South African singer Costa Titch dies on stage

AfricaEntertainmentLifestyleNewsSouth African singer Costa Titch dies on stage

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 13, 2023

28-year-old South African rapper and dancer, Costa Titch, has passed away after collapsing on stage during his performance at the Ultra South Africa festival held at the Johannesburg Expo on Saturday. His family confirmed his demise via an Instagram post on his page on Sunday. “Death has tragically knocked at our door. Robbing us of our beloved son, brother and grandson, Constantinos Tsobanoglou (28), who South Africa had come to love and idolize under his...

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Ladipoe visits Don Jazzy to console him over Man. U’s 7-0 defeat (Video)

LifestyleNewsNigeriaLadipoe visits Don Jazzy to console him over Man. U’s 7-0 defeat (Video)

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 11, 2023

Mavin Records signee Ladipoe has reached out to his boss, Don Jazzy following the thrashing of his favourite football team last weekend. Last Sunday, Liverpool humiliated Manchester United at Anfield in their English Premier League encounter. Cody Gakpo, Moh Salah, and Darwin Nunez grabbed a brace each as Liverpool tore their huge rivals apart and shredded the Red Devils by pushing seven goals past De Gea without a response. In a video shared on his...

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IWD23 REPORT: Women still largely under-represented in Nigerian politics

LifestyleNewsNigeriaIWD23 REPORT: Women still largely under-represented in Nigerian politics

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 9, 2023

As the world celebrates the 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD), it is important to take a look at women’s participation in politics in Nigeria. First observed in 1911, the IWD is marked yearly on March 8 to draw attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence, and abuse against women. Since 1999, when Nigeria returned to democratic governance following years of military rule, no woman has been elected as president, vice president...

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‘Peter Obi’ asks BBNaija’s Tochi for N2k to file lawsuit over election results

LifestyleNewsNigeria‘Peter Obi’ asks BBNaija’s Tochi for N2k to file lawsuit over election results

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 9, 2023

A former BBNaija housemate, Tochukwu Okechukwu, popularly known as Tochi, has shared a message he received from a fraudster who posed as the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. According to the screenshot of the chat shared by Tochi via his Instastory, the fraudster solicited N2,000 from the reality TV star. ‘Obi’ explained that the money was to be used to file a lawsuit to challenge the outcome of the February 25...

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Edo: 500 indigent persons to benefit from NAS free medical care

HealthNewsNigeriaEdo: 500 indigent persons to benefit from NAS free medical care

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2023

Indigent persons numbering 500, are to benefit from its free health care services in Edo State, courtesy of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), popularly called Pyrates Confraternity, with over 250 beneficiaries in the first phase. Mr Dirisu Odion, the Edo North branch Capoon Hybrid Deck, who disclosed this on Monday during the flag-off of the association’s medical mission in Ososo, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo state  said, the programme, tagged “NAS Medical...

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Spain becomes the first European nation to legalise paid menstrual leave

LifestyleNewsWorld NewsSpain becomes the first European nation to legalise paid menstrual leave

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 6, 2023

The Spanish parliament has approved a three to five days menstrual leave for women, making Spain the first European country to do so. The Economic Times reports that the law was passed on Thursday, February 16, 2023. The bill got 154 out of 185 votes cast during the parliamentary session. Irene Montero, the nation’s equality minister, lauded the support the bill enjoyed from the parliament. She noted that the law is momentous in terms of...

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2023 world wildlife day emphasises preservation of environment

EnvironmentLifestyleNewsNigeria2023 world wildlife day emphasises preservation of environment

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 5, 2023

The 2023 world wildlife day has emphasized the importance of preserving nature’s environment, during the commemoration held in Benin, the Edo State capital over the weekend. Ogba Zoological Garden and Nature Park, Benin City played host to stakeholders across the Wildlife, Forestry, and Conservation Biology sectors who converged to mark the 10th anniversary of the UN celebration, with the theme, “Partnership for Conservation” The UN promulgated March 3rd of every year as the World Wild...

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Wizkid postpones ‘More Love Less Ego’ tour

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaWizkid postpones ‘More Love Less Ego’ tour

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 3, 2023

Ayodeji Balogun, the Nigerian singer professionally known as Wizkid, has announced the postponement of his much anticipated ‘More Love, Less Ego (MLLE)’ tour. In a post on his social media pages on Wednesday, Wizkid said the development was due to logistical issues. Although he did not give details on the new dates, the singer said already purchased tickets remain valid for the new dates at the respective venues. He wrote, “Due to unforeseen logistical circumstances...

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Rihanna will be performing ‘Lift Me Up’ at this year’s Oscars

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaRihanna will be performing ‘Lift Me Up’ at this year’s Oscars

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2023

Rihanna will take the stage at the 95th Academy Awards to perform her Oscar-nominated original song ‘Lift Me Up’ from ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ The singer’s upcoming performance was announced on Thursday by The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Twitter The nominees for this year’s awards were announced on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 ahead of the ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles Rihanna became a...

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Man laments old N200 notes he got from the bank (Video)

LifestyleNewsNigeriaMan laments old N200 notes he got from the bank (Video)

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 23, 2023

Man laments old N200 notes he got from the bank (Video) A young man took to Twitter on Monday to lament the poor condition of the old N200 notes he was given by his bank. In the video he posted, the naira notes looked very old and torn even as he said that the notes had a foul odour. His words: “I just received this from the bank, they’re so bad and most of them...

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