Month: December 2023

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Entertainment

VIN DIESEL FACES SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWSUITS FROM FORMER ASSISTANT.

United States US actor VIN DIESEL's former personal assistant ASTA JONASSONis suing him accusing him of sexual assault during the 2010 filming of FAST FIVE. A lawyer for the FAST & FURIOUS star whose real name is MARK SINCLAIR said his client denies the claim in its entirety. JONASSON claims in the lawsuit that the actor pinned her to a wall as he performed a sex act on himself, while […]

todayDecember 22, 2023

Sports

NIgerian Forward RAFIU DUROSINMI SET TO JOIN BUNDESLIGA’S EINTRACHT FRANKFURT IN JANUARY.

It appears that Nigerian forward RAFIU DUROSINMI is poised to join the ranks of Bundesliga club EINTRACHT FRANKFURT come January. Reports indicate that VIKTORIA PLZEN, a Czech Republic-based team, has reached an agreement to transfer DUROSINMI to FRANKFURT for a reported fee of 9 million euros. If this deal goes through as planned, it would mark DUROSINMI as the joint-fourth most expensive signing in Frankfurt's history. The gears are already […]

todayDecember 22, 2023

Sports

FULHAM TARGET JEROME AKOR IN JANAUARY TRANSFER WINDOW.

It seems that Premier League side FULHAM is eyeing a potential January transfer for Nigerian international and MONTPELLIER player, JEROME AKOR. Reports suggest that FULHAM has shown keen interest in bolstering its attacking lineup, particularly after the departure of ALEKSANDAR MITROVIC to AL HILAL in the Saudi league earlier in the year. Scouts from FULHAM have purportedly been dispatched to observe AKOR closely as they weigh their options for the […]

todayDecember 22, 2023

Music Gist

SPOTIFY NAMES OLAMIDE AS MOST INFLUENTIAL STREET POP ARTIST.

The online streaming giant Spotify recently acknowledged Nigerian rapper and record executive OLAMIDE as the most influential street pop artist of his generation. In recognizing his pivotal role, Spotify highlighted his significant contribution to elevating Street Pop to a prominent position within mainstream music genres.BENEWAAH BOATENG, Spotify's editor for West Africa, shared this recognition in Lagos, emphasizing OLAMIDE's impact since his breakout with the hit single "ENI DURO." Boateng noted […]

todayDecember 21, 2023

News

ALEX OTTI TO INTRODUCE SPECIAL WELFARE PACKAGE IN THE STATE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN 2024.

Abia State Governor, ALEX OTTI, recently unveiled plans to implement a specialized welfare program within the state's healthcare system come 2024. During the inauguration of the inaugural Abia State Council on Health in UMUAHIA, themed “PROVIDING AN ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND QUALITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR THE NEW ABIA,” OTTI highlighted the significant impact of the 'JAPAsyndrome' on the health sector. This phenomenon sees health workers seeking better opportunities abroad, thereby straining […]

todayDecember 21, 2023

National

PORT HARCOURT REFINERY RECOMMENCES OPERATION.

Recent reports have brought to light the long-awaited initiation of operations at the PORT HARCOURT Refining Company (PHRC) Limited, a facility boasting a substantial combined capacity of 210,000 barrels per day. This news marks a significant milestone in the realm of oil production and refining. A video circulating online has captured a crucial moment: the refinery's flare, a telltale sign denoting the commencement of oil refining processes. This visual confirmation […]

todayDecember 21, 2023

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES 50% CUT IN COST OF INTER-STATE TRANSPORTATION.

President BOLA TINUBU has announced a 50% cut in the fares charges by commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide. Minister of Solid Minerals, DELE ALAKE who announced the development today, noted that all train routes are free beginning from Thursday December 21st 2023 to 4th January 2024. He also explained that air transportation was exempted as it was for privileged individuals, stressing that the initiative was a presidential […]

todayDecember 20, 2023

Sports

ASTON VILLA MANAGER UNAI EMERY EYEING KELECHI IHEANACHO FOR JANUARY TRANSFER

There are indications that Aston Villa manager, UNAI EMERY will look to bring KELECHI IHEANACHO to the Villa Park when the transfer window reopens in January. IHEANACHO’S contract with LEICESTER CITY, is set to run out on June 30, 2024 and he is not likely to sign an extension and could leave on a free transfer next summer if Leicester City failed to sell him next month. According to reports, […]

todayDecember 20, 2023

News

BONIFACE WINS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE ROOKIE OF THE MONTH AWARD.

Bayer Leverkusen’s, VICTOR BONIFACE has won the Rookie of the Month award for a fifth consecutive time this season. The 22-year-old who had previously won the award in August, September, October and November, has scored three goals and provided two assists in three league appearances for Xabi Alonso’s side this month. The Nigeria international will hope to add to the tally when they  take on Bochum in their final game […]

todayDecember 20, 2023

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