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Ghana and Nigeria’s rivalry is set to be ignited again as some of Ghana’s biggest acts are set to face off with some of Nigeria’s later this month. Artistes from both countries will hit the stage for a rare showdown on August 24 Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Dubbed the ‘Naija Invasion’, the concert, which coincides with the opening of Zylofon Media and Menzgold offices in Nigeria, will feature performances from Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy,…

Eight Nigerian men and six Thai suspects have been arrested for alleged collusion in an online romance scam, swindling nearly Bt2 million from Thai women in Ratchaburi, Samut Sakhon, Phitsanulok, Chon Buri and Bangkok’s Dusit district, Thailand. Deputy Tourist Police chief Maj-General Surachate Hakpan told a press conference on Monday, August 6, that the investigation began after complaints from victims – each of whom wired between Bt300,000 and Bt500,000 to the gang. He said that…

Beyonce has called for a greater acceptance of naturally curvy figures, saying she was listening more to her body after giving birth to twins by Caesarean section last year. The 36-year-old pop superstar, one of the most photographed women in the world, posed for the latest issue of Vogue magazine without makeup, hair extensions or wigs. “I think it’s important for women and men to see and appreciate the beauty in their natural bodies,” she…

Security officials have stormed the premises of the National Assembly. The masked security operatives and officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrived at the National Assembly very early on Tuesday morning and barricading the entrance to the complex. Lawmakers and members of staff of the National Assembly were prevented from entering the premises. Journalists were also barred from entering the complex as a result of what the DSS allegedly said is an order…

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  1. Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pa Moses Ekpo has debunked reports of his resignation and subsequent dumping of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. A statement by Ekikere Udoh, the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor said the report was maliciously concocted. Pa Ekpo was quoted in the statement as saying there was no reason for him to seek to quit his membership of the PDP. 2. The…

A 60-year-old woman, who has been seeking the fruit of the womb for 30 years, has welcomed a baby girl and the “God of David Oyedepo” is being credited for the blessing. Mrs Grace Arowojolu became a mother for the first time after 30 years of marriage and a well wisher, Gabriel Chidera Onyema shared the good news on Facebook with the caption: “At age 60 and after 30 years of Marriage. Mrs Grace Arowojolu,…

Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, has revealed how Nigerian politicians “commit manslaughter.” Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State said politicians commit manslaughter through corrupt practice, a menace which he said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government was determined to end. Speaking with Vanguard, the Minister, however, noted that all Nigerians should have access to the country’s treasury and not a few who loot it. He said some politicians loot money meant for the building of…