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An economic expert, Dr. Tunji Ogunyemi of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State has backed the plan on total removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Ogunyemi, in an interview with Rave FM, Osogbo on Friday, said the removal of fuel subsidy is inevitable. He said Nigeria will go bankrupt if it continued with the subsidy regime on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The economic expert, who admitted that removing the PMS subsidy will create more hardship on the citizens… Read the full article here
Despite a cautious reminder to the Kano State Governor-elect Abba Kabir Yusuf against issuing orders, he has issued a Public Debt Suspension advisory to both domestic and international lenders. He asked them not to entertain any requests for loans without his consent. Yusuf had issued a similar advisory on illegal building construction on public places. However, the advisory was quickly countered by the Umar Ganduje government, reminding him that they were still in charge and that he should… Read the full article here
Popular Nigerian singer and record executive, Oluwatosin Ajibade, professionally known by his stage name Mr Eazi, has become the first Nigerian musician to win a Latin Grammy after receiving nominations in four categories. The nominations at the 21st edition of the annual Latin Grammy awards are for his contribution to the albums of Bad Bunny and J Balvin. Mr Eazi was a featured artiste on the song, Arcoíris off ‘Colores’ with J Balvin, which won the ‘Best Urban’ album category and… Read the full article here
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta has said that he was so proud of the club’s former legendary manager, Arsene Wenger following the Frenchman’s induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Wenger was inducted a few days ago alongside his old foe and former legendary Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. The 73-year-old, who arrived at Arsenal back in 1996, was one of the first foreign managers in the Premier League. Wenger, who introduced a number of revolutionary football… Read the full article here
Celebrating an anniversary with a bang. In the stronghold of former Ivorian president Laurent Gbago, hundreds rallied on Friday (Mar. 31). The politician and supporters of his African People’s Party (PPA-CI) celebrated the 2nd anniversary of his final acquittal by the ICC following the 2010 post-electoral violence. Party officials also attended the vent in Yopougon, Abidjan … Read the full article here
The National Broadcasting Commission has slammed a fine of N5 million on Channels Television for breaking the broadcasting law in a programme with the Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed. This is contained in a letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the television station and dated March 27. The News Agency of Nigeria exclusively obtained the letter on Friday in Abuja. The… Read the full article here
A superintendent with the Nigeria Correctional Service, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Mr Eyimoga Moses, has been arraigned before Justice Abdul Dogo of the Federal High Court, Makurdi, for job racketeering. Moses was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on one count of corruption. He was alleged to have collected N800,000 from Read More Read the full article here
Italy’s Jannik Sinner turned on the style to end Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of the “Sunshine Double” and his reign as world number one, triumphing 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-2 in their Miami Open semi-final on Friday. Sinner will meet Russian Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s final while Alcaraz will lose his number one ranking to Novak Djokovic. Medvedev reached his fifth straight ATP Tour final with a 7-6 (7/5), 3-6, 6-3 win over fellow Russian Karen Khachanov. The disappointment for the… Read the full article here
An actress, Bukola Ikuomola, has said she doesn’t have issues with kissing in movies as actors are very professional with their roles. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “As a versatile actress, I don’t mind kissing scenes. It’s all part of the job. In such scenes, actors are very professional and they follow all the rules of hygiene and decency. That’s all there is to it.” Asked if it was difficult for actresses to find love, she… Read the full article here
The top 16 for the Snooker World Championship has been confirmed following Ryan Day’s 10-7 defeat to Mark Selby at the Tour Championship.Day was competing against Ding Junhui and Gary Wilson coming into this week before the Crucible, for a seeded place at the World Championship.However, Day needed to beat Selby to stay in the running for an automatic Crucible spot since Ding was victorious over Mark Allen earlier in the week.World ChampionshipWorld Championship qualifying: Schedule and key… Read the full article here
