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King Charles III pays tribute to his ‘darling mama’ in first address

“Queen Elizabeth’s was a life well lived,” King Charles III said, as he renewed his “darling Mama’s” promise of lifelong service. In an emotional first address to the nation, he praised her warmth, humour and ability to see the best in people. Prince William and Catherine will become Prince and Princess of Wales, he said, Read More…

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Buhari expresses sadness over demise of Queen Elizabeth of England

President Muhammadu Buhari says he received with immense sadness news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll of the United Kingdom. The Nigerian leader made his feelings known in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Thursday in Abuja. He said: ”My family and I, and the more than 200 million Read More…

Celebrity Entertainment Music & Nightlife

“I got the best birthday gift ever” – Mercy Chinwo

By Ugoma Johnson Nigeria’s illustrious gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, now Mrs. Mercy Blessed celebrated her 31st birthday, on Monday with a car gift from her husband. To make the day special, her husband, Pastor Blessed bought her a new Land Cruiser car. Recall that the singer and her clergy husband walked down the aisle a Read More…

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Boxing Sports Top Story

Tyson Fury makes Anthony Joshua surprise offer to fight him this year

‘Let me know if you’re interested,’ Fury tells AJ Tyson Fury has called out Anthony Joshua for a “battle of Britain” since Oleksandr Usyk is not expected to be able to fight an undisputed heavyweight championship fight with Fury this year Fury took to social media to challenge Anthony Joshua to a fight for his Read More…

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Asa agrees to a collabo with Brymo

On Aug 31, Brymo tweeted ” in a cry for help” that he would love to work with the award-winning performer Asa, and to his utmost surprise, three hours later, she agreed to the collaboration. Responding elatedly, he tweeted: “Yes!!.. 💚💚💚” Ọláwálé Ibrahim Ashimi, stage name Brymo, a Yoruba and English singer, songwriter, author and Read More…

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Idris Salako, Lagos Physical Planning Commissioner resigns over building collapse

Lagos building collapse death toll rises to five Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako has resigned from his appointment. Mr Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy who announced Salako’s resignation in Ikeja on Monday did not state the reason for his resignation but feelers indicate Salako’s resignation may Read More…

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Kenya Politics Top Story World

Kenyan Supreme Court upholds VP Ruto’s presidential victory

Kenyan presidential contender Raila Odinga’s claims of massive vote rigging in the just concluded presidential elections have been dashed with judicial finality. On Monday the Kenyan Supreme Court upheld the Aug. 9 election of William Ruto as president in a unanimous decision. Chief Justice Martha Koome in a scathing judgement that swept aside opposition leader Read More…

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Newly elected Conservative Leader Liz Truss promises tax cuts as she gets set to become UK PM

Liz Truss is set to take up the reins of government as Britain’s next prime minister after winning a leadership race for the governing Conservative party on Monday. She has promised to press ahead with tax cuts and deal with the growing energy crisis. After weeks of an often bad-tempered and divisive leadership contest, Truss, Read More…