‘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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Health: Lassa fever kills 85 people in Nigeria in six weeks

HealthNewsNigeriaHealth: Lassa fever kills 85 people in Nigeria in six weeks

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 21, 2023

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that Lassa Fever has killed no fewer than 85 persons in Nigeria in the first six weeks of 2023. Confirming this on Monday in its latest epidemiological report, the NCDC said that the case fatality rate (CFR) was at 16.0 percent which was lower than the CFR for the same period in 2022 (16.5 percent). According to NCDC, so far, 20 states have recorded at least...

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Funke Akindele’s ‘Battle on Buka Street’ sets a new record

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaFunke Akindele’s ‘Battle on Buka Street’ sets a new record

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 19, 2023

Funke Akindele’s ‘Battle On Buka Street’ has become Nollywood’s highest-grossing film with over N640 million after nine weeks of release. The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) disclosed on Friday that the movie, released on December 12, 2022, topped Nigeria’s box office from February 10 to 16. FilmOne Entertainment, the movie’s distributor, took to its Instagram page to celebrate the feat. “If the only competition you have is yourself was a person, it is clearly...

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Tiwa Savage begins acting career, plays a lead actress in debut movie ‘Water and Garri’

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaTiwa Savage begins acting career, plays a lead actress in debut movie ‘Water and Garri’

PilotnewsFebruary 17, 2023

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has ventured into Nollywood as an actress and filmmaker. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, she announced her debut appearance in a new movie titled ‘Water and Garri’. The singer also disclosed that she produced the movie and played the lead role. “This is about to be an ICONIC moment. My lead role as an actor and executive producer. Directed by the GOAT @mejialabi. Water And Garri the film coming soon,”...

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