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'I'd rather be a single mother than be with a man who cheats' - BBNaija's Ifuennada

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The reality TV star says she is not ready to die before her time because of a cheating partner. Former housemate of Nigeria's popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, Ifuennda has said she would rather be a single mother than be with a man that cheats. In a series of posts shared via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, the reality TV star expressed her disdain for cheating spouses. It didn't end there as she said there are monogamous men and women also have opportunities to cheat but they choose to be faithful. "It's not impossible. Monogamous men are all not dead. We need to understand that women also have the ability to be unfaithful and might even be better at it." "It is not impossible for a man to be faithful. Let's stop this narrative that all men are cheats. Everyone gets tempted. Everyone can master self-control." The actress turned reality TV star was one of the housemates from the third season of the reality TV show....

Actress Tawa Ajisefini surprise mum with car on her birthday

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Nollywood actress Tawa Ajisefini celebrate her mum as she recently clocked a new age. Tawa also penned sweet words to her mum and expressed joy over the fact that she was able to pull the surprise. With the help of her colleague, Femi Adebayo, and some other people, she was able to surprise her mum with a car. On realisation that all the fanfare was for her, she burst into tears as Femi Adebayo moved in to greet her too. As the music played and the group stated their purpose, she was presented with a cake which she almost threw away when her daughter's husband announced that her daughter had bought her a car which was parked outside. The celebrant burst into tears again as she eventually went outside to have the first feel of her car.

Man Utd announce new shirt sponsor TeamViewer

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Manchester United have agreed a five-year deal with technology company TeamViewer to become their principal shirt sponsor from next season in a reported £47 million-a-year deal, it was announced on Friday. The German-based firm will replace American car manufacturers Chevrolet, who have been the Premier League side’s main shirt sponsor since 2014. No figures were disclosed by the club but ESPN reported it was worth £47 million ($65 million) a year, saying it was a £17 million annual drop compared with the Chevrolet deal. Since the Chevrolet contract was agreed in 2012, United’s fortunes on the field have declined. The Red Devils have not won the Premier League since former manager Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 and have reached the Champions League quarter-finals only twice in the past 10 seasons. In a statement, United’s managing director Richard Arnold said: “We are tremendously proud to be establishing this partnership with one of the most exciting and dynamic global software compani...

Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday parade cancelled for second year

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  The annual military parade in central London for Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday has been cancelled for a second year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The “Trooping the Colour” event in June normally features hundreds of personnel from Britain’s most prestigious regiments for a centuries-old spectacle of pageantry in front of thousands of spectators. Last year, because of the health crisis, it was switched to a low-key celebration on the grounds of Windsor Castle west of London, and the palace said the same was likely again. “Following consultation with government and other relevant parties it has been agreed that the Queen’s official birthday parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, will not go ahead this year in its traditional form in central London,” a statement read. “Options for an alternative parade, in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, are being considered.” Elizabeth, 94, and her 99-year-old husband Prince Philip have for the pas...

Clash of Hijab in Kwara Schools as three injured

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The clash of hijab sustained not less than three person have sustained injury between Muslims and Christians on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara state. This clash happened after the state government reopened 10 schools that was shut down last month over the use of hijab by Muslim female students. The government had in February ordered the temporary closure of schools pending the resolution of thee controversy in the schools. The schools are C&S College, ST. Anthony College, ECWA School Surulere, Baptist Secondary School, Bishop Smith Secondary School, CAC Secondary School, St. Barnabas Secondary School, St. John School, St. Williams Secondary School and St. James Secondary School. Muslim leaders has insisted that the students should be allowed to use hijab but the Christian counterparts said such negates the heritage of the missionaries who built the schools. However, after several peace meetings, the state government approved the use of hijab in all public schools in the state. But the ...

Hijaab: Government announces reopening of affected 10 schools

The Kwara State Government hereby announces the reopening on Wednesday March 17, 2021 of the 10 schools that were recently shut down over the hijaab question, even as government’s peace building efforts continue. The government is convinced that its policy to allow _willing_ Muslim schoolgirls to wear their hijaab in public schools will lead to sustainable peace and communal harmony anchored on mutual respect and understanding.  This path to mutual respect, understanding, and peace with regards to hijaab had long been adopted in all of the northern Nigeria and many states in the Southwest such as Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, and Oyo States.  As the students resume normal classes, the government took special notice of the plight of those of them preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and hereby directs affected schools to hold at least two-hour extra lesson for all the intending candidates after school hours daily. The government will provide light lunch fo...

Finally, African Giant brings home Grammy.

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  Nigeria’s foremost Afrobeat singer Burna Boy has won his first grammy The self acclaimed African Giant, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, won the best global music album category after beating four other nominees at the 63rd Grammys. The musician won the category with his Twice As Tall album released in August 2020. The album featured guest appearances from Naughty by Nature, the Kenyan band, Sauti Sol, Senegal’s musical titan, Youssou N’Dour, and Chris Martin of Coldplay. The Grammys described Twice As Tall as a master class in the vibe and hustle that have made Burna Boy an international musical force. “[He] continues to torch limitations, seamlessly blending styles and genres and fearlessly fuelling the fire heating the melting pot of pop, Afrobeat, dancehall, reggae and more,” it said. Reacting, Burna Boy in a video said, “Yes oh! Yes oh! Yes oh! Africa is in the House men! Africa, we are in the House! ‌ “This is a big win for my generation of Africans all over the world! “And...