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Super Eagles Striker Victor Osimhen Named Best Ligue 1 African Footballer of the Year in France

29Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Nigeria, Sports

Super Eagles Striker Victor Osimhen Named Best Ligue 1 African Footballer of the Year in France

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen who plays for Ligue 1 side, Lille has won the 2020 Marc-Vivien Foe prize. The prolific striker who is mourning the death of his father contested the prize with fellow Nigerian Simon Moses (Nantes), Saint-Etienne’s Denis Bouanga, Montpellier’s Andy Delort, Monaco’s Islam Slimani plus Rennes’ trio of Mbaye Niang, Hamari Traore and Edouard Mendy. Osimhen has earned lots of admiration due to his prolific form in front of goal for club and country. Lille had congratulated him in a tweet saying, "Nigerian forward Victor OSIMHEN won the Marc-Vivien Foé. The prize for the best African player in the French Ligue 1, the French football championship for the 2019-2020 season. Congratulations @victorosimhen9 !". The Ligue 1 side signed Osimhen from Belgian club,...

Nigerian Musician Burna Boy Wins Second Consecutive BET Award

29Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Music, Nigeria

Nigerian Musician Burna Boy Wins Second Consecutive BET Award

Nigerian super star Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu Rex, professionally known as Burna Boy, has won a second consecutive BET: Best International Act award. Burna Boy was announced the winner in the early hours of Monday, in L.A. Live, Los Angeles, U.S. The event which was held virtually due to coronavirus restrictions was hosted by Amanda Seales The 2020 BET Awards was held virtually at L.A. Live, Los Angeles, U.S in the early hours of Monday. American comedian, Amanda Seales, hosted the awards simulcasted via CBS. Burna Boy who is a Port Harcourt-born singer bettered fellow nominees Innoss’B (DR Congo), Sho Madjozi (South Africa), Stormzy (United Kingdom), Dave (United Kingdom), Ninho (France) and S.Pri Noir (France) to emerge the best at this year’s showing. In his acceptance spee...

Malawi Re-run Election: Chakwera Sworn in as Sixth President After Historic Court-overturned Vote in Africa

28Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Judiciary, Malawi, News

Malawi Re-run Election: Chakwera Sworn in as Sixth President After Historic Court-overturned Vote in Africa

Leadership changed hands in Malawi as the country swore in Lazarus Chakwera as the sixth President of the country for a five-year tenure on Sunday. Chakwera became the beneficiary of the first ever court overturned presidential vote in the African continent. He unseated former president Peter Mutharika in a re-run election. Malawi held election in May 2019, where Mutharika was retuned but the result was voided by court. Chakwera, aged 65, won 58.57% of votes cast at Tuesday’s election. Observers say the repeat served as a test of the ability of courts in Africa to fight electoral fraud and checkmate presidential power. “To stand before you as president today is an honour. It’s an honour that fills with unspeakable joy and immense gratitude,” Chakwera said in his acceptance spee...

Ighalo a Natural Goal Scorer and Poacher – Man United Manager, Solskjaer

28Jun

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Nigeria, Sports

Ighalo a Natural Goal Scorer and Poacher – Man United Manager, Solskjaer

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has earned commendation from his Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following his superb performance which earned them an FA cup semi-final place. Ighalo who switched to Manchester United in January banged his fifth goal of the season to help his team secure a win over Norwich city. He scored the first goal as United had to wait till extra time after 90 minutes to score the winner over their lowly rated opposition at Carrow road. Ighalo pounced on the ball to beat Norwich keeper Tim Krul five minutes into the match but the opponents fought back to score an equalizer in the second half. Solskjaer expressed admiration for the former Eagles hitman as he scored his fifth goal on his fourth start for United. “Odion knows how much we v...

Ajimobi Laid to Rest in Ibadan Amid Tight Security

28Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Life, News, Nigeria

Ajimobi Laid to Rest in Ibadan Amid Tight Security

Former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi was buried in the capital city of Ibadan on Sunday. Ajimobi who was Acting National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic burial rites amid strict security measures at 10:05am at his 6th Avenue, Yemoja Street, Oluyole Estate, Ibadan residence. There were reports that his family’s choice of burial site at Agodi GRA was declined by the state government due to ongoing litigation on the residence. Ajimobi died after brief illness at a Lagos hospital due to complications related to organ failure, aged 70. His burial took place in accordance with stipulations of coronavirus containment measures. In attendance were less than 20 people comprising of his wife, Chief Florence Ajimobi and oth...

Hushpuppimania: The Tragedy of a Bad Influencer

27Jun

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu3 Comments

Corruption, Crime, Life, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

Hushpuppimania: The Tragedy of a Bad Influencer

Rarely do you meet a Nigerian youth who is active on social media who does not know and admire Raymond Igbalode Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi. The socialite rose to limelight sometime in 2017 when he spent over 11 million naira in a single shopping spree. Hushpuppi is not one who is shy to flaunt his wealth and hush whoever he believes is less influential. However, news broke out on June 10, of how Hushpuppi and eleven members of his gang were arrested by what was believed to be Interpol in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). He was arrested alongside popular social media figure Olalekan Jacob Ponle, widely known as Woodberry. Hushpuppi and Woodberry are notorious personalities who pride in their luxurious and extravagant lifestyle for the camera. Their arrest did not come as ...

Peter Okoye Infected Daughter, Wife and Two Domestic Staff with COVID-19

27Jun

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Covid-19, Nigeria

Peter Okoye Infected Daughter, Wife and Two Domestic Staff with COVID-19

Nigerian musician, Peter Okoye, reportedly infected his wife, Lola Omotayo; daughter, Aliona and two domestic staff with the deadly coronavirus. The singer revealed this in a video posted on his social media handle. Mr. Okoye however, revealed that all of them had recovered and tested negative to the disease. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QkCHL-mB6M He urged people to imbibe safety measures and ensure proper hygiene in order not to contact the virus. He said he felt the need to disclose his ordeal to convince those who are having doubts over the spread of the disease. Nigeria has recorded 23,298 confirmed cases of coronavirus with 554 deaths while 8,253 patients have recovered.

Turkey Gifts Rwanda Face Masks to Help Combat COVID-19

26Jun

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Covid-19, News, Rwanda

Turkey Gifts Rwanda Face Masks to Help Combat COVID-19

Rwanda’s fight against coronavirus has been boasted by donation of face masks received from Turkey. The ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Rwanda, acknowledged receipt of the donation in a statement describing it as “a sign of friendship and solidarity between the two countries in the fight against COVID-19.” The Turkish embassy in Rwanda said Ankara offered 50,000 face masks while a private firm donated 40,000 to Kigali in show of support to the East African nation. Rwanda took delivery of the masks on Thursday. They were delivered by a flight repatriating Rwandan citizens stranded in Turkey, Turkish citizens stranded in Rwanda due to grounding of international flights would equally be airlifted to back to their country. Ambassador Guilaume Kavaruga...

Coronavirus: Governor Okowa Goes into Isolation as Daughter Tests Positive

26Jun

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Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Coronavirus: Governor Okowa Goes into Isolation as Daughter Tests Positive

There is coronavirus scare in the Delta state government house as Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, Nigeria has gone into isolation with his family following a positive COVID-19 test result for his daughter. Okowa announced on twitter that one of his daughters had tested positive for coronavirus. He said that his family has gone into isolation in compliance with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guideline. “Earlier today, Edith and I received the news that one of our daughters has tested positive for #COVID19. Hence, in-line with the laid out procedures, we are both going into isolation for the next 14-days. “We will continue to keep you all updated,” he wrote.

Northern Governors Forum Mourn Abiola Ajimobi

26Jun

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News, Nigeria

Northern Governors Forum Mourn Abiola Ajimobi

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has expressed grief over the demise of former Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi. Ajimobi who until yesterday, briefly served as the Acting National Chairman of the Al Progressive Congress (APC) passed away on Thursday, aged 70. The NGF Chairman, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State while sympathizing with the family and government of Oyo state, described Ajimobi’s death as painful. The Plateau state governor described Ajimobi as a man of integrity, who served his state and Nigeria with excellence. Lalong praised Ajimobi’s leadership traits and recounted his pivotal roles in the formation of the APC which made him the favourite of many. He said such qualities informed his appointment as the party’s Deputy National Chairman, South. ”The...