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HEALTHY LIVING: ANAMBRA DEPUTY SPEAKER SPONSORS AMAWBIA "WALK FOR LIFE",ORGANIZES FREE MEDICAL CHECKUP By Regina Igwebuike The Anambra Deputy Speaker and Member representing Awka II constituency in the State House of Assembly, Chief Pius Okoye has sponsored the 4th Edition of Amawbia Walk for Life and organized free medical checkup aimed at keeping fit, fostering peace and unity. The 5km endurance trek, which took off from Central School, Agu-Ogba field today, crisscrossing Nise, Works roads and Amawbia internal roads back to the starting point, had in attendance old and young indigenes and non indigenes as well as those who came home from The Diaspora. In an interview shortly after the event, the deputy speaker noted that keeping fit and regular exercise guarantee the best health results of mind and body. He said that Amawbia fitness walk is a continuous project. "We started it four years ago, it is non stop. Once there is life, it will continue. "It is one thing t...

“I’m obsessed with Flavour” – Tiwa Savage cries out. Tiwa Savage, a well-known Nigerian singer, has spoken out about her crush on Flavour as she discloses she is obsessed with him. Taking to Instagram, the mother of one revealed being fascinated with Flavour, asking the public if he will be performing at any upcoming events in Lagos. The 43-year-old, who admires Flavour’s music and flair, couldn’t get enough of it and is now begging for more. In her words, “Pls is @2niteflavour performing anywhere else in Lagos. It’s an obsession at this point. “ In reaction to Tiwa’s statement, Flavour simply reposted it on his Instagram story. One more photo below. 

Gospel singer, Ada Ehi calls for prayers against terror attacks in Lagos and Nigeria. Gospel singer, Ada Ehi, has urged Nigerians to pray against terror attacks in Lagos and other parts of the country. She made the plea in a post on Friday, December 29, 2023, after she and her husband had a “very similar dream”. “Last night, my husband and I had a very similar dream. Pray against terror attacks in Lagos and Nigeria. Please pray intently and passionately. “He frustrates the devices of the crafty, So that their hands cannot carry out their plans.” Job 5:12 NKJV,” she wrote. One more photo below. 

“I’m not a fan of Davido, I met him and he didn’t greet” – Kate Henshaw Kate Henshaw, a veteran actress, revealed in an interview that she is not a fan of singer, Davido, recalling how he did not greet her when she met him. Kate Henshaw spoke up during an interview with Chude on his podcast, explaining that she liked the singer’s music but did not know him personally. She went on to say that she believes in being respectful and that personality is important since it attracts people. “I’m not a fan. I like his music but I don’t know him. I’ve met him, he didn’t greet me. And for me, I believe he should be respectful. What you have or don’t have, is okay. I love his music, but for me, personality matters and it draws people closer to you,” Kate Henshaw said. Regardless of her feelings toward the Afrobeats superstar, the actress did not forget to recognize his good works and acts of charity. She explained that, despite Davido’s affluence, he has also put in the necessary effort to attain ...

Gaza war: South Africa files case against Israel at World's top court The case is related to alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Genocide Convention, according to ICJ South Africa has filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), requesting the court to indicate provisional measures. The application filed "concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in relation to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip," the ICJ said in a press release on Friday. "Acts and omissions by Israel... are genocidal in character, as they are committed with the requisite specific intent... to destroy Palestinians in Gaza as a part of the broader Palestinian national, racial and ethnical group," read the statement. It added: "The conduct of Israel – through its State organs, State agents, and other persons and enti...

2023: A spectacular year for African sports The year gone by was a memorable one for the sporting world, capped by high-adrenaline performances that brought joy to fans at the local, regional, continental and global levels. Many might have thought that the world of sports would find it hard to replicate 2022, which ended with the pyrotechnics of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar and global star Lionel Messi finally laying his hands on the coveted trophy. Who could have imagined then that this was just the beginning of another rollicking year for a world hooked on the universality of sport and the joy it provides to billions? Looking back at the critical sporting moments of 2023, none would be more memorable for those who experienced the energy at Istanbul's Atatürk Stadium as it hosted the men's UEFA Champions League final for the first time since 2005. For Liverpool fans, the Atatürk Stadium remains the amphitheatre of joy where their club lifted its fifth European Cup. This season,...

Plateau survivors: We pretended to be dead; my son tried to crawl away, they killed him •While escaping with machete cuts, I didn’t know my baby had fallen from my back •More than 20 people were killed from my church Jos – For the umpteenth time, violence was visited in over 30 communities across the Bokkos, Mangu, and Barkin Ladi local government areas in Plateau State. By the time the dust settled, almost 200 persons were killed, over 1,000 houses burnt and in Bokkos Local Government Area alone, 88 persons were injured and hospitalized. From December 23rd to 25th, several communities across the three local government areas were razed. These communities include Mutfet, Ndun, Sanyan, Kyong, Kop Mandarken, Lunghai, Chirang, Makundang, Fashar, Garau, Mbong, Tahore, Tamiso, Wang, Hirpiya, Butura Kampani, Maijankai, Dares, Kamluk, Sundul, Garah Mushere, Kambar Mupeli, Mbar Fiton, Daruwat, Hurum, Mai Yanga, NTV, Lar’apya and others. When Saturday visited some of the survivors who are mostly...