Category: News
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Two Rescued After Three-Storey Building Collapses at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital
A three-story building under construction inside Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, collapsed on Tuesday evening, June 18, leaving people trapped. Two persons who were working inside the building when it collapsed, reportedly got trapped. One of the workers was first rescued and taken to the hospital where he is currently receiving…
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Fubara Administers Oath to Caretaker Chairmen After Lawmakers’ Confirmation
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sworn in new caretaker chairpersons for 23 local government areas. The ceremony occurred on Wednesday, June 19, at the Government House in Port Harcourt, amid tight security. It was reported that the first group of 11 chairmen took their oaths of office. This event took place the day…
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Former ‘Promil Kid’ and Visual Artist CJ de Silva Dies at 36
Former child star and accomplished visual artist CJ de Silva-Ong passed away at the age of 36 on Tuesday, June 18 2024 leaving behind a legacy cherished by many. Her husband, director and actor Wincy Ong, confirmed her untimely death in a heartfelt social media post on Wednesday morning. According to Wincy, CJ succumbed to…
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UK’s Richest Family, the Hinduja Family, on Trial for Human Trafficking Allegations
Four members of the Hinduja family, the richest family in the UK, are facing charges in Switzerland related to the treatment of their domestic staff. The allegations include exploitation and human trafficking, with claims that servants from India were paid low wages, worked long hours, and had their passports confiscated. The trial has brought to…
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Rivers State Assembly Receives List of Caretaker Chairmen from Fubara
Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers has presented a list of nominees for the caretaker committee chairpersons to the House of Assembly, led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo. Under Oko-Jumbo’s leadership, the Assembly has scheduled Wednesday, June 19, for the screening and confirmation of these nominees. A statement from the Clerk of the House has invited the…
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President Tinubu Takes Private Jet to South Africa, Avoiding Presidential Aircraft
President Bola Tinubu and his entourage flew two private jets from Lagos to Pretoria on Tuesday, June 18, to attend the inauguration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to Punch, a source who saw the President departing from Lagos, where he spent the Eid holiday, mentioned that the President and his team left in…
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Simi Opens Up About Struggles With Imposter Syndrome
Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has candidly shared her battles with imposter syndrome. The talented artist, known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, took to her X page on Tuesday to open up about her internal struggles and the journey of self-discovery that led to her upcoming album, “Lost and Found.”…
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Kim Tells Putin North Korea ‘Fully Supports’ Russia on Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged his full backing to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, expressing solidarity during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang. Putin, in turn, characterized Russia’s intervention as a stand against the long-standing dominance of the United States and its allies. During his first visit to North Korea in 24 years,…
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Actor Ian McKellen Hospitalized After Falling From Stage In London
Veteran actor Ian McKellen has been hospitalized after a dramatic fall from the stage during a performance of “Player Kings” at the Noel Coward Theatre in London. McKellen, 85, was portraying John Falstaff in Robert Icke’s adaptation of Henry IV, parts one and two when the incident occurred during a fight scene. The actor, widely…
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King Promise Hurt About Stonebwoy Not Responding to His TGMA Congratulatory Message
Ghanaian Afrobeats musician, King Promise has reacted to Stonebwoy ignoring his congratulatory message after the latter had won the Artiste of the Year award. In an interview with Kwadwo Sheldon, the winner of the Most Popular Song of the Year said he had no idea why his message was ignored by Stonebwoy. The ‘Terminator’ hitmaker…
