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Lifestyle & Hot Gists
Burna Boy is fearless, says Timaya
By Tosin Brown Dancehall star Timaya has expressed that two-time Grammy winner Burna Boy is fearless. Timaya shared this insight while recounting an experience with the ‘Higher’ star, who is currently touring the world with his music. Timaya said, “Nothing Burna Boy is doing now surprises me. The guy is fearless.” He then recounted an incident in which Burna Boy…
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Lifestyle & Hot Gists
Foluke Daramola gifts car to Tope Osoba
By Tosin Brown Just days after undergoing breast cancer surgery, ailing actress Tope Osoba received a generous car gift. The car, a Lexus, was delivered to Osoba by her colleague, Foluke Daramola, who explained that it was a gift from a fan. Osoba had been battling breast cancer for some time and had sought financial assistance from the public to…
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Perspectives
Forging ahead: The evolving Nigeria-South Africa alliance, by Sunday Dare
As Nigeria and South Africa hold the 11th session of Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, in Cape Town, on Tue Dec 3, 2024 it is trite to establish the contours of their relationship and to thank President Tinubu for keeping faith with Africa’s other big brother.The radar on Nigeria again shifts to South Africa witnessing three weeks of unprecedented shuttle political…
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Sports
House Committee Chair hails organizers of Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024
By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Honourable Abiola Awoyeye, alongside his Deputy, has expressed deep satisfaction with the ongoing Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024. Speaking at a briefing on Monday, Honourable Awoyeye commended the event organizers for their exceptional efforts in creating a competition that fosters unity, excellence, and youth engagement across tertiary institutions in Osun…
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Sports
Holders Manchester United to face Arsenal in FA Cup third round
By Olaolu Joseph Holders Manchester United will travel to face record 14-time winners Arsenal in a highly anticipated FA Cup third-round clash set for January. The third-round fixtures, where Premier League and Championship clubs join the competition, are scheduled to take place from January 9 to 13. Manchester United, 13-time winners of the FA Cup, are set to meet Arsenal…
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National News
Tinubu arrives in Cape Town for Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National talks
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, to participate in the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, a milestone that marks 25 years since the establishment of the framework aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. The president is set to lead high-level discussions with his South African counterpart, Cyril…
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Politics
Ekpa threatened me over non-support for Biafra — Orji Kalu
By Kunle Sanni Orji Kalu, the senator representing Abia North, has disclosed that Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), threatened him over his refusal to endorse the agitation for Biafra. Kalu made this revelation on Monday during an interview with Arise Television, where he stressed the urgent need for security agencies to adopt…
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National News
Peter Obi to FG: Consider impact of tax reform bills on all regions
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has urged the federal government to consider the overall impact of the tax reform bills on the nation and the sustainability of all its regions. In a statement on Monday, Obi said when considering tax reforms and similar issues, Obi said it is not enough to focus…
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Politics
We must ensure transparent conduct of LG elections, says Abbas
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has described the conduct of local government elections in the country as “disgraceful”. Abbas spoke in Abuja on Monday at the national dialogue on local government and constitution amendment. Represented by Benjamin Kalu, his deputy, Abbas said local governments, being the closest to the people, have a vital role in delivering services,…
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Sports
Tinubu appoints Zulu as SSA on Grassroots Sports Development
By Tosin Omojola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has appointed Adeboye Adeyinka, popularly known as Zulu, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development. Zulu, a seasoned sports administrator, previously served as Special Assistant to the former Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh. His extensive career also includes working with four different Lagos State Governors in…
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