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Is Felven Brain the Shina Peller of his generation?

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2025 0

It is undeniable that Nigeria houses a vibrant sea of talents, but few possess the unique blend of showmanship, steeze, and sheer determination that defines Felven Brain. A professional magician, hypnotist, and mentalist, Brain has carved a distinct niche, captivating audiences with a

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Breaking: Kaduna gov in historic vintage photo with democracy Icons

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By Mathew Brangyet A rare archival photo has surfaced online, showing Governor Uba Sani alongside top democracy advocates in Nigeria. The vintage image, taken on August 14, 2002, features Governor Sani alongside top gums of the human rights community – late Gani Fawehinmi, MD Yusufu, Balarabe Musa, and Lanre Banjo at a press conference for […]

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Unveiling the Excitement: A Sneak Peek into the Ogbunike Cave Festival 2024

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2024 0

The Ogbunike Cave Festival is an annual celebration that takes place in the heart of Nigeria. As a local resident, I have had the privilege of attending this festival multiple times and can attest to the excitement and cultural significance it holds. The festival, which dates back centuries, is a testament to the rich history […]

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Ezego: Life, death, source of wealth

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2024 0

History still recalls the tale of Victor Okafor “Ezego,” the man who handles money like a pro. A man who’s financial account gave everyone the willies. The contentious businessman from Lagos was born on December 25, 1964. He was said to lead a flamboyant, ostentatious, and charitable lifestyle. Despite not finishing high school, he made […]

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Ukrainian councilor detonates grenades at meeting, injures 26 persons

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2023 0

Twenty-six persons were injured when a Ukrainian village councilor detonated hand grenades at a meeting, according to a Friday statement from the national police, prompting the opening of a terror probe. The event happened on Friday morning at the Keretsky village council headquarters, which is located in the hilly Zakarpattia area of western Ukraine. During […]

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US assures Israel of support

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2023 0

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Thursday assured Israel of the support of the United States of America. Blinken stated this during the meeting with Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, as war rages between Israel and Hamas. He said, “You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself. But as long as […]

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Macron counting on Xi to ‘bring Russia to senses’

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2023 0

BENJAMIN OMOIKE WITH AGENCY REPORTS French leader Emmanuel Macron has urged his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to help stop Russia’s war in Ukraine. “I know I can count on you to bring Russia to its senses, and bring everyone back to the negotiating table,” he told Mr Xi in Beijing. Mr Xi said China and […]

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South Africa: Three shot dead at polling station

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2021 0

IFP national treasurer and elections head Narend Singh confirmed the killing of the party member, allegedly by members of the ANC. Three suspects were shot dead by police late Monday night after they allegedly fled when officers approached them at a polling station in Plessislaer, KwaZulu-Natal.The three were apparently in a car without number plates […]

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Biden defends U.S. withdrawal as Evacuation flights Continue at Kabul airport

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2021 0

Military flights evacuating diplomats and civilians from Afghanistan resumed early on Tuesday after the runway at Kabul airport was cleared of thousands of people desperate to flee after the Taliban seized the capital. The number of civilians at the airport had thinned out, a Western security official at the facility told Reuters, a day after […]

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Deputy Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Information and Press Department N.T. Lakhonin, voices out against Washington’s illegal extradition of Venezuelan Special Envoy A. Saab

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2021 0

Comment by Deputy Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry N.T. Lakhonin on Washington’s illegal actions to extradite Special Envoy of the Government of Venezuela to the United States A. Saab. We would like to draw attention to the egregious situation around Venezuelan Special Envoy A. Saab, who in June […]

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Back in History: Eze Nri Ifikuanim the Priest-King of the ancient Nri kingdom of Igboland

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2021 0

Eze Nri Ifikuanim, the Priest-King of the ancient Nri kingdom of Igboland, was a highly intelligent and scholarly King who traded with other kingdoms, including Egypt, Ethiopia, India, and as far as Babylon in the Middle East. During their stay in Egypt, Eri became the high priest and spiritual adviser to Pharaoh Teti, the 5th […]

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Jailed Hong Kong billionaire bags additional 14 months sentence

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2021 0

Jailed Hong Kong billionaire media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai was given a new prison sentence of 14 months on Friday. The media mogul got the additional sentence over his role in an unauthorised assembly on Oct. 1, 2019, during one of the city’s pro-democracy rallies that year. This month, Lai – who is […]

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Mali president, prime minister resign

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2021 0

Mali’s interim president and prime minister resigned as part of mediation efforts Wednesday after being arrested in an apparent second military coup in nine months, a top junta aide said. President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane, tasked with steering the return to civilian rule after a coup last August, had been held since […]

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Renewed violence over Gaza despite ceasefire moves gaining momentum

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2021 0

Diplomatic moves towards a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict gathered pace on Thursday after U.S. President Joe Biden called for a de-escalation, but Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza and Hamas rocket fire resumed after a pause. A senior official in the Hamas militant group predicted a ceasefire within days. An Israeli minister said […]

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South Africa mourns as Zulu Queen dies a month after becoming regent

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2021 0

The Zulu royal family in South Africa has been thrown into mourning following the death of its monarch, Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, who passed on just a month after she became regent with the death of her husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini. Queen Mantfombi, 65, became interim leader of the country’s largest ethnic group in […]

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Britain’s journalists hit back at PM over ‘bodies piled high’ comment

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2021 0

Britain’s journalists and media have hit back at Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his denial regarding comments he made about entering England into a third lockdown. On Monday, Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper reported Johnson was claimed to have said: “No more fucking lockdowns – let the bodies pile high in their thousands” after agreeing to […]

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EU may impose sanctions if London fails to honour post-Brexit deal – Paris

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2021 0

The European Union (EU) could impose retaliatory measures or sanctions against the UK if it failed to fulfill its obligations under the post-Brexit agreement, a top French official said. France’s Secretary of State for European affairs Clement Beaune said this on Tuesday. EU lawmakers are expected later in the day to formally ratify the deal […]

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Aussie research brings hope to prevent childhood obesity

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2021 0

Researchers of Australia’s University of Queensland (UQ) have developed and validated a model which could predict if babies were at risk of childhood obesity by the age of eight to nine, the university said on Tuesday. With simple risk factors mostly gathered during routine doctor visits at 12 months of age, the researchers developed the […]

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My Plan is to run for reelection in 2024, President Biden says

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2021 0

President Joe Biden on Thursday says he plans to run for reelection in 2024 with Vice President Kamala Harris on the ticket. “The answer is yes, my plan is to run for reelection,” Biden said at his first presidential news conference. “That’s my expectation.” When asked about the potential for another Biden-Harris ticket, Biden praised […]

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Iran will reverse nuclear actions when the U.S. lifts sanctions – Zarif

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2021 0

Iran will “swiftly reverse” actions in its nuclear programme when U.S. sanctions are lifted, its foreign minister said on Friday, reiterating Tehran’s stance on Washington’s offer to resume talks. On Thursday, the Joe Biden administration said it was willing to revive a 2015 deal between Iran and world powers abandoned in 2018 by former President