA uncovers 442 parcels of Crystal Meth in heads of smoked fish in Lagos
…intercepts 1.1million Tramadol tabs in Kaduna, Lagos, Kano …returnee excretes 77 wraps of Cocaine at Enugu airport Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have uncovered no fewer than 442 parcels of Crystal Methamphetamine concealed in heads of fishes packed in cartons for export to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates through the SAHCO shed of the Murtala Muhammed…
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APC spokesman: PDP behind calls for my resignation as minister, says Keyamo
Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo says the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are behind calls for his resignation as minister over his appointment as spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council. Keyamo said this in a statement he released on Sunday. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria in the statement said he broke no law…
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Manchester United deny contract termination plans for Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United is facing further scrutiny but the club have denied speculation his contract will be terminated. The 37-year-old has 12 months left on his current deal with the option of a further year. Manchester United’s official response is that the Portugal international is not for sale. A spokesperson for the club said, “There is no…
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BREAKING: Archbishop Oliver Abah elected new Prelate of Methodist Church
…Nkechi Nwosu emerges denomination’s first female Bishop The Archbishop, Methodist Church, Nigeria, Benue Diocese, Most Revd. Oliver Abah, has been elected as the new Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria. Abah emerged the new prelate in the election held at the Bienial conference of Methodist Church Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday. WesternPost gathered that the Benue Archbishop won the contest…
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Conte, Tuchel sent off after Harry Kane’s last-gasp equaliser
Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte were both sent off as tempers flared after Harry Kane’s last-gasp equaliser earned Tottenham the unlikeliest of points in a pulsating 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Conte and Tuchel had already been booked for a face-to-face altercation in the aftermath of Spurs’ first equaliser, scored by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, but came to blows after…
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EXCLUSIVE: PDP plans civic engagement series for Atiku at Chatham House
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is planning a civic engagement series for its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar at Chatham House in London, United Kingdom. The party in a letter by National Chair Diasporans for PDP, Mrs Victoria Pamugo wrote to book the venue for the event. According to the letter, the party plans the event for October this year. The…
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