The woman recognised as the world’s oldest person, Violet Brown, has died in Jamaica at the age of 117 years and 189 days old. Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed his condolences in a Facebook post, calling her “an inspiring woman.” The woman known as “Aunt V” died Friday at a local hospital, where […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has left Nigeria for New York in the US, where he will join other world leaders at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina, had disclosed that the president’s travel plans on Friday, saying “President Buhari will transit through London on his way back to the […]
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Miss Kebbi, Ihezue Ugochi Mitchel, has emerged winner of the 2017 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant. Ugochi outshone other 36 contestants to emerge the 30th MBGN. Miss Bayelsa came in as fourth runner-up, third runner-up was Miss Oyo, while the second runner-up was Miss Plateau. Awards in other categories were presented at the ceremony […]
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Fashion lovers all over the world can once again look forward to an unparalleled fashion experience as the 2nd edition of the GTBank Fashion weekend is set to hold on the 11th and 12th of November, 2017. The 2-day event will treat attendees to an enthralling journey across a wide variety of Africa’s finest styles […]
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The United Labour Congress (ULC) comprising of major workers’ unions from the oil and gas companies, telecommunication and electricity sectors and others, on Wednesday threatened that workers in the country would embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government failed to meet its demands by Friday (tomorrow). In a statement signed by the President, […]
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Apple, on Tuesday launched three new editions of the iPhone it calls “new generation” iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus as well as the “futuristic” iPhone X (iPhone X pronounced “10”) during its annual press conference. Apple, for the first time, held the press conference finside the circular Steve Jobs Theater, part of Apple’s brand new multi-billion […]
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Mr Oludare Buraimoh, a Director in Lagos State Ministry of Youths, has committed suicide by hanging in his room. Buraimoh, who lives at Unity Estate, Phase II, Gbonagun, Abeokuta, took his life at about 4.00 p.m. on Monday after attending to his son Dotun, who was sick. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that many sympathisers, […]
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As part of efforts to decrease maternal and infant mortality rate in Nigeria, the Federal Government has said that it plans to launch a new campaign on family planning. The government also plans to ensure that about 7.3 million Nigerian women have access to family planning. Dr. Adebimpe Adebiyi, Director, Family Health Planning, Federal Ministry […]
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Legendary US country music singer, Don Williams who had great success with his easy-going singing style, has died aged 78. According to his publicist, the native of Texas passed away after a short illness. Williams began his solo career in 1971, amassing 17 number one country hits which included “You’re My Best Friend,” “Lord, I […]
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Some Yoruba elders have insisted that Nigeria must return to a proper Federation as obtained in the 1960 and 1963 constitutions to ensure peace and meaningful development. They made this view known at the Yoruba summit held in Ibadan on Thursday, which attracted Yoruba leaders, governors, parliamentarians, social cultural groups, professional bodies, market leaders and […]
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