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8 former PDP LG chairmen decamp to APC in Edo

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

Eight former local government chairmen in Edo State, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have returned to the All Progressives Congress, APC, after their exit in 2020. The returnees, John Akhigbe, former Etsako Central Local Government chairman; Dr Josie Ogedegbe, Igueben; Frank Ilaboya, Owan West; Andrew Osigwe,...

Airstrike in Gaza – Britain seeks explanation from Israel

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

British Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, has demanded a full, transparent explanation from Israel after an airstrike in Gaza that left seven aid workers dead, including a British national. Cameron, who made this demand, lamented the news of the air strike that killed World Central Kitchen, WCK, aid workers in Gaza,...

Osun APC group, Oyetola’s spokesperson in war of words over alleged threat to Aregebsola’s life

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

The Omoluabi Progressives Caucus of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has alleged that Rauf Aregebsola is in danger. The caucus raised the alarm in a signed statement by its Publicity Secretary, Abosede Oluwaseun, on Monday in Osogbo. While accusing Ismail Omipidan, a spokesperson to former governor Adegboyega...

Burna Boy, Rema win at 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

Nigerian singer Burna Boy has finally ended his poor outing at award ceremonies as he clinched the Best African Music Artist at the 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards in the United States. The 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards held live on FOX on Monday night and was hosted by rapper...

I got concussion against Super Eagles, it has damaged my body – Varane

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

Manchester United defender, Raphaël Varane, has opened up on the impact of suffering multiple concussions during his career. According to the 30-year-old, it has “damaged his body.” In an interview with L’Equipe, Varane revealed that he played many matches for club and country while dealing with the effects of head...

Restructuring answer to Nigeria’s problem, start process now – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday advised President Bola Tinubu to start the process of restructuring because it is the ultimate answer to Nigeria’s numerous problems. Primate Ayodele revealed that the best thing that can make Nigeria progress is restructuring. In a statement signed...

Iran vows to avenge assassinated Generals killed by Israeli airstrikes

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel in response to an airstrike which killed a group of its senior commanders in Syria. According to reports, that an Israeli warplane flattened the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, killing six people including a senior commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, IRGC,...

Trump finally posts $175m bond in New York civil fraud case

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

Former United States President Donald Trump has finally posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, thus staving off asset seizures by the state. A New York Appeals Court had slashed Trump’s bond payment, ordering him to pay $175 million within the next 10 days. According...

NDIC, EFCC reiterate commitment to combating financial crimes

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, says it remains committed to ensuring that those who contribute to the failure of banks are properly investigated and prosecuted. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the NDIC, Bello Hassan, made this statement during a courtesy visit of the NDIC Management to the...

Burna Boy bigger than Wizkid, Davido – Terry G

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

Singer Terry G has claimed Burna Boy is a bigger artist than Wizkid and Davido. According to him, Davido is the only “king” in Africa. He added that Africans can’t relate with Wizkid’s songs because of his style of music, while Burna Boy on the other hand, he said is...