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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has warned of the ongoing cholera outbreak in South-Eastern Ethiopia. This warning came as the death toll in the outbreak rose to 94. The UNOCHA said in its latest situation update issued on Friday that the cholera outbreak is the longest and that it is

Former Manchester United striker, Carlos Tevez, has revealed the top football clubs in the world at the moment. The one-time Premier League and Champions League winner said this while speaking to Tyc Sports and commending Alejandro Garnacho for his performance this season. Garnacho is one of the Manchester United squad who had made 29 appearances

Nigeria’s total integrated telecommunications solutions company, Globacom, on Thursday highlighted focus and persistence as critical success factors for girls who chose to pursue careers in the information and communications technology industry as a way of bridging the wide gender disparity in the industry.  The company, which partnered with e-Business Life Communication Limited on this year’s

The head coach of Golden Eaglets Nduka Ugbade said his team would have won against Burkina Faso if they had converted their chances. The Eaglets lost 2-1 to Young Etalons in the quarter-finals of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria. The defeat meant elimination from the tournament, and ending the World Cup ticket

A police constabulary and vigilantes in Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, have been accused of brutalising their cousin, Uchenna Nmakwe, over N250,000. City Round gathered that the suspects brutalised the victim at a family meeting and went away with the N250,000 bride price brought to them by their in-law. Narrating his

Chelsea’s role as the dominant force in women’s football in England faces a stern test from emerging challengers Manchester United in Sunday’s FA Cup final at Wembley. Well-established as the preeminent power in the Women’s Super League after winning the last three top-flight titles, Chelsea have come under sustained pressure from United this season. United

Veteran Nigerian actor and director, Ejike Asiegbu, talks about his passion for football and how he switched to acting in this interview with ANTHONY NLEBEM Were you involved in sporting activities growing up? I played football during my school days and I captained my team when I was playing in primary and secondary schools. When

An Ondo State Magistrate’s Court has jailed the traditional ruler of Ode community in the Akure North Local Government Area of the state, Oba Adewale  Boboye, for unlawfully demolishing some property, palm trees and food crops. The destroyed property belonged to The Apostolic Church along Ado Ekiti Road, Igoba, Akure. He was arraigned on six

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Friday, declared that human rights violations allegations levelled against the Nigerian military by Reuters, were not only shocking but also spurious. Irabor said this when he appeared before the National Human Rights Commission investigative panel on rights violations in counter-insurgency operations by the military in the

The National Broadcasting Commission on Friday said it had yet to see the order of perpetual injunction restraining it from imposing fines on broadcast stations in the country. It, however, said it would appeal the order. The commission said the decision became necessary if found to be in conflict with previous judgements. Justice James Omotosho

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, on the celebration of his 63rd birthday on May 13, 2023, urging him to seek God to be able to deliver on his mandate, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. In the message, signed by one of the president’s

A divorce-seeking man, Oyeyinka Adegoke, on Friday, pleaded with a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, to save him from his wife, Wuraola, whom he alleged was diabolic. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that Adegoke stated in his testimony that his fortune nosedived after he exchanged marital vows with Wuraola. He

A comedian and content creator, Kuye Adegoke, aka Egungun, tells FAITH AJAYI about his career as a social media personality Tell us about your background. My name is Kuye Oghenevwede Adegoke from Ondo State. I am a Christian, and I was born on March 5, 1995. For my secondary education, I attended Royfield Junior School,

A report by the United Nations said the coverage of skilled attendance at birth in Nigeria showed only Imo State has over 95 per cent coverage. The report titled, ‘Improving maternal and newborn health and survival and reducing stillbirth,’ published this week showed that the skilled in attendance coverage of births in Bauchi, Sokoto, Katsina,

Actor and filmmaker, Elvis Chucks, has said shooting movies within four days is unprofessional. It is common knowledge that some films in the industry are shot within that time frame and even lesser. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Chucks said, “There are some ‘Aba filmmakers’ that still know what they are doing, but a

The Cameroon President, Paul Biya, has said that both Nigeria and his country can never fight, describing the people of the two countries as brothers. Biya said the Bakassi peninsula boundary dispute was a misunderstanding and not a fight between the two African countries. The president said this on Friday while paying a condolence visit

An actress, Caroline Igben, has said money is not her priority when it comes to choosing a life partner. She told Saturday Beats, “Growing up, I was of the opinion that I would like to date someone that was way above my pay bracket. But, right now with life experiences, I genuinely pray to God

Outrageous billings, service interruptions and illegal disconnections topped the list of over 3.25 million complaints made by consumers to the electricity distribution companies, also known as DisCos within five years. This was as 430 employees of the companies and the third parties died from 1,528 job-related accidents within the same period. According to an analysis

The District Governor of Rotary International for District 9125, Dr Goddy Nnadi, said on Friday that the organisation would do its best to promote peace in the country. Nnadi said this at the 14th District Conference by Rotary District 9125 and Rotaract District 9125 in Abuja on Friday. Nnadi, who said they were in the

Falconets coach Chris Danjuma has selected midfielders Taiwo Afolabi and Esther Onyenezide, and forwards Flourish Sebastine and Opeyemi Ajakaye in Nigeria’s 20-woman squad for the forthcoming WAFU B U-20 Women Tournament taking place in Kumasi, Ghana. Danjuma, who steered the Nigerian girls to the last eight of last year’s World Cup in Costa Rica, has

•Stakeholders back U-17 side after AFCON, World Cup woes Despite failing to secure a World Cup spot and winning the U-17 AFCON, Nigerians believe the Golden Eaglets are a team for the future, writes ANTHONY NLEBEM On Thursday, Nigerian football fans were left stunned after Burkina Faso defeated the Golden Eaglets 2-1 in the quarter-finals of

A budding singer, Oluwasfemisayo Fayehun, aka Femilin, has said he does not consider any other artiste to be his competitor. He told Saturday Beats, “I don’t compete with anyone. I know who I am, and I have a lot to offer. “Also, I love surpassing my old records. I always want my next song to

This week, our series on Nigerian stars, who played in their numbers for foreign clubs, continue with Premier League club, Chelsea Football club the focus, writes JOHNNY EDWARD Mikel Obi Unarguably, the most successful Nigerian player to have played for Chelsea. Mikel joined the Blues for £16m from Lyn Oslo in June 2006 after a

The police in Oyo State have neutralised the leader of a suspected robbery gang that allegedly killed a policeman in Ibadan recently. Three other suspects were arrested by the police. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, stated this while parading the suspects at the command headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, on Friday. The News Agency

Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Dennis, has been left out of Nottingham Forest’s matchday squad to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Dennis has missed Forest’s last three Premier League games. According to Forest’s manager, Steve Cooper, the Nigerian picked up an injury during their training prior to their 4-3 clash against the Saints, and