Congratulations to Tacha! The ex-Big Brother Naija housemate — real name Natacha Ibinabo Akide — turned 25 on Wednesday, and to celebrate this milestone, her die-hard fans surprised her some thoughtful gifts which left her overwhelmed with emotions. Her fans, also known as Titans did not just stop at getting her cakes and sending in birthday wishes as they outdid themselves by gifting…
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Taraji P. Henson is opening up about a “dark moment” she had during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Speaking on her Facebook Watch series, Peace of Mind with Taraji, the American actress said she contemplated taking her own life while discussing mental breakdown with co-host Tracie Jade and licensed psychologist, Dr LaShonda Green. She detailed the “dark moment”…
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French President Emmanuel Macron is free of Covid-19 symptoms, his office said on Thursday, a week after he tested positive for the coronavirus. The president, who was in self-isolation at an official residence near Paris from where he ran meetings remotely, no longer needs to remain in quarantine, the Elysee Palace added. Macron “shows no…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has released a special Christmas message to the people of Nigeria wishing a happy holiday and a salute to Nigerian security agencies. In his address, the Nigerian leader called for citizens to “appropriate the hope that comes with Christmas and reinvest trust in this Administration’s determination and unwavering commitment to restore peace, security and prosperity.” The message…
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Ogun state government has announced new restrictions amid a surge of COVID-19 cases. Street carnivals, crowded crossover service, parties, and similar gatherings have all been suspended in the state. All religious and worship centres are directed not to exceed 50 percent of their capacity and must be in compliance with all COVID-19 protocols. This according to the state governor,…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered 24-hour security arrangements and high visibility patrols in all the states, ahead of the Christmas and New Year Celebrations. The IGP gave the directives to all Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of Zonal and State Commands nationwide to ensure a peaceful celebration.…
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Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has recovered from Coronavirus exactly one week after testing positive for the disease. Dr Makut Macham the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor said this in a statement on Thursday in Jos. Recall that Lalong had gone into isolation on Dec. 17 after contracting the dreaded virus. “One week…
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Hundreds of immigrants in France who are working on the coronavirus frontline have had their citizenship applications fastracked with 74 people already granted permanent stay. Back in September, the interior ministry invited people who “actively contributed” to the fight against the novel coronavirus, such as healthcare professionals, cleaners, childcare, and shop workers, to apply for fast-track…
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American rapper, Gucci Mane and his wife Keyshia Ka’oir Davis have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy. On Wednesday night, December 23, the couple took to Instagram to announce the birth of their first child, a baby boy named Ice Davis. Gucci shared the big news with a photo of his wife showing off…
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The Federal Government has declared December 25, 28 and January 1, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year Celebrations respectively. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, felicitated…
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