Matungu by-election: Late Justus Murunga's son steps down to support UDA candidate
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
- Eugene Musungu had announced he would vie for the Matungu seat that was left vacant by his father on an independent ticket
- He has, however, stepped down in favour of UDA's Alex Lanya who has expressed confidence in winning the by-election
- Murunga's widow Christabel Murunga had also expressed interest in succeeding her husband but she was not cleared by IEBC
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[Read More]Meghan Markle and Her Adopted Beagle Have the Most Heartwarming Story, Ever
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Larita Shotwell
If you're curious about Meghan Markle's beagle, Guy, here's the full story. Plus, we did some digging into where her other adopted pup, Bogart, could be.
Source: TwitterIn one of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first sightings since relocating to the U.S.,the former royals were spotted taking a social-distancing-friendly stroll around their new neighborhood in Los Angeles. While some commented on their masks or Meghan's shoes, mostly people just wanted to know more about Meghan's beagle.
[Read More]Mothers helper: Donna Lowre
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Martina Birk
“Men think you become brain-dead when you’re pregnant,” says actress-singer Donna Lowre, the current co-chair and next year’s chair of Women in Film’s Mothers in Film committee. “Or they feel you can’t give as much or aren’t reliable.
[Read More]Navy Speaks On Ex-Chief Of Naval Staff, Gambo Failing To Handover Despite Tinubu's Directive
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Martina Birk
The Nigerian Navy authorities on Wednesday debunked rumours circulated in some media outlets alleging that the outgoing Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, had refused to hand over his post to his successor, Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla.
They dismissed these insinuations as complete fabrications and falsehoods.
The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, issued a statement declaring that the handover had adhered to standard practices.
He explained that traditionally, the outgoing Chief of Naval Staff is required to provide a detailed briefing to the incoming Chief, as well as conduct a tour of key naval facilities and perform the ceremonial lowering of the ensign.
[Read More]Nigeria's Ancient Secondary Schools - Legit.ng
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
Nigeria has thousands of secondary schools scattered all over the nook and crannies of the country. But many Nigerians might not be aware that some of these schools have been in existence even before their parents were born.
A Nigerian on Nigeria's biggest online forum, Nairaland, with the moniker, PrinceDebola201 has compiled a list comprising 10 secondary schools that are the oldest in the country.
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1. CMS Grammar School, Lagos (1859)
[Read More]November 17th, 2014 | Vol. 184, No. 19 | Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, South Pacific
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
China’s strongest leader in years, aims to propel his nation to the top of the world order The Oct. 27 profile of China’s leader Xi Jinping in the Shanghai Observer didn’t stint on praise. Readers of the dispatch, published by an online daily partly owned by a local chapter of the ruling Communist Party, learned that the 61-year-old President rises before dawn and toils late into the night. He is “bold and down-to-earth,” and “his work style is very rigorous, and his rhythm is very fast.
[Read More]Record Store Days Most Wanted: Taylor Swifts Long Pond Sessions Rules the Day, but
Posted on August 15, 2024
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| Aldo Pusey
The picks to click in the 2023 RSD crop include titles from Pearl Jam, Elton John, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Chet Baker, Nas, Wilco, an expanded 'Nuggets' and much more
The checkout lines for Record Store Day might move more swiftly than usual this year, due to the likely numbers of customers who will be buying one exclusive album and one exclusive alone — Taylor Swift‘s “Folklore: The Long Pond Sessions,” the most massively coveted item RSD has seen or ever might see.
[Read More]10+ People Who Were Utterly Shocked By the Turns of Events
Posted on August 14, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
Unexpected remarks or actions, or surprising discoveries, can profoundly redefine our lives. The key to moving past them is to stay composed in these moments and keep pushing forward. With time, we may reflect on these experiences and feel compelled to share our stories, similar to the individuals highlighted in this article.
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Adeyanju Claims Kwankwaso Is Working For Tinubu, Speaks On Atiku Stepping Down For Obi
Posted on August 14, 2024
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| Martina Birk
Human rights activist and social commentator, Deji Adeyanju has claimed that opposition parties are not yet serious about taking over from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023. According to Adeyanju, the only way to defeat APC in the 2023 presidential election is for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Peter Obi and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso to form an alliance and put forward a single candidate.
[Read More]BBC right to sack Clarkson, say public
Posted on August 14, 2024
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| Larita Shotwell
The British public now back the BBC's decision to sack the Top Gear host by two to oneThe BBC will not be renewing Jeremy Clarkson's contract to host Top Gear, they confirmed this week, citing an “unprovoked physical attack” on a producer on the show. The BBC had already suspended Clarkson immediately following initial reports of the “fracas” on the set of the hit show.
At the time, YouGov found the public slightly in favour of firing the long-time host – though not by a majority, and opinion was divided along political lines.
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