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Nigerian actress, Esther Nwachukwu has knocked May, her colleague, Yul Edochie’s wife, over the death of their first son. Recall that the couple lost their second child and first son, Kambilichukwu Leo, on Thursday. The incident happened at a time when May, who has been at loggerheads with her husband since marrying a second wife, was out of the country. Reacting to his death, Esther Nwachukwu accused the bereaved mother of being responsible for her son’s death. According to her,… Read the full article here
Nigeria defender, Ola Aina is set to miss Torino’s trip to Sassuolo on Monday night. The versatile defender picked up an injury in training and could be sidelined for three weeks. Torino announced via their official website that the 26-year-old underwent instrumental tests, highlighting a lesion to the left soleus. Aina recently returned to action for the Maroons after missing action for around three months as a result of a muscle injury. The Nigeria international could also miss the… Read the full article here
Senegal’s top opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was convicted on Thursday for defamation and insults against the Minister of Tourism. Sonko’s lawyer claims there is a political agenda behind the court’s decision. “I have said that ‘politics’ is in the courthouse and that it is losing its right (rule of law) and its understanding. But even if the defendant is not defended, the court has the obligation to judge serenely and to see if it does… Read the full article here
Maria “Avo Maria” Mandlate sits by a roadside vegetable and fresh fruit market in Macia district, Gaza province, hoping that a passing vehicle will stop and buy her sweet potatoes that will earn her as little as MZN100 ($1.58). She’ll use the money to buy a kilo of maize meal to prepare for dinner. Source Read the full article here
The traditional ruler of Umucheke in Umuobom in the Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Ekene Obinali, has been arrested by the police. The monarch was arrested by the operatives of the Anti-kidnapping Unit of the state police command for allegedly sharing on a WhatsApp platform a write-up that was said to be very critical of the state Governor, Hope Uzodimma. The embattled traditional ruler had on March 20 reposted the write-up on a WhatsApp group… Read the full article here
A medical doctor, Kadev Kenneth Kelvin has been remanded at the federal correctional facility in Makurdi on allegation of cyber stalking. He was remanded by a Benue state Magistrate Court sitting in Makurdi the Benue State capital. The accused was reported to have made a Facebook post on March 12, 2023 where he revealed that he stitched the lacerated anus of the Benue State publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bemgba Iortyom, after he was sodomized in… Read the full article here
The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors announced that Ajay Banga, a United States national, is the only nominee for the position of the next president of the bank. This was contained in a statement issued by the World Bank in Abuja on Friday. “The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors today confirmed that, as announced on February 22, the period for submitting nominations for the position of the next President of the World Bank Group… Read the full article here
Premier League club, Brentford, have stepped up their interest to sign Nigerian defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel from Turkey Super Lig giants, Fenerbahçe, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. As per Turkish news outlet, 90min Türkiye, Brentford are offering €12m for the right back and are looking to finalise the deal by summer. he Nigerian player sparked fresh interest from the Bees following his performance for Nigeria in the 2023 AFCON qualifier double-header against… Read the full article here
Selby withstands Day charge to set up clash with Murphy in semi-finalsMark Selby fended off a fightback from Ryan Day to book his place in the semi-finals of the Tour Championship with a 10-7 win over Ryan Day.AdSelby broke the back of the match when taking a 6-2 lead in the afternoon session in Hull and won the first two frames of the evening to leave Day with a mountain to climb.Tour ChampionshipSelby withstands Day charge to set up clash with Murphy in semi-finals19 HOURS AGODay won three… Read the full article here
Inflation has started to show signs of easing from the multi-decade highs reached in many countries following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The latest figures for most of the world’s largest economies still make for worrying reading, with price pressures remaining high as the war in Ukraine continues to keep energy and food prices elevated. But in some countries pressures have eased and energy and food wholesale prices have declined. Economist and investors also expect… Read the full article here
