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Tyla removes Lagos from world tour after backlash

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  Tyla removes Lagos from world tour after backlash South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her upcoming A Pop world tour following online backlash from some Nigerians over renewed reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The Grammy-winning artiste unveiled the dates for her world tour on Monday, with the initial itinerary including a Lagos concert scheduled for December 22, alongside stops across Europe, North America and South Africa. However, the announcement sparked heated reactions on Nigerian social media, where several users questioned the decision to host the singer amid reports of fresh xenophobic violence targeting Nigerians in South Africa. The controversy revived long-standing tensions between both countries, with some social media users calling for a boycott of the Lagos concert. Others argued that entertainment should not be linked to diplomatic disputes and maintained that musicians should not be held responsible for p...

Former AC Milan captain and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66.

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  Former AC Milan captain and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, according to a post by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X on Friday. Baresi spent his entire professional playing career with AC Milan, making more than 700 appearances between 1977 and 1997. During his two decades at the club, he won six Serie A titles, three European Cups, four Italian Super Cups, two Intercontinental Cups, and established himself as one of the greatest defenders in football history.

Prince Paul Ikonne Receives Hero's Welcome, Inaugurates Asiwaju Tsunami Chapters in Ukwa East and West

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  Prince Paul Ikonne Receives Rousing Welcome, As He Inaugurates Ukwa East and West  Chapter Of Asiwaju Tsunami. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District, Prince Paul Ikonne, has continued his grassroots consultation tour across the district with a successful engagement in Ukwa East Local Government Area, following an earlier visit to Ukwa West LGA. Prince Paul Ikonne was accorded a warm and enthusiastic reception by party faithful, community leaders, youths, and supporters in Ukwa East LGA, who reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to his senatorial aspiration. The gathering reflected the growing support for his candidacy as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing the crowd, Prince Paul Ikonne (PPI), expressed profound appreciation for the overwhelming show of love and confidence demonstrated by the people of Ukwa East. He assured them that, if elected, he would work tirelessly to attract meaningful...

UNILAG Student Shares How NELFUND Saved His Education

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A 300-level student of the University of Lagos, Migwe Obinna Nicholas, has shared how the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, known as NELFUND, saved him from dropping out of school. Nicholas, who is studying Theatre Arts and Film Studies, said he is the first member of his family to gain admission into a university. According to him, he currently lives in his local church after leaving his sister's home due to family disagreements and has no personal accommodation. The student explained that he grew up in a poor family in Ebonyi State before relocating to Lagos as a child to live with his elder sister. He said he was later asked to leave the family home after gaining admission into the University of Lagos because his brother-in-law wanted him to abandon his education and join the family business. Nicholas revealed that the sharp increase in tuition fees almost forced him to discontinue his studies, but he was able to remain in school after benefiting from the Federal Government's...

Sunday Igboho Vows to Name Politicians Behind Oyo Students’ Abduction

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  Sunday Igboho Vows to Name Politicians Behind Oyo Students’ Abduction Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he claims are sponsoring the recent wave of kidnappings in Oyo State, including the abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area. Igboho made the declaration on Wednesday while receiving the newly elected executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by Akinteye Bàbàtunde, at his residence in the Soka area of Ibadan. Speaking in a video that has since gone viral, the activist alleged that some politicians were providing financial support and ammunition to criminal groups operating in the state. He warned that he would publicly name those involved if the attacks continued. "I know the politicians behind them, and if they do not stop perpetrating their evil acts, I will mention them all. The politicians behind them are the ones giving them ammunition ...

Father of Wendy Nursing Student Demands Justice, Says "Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

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  Father of  Wendy  Nursing Student Demands Justice, Says "Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied The father of late Wendy Achumba, a nursing student at the College of Nursing, Umuadara, Obowo, Imo State, has called for swift justice following the tragic death of his daughter. Speaking on the incident, Elder Jera Achumba lamented the circumstances surrounding Wendy's death, insisting that those responsible must be brought to justice without delay. According to the grieving father, his daughter had allegedly rejected the advances of a local vulcanizer identified as Onyema Okonkwo before the incident occurred. He claimed that the suspect, alongside others, was linked to the events that led to her death. Wendy Achumba, an indigene of Abia State, was a student of the College of Nursing located in Umuadara village, Umulogho Community, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. Reports indicate that she had successfully completed her midwifery programme and was undergoing post-b...

Chukwuemeka Ngozichineke Wogu Leads Massive APC Support Rally as Over 1,200 Delegates Back Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Aba South Ward 6 Presidential Primary

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 Former Minister of Labour, Chukwuemeka Ngozichineke Wogu, on Saturday led over 1,200 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the party’s presidential primary held at Aba South Ward 6 in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Emeka Wogu, mobilized 1,200 registered and card-carrying APC members who participated in the exercise, which witnessed a large turnout of party supporters, security personnel, and members of the media. Speaking after casting his vote, Wogu described the exercise as peaceful, orderly, and successful. He expressed excitement over the massive turnout of supporters who came out in solidarity for President Tinubu and the APC. According to him, the show of strength demonstrated the growing unity and stability within the party, which he credited largely to the efforts of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and President Tinubu. “The Deputy Speaker has brought unity and strength to the APC, while the President has continue...