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  • Bola Tinubu reacts to Prince Emiko’s emergence as Olu of Warri-designate

    Bola Tinubu reacts to Prince Emiko’s emergence as Olu of Warri-designate

    Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader has hailed the emergence of the Olu of Warri-designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko.

    Emiko was unveiled as the 21st Olu-elect of Warri, following the announcement of the death of Olu Ogiame Ikenwoli.

    The 37-year-old holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies and Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Management.

    Tinubu stated the choice of Emiko “is a testament to the fact that he’s ordained to mount the throne of his forefathers”.

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    He congratulated the Omoba and the Itsekiri nation and prayed that Emiko’s reign will usher in rapid growth and prosperity to the Warri

    Kingdom.

    “I send my best wishes for his continued good health, renewed energy, joy, happiness, prosperity and for the welfare and wellbeing of the Itsekiri people.”

    Tinubu additionally condoled with the people of Itsekiri over the passing of Ikenwoli, the 20th Olu of Warri Kingdom.

    The former Lagos Governor stated Ikenwoli was a remarkable king who worked hard to achieve peace and unity.

    “My deepest condolences to his Olori, members of the Ginuwa Ruling House and the entire Itsekiri nation”, he noted

  • Marriage is nothing but luck, no recipe to success – Toke Makinwa

    Marriage is nothing but luck, no recipe to success – Toke Makinwa

    Sensational vlogger, television host, lifestyle entrepreneur and author, Toke Makinwa has aired her view about marriage and what one needs to succeed in it.

    The multi-talented media personality said there’s more to marriage than reading books and using all sexual styles in the world just to please one’s partner.

    Makinwa said this when she shared her thoughts on her Instastory.

    She wrote: “The earlier people realize that this relationship/marriage is not rocket science however luck. You are truly lucky snd blessed with experience love, commitment, compatibility etc.

     

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    “There are no recipes to a successful marriage, no rule books to what works. 2 people make a choice to be desirable and spend time working to maintain what they’ve.
    “If you like reading all the books, Cook all the meals, Have the most explosive sex kinds, What will work, will work. What will scatter, will scatter. It’s life, it’s lessons, its seasons. Thank you all for coming to my TedTalk.”

  • I Lived In Shame And Guilt For Doing 2 Abortions, says singer Bez’s wife

    I Lived In Shame And Guilt For Doing 2 Abortions, says singer Bez’s wife

    Tito Idakula, the daughter of the former governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, has revealed that she had two abortions in the past.

    Idakula, who is married to singer Bez, stated she lived in shame and guilt for years over the choice she made.

    Sharing on Twitter on Easter Day, Idakula stated regardless of deserving punishment for her sins, she was set free by Jesus Christ who took it all upon himself.

    According to her, “I’ve had 2 abortions. I took the only options I thought have been available to me on the time.

    “Even in this age of professional selection, I’m not personally pleased with the choices I made. And I lived in shame and guilt for years.

    “It almost crippled me when I found myself fighting for the life of my daughter.

    “I felt I deserve this punishment. Now I’m ready, and God is finally ready to get me back.

     

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    “However then I didn’t understand the salvation and righteousness that I’ve in Christ. That, in his death and resurrection, Jesus Christ destroyed my shame and gave me a new name, a new beginning and identity.

    “Even within the midst of my ‘sin’ and deepest shame, God couldn’t have punished me as a result of that is what Christ took on when he chose that sacrifice.

    “In the stripes and death, he took all my sin, and in his resurrection, he set me FREE.

    “You begin to know that your works are just you walking in agreement with what God has already done.

    “I’m here doing all that I do as a result of nothing holds me again. No guilt, no condemnation, no shame! Christ took it all.”

  • Harry Potter actor, Paul Ritter dies after brain tumor at age of 54

    Harry Potter actor, Paul Ritter dies after brain tumor at age of 54

    British actor and Harry Potter star, Paul Ritter, has died at the age of 54.

    His management in a statement released on Tuesday said he died of a brain tumour at home, surrounded by his wife and two sons.

    “It is with great sadness we can verify that Paul Ritter passed away last night.

    “He died peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side. He was 54 and had been suffering from a brain tumour.

    “Paul was an exceptionally talented actor and was fiercely clever, type and really funny. We’ll miss him greatly,” the statement stated.

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    Prior to his death, Ritter featured in the HBO drama “Chernobyl; “Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince;” and James Bond film “Quantum of Solace.”

    In 2006 he was nominated for an Olivier award for his performance in Coram Boy and a Tony award for 2009’s The Norman Conquests.

  • I Bought My House With My Own Hard-earned Money, not from men – Nengi

    I Bought My House With My Own Hard-earned Money, not from men – Nengi

    Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, lockdown finalist, Nengi has reacted to the rumours that her house was bought with money she made from men.

    Nengi had weeks ago shared a post on Instagram in front of her new house.

    This generated reactions from Nigerians on social media who queried the source of her money, alleging that ‘Sugar daddy’ bought it for her.

    Nengi who has been silent about the accusation on Sunday revealed that she bought her house with her hard-earned money.

    The truth star stated this throughout a stage efficiency at the lately held AY LIVE show.

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    Nengi dared any man who claims to have given her cash for the house to speak up.

    She stated: “I don’t want a man, I’ve my own house, and I bought it with my own hard-earned money.

    “If you’re a man here and you contributed one Naira to my house and you don’t speak now, God will punish you.”

  • WizKid and Burna Boy are the Most-Streamed Artists on Spotify in Nigeria

    WizKid and Burna Boy are the Most-Streamed Artists on Spotify in Nigeria

    A month after it launched in Nigeria, music streaming service, Spotify, has released information on its first 30 days in the nation.

    The data, which covered the period between February 23 and March 22, 2021, showed the top streamed artists, songs, podcasts; most popular playlists and cities with the most streams on Spotify.

    The first 30 days demonstrated how many Nigerian listeners love their home-grown artists. Four out of the top five most-streamed artists are from Nigeria. Topping the list are WizKid, Burna Boy, Davido and Rema.

    Local hits are additionally resonating the most with Nigerian listeners. The most-streamed track in Nigeria over the past month is “Bounce” by Rema, followed by Wizkid and Burna Boy’s “Ginger” and Davido and Teni’s “For You.”

    With a robust appetite for local sounds, it comes as no surprise that Hot Hits Naija is one of the top-streamed playlists among users.

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    Spotify’s Africa to the World playlist African Heat comes in second reflecting listeners’ keenness to discover music from all over the continent.

    Podcast listening may be a relatively new trend in Nigeria, however, it’s fast gaining momentum amongst Nigerians. Within the final month, the most popular podcast on Spotify is “I Stated What I Said,” with “Kwality Kontent” coming in second.

    TED Talks was got here in third, followed by “Articulate One” and “The News Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Version” in fourth and fifth place respectively.

    The info additionally indicated that residents of
    Lagos, Suleja, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Benin City account has the most Spotify streams in Nigeria.

    Spotify entered the Nigerian market on February 23 with greater than 70 million songs, 2.2 million podcast titles, and over 4 billion playlists formally obtainable to Spotify listeners in Nigeria for free.

    Spotify launched with tailored music experience for Africa with more than 100 expertly curated playlists across a few of the hottest genres in the continent.

    The streaming service is out there in 178 markets and has over 345 million monthly active subscribers.

  • Nigerian Beauty Queen Shot Dead In Her Car In Us

    Nigerian Beauty Queen Shot Dead In Her Car In Us

    Najeebat Sule, a Nigerian beauty queen and doctoral student in Philadelphia, US, has been shot dead.

    She was said to have been killed inside her car parked in front of her residence in the 8800 block of Frankford Avenue.

    Three weeks after the tragic incident, the police have not made any arrest, leaving Sule’s family and friends searching for answers, according to News.

    Magaji, a lady who was among the last people to have seen Sule alive, stated the two of them spent the night before together, eating snacks and watching Netflix together.

    Less than 24 hours later, Sule was sitting in her grey Toyota Corolla, exchanging text messages with Magaji, when an unidentified man walked up to the car with a gun drawn and shot her several times.

    Sule’s father, Adewale Sule, heard the gunfire and emerged from the house just in time to see the suspect fire the last of the shots at his daughter.

    ‘I saw the man shooting my daughter. He shot the last round, and I pursued him,’ stated the daddy. ‘He ran back to his car.’

    Najeet was rushed to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where she was pronounced dead about 30 minutes later.

    Her mom, Tawakalitu Sule, stated she last heard from Najeet less than two hours before the shooting when her daughter asked her when she would be home.

    ‘All of my children have been crying every day due to their big sister. They miss her. I miss my daughter,’ she stated in a report in news.

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    Najeet is survived by her parents and two sisters. The family are presently staying at an undisclosed location over unspecified considerations for their safety.

    Sule and her household immigrated to Philadelphia from Nigeria in the early 2000s.

    Sule had solely recently earned a Master’s degree in public health from West Chester University and was pursuing a doctorate.

    In 2019, she has topped a second runner-up at the Miss Nigeria International pageant.

    ‘Queen Najibat was an amazing young lady whose presence at the Miss Nigerian beauty pageant left a great ripple that continues to resonate,’ pageant organizers wrote on Facebook. ‘She was a breath of fresh air and her presence added a distinct touch that made the event memorable. She carried herself with great dignity and grace and her strength of character and approachability made her such a joy to work with.’

    Her Instagram page, which has more than 3,000 followers, features photos of the glamorous PhD student modelling a wide variety of trendy outfits and accessories.

  • My Big plans to take more acting roles, by Seyi Shay

    My Big plans to take more acting roles, by Seyi Shay

    Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, popularly known as Seyi Shay has revealed in a chat with Hip Tv her plans to take up more acting roles.

    She spoke after she attempted to carve a place for herself in Nollywood with the film “Lara and the Beats” where she performed the lead role and featured alongside top acts.

    She later stated in 2018 she won’t be taking on any film roles again because it was so long and tiring.

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    She had explained, “the longest you do is six to eight hours to shoot a music video but shooting the film took over a month to do.”

    However, the story appears to have modified because the “right now” crooner recently communicated her intention to get more involved in acting.

    Seyi Shay acknowledged and commended the feats of Nollywood actors and how they’re steadily breaking into Hollywood.

  • Charles Inojie built and donates borehole to Edo community

    Charles Inojie built and donates borehole to Edo community

    Popular actor, producer, and director, Charles Inojie has built and donated a borehole to the Ohordua community in Edo state, where he hails from.

    Inojie, who as a little boy would walk three kilometres to the Utor river located at the border end of a neighbouring community to fetch water twice in the morning before going to school is grateful to the Almighty for using him to change the narrative in his village after many years of leaving the village.

    Through the Charles Inojie Basis, in partnership with the Latter-Day Saints Charity, a befitting borehole has been constructed in the community where the actor grew up.

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    “Evidently that this project is for all the community. I pray they own it, protect it and guard it jealously so that the intended benefits might be absolutely derived,” says ‘The Johnsons’ star.

    The commissioning of the community borehole is slated for April three at Eguare – Ohordua maternity grounds, Esan South-East LGA, Edo State.

  • Feminism is the cause of an increase in domestic violence in marriage

    Feminism is the cause of an increase in domestic violence in marriage

    Veteran Nigerian actor, Pete Edochie, has blamed feminism for the domestic violence women undergo in marriage.

    According to Edochie, women are at fault in most home violence incidents, adding that feminism causes them to be beaten up in marriages.

    The 74-year-old disclosed this while speaking to BBC Igbo.

    “Feminism is not something black people are known for. Once a woman leaves her parents to meet her husband and takes his surname, she is to be submissive to him. If she was not married, she could do whatever she wants,” Edochie mentioned.

    “Women walk and show off their behinds. It’s so that males would find them. If you see such a woman and express your marriage interest, then she starts walking properly. Our women now plunge into feminism these days.

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    “They cannot even hold their husbands any extra. Is that a good thing? These ladies are schooled, but a lot of wives now can not even cook, one thing that a girl should be good at so as to be able to hold her husband.

    “My mom was not educated, however, she would cook all sorts of soups, together with bitter leaf, Oha, Ogbono, Okro, Egusi, Ukwa, and what have you. My father would always get again home hurriedly to eat what his wife had cooked.

    “Today, our wives cannot even cook any extra. Women who can’t prepare dinner are not alleged to call themselves women. And feminism is what causes women to be beaten up in marriages. You complain to a woman, and she retorts.

    “It becomes unbearable, so you stretch your arm and deal her a slap. Domestic violence starts. I don’t like seeing women crying because it hurts me deeply. However, it’s the fault of the woman herself a lot of times.”

  • Vclef hits limelight with ‘down

    Vclef hits limelight with ‘down

    Rising pop star Vclef has released a hit ‘down,’ which has started gaining airwaves across the nation.

    Vclef has been noted as one of the most consistent rising stars in the past few years known for creativity, zeal and style of music.

    His uniqueness has earned him lots of industry recognition and international rotations.

    Vclef, who has been putting out music independently for years, offers his fan base abroad a new vibe, sound and rhythm at least twice a month.

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    The CEO of 2Bad music worldwide, which also has the likes of Bleszedbwoy, who is his label mate and one of the most prolific producers in Nigeria popularly known as Foreign Groove a.okay.international flakes released the single on February 14, 2021.

    The single has earned him and his label international rotations in the UK, US and a few parts of Africa.

    Vclef, in a recent interview, vowed to take the music industry by storm in 2021.

    According to him: “I think music listeners and lovers of music have had sufficient of same sounds etc and it’s time to change the sounds and take over from anybody dominating the industry”.

    He also promised his growing fan base international awards soonest.

  • Nasarawa Speaker mourns demise of former Head of Service, SSG

    Nasarawa Speaker mourns demise of former Head of Service, SSG

    LAFIA – Speaker Nasarawa State House of Assembly Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi has expressed shock over the demise of Hamza Elayo, former Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State.

    The Speaker in a statement by his Press Secretary Jibrin Gwamna and stated in Lafia the state capital.

    The speaker described the death of former SSG and one-time Commissioner for Information in the state as colossal and a big blow to the APC party and the state at large.“we have lost a friend, a brother and a political associate, this is a big loss, it is a painful exit, may Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him paradise and console all of us”

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    Balarabe Abdullahi while praying God to accept his soul in paradise enjoined his immediate family, friends and associates to see his death as an act of God and continued to pray for the repose of his soul

    “What can we say, Allah gives life and take at his own appointed time, it is the way and routes for all, may Hamza Elayo see peace in the world past.”

    Speaker Balarabe Abdullahi condoled with the federal government and people of the state over the great loss.

  • Paul Onuachu vows to break Super Eagles goal in AFCON qualifiers

    Paul Onuachu vows to break Super Eagles goal in AFCON qualifiers

    Top striker, Paul Onuachu, has vowed to justify his late recall into the senior national team, Super Eagles with goals in the AFCON qualifiers if given the opportunity by Coach Gernot Rohr.

    Onuachu may have scored many goals for his club, Gents however Nigerians are looking forward to what he would do for Super Eagles in the AFCON qualifiers.

    “Of course as a striker, you always need to score when you’re called upon and when I have the possibility to play, definitely in my head I want to score, but if it doesn’t come, I’ll maintain working hard for the next one,” he was quoted by Brila. internet.

    Onuachu was initially neglected by Gernot Rohr for the qualifiers, regardless of scoring 27 goals in all competitions for his club this campaign.

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    The lanky centre-ahead has bagged 27 goals across all competitions for the Blue and White, including his strike against Anderlecht in Sunday’s Belgian Cup tie.

    The three-time African champions will tackle the Squirrels at Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto Novo on March 27 before facing the Crocodiles three days later at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos

    Nigeria leads Group L of the Afcon qualifiers with eight points and victory over Benin or Lesotho will seal their place at the biennial tournament, scheduled for Cameroon in 2022.

  • National Sports Festival Edo is ready – says Sports Minister

    National Sports Festival Edo is ready – says Sports Minister

    The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare has expressed satisfaction with the quality and standard sporting facilities in Edo State for the forthcoming National Sports activities Festival.

    He disclosed this to journalists during a visit to Edo State ahead of the festival noting that the renovated Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and different facilities have raised the bar for sports activities improvement for different states in Nigeria.

    The sports activities festival which had suffered several postponements due to the outbreak of the killer COVID-19 is now scheduled to hold between April 2 and 14 in Benin City.

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    “I’m satisfied with what I’ve seen right here today and most of our athletes will be ready to compete here and set new personal and world records,” stated Dare.

    On his part, Governor Godwin Obaseki mentioned the state is ready to host a world-class occasion with the facilities in place.

    “Every sport listed in the festival has world-class services to cater for it. The services match whatever you have throughout the globe. We’re ready. Accommodation is ready.” he stated.

    Meanwhile, the sports activities minister has said the Nigeria contingent for the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics Games will be camped in Edo State.

  • Popular radio presenter, Sunday Alakinde dies in auto crash

    Popular radio presenter, Sunday Alakinde dies in auto crash

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    An auto crash that occurred on Ilesa-Ife road on Monday morning has claimed the lives of two individuals including a journalist with Unique FM radio station in Ilesa, Sunday Alakinde.

    The crash occurred around Rock Villa, opposite Old Sazo in Ilesa, according to eyewitnesses.

    The accident involved a white luxurious bus with registration number LND 322 XY and a Blue 406 Peugeot Saloon car with registration number SMK 312 GQ.

    The death of the journalist came as a shock to many, particularly people who listened to his programme on the radio on Sunday evening as they received the news of his death on Monday morning.

    Fifty-four people who embody 34 men and 20 women were involved in the accident whereas the journalist and a man whose identity could not be ascertained died.

    Many people sustained an injury in the accident and have been taken to Wesley Hospital Ilesa for medical treatment while the corpses of people who died had been deposited at the hospital morgue.

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    The operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Police, Ijamo Divisional Headquarters, Ilesa, arrived at the scene of the accident and evacuated the corpses, rescued the victims and cleared the road.

    The Sector Commander of the FRSC, Osun State command, Mrs Kudirat Ibrahim, confirmed the incident was reported

    Speaking through the FRSC Public Relations Officer, Agnes Ogungbemi, the sector commander stated the accident was caused by a velocity limit violation.

    Meanwhile, 4 persons were critically injured after two vehicles collided at Piri village, on Abuja-Lokoja road.

    A witness stated the accident happened around 2:12 pm when a Mercedes Benz with registration number MSU 378 NA from Lokoja axis overtook dangerously and collided with a Golf car with registration number AE 750 NAS.

    He stated the 4 victims, two men and two women, have been rescued and taken to the hospital by men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwali.

    When contacted, the Yangoji unit commander of the FRSC, ACC Anthony Egwu, confirmed the accident, which he attributed to hurry to limit violation and dangerous overtaking.

  • Cleric Akeugbagold Seeks Withdrawal Of Case Against Kidnappers Of His Twins

    Cleric Akeugbagold Seeks Withdrawal Of Case Against Kidnappers Of His Twins

    A popular Islamic cleric, Shaik Taofeek Azeez, fondly called Akeugbagold, on Monday, asked an Oyo State High court sitting in Ibadan, to withdraw charges against abductors of his two-year-old twins last year.

    Ridwan Taiwo, 30, Rafiu Mutiu, 35, Olumide Ajala, 36, Rafiu Modinat, 29, Bashiru Mohammed, 33, and Opeyemi Oyeleye, 25, were arrested and are being prosecuted for abducting the twins at their Ojoo residence on April 17, 2020.

    The twins were released eight days later after an N4 million ransom was allegedly paid to safe their freedom.

    Reacting to the application of the Islamic cleric, Justice Moshood Abass, stated he was not binding on the demand to release the criminals since the crime had been committed against the state.

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    The judge, who invited parents of the criminals to face the crowd within the court, stated the parents have created a problem for society by not taking good care of their children.

    “Thank God those children were not hurt. I might have sentenced you to death. Do you pray for your kids to be kidnapped? As for your parents, your kids have brought disgrace to you and your entire household. Did you train them in the ways of God?”

    Speaking on the reason behind his withdrawal from the case, the Islamic cleric stated; “forgiveness is one of the pillars of my religion and I, therefore, decided to follow the dictate of the Qur’an.

    “I decided to take the decision because I preach forgiveness which is one of the pillars of Islam. I’m happy I’ve seen my twins unharmed however my friends who kidnapped them will need to sign an undertaking that nothing will occur to my family.”

  • Ex-Super Eagles striker, Mr Barnabas Imenger is dead.

    Ex-Super Eagles striker, Mr Barnabas Imenger is dead.

    The ex-international was the team manager of the Nigeria Skilled Football League (NPFL) club, Lobi Stars, earlier than his demise.

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    The former Nigerian international footballer is reported to have died on Sunday night after battling an undisclosed illness.

    It will be recalled that Imenger was hospitalized in January this year.

    He has been in and out of the hospital since then.

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    He was recently hospitalized on the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, Benue State.

    Apart from the Super Eagles, he made a name playing for BBL Hawks Makurdi, BCC Lions Gboko, El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri and a number of clubs in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

    He is the only former international whose son has played for the Super Eagles.

    Barnabas Nanen Imenger jnr debuted for the Super Eagles in 2012 in the international friendly match with Angola in Abuja.

  • Serena Williams Withdraws From Miami Open due to oral surgery

    Serena Williams Withdraws From Miami Open due to oral surgery

    Serena Williams will not have the chance to add to her eight Miami Open Masters title.

    The American tennis superstar and legend announced her withdrawal from the event over the weekend.

    The 39-year-old said that she would be missing her hometown tournament due to the must recover from oral surgery.

    “I am disappointed to withdraw from the Miami Open due to recent oral surgery,” Williams started.

    “Miami is a special event for me because it’s my home and I am sad II won’t be able to see the incredible fans this year, however, I look forward to coming back soon,” the 23-time Grand Slam winner stated media.

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    The younger of the Williams sisters is the latest high-profile tennis star to pull out of the tournament following in the footsteps of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, a decision the tournament’s director, James Blake says will rob fans of their favourite.

    “We will definitely miss having Serena at this year match and I know it was a really difficult decision for her. She has won the Miami Open more than any player in history, has a home here in South Florida, and is always a fan favourite. We hope she is back on the court soon and look forward to welcoming her again right here next year,” Blake stated.

    Williams’ withdrawal is another blow to the tournament which was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The Miami Open Masters tournament was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic however will host around 1,000 fans per session this year.

    It will take place between 22 March and 4 April.

  • House Minority Caucus express shock over the Attack on Ortom

    House Minority Caucus express shock over the Attack on Ortom

    The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed shock over the assassination attempt on the Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, calling for a full scale investigation into the incident with a view to bringing the assailants and their masterminds, no matter how highly placed to justice .

    Last week, gunmen suspected to be herdsmen attacked the Governor’s convoy while on a visit to his farm.

    The lawmakers, in a statement by the Minority Leader, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, described the incident as another daring attempt by the legal elements to destabilize the state.

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    Elumelu stated the lawmakers had been distressed by the disposition of certain state actors, whose actions and body language appear to embolden acts of terrorism to the extent that criminal elements can summon the audacity to the trail and attempt to assassinate a state governor.

    He urged Governor Ortom not to be deterred by the attack and stay courageous in discharging his duties to his people.

    While commending the security personnel attached to Ortom for their gallantry in repelling the attackers, he additionally charged the Inspector General of Police, to beef up security around the Governor at this crucial time.

    Elumelu said, ”We are alarmed by this brazen try by outlaws to assassinate a democratically elected Governor in our nation. It’s indeed disturbing that outlaws, bandits and terrorists have been so indulged that they now have the temerity to fire shots at and attempt to assassinate a democratically elected Governor.

    ”Moreover, the assault on Governor Ortom has again brought to the fore, apprehensions of alleged lapses in our security structure, significantly given that the assault came on the heels of his continuous distress call to the Federal Government to take decisive steps to guarantee the security of life and property in his state.”

  • Relocate To Nigeria If We Are Not Good Enough

    Relocate To Nigeria If We Are Not Good Enough

     

    Popular Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale has slammed Ghanaians calling out artists in their nation.

    Some Ghanaian presenters and fans on Sunday night called out their artists after Burna Boy, Wizkid grabbed their first Grammy awards.

    They accused Ghanaian artistes of buying mansions, travelling to other countries rather than promoting their music within the nation.

    This didn’t go down properly with Shatta Wale who took to his Instagram page to blast the presenters and executives within the entertainment industry in Ghana.

    He requested those ashamed of Ghana artists to relocate to Nigeria while lamenting concerning the help given to his colleagues in Ghana

    Shatta Wale stated: “Enough is enough of Ghanaians insulting Ghana artistes if you really feel we don’t sing properly, go and stay in Nigeria so they can sing for you at the very least that may buy you a dream house

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    “There isn’t a method this our industry will assist push our artistes to Grammy.

    “Some common guys are speaking about artistes as they offer them support, how would we use this attitude enter Grammy.

    “Grammy is my properties as a result of this industry will not push artistes however keep criticising them

    “Fans don’t pay attention to those presenters, don’t let them deceive you, Stonebwoy is in America hustling because the people in our business don’t have sense.”

    Shatta Wale was among the African artists featured in Beyonce’s ‘The Lion king’