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They were all legends – Davido opens up on losing people close to him

Famous Nigerian Afrobeats musician, David Adeleke, professionally known by his stage name Davido, has spoken about losing individuals in his life. Talking about losing loved ones, including his only son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, in an interview with Beat FM, Davido noted that he dedicated a tune from his new album ‘Timeless’ to them. The singer, whose album Timeless was released today, March 31, described those he had lost as legends. Recall that the superstar lost his only son, Ifeanyi… Read the full article here

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Ex-Super Eagles winger, Finidi facing difficult times at Enyimba

Former Super Eagles winger, Finidi George may have his work cut as Enyimba struggles to impress again in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Enyimba finished in disappointing seventh position under Finidi’s tutelage last season missing out on a continental ticket. Results have not improved this term with the People’s Elephant now at danger of missing out on a Super Six place. Disappointing home draws against Bendel Insurance and Nasarawa United have seen the eight-time… Read the full article here

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Oscar Pistorius’ parole request denied – lawyer

The application for parole of former South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, convicted of the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, was denied Friday, said the lawyer for the victim’s family. “I do not know for what reasons the application was refused, we were only informed that it was refused and that it would be reviewed in a year,” Tania Koen told AFP.  A hearing before an ad hoc commission was held in the morning and… Read the full article here

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IWD: Akeredolu’s wife urges women to learn ICT skills

The Ondo State first lady, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has urged women to embrace information communication technology and other life enhancing skills for their self-development. She gave the admonition at the grand finale of this year’s International Women’s Day held in Akure, the state capital on Thursday. The programme was put together by her office in conjunction with the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. Scores of women from across the… Read the full article here

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NOWA president charges Delta women on entrepreneurial skill acquisition

The president, Naval Officers’ Wives Association president, Hajiya Nana Gambo, has charged Delta State women to take maximum advantage of the entrepreneurial trainings offered at the NOWA skill acquisition centre in its Oghara centre.   She made this known during the graduation ceremony of the maiden edition of the NOWA’s skill acquisition programme which saw 21 students trained in various entrepreneurial skills.   … Read the full article here

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Nigerians will smile with Tinubu as president – Rep

A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Ibrahim Al-Mustapha, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress from Sokoto State, has said all Nigerians will smile with the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the president-elect. The lawmaker, who represents Rabah and Wurno Federal Constituency told newsmen in Sokoto on Friday that Tinubu had mastered the art of governance. “Glad tidings are therefore beckoning on Nigerians with Tinubu as successor to President… Read the full article here

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OPS predicts woes as national debt hits N46tn

The Debt Management Office, on Thursday, revealed that Nigeria’s total public debt stock increased to N46.25tn or $103.11bn in the fourth quarter of 2022. The latest figure has made members of the organised private sector and economists to predict that tougher days are ahead for Nigerians and firms. The national debt as of September, 2022, was put at N44.06tn. According to the office, the new figure consists of the domestic and external total debt stocks of the… Read the full article here

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Arsenal ready for title push, Man City face Liverpool test

Arsenal enter the final furlong of the Premier League title race with a clash against Leeds on Saturday as they bid to be crowned champions for the first time in 19 years. Second-placed Manchester City cannot afford to stumble in a marquee match-up against Liverpool, while the battle to avoid relegation is heating up. AFP Sport looks ahead to a crucial weekend in the top flight after the international break. Arsenal fuelled by ‘powerful’ bond With 10 games to play, Arsenal are in pole… Read the full article here

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Police begin probe of Yul Edochie son’s death

The Lagos State Police Command has begun investigation into the death of Kambilichukwu, the son of popular actor, Yul Edochie. It was gathered that Edochie had reported the death of his son to the police and in the state The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who spoke with Daily Post confirmed the development on Friday saying the matter would be forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department today Kambilichukwu, 16, died on… Read the full article here

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