Ryan Reynolds has solidified himself as one of the biggest stars of the 21st century. Charming, diversely talented, and one of the funniest people in Hollywood, this down-to-earth Canadian is a household name the world isn’t likely to forget anytime soon. He has been in the entertainment industry since 1991, appearing …
Read More »NCDC alerts on cholera outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has alerted on increasing cholera cases nationwide, with 30 deaths, 1,141 suspected and 65 confirmed cases reported. Disclosing this in a public advisory, the Director-General of the centre, Dr. Jide Idris, said the cases, which occurred between January and June 11, …
Read More »Jarrad Branthwaite: Manchester United expected to make formal approach for Everton defender
Man Utd transfer news: Formal approach expected for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite; personal terms not expected to be an issue; central defence understood to be a priority position for United with Raphael Varane to leave United this summer. Manchester United are expected to make a formal approach for Everton defender …
Read More »Tomorrow the rituals will start with the” day of hydration” Mina’s hair, the first station of Hajj
“Hydration Day” … The first stations of the Hajj rituals, as pilgrims prepare to arrive tomorrow, Friday, 8 Dhu al-Hijjah, to Mina to spend the day of recitation, following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad – may God bless him and grant him peace. Mina is located between Makkah and …
Read More »Switzerland’s most successful runner fears for Olympic participation.
Dominic Lobalu won two medals at the European Championships. Once a refugee from South Sudan, the 25-year-old athlete now wants to hunt for medals for Switzerland at the Olympic Games in Paris – but the permission to compete is still pending. The Swiss delegation provided a great moment for Swiss …
Read More »El-Kanemi Warriors, Ikorodu City, 2 Others Gain Promotion To NPFL
El-Kanemi Warriors have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Maiduguri based football club finished second with six points in the Northern Conference of the just ended Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoff in Enugu after a 4-1 thrashing of Sokoto on Wednesday to gain promotion …
Read More »Etim Effiong’s Wife, Toyosi Opens Up On How She Manages Her Insecurities (Video)
Toyosi mentioned that she has reached a point where she understands that many people are unable to contain their excitement upon seeing her husband, noting that some even freeze in his presence. Toyosi, the wife of actor, Daniel Etim Effiong, has opened up on how she deals with insecurities after …
Read More »$2.4bn of $5.5bn refinery loan repaid, says Dangote
The founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that he has paid off $2.4bn of the $5.5bn loan for his $19bn Lagos-based refinery. The Africa’s richest man also alleged that powerful oil cartels tried to undermine his refinery project. Speaking at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Nassau, The Bahamas, …
Read More »African nations urged to harness AfCFTA for economic boost, others
Countries on the continent of Africa have been urged to take advantage of the advantages inherent in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement protocols to boost their economies and leapfrog food security in the sub-Saharan region. This is coming on the heels of the revelation that Africa currently has the …
Read More »Footballers’ unions take FIFA to court over Club World Cup
The professional footballers’ unions of England (PFA) and France (UNFP) took FIFA to court in Brussels on Thursday to challenge the timetable “unilaterally set” by the world body, in particular its new Club World Cup in 2025. Players’ unions have complained that the expanded Club World Cup, due to take …
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