Tag: BBC
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BBC writes PDP, demands probe of official who slapped reporter ‘while distributing money to voters’
The British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, has asked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to probe the alleged assault on its correspondent, Ajoke Ulohotse, who was attacked during the just concluded governorship and House of Assembly elections in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. Recall that a popular Lagos-based, Segun Adewale, was caught on camera…
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Roger Federer wins 2017 BBC Overseas Sports Personality award for record fourth time
Tennis star Roger Federer has won the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year for a record fourth time after a public vote. The 36-year-old Swiss topped the poll ahead of five other shortlisted nominees. Federer became the first man to win Wimbledon eight times and extended his record to 19 Grand Slam titles in…
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Breaking: Mohamed Salah named BBC African Footballer of the Year
Egyptian Mohamed Salah has been voted BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2017. Following a record number of votes, the Liverpool star won ahead of Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guinean Naby Keita, Sadio Mane of Senegal and Nigeria’s Victor Moses. “I am very happy to win this award,” the 25-year-old told BBC Sport. “It’s always…
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Buratai: That moment of truth on BBC
By: Jessica Angula Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai is admired in multiple ways. He is a soldier who stands up for the truth and a puritan to a fault. His disarming frankness, hard work and flair for excellence are largely responsible for his meteoric rise in the Nigerian Army.…
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Runtown’s Mad over you is the”Certified hottest tune” – BBC Radio
Douglas Jack Agu, better known by his stage name Runtown’s who is the rave of the moment, and whose hit song”Mad Over You” has continued to generate positive reviews both locally and internationally. BBC Radio Disc jockey, DJ Edu described the song as “A certified hottest tune out of the Motherland’. Other songs on the…