Some Nigerians have expressed outrage after the country’s national anthem was changed with little consultation. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the bill to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem which was dropped by a military government in 1978. The newly re-adopted anthem, which begins “Nigeria, We Hail …
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Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday over his reported use of a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week. “The pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms and he extends his apologies to those who felt offended by the use …
Read More »I won’t revert to old national anthem, Oby Ezekwesili fumes
I won’t revert to old national anthem, Oby Ezekwesili fumes. The former Minister of Education, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said that she would not revert to the old national anthem. The former Minister of Education, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said that she would not revert to the old national anthem, …
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Popular Nigerian socialite Pascal Okechukwu also known as Cubana Chief Priest has cried out to God, to grant him one of his most desired requests. The celebrity barman had shared via his Instagram story that he wants to know how what it feels like to have a female child. Cubana Chief Priest is married …
Read More »Gov Ododo dedicates tribunal victory to Kogi people
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has hailed the decision of the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which upheld his election as the duly elected Governor of the state. In an interview with journalists, Ododo dedicated the victory at the tribunal to the people of the state. He noted that …
Read More »NBA Hall of Famer and Trail Blazers legend Bill Walton dies at 71 after prolonged fight with cancer
Bill Walton was never afraid to be himself. Larger than life, only in part because of his nearly 7-foot frame, Walton was a two-time NCAA champion at UCLA, a two-time champion in the NBA, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, an on-court icon in every sense of the word. And …
Read More »US actor shot dead during attempted car theft
American actor Johnny Wactor has been shot dead in Los Angeles by a thief who was trying to steal a part from his car. The 37-year-old suffered fatal injuries after interrupting three men who were attempting to remove the catalytic converter from his parked vehicle. Wactor – who previously featured …
Read More »War: Russia military begins drills on nuclear weapons over comments by France, UK
Russian forces have started military drills near Ukraine simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons. This is in response to what Russia deems threats from the United States of America, the United Kingdom and their allies. It also concerns the western increased involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Guardian, UK, …
Read More »EPL: Pochettino leaves role as Chelsea manager
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has left the Premier League club by mutual consent, according to Sky Sports. Pochettino only arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer and signed a two-year deal. The former Tottenham and PSG boss, who led the Blues to sixth place, had enjoyed a strong end to the …
Read More »Man calls out singer Seyi Vibez for forgetting and unfollowing him after he became famous
A man who claims to be an old friend of Seyi Vibez calls him out for forgetting and unfollowing him after becoming famous as he recounts their past relationship. The young man who identifies as @whaleswavy on Instagram shared an old video of himself and friends dancing and cheering Seyi Vibez as he sings at a …
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