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08

2022

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Ukrainian Champs, Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, Ready For War

Culture, Lifestyle, Sports

Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko enlisted in Ukraine's reserve army in Kyiv on Wednesday, saying that love for his country compelled him to defend it. Ukraine has been bracing for a possible military offensive after Russia assembled tens of thousands of troops near Ukraine's borders in recent weeks, though Moscow says it has no plans to invade. Both Wladimir Klitschko, 45, and his brother Vitali Klitschko, now the mayor of Kyiv and also a former heavyweight boxing champion, were present during the opening of a Territorial Defense Forces recruitment centre in the capital. "One district from here, my little…

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…

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.”