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The House of Senate,Abuja today experienced what ordinary Nigerians are facing in the recent time as they were hit by the power outage which lasted for about One hour. Coincidentally, the blackout occured as at the time Senate Committee for Power was having their public hearing. It was learnt that some of the lawmakers had to open their offices for ventilation to avoid stuffiness and darkness. The light went off at about 1:50pm and was restored at 2:50pm
Veteran sports journalist and founder of Complete Sports Sunny Ojeagbese has died. His son, Julius Ojeagbase confirmed the death of his father in a press statement issued on Monday. “Dr. Emmanuel Sunny Ojeagbase, founder and executive chairman of Complete Communications Limited, publishers of Complete Sports newspapers, SuccessDigest and other online publications, has passed on to Glory,” the statement said It explained that the publisher died on Saturday, 26 February, 2022 in Atlanta, United States of America (USA) after a brief illness. He was 71 years. Dr. Ojeagbase hailed from Uzebba, Iuleha in Owan West of Edo State. Popularly known as…
The Vice-president of Nigeria,Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has expressed shock over the death of his shoemaker,Ojima Omale He described the late young man as a talented young entrepreneur who was committed to his work. He sympathised with his family and prayed to God to comfort them and everyone around them. “I am deeply saddened by the news of the sudden death of Mr. Ojima Omale, aka OJBEST, 28, my young enterprising shoemaker and friend”. “Omale was CEO of O.J Best Footwears. He was talented, creative and dedicated to his craft”. “I never ceased to be impressed by his exertions for perfection…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to block all federal government roads in Oyo from Tuesday, if the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike continues. A section of NANS members from Zone B made the threat on Monday. The members spoke while protesting at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. Led by its Southwest Coordinator, Steven Tegbe, the association advised the Federal Government and ASUU to resolve their crisis for the sake of students. It said that there was no need for strike if issues were settled amicably. “We are holding our peaceful…
Star actor Lari Williams has died. Williams family confirmed the death of the actor in a statement on Monday. He died at 81 on his hometown Ikom, Cross River State. Williams will be remembered for his roles in popular soaps like Village Headmaster, Mirror in the Sun, Ripples and a host of others. His death has sparked wide range of reactions across Nigerians as fellow actors have expressed regrets over his demise. United States-based Nigerian arts promoter, Prince Temitope Abayomi Babayemi in his reaction, said Williams has taken a final bow.
A delegation of embattled Ukraine has arrived at the border of Belarus ahead of scheduled talks with Russia to end the ongoing war. This is amidst pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war against the neighboring country.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tunde Ashaolu, has died hours after celebrating his birthday. Ashaolu, who is the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Kwara State reportedly died after his birthday which was marked on Saturday in Abuja. Former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, was said to have been one of those who attended the brief birthday ceremony held in the deceased’s honour in Abuja. As at the time of filing this report, the cause of the death was not known. The party in Kwara is yet to issue any statement. Details later…
The Governments of Hungary and Romania have approved visa free access to all Nigerians fleeing Ukraine, the Federal Government has said. This is contained in a statement issued by the Nigerian Mission in Hungary. The federal government that arrangements are underway for transportation of Nigerian nationals to enable them stabilize, The government advised affected Nigerians to approach the borders with their valid documents and cooperate with immigration officials to ease the process. “The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Budapest, Hungary wishes to inform nationals arriving from Ukraine, that the Government of Hungary has enacted Decree 56/2022 (24.II).…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to a talk with Russia over the ongoing war on his country. It was gathered that Zelenskky agreed to the talks at the border of Belarus. Zelenskiy spoke earlier with Belarus’s leader, Alexander Lukashenko on the same day that Russian forces entered Ukrainian second largest city when fighting broke out. The offer of talks is also coming amidst speculations that Putin has put on the alert Russian nuclear forces. “Lukashenko ensured that during the departure, negotiations and return of the Ukrainian delegation, all planes, helicopters and missiles placed on Belarusian territory will remain on…
English Premier League club side Chelsea, owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, have made a 24-word statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine, but it was without mentioning Russia at all. “The situation in Ukraine is horrific and devastating,” the London club said on Sunday. “Chelsea FC’s thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine. Everyone at the club is praying for peace.” Abramovich had said on Saturday he was giving “the stewardship and care of Chelsea” to trustees of the club’s charitable foundation, even though media reports have suggested he would remain as owner. Abramovich is one of Russia’s richest people and…