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I dumped acting career to care for Agbako — Daughter

Motunrayo ‘Iwalewa’ Charles, a daughter of the recently deceased veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, has said that she had to abandon her acting career to take care of her father in his old age. Agbako died on Thursday, October 31, at the age of 101 at his Oniboku residence...
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Zaaki Azzay hosts maiden True Nigerian Party

A television programme— True Nigerians (Heroes of our Time)— which celebrates Nigerians who embody true patriotism and exemplary qualities, has now taken its message live with the maiden edition of The True Nigerian Party. Hosted by veteran singer, Zaaki Azzay, the event took place at the Lafia City Hall in Nasarawa State, blending cultural pride...
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CHAN Qualifiers: Eagles regroup next week for Ghana clash

Super Eagles B players are expected to regroup next week to continue their preparation for the 2025 African Nations Championship qualifying two-legged fixture against Ghana scheduled for December. The team had its first training session in Abuja on Wednesday and concluded training for the week on Thursday before the players returned to their respective clubs...
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Nigerian doctors recognised by US academy

The United States National Academy of Medicine has elected Nigerian medical doctor Toyin Ajayi as one of its 90 regular members. Ajayi, a US-based Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Cityblock Health in Brooklyn, New York, has gained global recognition as a pioneer in primary care, focused on improving outcomes for low-income populations. The Academy...
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Badenoch knows fate on Tory leadership Saturday as votes close

British-Nigerian Member of Parliament, Kemi Badenoch, will learn her fate on Saturday as the months-long contest to lead the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom closed on Thursday evening. Badenoch, the MP for North West Essex, was engaged in a run-off battle against her fierce rival, MP for Newark, Robert Jenrick. Both candidates were seeking...
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British-Nigerian MPs reflect on Black History Month

Some British Members of Parliament of Nigerian descents have shared their thoughts on the recently concluded Black History Month in October. Among those reflecting on the commemorative event were Labour MP for Southend East and Rochford, Bayo Alaba, and Labour and Cooperative MP for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill, Kate Osamor. The politicians emphasised the significance...
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Electricity consumers demand disconnection over rising tariffs

Many consumers have requested electricity distribution companies also known as DisCos to disconnect them from power supply, lamenting that they can no longer pay their energy bills. Most of the consumers opting for disconnection fall under the Band A and B categories and are postpaid customers. Saturday PUNCH findings revealed that the consumers receive estimated...
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