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  Five corps members perished in a fatal accident that occurred along the Abaji-Kwali expressway on Wednesday July 28.   A statement released by the scheme says the unfortunate incident occurred around 2pm.    The statement reads ''It is with deep sense of sorrow that the Director-General, Management and the entire NYSC Family commiserate with the families of five Prospective Corps Members that lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident at about 2am today, Wednesday, 28th July, 2021, along Abaji/ Kwali Expressway. The Director-General and Management also condole with the Governments and people of Akwa-Ibom and Imo States over the tragic incident that has left the Scheme devastated. Indeed, it has been a black Wednesday for the NYSC Family. May God grant the families and loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. May their souls rest in peace. Management.''  

  News of the demise of singer Sound Sultan, broke earlier today July 11. A statement released by his family said he died on Saturday, July 10 from cancer.   Shortly after the news broke, Nigerians including celebrities took to social media to mourn him, posting photos of him on their pages as they expressed their grief over his demise.    Music executive, Sosoberekon while expressing his sadness chided people who did not check up on the singer while he was sick but are now posting his photos online. He wrote ''How many of you checked on him when you heard he was sick? The news was everywhere. Now everyone is posting now that he’s gone. Rest In Peace @soundsultan you were a very great & amazing guy.''   HIP TV boss, Ayo Animashaun, spotted his post and left a comment, stating that no one has the right to castigate anybody. Animashaun's post reads  ''Only @soundsultan knew that and let it be between him, God, those who did and those who didn’t. No one rea

  Jigawa state governor, Muhammadu Badaru, has said that President Buhari is honest, transparent, and “sleeps with Nigerians at heart.”   The governor disclosed this to Nigerians while speaking at a grand reception held in Yola, Adamawa state on Saturday, July 10 to celebrate the recent decamping of Senator Grace Bent from PDP to APC.   The governor said the Buhari-led administration had made giant strides towards improving road, rail, aviation and power infrastructure, as well as various interventions designed to address social, economic and security challenges in the country “Buhari is honest, transparent and sleep with Nigerians at heart. Nigerians begin to see the effort of Buhari in all sectors and people are now joining the APC in thousands,” he said.  

  Lionel Messi’s wait for an international trophy is finally over after Argentina defeated Brazil 1 - 0 at the  Maracanã  in Rio de Janeiro to win the 2021 Copa América on Sunday morning, July 11.   Angel Di Maria scored the only goal of the game with a fine lob in the first half after several chances. The PSG star received a long pass from the impressive Rodrigo De Paul, which he converted.     The win also ended Argentina’s 28-year wait for a major trophy, and Brazil’s unbeaten home record that stretched back more than 2,500 days. The victory was also Argentina's 15th Copa America triumph and means they draw level with Uruguay as the all-time leading winners.     For Brazil, it was the first time in 6 editions that they failed to lift the trophy.    'I can't cry yet,' Di Maria said after the match. 'We dreamed of getting this, and we fought. Many people criticized us and asked us not to come back (to the national team).'      Messi, 34, dropped to the ground i

  The U.S. men’s basketball team lost to Nigeria 90-87 on Saturday night, July10, in its first pre-Olympic exhibition game.   Nigeria who had six NBA players and former NBA head coach Mike Brown at the helm, beat USA, inflicting the country's first ever loss to an African Nation. The landmark victory came nine years after the U.S. embarrassed Nigeria 156-73 at the London Olympics, the U.S.’ biggest win in Olympic men’s basketball history.   That Nigerian team included just one NBA player (Al-Farouq Aminu). However, this Nigerian team includes Gabe Vincent, Precious Achiuwa and KZ Okpala of the Miami Heat, Chimezie Metu of the Sacramento Kings, Josh Okogie of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miye Oni of the Utah Jazz with Jahlil Okafor and Jordan Nwora also on the bench, making it the largest contingent of NBA players on a single Olympic roster for any non-American nation in history.   “I’m kind of glad it happened,” said U.S. head coach Gregg Popovich, noting that Nigeria has been pr

  Former CAN chairman in Delta State and the senior pastor of Christ Missionaries Crusaders Church, Archbishop Goddowell Avwomakpa, has found love again.   Avwomakpa got married to his new found love, Lady Sarah from Plateau state, in his church on Saturday, July 10.   His wedding comes one year after the demise of his wife, Victoria Avwomakpa. Late Mrs Avwomakpa died after a long battle with an ailment on June 12, 2020.   Bishop Avwomakpa turned 73 on April 20, 2021.   See more photos from the clergyman's wedding below...  

  Veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, turns 79 today July 11. His wife, Joke Silva, took to her Instagram page this morning to wish him a happy birthday.  ''Celebrations galore....Joy joy joy with joy my heart is ringing Joy Joy Joy His love for us is known....HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sir J _olujacobs Here is to Good Health , sound mind ,abundance and a longer life.''she wrote   Happy birthday to him!  

  Lionel Messi ended his wait for an international trophy after Argentina defeated Brazil 1 - 0 at the  Maracanã  in Rio de Janeiro to win the 2021 Copa América on Sunday morning.   Shortly after the game, the superstar footballer shared the special moment with his loved ones. He picked up his phone and FaceTime his family including his wife to celebrate with them.   

  Blog News, Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Fashion, Beauty, Inspiration and yes... Gossip! *Wink* Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama on Saturday July 11 explained why Nigeria is being denied market access into a lot of countries.    The Minister who spoke at a meeting in Abuja with the Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Olusegun Awolowo, said the quality of products especially agricultural products, do not meet the export standards of many countries.    Onyeama said;    “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a comparative and unique advantage to be physically present in over a 100 countries in the world.  “Now this represents truly a unique opportunity to leverage on that presence to export and trade our goods. “There are a number of countries around the world not blessed with the natural resources that we have but yet, through trade, have transformed their societies and have become major economic powers. “In engaging with a number of countries, w