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Xenophobic Attack: Stop all ties with South Africa for now- Ekweremadu

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2019 0

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has asked the federal government to consider suspending diplomatic tie with the South African Government until everything is settled. The Senator, who condemned the ongoing xenophobia attacks said “I find the incessant xenophobic

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Xenophobia: Tiwa savage cancels performance in South Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2019 0

The award winning Nigerian RnB artist, Tiwa Savage has reacted to the xenophobic attack on Nigerians in South Africa by cancelling her performance at the DSTV sponsored concert in South Africa. The concert was stated to be held on 21st of September. She stated this on her tweet on Wednesday: “I refuse to watch the […]

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Ezekwesili, others bag Weizsäcker fellowship in Germany

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2019 0

Patrick Okohue A prominent Nigerian and former presidential candidate, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has been awarded a Richard von Weizsäcker Fellowship at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin from September 2019 to February 2020. Others who bagged the fellowship are an international mediator from South Africa, Brian Currin; former Irish ambassador, David Donoghue; and former

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Xenophobic Attacks: FG summons South African High Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2019 0

Nneka Nwogwugwu The Federal government has summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Kimiebi Ebenfa, a senior official in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who disclosed this, said that the envoy was expected to meet with the minister by 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. […]

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UACN, Imperial logistics seal $2.4m deal

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2019 0

Motolani Oseni UAC of Nigeria Plc has announced that it was in agreement with Imperial Logistic Limited to increase its shareholding in MDS Logistics Limited to 57 per cent. In a notice to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), UACN informed its shareholders and stakeholders that the company has entered into an agreement with Imperial Logistics […]

Football Sports

AAG: Flying Eagles have no reason to fail in Morocco – coach

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2019 0

Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has told newsmen in a chat that he and his boys have no reason not to make Nigeria proud in the men’s football event of the 12th All Africa Games in Morocco given their good preparation and motivation the players feel. Flying Eagles have undergone an intensive preparation in Abuja […]

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FG reiterates commitment to strengthening technical, vocational education

Ihesiulo Grace 16 July 2019 0

Ukpono Ukpong – Abuja Due to the significance of Technical and Vocational Education to nation’s development plan, the Federal government has reiterated its commitment to strengthen the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sub-sector in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, William Alo, disclosed this at the

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AFCON: Idah Peterside urges NFF to sack Gernot Rohr

Ihesiulo Grace 16 July 2019 0

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Peterside Idah has called for the immediate sack of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, following the team’s defeat to Algeria in a semifinal match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Sunday. Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez scored a last minute winner via a free-kick to send the Desert […]

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Afcon: Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola promise Super Eagles $50,000, $25,000 per goal in semis, final

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2019 0

The day after their exquisite and efficient performance against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, conquerors of seven-time champions and host nation Egypt, that saw them reach the semi-finals of AFCON 2019, the Super Eagles received pledges of more dollar rain from two of Africa’s richest businessmen. On a visit to the team’s Le Meridien […]

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William-Troost Ekong: I’m proud of the Super Eagles

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2019 0

Udinese defender William-Troost Ekong has hailed the Super Eagles following their 2-1 victory over South Africa in the quarter-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON). The three-time African champions took a first-half lead through Villarreal sensation, Samuel Chukwueze but the Bafana Bafana leveled scores in the second half before a late winner from […]

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Gernot Rohr: Super Eagles must be strong, avoid little mistakes to beat Bafana

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2019 0

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr says his team must cut out mistakes in their game if they are to secure a place in the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The Super Eagles will face the South Africans in their quarterfinal duel […]

Entertainment

My root African sound defines me-Femi My root African sound defines me-Femi Koya

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2019

Afrobeat music composer and versatile saxophonist, Femi Koya has disclosed that what his deep root African sound mixed with jazz otherwise known as traditional highlife differs him from others because having the opportunity to cross over sound between the west and south of Africa and engaging in both culture of Nigeria and South Africans has […]

Business

Russia-African trade volume to hit $17.5bn – Experts

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2019

Experts have predicted that the trade turnover between Russia and Africa would double in the next three years. Last year, the total export volume of Russia and African countries grew by 18% and reached USD 17.5 billion. Managing Director of Afreximbank’s Intra-African Trade Initiative, Kanayo Awani and Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, […]

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Del-York Academy set to revolutionalize Nigeria’s creative industry…Partners with Hollywood instructors

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2019

Mutiat Alli – Lagos Del-York Creative Academy is partnering with award winning instructors from Hollywood, bringing them to Nigeria to lead an intensive month-long workshop. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy, Linus Idahosa is part of its commitment to spur educational reform, thereby transforming the country’s creative education classroom theory

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AFCON: Fans urge Gernot Rohr to consider home based players

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2019

Football fans in Ilorin have called on Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr to consider proven home based players in his team selection for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt scheduled for June. The fans told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Tuesday that Rohr should consider home based […]

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Lobi Stars off to South Africa for crucial Champions League clash against Sundowns

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2019 0

Lobi Stars flew out from the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja on Wednesday for Saturday’s crucial CAF Champions League Group B clash against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa billed for the Lucas Moripe Stadium Pretoria. I8 players and other officials made the Lobi Stars’ trip to South Africa for the make or mar encounter. The Makurdi […]

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Airtel to set up payment service bank

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2019 0

The telecommunications service provider, Airtel, has confirmed plans to set up a Payment Service Bank in order to promote financial inclusion in the country. The telco, in a statement issued recently in Lagos, said that it would apply for the PSB licence through a subsidiary as directed in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s guidelines, adding […]

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MTN to rake $300m from sale of Botswana unit

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2019 0

…Eyes $1.1b from asset sales As part of efforts to raise at least $1.1 billion from asset sales and cement its financial base, MTN Group has agreed to sell its 53 per cent stake in Botwana’s Mascom to Econet wireless Zimbabwe Ltd. for $300 million. This is coming on the back of the announcement by […]

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Teacher hospitalised after irate parent allegedly beat her with umbrella

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2019 0

A 52-year-old teacher has been hospitalised and is in a serious condition after allegedly being beaten by a parent at a school in Tlhatlaganyane, outside Rustenburg, South Africa. Grade three teacher Mpuseng Sepotokele was allegedly beaten by the pregnant woman at Leema Primary School. According to Sepotokele’s son, Tlhalefang, his mother found the parent at […]

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8-year-old boy paintings goes viral after his mother shared it online

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2019 0

A talented 8-year-old boy is getting so much love on social media after his paintings were shared online by his mother. The artist, from South Africa, has done paintings of animals such as a wolf and a leopard. His works are so impressive that some web users can’t believe an 8-year-old drew such.