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  • Omotola shares inspirational story on Glo-sponsored African Music Voice spotlight

    Omotola shares inspirational story on Glo-sponsored African Music Voice spotlight

    CNN African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by the leading telecommunications service provider, Globacom, will this weekend spotlight the efforts of legendary Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, music video director, Meji Alabi, and Laolu Senbanjo, a New York-based literary artist,

    Omotola Alabi and Senbanjo will be shedding light on their advocacy work on stemming the wave of malaria-induced health risks throughout Africa. These 3 abilities will all be featured in this week’s 30 minutes edition of the program.

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    43-year-old Omotola was listed in Time Magazine’s 100 influential people on the planet together with Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, and Kate Middleton, as far back as 2013. She holds the name of a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) for her contributions to the Nigerian film industry. Meji Alabi is known chiefly for his music video production operates with Beyoncé, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, amongst others. On his part, New York established Laolu Senbanjo, who is a 38- year — old visual artist, musician, and songwriter. He is a former attorney specializing in women’s and children’s rights. He travels across Northern Nigeria advocating for the girl-child instruction and inclusion of women in leadership in both private and public sectors. In recent times he has been recognized for his work in designing global music superstar, Beyoncé’s record, Lemonade.

  • fresh AFN elections will hold on June 14

    fresh AFN elections will hold on June 14

    The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has established June 14 as the date for fresh elections into its board despite the federation’s leadership crisis that has refused to end.

    It’ll be remembered that since 2018 the sports federation has been embroiled in a leadership tussle between Engineer Ibrahim Gusau and Hon. Olamide George.

    However, the international sports governing body, World Athletics (WA) in zoom assembly with the two factions, along with several officials in the Sports Ministry on Wednesday concluded that elections to the board of the AFN will hold on June 14, 2021, in a venue to be decided by the Congress which would be the apex body.

    According to a source in the Olamide George camp, the Confederation of Athletics Federation (CAA) and World Athletics (WA) embraced the 2017 constitution as the working document for the governance of their federation.

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    The source further said that Engr Gusau and Adeleye had refused to sign the resolutions while staying adamant to see the end of the case in court.

    On the other hand, the technical manager, Sunday Adeleye who had been at the meeting told that the 2017 constitution wasn’t adopted as promised by another faction.

    According to him, the AFN is functioning with the amended constitution of 2019 which further down the powers of the president instead of this 2017 constitution.

    “They desired to make use of this 2017 constitution for the sake of peace but we said no because the matter is in court. Are we going to infringe on the court orders?

    “Yes, we all refused to sign the resolutions. We needed to speak to the board members along with our legal team at first before taking actions.

    “We will stick to the court cases into their logical conclusion. Can somebody bring out files and state we should sign? World Athletics will never bend rules, why should we bend rules? Just because we want peace, we’ll reside under illegality?

    It’s in the midst of these unresolved and controversial issues that the sports federation has fixed June 14 for elections

  • Rita Dominic rewards new acting talents with N1.4m

    Rita Dominic rewards new acting talents with N1.4m

    Rita Dominic has rewarded three budding actors with a cumulative amount of N1.4 million a few weeks after throwing out an acting challenge.

    The La Femme Anjola protagonist, in collaboration with Heritage Bank, presented the cheques to the budding celebrities, who emerged as winners of her acting c acting challenge.

    Jasmine Wrights, Chioma Okafor, and Josh Anowi, who came winner, first and second runner up, ‘re presented with cheques of N1 million, N300,000, and N100,000 respectively at a mini-event, that had the film’s director, Mildred Okwo, and agents of Heritage bank in attendance.

    Speaking at the event, Dominic stated, “When I first began acting in Nollywood 23 years back, it had been quite difficult after completing college. So, my fantasy was to find a way to provide opportunities to upcoming actors in order that they do not have to go through the rigorous process.

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    For so many years, I didn’t have the opportunity to bring my dream to life, so luckily, Heritage bank came on board and partnered with us this year and I believed this is a fantastic opportunity to bring to life that this long-life fantasy and with the assistance of my business partner and director, we chose to put a monologue out of our new film, La Femme Anjola, that whoever does win will have an opportunity to feature in our next job aside winning a prize. It was difficult because we had several entrances and I’ll tell you that we have plenty of talents in this state but at the end of the day Jasmine won”

    Dominic also revealed that the winner of the challenge, Jasmine Wrights will soon be featured in Mildred Okwo’s following film under The Audrey Silver Company’s production ensemble.

  • How policeman threatened to kill me at Adeniji police station – Mr Macaroni

    How policeman threatened to kill me at Adeniji police station – Mr Macaroni

    Popular Nigerian Comedian, Mr Macaroni has alleged that a policeman threatened to kill him while he was in their custody.

    Mr Macaroni stated this on Sunday while recounting his experience at the police station.

    According to him, one of the police officers said he would have killed him if not that he was popular and people would have asked about him.

    He added that other policemen took turns to beat him at Adeniji police station.

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    On his Twitter page, he wrote: “When I was at Adeniji police station, the police officers took turns to beat me up. They were even calling themselves to come and beat ‘Mr Macaroni’

    “They stated in my life when subsequent I hear police, I’ll run! One stated if not that people would ask about me, he would have killed me.”

    It was recalled that Macaroni alongside 39 others was arrested sometime in February at the Lekki toll gate.

    They were arrested by policemen deployed to the Lekki tollgate, forward of the #OccupyLekkiTollGate and #DefendLagos protests scheduled for February 13, 2021.

  • How I Tried To Bleach My Skin as a teenager – Tiwa Savage says

    How I Tried To Bleach My Skin as a teenager – Tiwa Savage says

    Popular singer Tiwatope Savage popularly known as Tiwa Savage has recounted how she attempted to bleach her skin when she was 14 years.

    Tiwa disclosed this in an interview with Allure Magazine where she revealed the difficulties and struggles she faced in embracing herself.

    She described how difficult it was for her to slot in with her white friends when she was a teenager.

    She stated she mixed lotions with lemon in an try and bleach her skin, but her mom found the
    According to the Afro-beats singer, she revealed she still has patches on her back as a result of her try to change her skin colour.

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    Tiwa Savage made this revelation when she was featured on the cover of this month’s situation of the magazine.

    The former Mavin Records Label queen also said she now has a platform and digging more into her duty for younger individuals.

    According to the mom of 1, when she began her profession, she wasn’t embracing who she was absolutely but as a result of she was just making an attempt to crack into the market.

    Tiwa added that her two singles were very American and weren’t very African.

    However then, as time went on, she just started seeing how powerful her platform was and the way moms would say, “My little girl really looks up to you”.

  • Former Bad Boy Rapper, Black Rob is dead at age of 51

    Former Bad Boy Rapper, Black Rob is dead at age of 51

    Former Bad Boy rapper, Robert Ross is popularly known as Black Rob is dead.

    He died on Saturday at the age of 51.

    This is coming just a few days after the death of rap legend, DMX.

    The rapper was suffering a variety of ailments including kidney failure before his death.

    A viral video recently had him singing to DMX songs on his hospital bed.

    Popular New York City promoter, Van Silk confirmed his death in a statement.

    The assertion reads: “We’ve got lost another member of our Hip Hop household.

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    “Many might have been unaware that Black Rob was sick over the years until Mark Curry posted the video from the hospital.

    “My memory of Black Rob was when he would come by DJ Kay Slay’s studio to do the mix tapes. He was someone who you’d simply wanna grasp round with. May my brother Rest In Heaven.”

    The death has left the Hip Hop community in pains considering that DMX died just eight days ago with Black Rob offering his condolences from a hospital bed.

    The Harlem rapper had four albums over the course of his profession and bought featured on a variety of records with artists on Bad Boy, remixes to Total’s single “What About Us,” Faith’s “Love Like Us,” Mase’s “24 Hrs and so many others.

  • Cameroonian US-based actress, I’m moving to Nigerian movie industry – Olive Eko

    Cameroonian US-based actress, I’m moving to Nigerian movie industry – Olive Eko

    Olive Eko, a Cameroonian US-based actress, has declared her interest to join the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood.

    The actress, who became popular together with her lead role within the film ‘Humanity,’ spoke about her new interest in an interview on Saturday.

    Discussing her interest to discover Nollywood, Miss Eko, who has a degree in Cybersecurity, stated, “The Nigerian film industry is arguably the perfect in Africa.

    “There have been a number of efforts through the years which have helped the industry keep on the prime.
    “Obviously, this would not have been possible without all the particular talents therein.

    “I am looking forward to meeting and working with the likes of Rita Dominic, Genevieve, Omotola, Ramsey Noah and a whole lot of them”.

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    On her favourite position and the way she intends to combine with the Nigerian tradition, she added: “I’ve deep roots in Africa, precisely Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria. I’m prepared for the challenge.

    “Studying has always been a particular factor for me so I would like to play as many roles as possible, I don’t have any desire!”.

    Signed and managed by Aflik Tv, Olive, who starred in the award-winning American comedy series, “The Big Bang Theory” in 2019, stated she has the talent to hit the ground running in the ever-competitive Nigerian film industry.

  • Popular TV personality and ambassador, Rachel Bakam is dead at age 38

    Popular TV personality and ambassador, Rachel Bakam is dead at age 38

    Popular TV personality and ambassador, Rachel Bakam is dead

    Bakam, who hailed from Fadia Tudun Wada in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, died at 38.

    She died Tuesday afternoon at a private hospital in Abuja after a short sickness.

    Her younger brother confirmed the incident.

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    Bakam was a prolific actress, writer, TV presenter and producer, and anti-human trafficking ambassador.

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    She was a peace and tourist ambassador.

    The media personality left behind a son.

  • Tiwa Savage Stuns on the cover of page Allure

    Tiwa Savage Stuns on the cover of page Allure

    Nigeria singer, songwriter and actress, Tiwatope Savage popularly known as Tiwa Savage graces the cover page of this month’s edition of the Allure magazine.

    Allure is an American women’s magazine targeted at the beauty, published monthly by Condé Nast in New York City.

    The sensational Afro-beat singer took to social media to express profound joy and gratitude over her appearance on the cover page.

    She posted pictures of herself as displayed on the magazine on her Twitter and Instagram pages concurrently.

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    The mom of one captioned the post;

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    “I on the cover of @allure magazine THIS IS NUTS

    Thanks, @heymichellelee and @eugeneshevertalov

    2nd cover this year, Soldiers let’s goooo.”

    On February 22, the R&B diva had taken to her Instagram page to celebrate her picture making the March cover issue of Glamour magazine.

  • Ghanaian actress Poloo on trial over nude photo with son on his 7th birthday

    Ghanaian actress Poloo on trial over nude photo with son on his 7th birthday

    Popular Ghanaian- Togolese actress, model, video vixen, brand ambassador and social media personality, Rosemond Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo has been facing trial over viral nude photos she took with her son.

    She is in court following the publication of her nude pictures along with her son on his 7th birthday.

    According to the prosecution, on 30th June 2020, Rosemond celebrated her son’s seventh birthday by taking nude pictures together with her son who was also half-naked.

    She posted the pictures on her Instagram page, which went viral on social media and attracted massive criticisms.

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    The pictures attracted comments, with many stating the behaviour of the accused person was likely to detract from the dignity of her son among others.

    The caption on the picture among different things reads: “I am naked in front of you because this is how naked I was giving birth to you, so in case you find me lying somewhere don’t pass by but see me as your mother who brought you to life.”

    The social media influencer has reportedly been convicted on her own plea by the Accra Circuit Court.

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    Poloo repeatedly modified her plea from not guilty to guilty to the three charges levelled towards her specifically: publication of obscene supplies, partaking in-home violence conduct that in any way undermines a person’s privacy and integrity.

    And engaging in home violence specifically conduct that in any approach detracts or is likely to detract from one other person’s dignity and worth as a human being.

    While ready for the sentence to be passed, Poloo must undergo a test as required by regulation to ensure she will not be pregnant.

    The actress will appear in court on Friday, 16th April with the results of the test for the sentence to be passed.

    The mother of one is prone to be handed jail time, community service or fine based on the presiding judge’s discretion

  • I won’t forgive my fans, by Tonto Dikeh

    I won’t forgive my fans, by Tonto Dikeh

    Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh popularly called ‘Tontolet’, has said she wouldn’t forgive fans who hyped her singing days.

    In a post on her Instagram page, the actress defined her son ran when she tried singing to him.

    Tonto mentioned: “Even when I forgive anybody, I no go forgive fans wey dey hail me that time when I sing. I really will spank my son. I sang, he ran.

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    “Even my own flesh and blood Andre Dikeh is operating from my singing voice. It’s completed,”

    Recall that in June 2014, D’banj signed her to DB Records, his music label.

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    However, Dikeh later introduced her departure in March 2015 after a short stint.

    She made her music debut with the singles ‘Hello’ and ‘Itz Ova’, which featured Snypa.

    Hilarious reactions from fans flooded her remark part with a few of her fans telling the actress to present music another shot.

  • Ali Baba and wife celebrate 15th wedding anniversary

    Ali Baba and wife celebrate 15th wedding anniversary

    Veteran stand-up comedian, master of ceremonies and actor Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has taken to social media to celebrate his marriage anniversary with his wife.

    Given the description of the veteran comedian’s post, the couple has been collectively for 25years however tied the nuptial knot 10 years into their relationship.

    Ali Baba took to his Instagram page to commemorate their marriage anniversary by posting two photos displaying his spouse and self on their wedding ceremony day.

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    He captioned the post: “15 years of 25 years… that’s how @mary.akpobome reminded me of today.

    “Happy Anniversary to us.

    Suuumall Jollof, fried rice and swallow go dey later for my office.

    See you after work. Like from 4 pm..”

    Meanwhile, fans and well-wishers have begun leaving goodwill messages for the couple as they mark their marriage anniversary.

  • Bad Boy Timz bags first degree in Computer Engineering

    Bad Boy Timz bags first degree in Computer Engineering

    Popular musician Olorunyemi Oloruntimilehin aka Bad Boy Timz has bagged a primary degree in Computer Engineering from Bells University, Ota

    He took to the societal press on Saturday to share photos while attending the convocation ceremony.

    Bad Boy Timz is in one of the three movies seen with people who seem to be his loved ones along with a varsity don.

    He’s in a different picture posing alone with two plaques supposed to have been given to him by his division and college in recognition of his talents.

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    On Twitter, he captioned the images “ENGR.

    Your Dreams Are Valid #shockabsorbers”

    The evolution follows securing his initial Headies Award as the’2021 Rookie of The Year’ in February.

    The 24-year-old was announced the winner in the virtual award series after beating four other nominees, such as Olakira, Jamopyper, Alpha P, and Zinoleesky, to clinch the title.

    He also demonstrated his mettle on’Loading’ by Olamide.

    He started his music career while studying in college but signed his first record deal with Anonymous Music in 2019.

    He set out his debut song’Assess and balance’ in June that year.

  • Yahaya Bello flaunts First Lady Rashida amidst rumours of marital Issues’

    Yahaya Bello flaunts First Lady Rashida amidst rumours of marital Issues’

    Governor Yahaya Bello and his wife, Rashida were a few of the prominent faces in the official public presentation of a book about the First Lady, Aisha Buhari on Thursday.

    But through photos of the Kogi governor speaking with the National Leader of Progressives Congress, APC who was the chairman of the event trended on the social websites, Bello was not pictured together with his wife within the Aso Rock conference centre at which the publication, authored by Hajo Sani, is titled Aisha Buhari — Being Different’ was launched.

    However, the Governor’s press aide and a number of his supporters have been sharing the photographs of the Governor holding his spouse as they climbed the staircase of the Conference Centre during the book launch on various social networking webpages.

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    Yahaya Bello and spouse inside Aso Rock presidential hallway
    Yahaya Bello and spouse, Rashida, within Aso Rock presidential villa
    The’lovey-dovey’ photos were being shared against the history of rumours that the marriage of the Governor to Rashida might be in trouble.

     

    Yahaya Bello and wife inside Aso Rock presidential villa

    Indeed, there was a report earlier in the week that Rashida has moved outside of the Kogi governor’s house over the alleged affair of her with his beautiful female ADC.

    However, in a strongly-worded statement, Kogi State Government denied the rumours while insisting that the Governor is in control of his household, as he is in control of his administration.

    Onogwu Muhammed, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, who signed the statement issued Monday said that the claim was baseless

  • Burna Boy, Davido, Funke Akindele, Wizkid Create Forbes Africa icons’ list

    Burna Boy, Davido, Funke Akindele, Wizkid Create Forbes Africa icons’ list

    Top Nigerian actors are recorded on Forbes’100 Icons out of Africa.’

    Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Omotola Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele-Bello, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Mr Eazi, one of the Nigerians made the list.

    According to Forbes, the record was curated by Hollywood exports and Grammy artists to award-winning notions that can save the entire world.

    It also said that the record is a manner of”celebrating those whose ideas, inventions, and influential character models have helped Africa’s growth throughout the previous decade.”

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    Forbes on its own official Twitter handle, @Forbesafrica, alongside the record wrote, “That is a way of celebrating those also with the award-winning notions that had defined the African American continent and influential role models which have spelt Africa’s growth over the last ten years.”

    Forbes described Burna Boy from the book among the most significant and most successful African artists on this continent.

    While Genevieve was clarified as the trailblazer of Nollywood.

  • Why I’m not in a Hurry to get married – Actress, Rita Dominic

    Why I’m not in a Hurry to get married – Actress, Rita Dominic

    Nollywood display diva, Rita Dominic, has clarified she won’t be rushing into marriage association.

    The 45-year-old in a meeting with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, stated she would like to get married but would like to get it right once and for all.

    She, however, mentioned that the thought of marriage becomes annoying at any point because of just how much importance people have placed on it.

    “I admire the institution of marriage as my parents had been wed till they died, and they had a beautiful relationship.

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    “The challenge is at a certain point, it begins to frighten you because of how much importance people have put on it.

    “I really do want to marry, and I want to get it right once and for everyone but in honesty, we create such a big deal of it and pressure people into it.

    “When they finally rush into this union, they make mistakes since they were only trying to please people,” she said.

    Remember that the actress earlier revealed that she is currently in a relationship with Fidelis Anosike, It was stated.

    Rita made this famous when she shared their picture in a matching outfit as she wished her fans merry Christmas’.

  • Veteran Nollywood celebrity, Chief Bruno Iwuoha is dead at 68

    Veteran Nollywood celebrity, Chief Bruno Iwuoha is dead at 68

    Veteran Nollywood celebrity, Chief Bruno Iwuoha is dead.

    Bruno reportedly passed away on Saturday morning after battling with glaucoma and diabetes.

    His death was supported by close partner and filmmaker, Derik Zai.

    He revealed that the actor died on Saturday morning at Abuja National Hospital.

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    According to him, Chief Bruno has been in coma for about three weeks, and could not be brought back to life.

    His body has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary.

    His household is yet to declare his burial arrangements.

    Bruno Iwuoha’s departure is coming weeks after Nollywood lost veteran actor, Sadiq Daba

  • US rapper, DMX dies at the age of 50 after heart attack

    US rapper, DMX dies at the age of 50 after heart attack

    US rapper, Earl Simmons, popularly known as DMX is dead.

    The iconic rapper’s departure was announced on Friday.

    He died at the age of 50 after suffering a heart attack.

    According to the hospital at White Plains, New York, at which he got admitted after he’d suffered a drug overdose and heart attack, DMX died from”catastrophic cardiac arrests

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    For the last week, DMX had been on life support with fans, households praying and showing support in the hospital.

    Earlier, reports of his departure were refuted by his administration.

    It was earlier reported the 50-year-old rapper was rushed into a hospital at White Plains, New York, on Friday night after undergoing a heart attack triggered by a drug overdose.

  • Get to Know What Drives Dorathy Bachor on Accelerate TV’s The Cover Magazine

    Get to Know What Drives Dorathy Bachor on Accelerate TV’s The Cover Magazine

    Big Brother Naija star Dorathy Bachor is the beautiful face gracing the latest issue of Accelerate TV’s The Cover Magazine.

    The reality star and plus-size model who launched her lingerie line last month shares some of the things that have played a role in her becoming the person she is today in April’s edition of the magazine.

    Speaking on the two things most people don’t know about her: “The first thing I’d say is that I’m such a foodie. Some people know but not everyone. And secondly, despite being in the public, I can be quite private. I sometimes want to hide and keep a low profile.”

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    Dorathy also wants fans to focus on her business by pushing her, which is the only way they can look out for her.

    She said, “I want people to remember that before anything else, I’m a businesswoman and for them to support me. My projects are very dear to me, and when people talk about them and push them (not necessarily me), that’s when I feel the most looked out for.

    “I don’t take anything I have for granted. I am grateful for everything I have. But the one thing that I’d say has “suffered” is my peace of mind.

    “I’ve had to learn how to manage and cope with many public opinions regarding how people think I should live my life, especially concerning topics that should ordinarily be off-limits. However, I don’t have any regrets and I believe that all the decisions I’ve taken have been worth it,” she added.

  • NSF: Edo Govt threatens to shut down festival over lack of funds

    NSF: Edo Govt threatens to shut down festival over lack of funds

    The Edo government, hosts of the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin, will shut down the 13-day event by 12 noon Thursday, an official said late Wednesday.

    Musa Ebomhiana, Project Manager with the Media and Communications Sub-Committee of the festival’s Local Organising Committee (LOC), said the decision was necessitated by President Muhammadu Buhari regime’s refusal to fulfil a promise.

    He said the federal government failed to support the state with funds as promised, and the state government had no choice other than to shut down the festival.

    This decision was taken after an emergency meeting of the festival’s LOC headed by Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu.

    “You can quote me that we just finished from an emergency meeting of the LOC, and as I speak with you, we have decided to close down the festival by 12 noon tomorrow (Thursday).

    “The decision was arrived at because the federal government has reneged on its promise to help the state with funds.

    “Due to that, we’re closing the festival,” Mr Ebomhiana stated.

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    He, however, didn’t disclose how the LOC was going to close down the festival.

    NAN could not get the reaction of the festival organisers, the Main Organising Committee (MOC), to this growth as at the time of this report.

    It couldn’t additionally get the response of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports activities Improvement.

    John Joshua-Akanji, an aide of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, instructed NAN to get across to the MOC’s Secretary, Peter Nelson, who couldn’t be reached.

    Edo had solicited financial support from the federal government to play host to the other states and the FCT.

    It had hinged its demand upon the inconveniences brought about by the festival’s several postponements, earlier billed for March 2020.

    The postponements have been due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The rescheduled festival had commenced on April 2 to last until April 14, and if it shut down on Thursday, it would just be on its seventh day.