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Nigerian government approves 6th evacuation flight for stranded Nigerians in US
The federal government has approved the 6th evacuation flight for stranded Nigerians in the United States.
House of Reps quizzes NDDC over N70.495 billion awarded contracts
The House of Representatives at the weekend flagged off its investigation into the N70.495 billion allegedly paid by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to 1,773 contractors as mobilization fees without resorting to site, between 2008 and 2012.
Oscar 2021: Genevieve Nnaji, Akin Omotoso named Academy members
Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji and Film director, Akin Omotoso, have been selected as members of the 2020 class of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
‘The Undertaker’ announces retirement from wrestling
55-year-old Legendary Wrestler, Mark William Calaway, popularly known as The Undertaker, on Monday announced his retirement from the WWE.
Guinness reverses decision to strip Billy Mitchell’s Pac-Man, Donkey Kong records
Guinness World Records has reversed its 2018 decision to strip Billy Mitchell of his Pac-Man and Donkey Kong world records, according to Ars Technica, in what is the latest twist in a long story about the notorious arcade game master at the center of documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.
Raymond Dokpesi Jnr asks NCDC to provide his coronavirus test results
Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, has recovered from coronavirus.
Netflix gains 15.8 million subscribers in three months
The world’s largest streaming service gained 15.8 million paying customers from January through March, bringing its global total to 182.9 million. Netflix had predicted it would add 7 million during the period.
Liverpool’s Sadio Mane building hospital to give Senegalese people hope
Liverpool star Sadio Mane said he is funding a hospital in Senegal in order to give people in the country hope of a better life.
Award-winning OJ Simpson documentary series to air on DStv
It’s one of the most ambitious and sweeping sports documentaries ever made and it’s coming to DStv.
Meghan Markle to make Hollywood comeback with Disney documentary
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has her first post-royal job: narrating a Disney documentary about elephants.
Paris Club refund: Court orders Katsina to pay firm N13.3 billion
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Katsina State Government to pay a firm, Mauritz Walton Nigerian Ltd, N13.3 billion for the debt management services it rendered to the state.
Nigeria backs N1.1 billion film, documentary on 1914
The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the educational film and documentary on Nigeria, it was learnt.
Obamas’ first film wins best documentary Oscar
The Barack and Michelle Obama-produced film “American Factory” snagged an Oscar on Sunday for best documentary — a win for Netflix, which backed the story of a manufacturing plant in the US Midwest reopened by a Chinese billionaire.
Brad Pitt wins best supporting actor Oscar for ‘Once Upon a Time…’
Brad Pitt’s Oscar win on Sunday marks a fitting comeback for the veteran actor whose personal life, rather than his on-screen roles, have dominated headlines in recent years.
‘Farewell’ rebukes Oscars with Spirit Award win
Chinese-American film “The Farewell” delivered a rebuke to its Oscars snub at the Spirit Awards on Saturday, as South Korea’s “Parasite” added a final burst of momentum to its much-hyped Academy Award challenge.
Prince John Mayaki alleges Governor Obaseki’s men trying to swindle him over documentary on...
Former Executive Director, Media Affairs to Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Prince John Mayaki has dismissed moves by a former Speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly, Hon. Kabiru Adjoto, to release a documentary exposing the “dark side” of Oshiomhole when he held sway as governor of the state.
Senator Shehu Sani: $24,000 extortion claim sponsored to tarnish my reputation
A former Nigerian senator, Shehu Sani, says the claim by the EFCC that he was involved in a $24,000 extortion was sponsored to ”tarnish his reputation and mute him.”
Ghana FA sacks all national teams coaches after corruption documentary
Ghana’s Football Association has sacked the coaches of all their men’s and women’s national teams.
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Newcastle takeover collapsed as Saudi consortium declined arbitration offer
The proposed takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium collapsed after the group declined to take up the Premier League’s offer of independent arbitration to decide who would own the club, the league’s chief executive Richard Masters said.
Hansi Flick’s ‘brutal domination’ makes Bayern new favourites
In the space of 90 minutes of devastating attacking football, Bayern Munich totally changed the narrative around this Champions League ‘final eight’ tournament and the impact of their 8-2 humiliation of Barcelona will have an even bigger resonance.
SEMA: Flood looms in seven Plateau local councils
Plateau State Government on Saturday told residents in seven Local Government Areas of the state who are living in flood prone areas to vacate their homes immediately to avert an impending floor disaster.
Tribunal affirms Senator Diri’s election as Bayelsa governor
The three-man panel took the decision today a month after the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by a former aspirant of the Bayelsa governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party, Timi Alaibe, challenging the candidacy of Senator Diri in the November 2019 election
Berlin brothels reopen after lockdown, offer only erotic massages
Berlin’s brothels were allowed to reopen last week after months of closure due to coronavirus restrictions — but full-on sex is still off-limits.
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School closure: Nasarawa to revoke operational licenses of erring schools
The Nasarawa State Government has threatened to withdraw the operational approval for any private schools caught violating the lockdown order by reopening schools for all categories of students.
Mikel Obi to join Stoke City on one-year deal
John Mikel Obi will join Sky Bet Championship club Stoke City on Monday.
Governor Matawalle: Politicians exploiting security challenges for political gains
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara said on Tuesday that it it has become evident that some politicians are exploiting the security challenges in the country for political gains.
Kogi community leader blames government for woes of Nigerian youths
The President of Takete Ide Progressive Union (TIPU) in Mopamuro Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State, Prince Richard Dare Fiki, has called on the government, corporate organisations and well-meaning individuals to create enabling environment for the youths to actualise their God-given potentials.
FBI to join Beirut blast probe – US envoy
“The FBI will soon join Lebanese and international investigators, at the invitation of the Lebanese, in order to help answer questions that I know everyone has about the circumstances that led up to this explosion,” David Hale told reporters during a tour of a heavily damaged neighbourhood near the port.