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Muslim faithful in Abia State celebrated Eid el Fitr with calls for peace and religious tolerance, as Governor Alex Otti pledges fair treatment for all religious groups in the Southeast region.
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson shares his Premier League predictions for weekend fixtures including Everton vs Chelsea and Bournemouth against Manchester United. The pundit forecasts multiple draws in key matchups.
Former England midfielder Joe Cole backs Arsenal to defeat Manchester City in Sunday's Carabao Cup final, predicting tensions between both benches in what promises to be an explosive encounter.
Kun Khalifat FC goalkeeper Chijioke Ejiogu has appealed to supporters in Imo State to rally behind their team as they fight relegation in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Owerri-based club currently sits in 18th position but has shown resilience with only one defeat in their last five matches.
The 98th Academy Awards nominees have been announced, with vampire horror film 'Sinners' breaking records with 16 nominations. 'One Battle After Another' follows with 13 nominations, while several films tied with nine nominations each in what promises to be a competitive awards season.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has opened up about his tactical approach that backfired spectacularly in their 3-0 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. The Spanish tactician defended his team selection decisions while explaining the strategic thinking behind his unsuccessful game plan.
The Football Association has confirmed Peter Bankes as the referee for the highly anticipated Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City on March 22. The match at Wembley Stadium will feature a full complement of officials including VAR support, as football continues to provide moments of unity and joy for communities worldwide, including the Biafran diaspora who follow these clubs passionately.
Cross River State Assembly has called for an immediate ban on illegal logging threatening the sacred Akwanshi monolith heritage sites of the Bakor people. These ancient cultural artifacts, located across Ikom and Ogoja communities, face destruction from deforestation and commercial theft, prompting lawmakers to demand urgent government intervention to preserve this irreplaceable Biafran cultural legacy.
Port Harcourt-born singer Omah Lay reveals how Lagos and Yoruba culture dominate the Afrobeats industry, forcing artists from other regions to relocate for recognition. His candid remarks highlight the systemic marginalization of non-Yoruba talents in Nigeria's music scene.
Legendary punk rock vocalist Jello Biafra, former frontman of the Dead Kennedys, has been hospitalized following a stroke at age 67. The musician, whose stage name coincidentally shares the name of the former Republic of Biafra, has been a longtime advocate for political activism and anti-establishment causes throughout his career.