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Veteran talk show host Larry King passes on at 87
"With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host and friend Larry King, who passed away this morning at age 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles," the statement said. "For 63 years and across the platforms of radio, television and digital media, Larry's many thousands of interviews, awards, and global acclaim stand as a testament to his unique and lasting talent as a broadcaster."
Instagram suspends Tunde Ednut’s new account
Early this year, Tunde Ednut’s old account which has over 2million followers was suspended by Instagram, forcing him to create a new Instagram account after efforts to recover the old account failed.
Cardi B, ex-manager resolve $25 million case
In April of 2018, Klenord Raphael, sued Cardi for $10 million dollars, claiming he was fired in a breach of contract after discovering her in 2015. He also alleged defamation, according to PEOPLE.
Angel Gomes: I left Manchester United for Lille to find happiness in my football
Angel Gomes has explained that he left Manchester United to sign for Lille in the summer because he craved “happiness” in his football career.
Real Madrid forward tests positive for coronavirus
Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club confirmed on Friday.
Chimamanda Adichie bags Women’s Prize ‘winner of winners’
Chimamanda Adichie’s novel, Half of a Yellow Sun, has been voted the best book to have won the Women’s Prize for Fiction in its 25-year history.
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Nigeria correctional empowers 119 inmates in Gombe – controller
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Gombe State command, says about 119 inmates in two custodial centres in the state have undergone vocational skills training.
Afreximbank disburses $250 million to Nigerian company to acquire 45% stake in oil lease
Afreximbank has disbursed 250 million dollars as part of its support for Trans Niger Oil and Gas Ltd (TNOG) to acquire 45 per cent stake in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 17 onshore oilfield.
Manchester United defender suffers racist abuse
Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe was subjected to racist abuse on social media after playing in Sheffield United’s shock 2-1 victory at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Court sentences man to 6 months imprisonment for cyber fraud
Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on Thursday sentenced a man, Godwin James, to six months imprisonment for internet fraud.
WADA gets more funds through IOC to fight anti-doping drug offences
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has received almost $400,000 (£292,000/€331,000) in extra funding for its Intelligence and Investigations Department through additional donations from the Governments of France, Cyprus, Greece and Poland.
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Muslim students: Nigeria’s unity important than ethnic bias
In a press release by the Amir (president) of the Muslim Students’ of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, Miftahudeen Thanni, the students urged President Muhammadu Buhari to be more proactive and re-strategise his approach in tackling insecurity in the country.
Leicester boss: Chelsea in too much of a hurry to sack Frank Lampard
Leicester boss, Brendan Rodgers, reckons that Frank Lampard, recently sacked by Chelsea, has not been given enough time at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool pull out of the market without replacements for injured duo
Liverpool lost Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez to injury and, after scouring the market for a central defender, the Reds have ruled out all options and will finish the season with the squad they currently have.
Germany urges Taiwan to help ease auto chip shortage
Germany has asked Taiwan to persuade Taiwanese manufacturers to help ease a shortage of semiconductor chips in the auto sector which is hampering its fledgling economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
Banditry: Nigeria’s president orders NSA to give ‘special focus’ to Zamfara
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for an immediate response to rising cases of bandit attacks on communities in Zamfara State.