Khaid, the fast-rising Nigerian singer, has broken his silence after a recent health scare. In April 2024, he was hospitalized due to internal bleeding, causing concern among his fans. During his hospitalization, fellow singer Adekunle Gold visited him, and a video of their meeting showed Khaid on the road to recovery. Khaid has now taken […]
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The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has been reported dead after a brief illness. He passed on in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Thursday. His son Jide Iwuanyanwu confirmed this in a statement. “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, announces the demise
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John Mayall, the British blues pioneer and “godfather of British blues,” has died at the age of 90. Mayall’s family announced his passing on Tuesday, stating that he died peacefully in his California home on Monday. Mayall’s influence on rock music is immense, with his 1960s music collective, the Bluesbreakers, launching the careers of guitar
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The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has denied a notice circulating on social media about the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 26, 2024. The commission’s chairman, Babatunde Osibodu, stated that the notice did not originate from OGSIEC and should be disregarded. The fake notice had been signed and dated, but Osibodu confirmed
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has called out the federal lawmakers, especially those from the north, for supporting the call for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Amidst the prominent call for freedom of the IPOB leader, the CNG described this call as treacherous, saying
In a statement released on Wednesday, The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, debunked the news that it has pulled out of the planned national protest over hunger and high cost of living in the country, further stating that the Congress cannot withdraw from a protest it did not organise. The statement was signed by the NLC
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have accepted the N70,000 minimum wage offered by the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu. This was announced by NLC President Joe Ajaero after a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Ajaero noted that the unions agreed to the offer due to
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Several major US airlines, including Delta, United, and American Airlines, experienced a ground stop on Friday morning due to a communication issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA confirmed the ground stop impacted all flights from these airlines, regardless of their destination. The duration of the hold remained unclear at the time
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Nigerian lawmakers agreed to take a 50% pay cut for six months to support the government’s efforts to address the country’s economic challenges. This decision came alongside a plea to young Nigerians to avoid a planned nationwide protest. The House of Representatives passed a resolution urging organizers of the protest to prioritize peace and engage
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Pop superstar Rihanna announced a major partnership between her iconic beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, and the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. The announcement came via social media, with Rihanna expressing her excitement: “Tried to tell yall….we outside all 2024!!! Proud to announce that @FentyBeauty is a premium partner of the Olympic and Paralympic
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