Year: 2022

FG suspends basketball in Nigeria for two years
…says it will concentrate efforts to revamp the sport

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By Mandy Park President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate withdrawal of Nigeria from all international basketball competitions for a period of two years with immediate effect.The reason according to the source is to concentrate efforts to revamp the sport for better future performance.Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Daredisclosed this while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.Dare, represented by Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, disclosed that a committee would be set up to oversee basketball leagues in the country. “Following the unending crisis which have…

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Anyim mourns Senator Arthur Nzeribe, says he made great impact.

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By Omocho Kalu Former President of the Senate, Anyim Pius Anyim has expressed sadness over the demise of Senator Arthur Nzeribe, saying that he left his foot prints on Nigeria*s political landscape.He described him as a man who made great impact in his life time.In a statement he personally signed, Anyim said he received the news of the death of the maverick politician with deep sadness saying the late lawmaker and businessman man was a household name in Nigeria, Africa and across the world.Anyim, a frontline presidential aspirant on the…

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My Govt will accord women adequate recognition –Anyim, says it is in the PDP tradition

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By Omocho Kalu Frontline, Presidential aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Anyim Pius Anyim has assured Nigerian women that they would be adequately recognized if he becomes president in 2023.Anyim made the promise in Minna, capital of Niger State while responding to complaints of marginalization of women in Nigeria, during his consultative visit to the state.In a statement signed by Ahmed Buhari, Director of Publicity, Anyim Presidential Campaign Organisation, made available to Nigerianewsmark,Anyim described women as one of the critical groups in Nigeria that he intends to mainstream…

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Buhari’s visit: Please drop your sit-at-home order, Mbazulike Amaechi tells armed groups

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By Mandy Park Elder statesman, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, has pleaded with aggrieved armed groups to withdraw the sit-at-home order it placed on May 5 and 6 in the South-East over the planned two-day visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Ebonyi state. Recall that Governor David Umahi on Tuesday announced that President Buhari would be in Ebonyi state for two days: working visit on Thursday and Friday. However, there were reports on Wednesday evening that the dreaded Unknown Gunmen have declared sit-at-home all over the South-East region during the President’s visit,…

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Abia shuts down hotel over dubious deaths

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By Chidi Nkem Abia State Government has sealed off a hotel in Aba, the commercial heartbeat of the state, Merry-home Hotels Limited. The hotel is said to be located around 7up axis of Ogbor Hill and was closed following a series of allegations of criminal activities taking place within the premises of the hotel. Disclosing the closure of the hotelto newsmen in Aba after the exercise, the state Commissioner for Information, Dr Eze Chikamnayo, said the seal off was in view of “repeated reports to security agencies about a series…

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2023 Presidency : I’m still consulting — Fayemi

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By Munachi Nwachukwu Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi has said he was still consulting on his presidential ambition.Fayemi, who is chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, stated this during his visit to his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu.He said he was in the state to consult with Governor Akeredolu, the Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye; the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasonranti on his presidential ambition.He said: “As you know, I’m not an aspirant, I may become one but that would depend on…

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2023: Ogun will support your presidential ambition – Gov. Abiodun tells Osinbajo

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By Mandy Park Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, yesterday, said the state would support the presidential ambition of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to enable him continue with the projects of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.Governor Abiodun, who spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting, said Osinbajo, in the last seven years, has contributed to the many successes recorded by the Federal Government, noting that “he is eminently qualified to lead the country.”The governor said: “The Vice President’s presence here is a homecoming. We are pleased with his decision to run for the…

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‘May God judge you both’, Yul Edochie’s wife reacts as husband shares photos of son from 2nd wife

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By Mandy Park The wife of Nollywood actor, producer, and director, Yul Edochie has reacted to a post the husband made on his verified Instagram page on Wednesday announcing the birth of his son by Nollywood actress, Judy Austin, who he also confirmed as his second wife. Yul Edochie who is married to May Edochie with 4 lovely kids welcomed a bouncing baby with his colleague turned baby mama, Judith Austin in 2021. Announcing the birth of his son, Yul wrote: “It’s time for the world to meet my son.…

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2023 presidency: Do not allow yourself to be deceived – Shehu Sani

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By Mandy Park Shehu Sani, a popular socio-political activist and former federal lawmaker, has warned ex-President Goodluck Jonathan not to be “deceived”. Shehu Sani gave the warning in a Facebook post on Monday. His warning is coming amid insinuations that Jonathan would defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and declare his ambition to run for president in 2023. He wrote, “GEJ should not deceive himself nor allow himself to be deceived.” Recall that Jonathan on Friday told supporters who stormed his foundation…

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Banky W replies Samklef over royalties claims on Wizkid’s ‘Pakurumo’

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By Mandy Park EME record boss, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has replied to music producer, Samklef’s allegations that he took his name off as the composer of Wizkid’s hit song, ‘Pakurumo.’ Samklef, who is currently at daggers drawn with Banky W following his tell-all interview with Ebuka, had called out the label boss for ripping him off his royalties for his contribution to Wizkid’s debut album. Recall that Wizkid released two albums, ‘Superstar’ and ‘Ayo’, under the EME records before he left to chase international acclaim. Banky…

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