Tag: 2020
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Over 6,800 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast in 2020
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said, on Tuesday, that 6,848 illegal immigrants have been rescued and returned to Libya so far in 2020. IOM said the rescued immigrants include 474 women and 364 minors, adding that 115 illegal immigrants have died and 180 gone missing on the central Mediterranean route in 2020. “A total…
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Why Oshiomhole supported me in 2016, hates me in 2020 – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has alleged that suspended national chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adams Oshiomhole is angry with him because he didn’t allow him become his godfather. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Oshiomhole nominated and supported Obaseki against his then opponent and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu…
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5 things to expect from #BBNaija 2020
The Big Brother Naija (Season five) kicks off today with all the pomp and pageantry. Since 2017 when the show returned to television, after it left the screens for eleven years, Big Brother Naija has kept fans enthralled for at least three months with absorbing drama, verve and suspense. As the show begins today,…
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Black lives celebrated, mourned at emotional BET Awards
Black power, suffering and the fight for justice took centre stage at the BET awards on Sunday, the first Black celebrity event in the U.S. since nationwide mass protests broke out this month over systemic racism. The show, which celebrates Black excellence in music, film, sports and philanthropy, was filled with speeches, songs, images of…
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BBNaija 2020: Leo advises intending participants on how to scale through
Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate, Leo Dasilva, has urged intending BBNaija 2020 participants not to post their audition experience on social media. Dasilva cautioned intending participants against posting the audition process on their social media Timeline, TL, if they want to scale through. In a tweet, the former BBNaija housemate said intending participants would…
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Film Academy Considering Postponing 2021 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering postponing the 93rd Oscars, although the big night is scheduled for February 2021. According to multiple sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, say definitive plans are far from being concrete at this juncture, Variety.com said. The telecast is currently set for Feb. 28,…
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Despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 still has lots to offer – Kemi Adetiba
Filmmaker and music director Kemi Adetiba who is best known for her movies Wedding Party and King of Boys has said she believes the year 2020 still holds many promises unlike most people in the world who have written off the year as a year of total waste with Coronavirus pandemic. Adetiba made her opinion…
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Why Teni will dominate the Nigerian entertainment scene in 2020
Truth be told, If you are asked to predict an artiste that is capable of ruling the Nigerian airwaves, you are likely not to choose the high-spirited Teniola Apata a.k.a Teni the entertainer. She is an unlikely pop star and doesn’t cut the image of your usual Nigerian pop diva. Surprisingly the singer born to…
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Kaduna to host 2020 President Beach Volleyball Cup
Kaduna State is set to host the 2020 President Beach Volleyball Championship for the Senior and U19 Boys and Girls holding from Feb. 19 to Feb. 23. A statement signed by the Secretary General of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Mr Adamu Maikano, enjoined all interested clubs, states, Military and Paramilitary to submit their entries on…