September 1, 2022

[GIST] I won’t allow anyone destabilise PDP, Ayu vows

[GIST] I won’t allow anyone destabilise PDP, Ayu vows

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The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu, has said that he is not worried about the calls for his resignation, saying the proponents of such moves are youngsters who do not have a grasp of the goals of the party when it was formed. Ayu said he would not allow anyone to


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August 31, 2022

Loud in Africa: Nigerian Singer Flavour star in new documentary available on Apple TV

Loud in Africa: Nigerian Singer Flavour star in new documentary available on Apple TV

 

*Nigerian singer Flavour feature in new creative documentary, Loud in Africa*


Nigerian singer, songwriter Chinedu Okoli known professionally by his stage name Flavour has been featured in new entertainment documentary, Loud in Africa. 


The fact-based series takes an intimate and behind-the-scenes look into the career journey and dynamic processes that drives experts in diverse creative industries to exploit their skillset. 



According to the founder, Abass Akeju, a US-based multimedia executive, he described "Loud in Africa" as a "series exploring the background stories of some of Africa's music cultures, creative experts, challenges and inspiration behind some of their dominant projects". 


In the first episode, Flavour explained his foray into the music industry, role model, motivation amongst others. 


"I started playing drums in church, and while at it i got inspired by some of the artists performing during concerts in church and was motivated to be just like them", he said. 


The founder noted that the series will continue to be updated periodically and feature more established artists and experts in the creative niche. 


"The documentary will continue over time and profile notable artists from Africa and and those in Diaspora. All series will be available on Apple TV for streaming".

[GIST] Hoodlums invade Lagos communities, rob residents, victims lament

[GIST] Hoodlums invade Lagos communities, rob residents, victims lament

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Landlords, residents and business owners have lamented the growing threats posed by hoodlums in various areas in Abule Egba Joint Community Development Association, Abule Egba, in the Agbado Oke Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the hoodlums, who lurk around the community, had been attacking and robbing residents and businessmen


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[GIST] Defections raise Kano’s stake, presidential heavyweights battle for massive votes

[GIST] Defections raise Kano’s stake, presidential heavyweights battle for massive votes

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SEGUN ADEWOLE writes that the continuous defections of prominent Kano State politicians across political parties suggest that presidential candidates are targeting the state ahead of the 2023 polls Politicians and political parties in Nigeria are starting to position themselves as the suitable grooms to win the hand of the stunning bride that Kano, a state


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[GIST] Transfer deadline: Nigerian stars who can still move

[GIST] Transfer deadline: Nigerian stars who can still move

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With just 24 hours to the close of the summer transfer window, European clubs have been busy in a bid to strengthen their squads for the 2022/23 season. According to footballtransfers.com, the 2022 summer transfer window has been one of the biggest in history, with Europe’s leading clubs trading billions of euros on some of


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[GIST] 6,068 Nigerian doctors move to UK under Buhari

[GIST] 6,068 Nigerian doctors move to UK under Buhari

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No fewer than 6,068 medical doctors moved to the United Kingdom since the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), started in 2015, The PUNCH reports. According to data obtained from the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom, the total number of Nigeria-trained doctors who migrated to the UK as of August 30,


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[GIST] Bologna to make late bid for Troost-Ekong

[GIST] Bologna to make late bid for Troost-Ekong

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Italian club, Bologna, are considering a move for Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong with just a day left in the summer transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old’s situation at Watford has been under the microscope in recent months, with the Nigerian dropping down in the pecking order at Vicarage Road. The Rossoblu see Troost-Ekong


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