The founder of ‘Chess in the Slum’ Tunde Onakoya who broke the Guinness World Record in April 2024 in new York where he played a 60-hour marathon chess is gearing for the secon attempt. However before the event, the Nigerian chess coach explained why he wears cap and also wear for his protégées. Onakoya who...
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Tennis Player Harriet Dart Apologizes For Advising Opponent To Use Deodorant Because She “Smells Really Bad.”
British tennis player Harriet Dart has apologized after asking the chair umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant because she “smells really bad.” Dart lost 6-0, 6-3 to French player Lois Boisson in the first round of the clay-court Rouen Open on Tuesday, and was picked up by a microphone during a changeover...
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Myanmar Frees Around 4,900 Prisoners Including Political Detainees
The head of Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country’s traditional new-year, state-run media reported Thursday, and an independent watchdog said they included at least 22 political detainees. At least 19 buses with prisoners aboard left Yangon’s Insein prison and were welcomed outside the gate by excited family members...
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One Of Philippine’s Biggest Actors Nora Aunor, Dies At 71
Nora Aunor, one of the biggest stars died on Wednesday at age 71. This was revealed in a social media post by her children, with no details on the cause or place of her death adding that funeral plans and other details will be shared later “She touched generations with her unmatched talent, grace, and...
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“Social Media Is A Terrorist Organisation,” — Sultan Of Sokoto
While addressing the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council in Maiduguri, Borno State, on April 16, 2025, Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, described social media as a “terrorist organization,” citing its role in spreading false information and inciting unrest. The Sultan emphasized the dangers of misinformation, “Social media is...
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Troops Neutralize Two Terrorists, Dismantle Bandits Hideouts In Taraba
Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralized two terrorists and dismantled multiple bandits’ hideouts during a clearance operation in Taraba State. Acting on credible intelligence, the troops engaged the suspects in a fierce gun battle around the villages of Garbatau, Garin Hamidu, Bandaguri, and Mayokan in Bali...
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Berlin Doctor Charged With Killing 15 Patients, 75 More Cases Under Investigation
A 40-year-old palliative care physician in Berlin has been charged with the murder of 15 patients under his care between September 2021 and July 2024. According to authorities, the number of victims could rise significantly, as investigators are currently reviewing 75 additional cases. The 40-year-old doctor had been in custody since August 2024. Prosecutors allege...
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Student loan scheme and the emerging sabotage – Dr.Muiz Banire
https://thesun.ng/student-loan-scheme-and-the-emerging-sabotage/Published: 17th April 2025 One of the policies of the present administration that is so far impactful but quietly and systematically executed is the student loan scheme. This scheme was launched by the federal government in May, 2024 with the basic aim of assisting indigent students to meet their financial obligations by way of tuition...
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PRESS STATEMENT BY CORE MEMBERS OF THE FORMER CONGRESS FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE (CPC) REAFFIRMING OUR LOYALTY TO THE APC AND SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFRDate: Thursday, April 17, 2025
We, the undersigned leaders and dedicated members of the former Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), instrumental in the historic merger that birthed the All Progressives Congress (APC), issue this statement to reaffirm our unwavering loyalty to our great party and express our strong solidarity with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Recent misleading...
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BREAKING NEWS Governor Sim Fubara Secures Court Victory Over Wike and Tinubu – Federal High Court Orders Sole Administrator to Vacate Government House247ureportsApr 15, 2025Read original
By: Joy Musa In a landmark ruling that has sent ripples across Nigeria’s political landscape, the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ruled in favor of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ordering the immediate removal of the Sole Administrator appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the...