Oscars 2018: Nigeria’s inclusion, boost for Nollywood -NTTF

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Mr Mykel Parish, the founder of The Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTTF) has described the inclusion of Nigerians in the Oscars voting academy as a boost for Nollywood. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that  some of the veterans in the Nigerian entertainment industry made the 2018 list. Among there were veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and longtime filmmaker Femi Odugbemi, Nigerian-British actress Wunmi Mosaku and producer Ngozi Onwurah. Speaking with NAN in Abuja on Wednesday, Parish congratulated the members and described the feat as a laudable moment that would…

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Governors meet over minimum wage

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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Wednesday night met in Abuja to discuss issues of minimum wage, insecurity and other matters of interests for the development of the country. While the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is proposing a minimum wage of N65,000 for workers, the governors have been insisting on the staggering of the implementation of the new wage, if approved. Also on the meeting agenda was discussion on the issue of insecurity, especially the killings in Jos. The governors were also expected to meet with the Postmaster-General of the…

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killings: PDP declares 7 days mourning

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declared a mourning period of seven days for the victims of attacks in in Plateau State and other parts of the country. The National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, said that during the mourning period, the party’s flags in its offices will be flown at half-mast in honour of those who lost their lives. Ologbondiyan said that beyond declaring a mourning period, the party wants residents of Plateau to demand justice, defend their rights and sue the Federal Government. “The PDP urges the people…

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UEFA bans AC Milan for 2 seasons

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UEFA has handed AC Milan  a two-year ban from European competitions following a breach of FFP rules. The Italian giants finished sixth in Serie A last season to secure their spot in next season’s Europa League. But they will not be taking part in the competition after UEFA confirmed they had breached FFP guidelines. Milan will be excluded from participating in 2018/19 and the next season even if they qualify for one of Europe’s competitions. Milan were taken over in 2016 and spent over £170m on new players last summer,…

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World Cup: Hard luck caused Super Eagles ouster

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Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director, Tunde Disu, has said that hard luck was responsible for Nigeria’s ouster from the ongoing World Cup in Russia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles lost1-2 loss to La Albiceleste of Argentina in their last Group D match at St. Petersburg on Tuesday. An emotional Disu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Gernot Rohr-tutored side deserved to win barring the last minute goal by Marcus Rojo. Victor Moses after scoring the equaliser Moses celebrates goal…

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3 young Nigerians get Queen Elizabeth awards

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Queen Elizabeth Tuesday night presented three Nigerians, Hauwa Ojeifo, Isaac Ezirim and Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph from Nigeria with a Queen’s Young Leaders Award at a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London. The awards were in  honour of the work they are doing to transform lives in their communities. The Queen was joined at the Award ceremony by the  Duke and Duchess of Sussex in recognising their success. Hauwa Ojeifo: honoured The Queen’s Young Leaders Awards programme, now in its fourth and final year, celebrates the achievements of some of the most…

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Plateau killing: Nigerians deserve adequate security from our government-Dino Maleye

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By Grandball Joel Following the recent killing of over 86 persons in plateau state by suspected Fulani herdsmen who claimed to have revenged the missing of over 300 cattle, senator Dino Maleye has called on the federal government to provide adequate security for Nigerians. The chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Danaldi Ciroma disclosed that the attacks are retaliatory of the cattle rustling and destruction of farms between Berom and Fulani herdsmen where herdsmen have lost about 300 cows in the last few weeks. Maleye, in…

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Central bank clears 3,000 youths for federal government’s agric scheme in Kaduna

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The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday said the first batch of 3,000 youths had been cleared to benefit in the Federal Government’s Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme. Yusuf Abdullahi, AADS Desk Officer in the state Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna. Abdullahi said: “We have received 3,000 clean lists out of 7,000 applications submitted to the Central Bank of Nigeria for screening and Bank Verification Number.” Abdullahi spoke on the sideline of the State Agriculture Vision Group monthly meeting, convened by Synergos…

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Two robbery suspects arrested with gun in Ughelli 

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By Grandball Joel  Two armed robbery suspects have been arrested with gun and handed over the police at ‘A’  Division for alleged robberyat  Awhinawhi in Ughelli North local government area of Delta. One the suspects simply identified as Junior also known as ‘Olokpa’ was arrested at crime with a cut to size gun, while Kingsley, (surname withheld) was arrested at different location after they had attacked their victim at Awhinawhi. It was gathered by Urhobo Voice. A source at the area who spoke in anonymous condition alleged that, the suspects…

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Suspected herdsmen kill two soldiers, injure two others in Benue

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At least, two Nigerian soldiers were, on Tuesday, killed and two others injured after they were ambush by suspected herdsmen in Benue State. It was gathered from sources in the area that the attack occurred on Tuesday while the soldiers were travelling between Branch Umenger and Bakin-Korta, Mbadwem Council Ward of Benue State. Chairman of Guma Local Government Area, Hon. Anthony Shawon, who confirmed the report stated that the attackers had on Monday, dug trenches around a bridge in the area to prevent easy access of the Military in case…

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