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High cost of cement will render most Nigerians homeless – Group

High cost of cement will render most Nigerians homeless – Group

Economy, Opinion, Politics
A group, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, an umbrella body of all the youth groups in the South-East has said that the high cost of cement would render most Nigerian families homeless if not checked. The group said it is totally condemnable to sell a bag of cement at the rate of N5,000 per bag in a country where so many families go to bed hungry. In a press release signed by the President-General of the group, Goodluck Ibem, he said the high cost of cement would make landlords increase their house rent which would be above the…
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28
2022
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Sylvester Oromoni: Dowen College founder, school board step down

Sylvester Oromoni: Dowen College founder, school board step down

Lifestyle, Opinion
The Founder of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, Dr. Olumide Phillips, has stepped down from office. Phillips, who served as board chairman of the institution, also announced their (board) retirement in a statement signed by Tomi Borisade. Part of the statement read, “The founding members of the Board of Governors including the founder and Chairman of the Board, Dr. O. Olumide Phillips, have decided to retire and pass the baton of change to a new generation of seasoned professionals who will run with the vision, leadership passion, commitment and values they have worked rigorously to establish. “This will also enhance communication…
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28
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Terrorism: I will emerge victorious – Nnamdi Kanu vows to defeat Buhari govt

Terrorism: I will emerge victorious – Nnamdi Kanu vows to defeat Buhari govt

Opinion, Politics
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday expressed optimism that he would emerge victorious over the terrorism charges leveled against him by the Nigerian Government. Kanu expressed hope that his current trial at the Abuja Federal High Court would end soon. The pro-Biafra agitator is facing terrorism charges before Justice Binta Nyako-led Federal High Court in Abuja. The Nigerian Government leveled the charges against Kanu following his re-arrest and repatriation from Kenya. He was nabbed in Kenya over his agitation for the actualization of Biafra and Nigeria’s breakup by extension. However, the IPOB leader stated that his…
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28
2022
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Yoruba leader, Olufemi Adegoke is dead

Yoruba leader, Olufemi Adegoke is dead

Culture, Lifestyle, Politics
The Chairman of pan-Yoruba intelligentsia group, Voice of Reason (VOR), Dr. Olufemi Adegoke is dead. The medical veteran hailed from Ondo Town in Ondo West Local Government Area. Adegoke was the father of a Nigerian-born member of the British Parliament, Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch. The lawmaker, a Conservative Party member, served in Boris Johnson’s government as Minister of State for Levelling Up Communities and Minister of State for Equalities. A statement on Friday by Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide described Adegoke as a man of unquestionable character. Director of Communication, Maxwell Adeleye said he was resolute and committed towards the decommissioning of…
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28
2022
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Solskjaer returns to support Man Utd

Solskjaer returns to support Man Utd

Sports
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returned to support Manchester United on Wednesday night. It was the first time the Norwegian has been spotted after he was sacked as manager in December. Solskjaer watched his daughter, Karna, play for United women’s Under-21s team. Karna found the back of the net as her father watched on in a 5-0 cup thrashing of Aston Villa at Altrincham’s J Davidson Stadium. Solskjaer was pictured with Maria Edwards, who also got on the scoresheet during the victory, after the match. United’s U-21 side have now progressed to the next round of the WSL Academy Cup. Solskjaer’s teenage…
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28
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Nigeria vs Ghana: Rohr could take charge of Black Stars against Super Eagles

Nigeria vs Ghana: Rohr could take charge of Black Stars against Super Eagles

Sports
Former Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, is among the candidates under consideration to become the next Ghana head coach, according to Ghana Web. Milovan Rajevac was sacked after the Black Stars were eliminated from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana finished bottom of their group, which had Comoros, Morocco and Gabon. It is the first time in their history they have failed to win at least one group stage match. The West Africans are now looking at Rohr, who managed the Super Eagles for five years. Rohr, who was sacked in December, guided Nigeria to the 2018 FIFA World Cup and…
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28
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Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte fight finally confirmed

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte fight finally confirmed

Sports
The WBC heavyweight title clash between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte has finally been confirmed. Fury’s UK-based promoter, Frank Warren, on Friday evening won the highest successful purse bid in boxing history, with his $41,025,000 beating out Matchroom Boxing’s $32,222,222. For the first time, Whyte will now challenge for a world title against the undefeated Fury. Fury emerged with two huge wins from a historic trilogy with Deontay Wilder. It is now expected that Anthony Joshua will rematch Oleksandr Usyk for the IBF, WBA and WBO titles. Fury posted an Instagram story shortly after the announcement hinting that the fight…
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28
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Nigeria vs Ghana: Peseiro has to grind out results – Eguavoen

Nigeria vs Ghana: Peseiro has to grind out results – Eguavoen

Sports
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has said he will do all he can to help Jose Peseiro if he eventually takes charge of the national team. Eguavoen was the interim coach of the Super Eagles at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. He has since stepped down from the role after Nigeria were eliminated by Tunisia in the Round of 16. The ex-captain says he is prepared to back Peseiro to the hilt if the NFF decide to appoint the Portuguese ahead of the 2022 World Cup play-offs against Ghana. “He is coming to a…
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28
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No sex for roles in Nollywood – Kanayo O Kanayo

No sex for roles in Nollywood – Kanayo O Kanayo

Culture, Entertainment
Leading Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has refuted claims that sex-for-roles exist in the Nigerian movie industry. The actor on his Instagram page urged Nigerians to pay no attention to people with such opinions about the industry. He stated that it was a shame that many girls in the industry are not working hard enough. He wrote, “When you hear of sex-for-roles in Nollywood, please do not believe all you are told. “Many of the girls are not working hard to live up to the roles they are cast for. Quite a shame.”
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28
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I felt like a loser – Iyabo Ojo opens up on struggles as a single mother

I felt like a loser – Iyabo Ojo opens up on struggles as a single mother

Entertainment, Lifestyle
Famous Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has opened up on her struggles as a single mother of two children. The ace actress in a post on her Instagram page disclosed that she was confused and depressed as a single mother. According to her, she felt like a loser with no direction and was depressed about her life. Iyabo Ojo said: “I started my journey as a single mum with no direction. I was afraid, sometimes depressed, confused, I always had a lot of anxiety. “I felt like a failure, a loser, I felt I was not good enough, I felt little,…
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