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OxfordBuildBay Announces Tacha as Brand Ambassador

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OxfordBuildBay, Nigeria’s first RealTech Company and Member Company of Oxford International Group has announced Tacha as its first Brand Ambassador at a Press Conference today. Tacha, the serial entrepreneur and influencer popularly known from the Reality TV show – Big Brother Naija, is Oxfordbuildbay’s premier brand ambassador.   The Company will have Tacha as the face of the brand across various advertising mediums including billboards, television, radio, and particularly across digital platforms. The Managing Director, OxfordBuildBay – Olamilekan Adeniji had this to say at the press conference concerning the partnership: “Tacha has the grit and energy which resonate strongly with the culture of the Oxfordbuildbay brand. We break limits and build dreams. To us, no height is impossible to reach. We see that in Tacha and we are positive that this partnership will yield results a synergy should.” The Reality TV star also had this to say: “there will definitely be su...

11-year-old girl declared missing in Benue state

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An 11-year-old girl identified as Saanmoiyol Orbunde, has been declared missing by her family in Makurdi,Benue State. According to her brother, Tyonor Smith, she was last seen around 7:pm on Sunday, June 13 at Judges Quarters extension area of Makurdi.     

China denounces G7, accuses the group of 'political manipulation'

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  China has accused the G7 of "political manipulation" after it criticised Beijing over a range of issues. In a joint statement at the end of a three-day summit, leaders of the G7 countries made up of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US, urged China to "respect human rights and fundamental freedoms" while also highlighting abuses against the Uyghur Muslim minority group and the crackdown on Hong Kong pro-democracy activists. China has detained as many as a million Uyghurs and other Muslims and imprisoned hundreds of thousands more in its crackdown in Xinjiang, which began in 2017. There have been widespread reports of physical and psychological torture inside prisons and detention camps in the region. China denies the allegations.   Reacting, China's embassy in the UK accused the G7 of "baseless accusations". "Stop slandering China, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, and stop harming China's...

Gianluigi Donnarumma 'agrees five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain' after leaving AC Milan

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  Gianluigi Donnarumma has agreed to a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain.  The AC Milan stopper Donnarumma will leave the club and join the French giant as a free agent at the end of the month after he failed to agree on terms for an extension  Reputable Journalist, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal, adding that Donnarumma will officially put pen to paper on the contract soon, bringing an end to any speculation. Donnarumma, who is currently on duty with Italy for Euro 2020 is expected to undergo his medical checks after Wednesday when the Azzurri take on Switzerland in their second fixture in Group A. Donnarumma who made his Serie A debut in 2015 at the age of 16 for AC Milan will leave the club with 251 appearances to his name.  

'I want to understand what happened to me' - Christian Eriksen releases first public statement since cardiac arrest

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Christian Eriksen has released his first public statement since suffering a cardiac arrest during Denmark's Euro 2020 game with Finland, insisting he 'won't give up'. The Inter Milan midfilder required 13 minutes of CPR after collapsing just before half time against Finland on Saturday but was taken to hospital in a stable condition, where he is currently.  In a short statement released to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport via his agent, Eriksen thanked fans for their support and concern and vowed to find out why he suffered serious health emergency.    Eriksen's statement this morning read: 'Thank you, I won't give up. I feel better now - but I want to understand what's happened.   'I want to say thank you all for what you did for me.'    'Now he just has to rest, with him are his wife and parents,' Eriksen's agent added.   'He will remain under observation. But in any case he wants to cheer on his team-mates a...

Nigerian Army deny report of revenge mission in Abia state

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The Nigerian Army have denied report of engaging in a revenge mission in some communities in Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State.   Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima who also faulted an allegation that six soldiers were killed, added that the army is aware of a fake report trending on social media that the soldiers were killed in a clash with members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN)/ Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).   Yerima admitted that troops carried out routine clearance operations, but said they were in line with the rules of engagement and respect for fundamental human rights of the citizens aimed at restoring socio-economic activities.    The statement read;    “The NA wishes to debunk the allegation as a baseless fabrication aimed at not only tarnishing the good image of the NA but to create distrust between the public and security agents in the state. ...

Zambia President Edgar Lungu collapses after 'sudden dizziness' at Defence Day event

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Zambia President, Edgar Lungu collapsed in the capital, Lusaka, during the 45th Defense Forces Day Commemoration and Investiture ceremony on Sunday, June 13. The Private Secretary to the Zambia President, Simon Miti made it known in a statement that the President truly collapsed at the event but recovered immediately after experiencing sudden dizziness. The statement read, “The President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, this afternoon experienced sudden dizziness whilst officiating at the 45th Defence Force Day Commemoration and Investiture Ceremony. “His Excellency recovered immediately and walked to the official car and returned to his residence at State House. “The President wishes to assure the general public and all concerned citizens and the international community that he is well and has continued to discharge his duties as Head of State, Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force.”     The four-hour ceremony took place at the ...

Fashion designer, Yomi Casual, hospitalised after surviving a ghastly motor accident

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  Fashion designer, Yomi Casual, has been hospitalised after surviving a ghastly motor accident. He shared photos of himself in the hospital as well as a photo of his damaged SUV   He captioned the post "ONI DURO MI ESE O!"

Naftali Bennett sworn in as Israel's new Prime Minister, ending Netanyahu's 12-year rule

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Israel has welcomed a new prime minister for the first time in more than a decade.  Naftali Bennett, 49, was sworn in on Sunday June 13, after a new coalition government unseated longtime Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. Bennett, 49, was a former chief of staff to Netanyahu The newly elected prime minister was appointed by the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in a 60-59 vote, with one minister abstaining. Shortly after the votes were counted, the now former-Prime Minister Netanyahu approached his opponent and the two shook hands.     He later took to Twitter to pen a message to his supporters, vowing to return.   "I ask you: do not let your spirit fall," he said. "We'll be back - and faster than you think."   President Joe Biden released a statement congratulating Bennett and the new Israeli government. "Israel has no better friend than the United States. The bond that unites our people is evidence of our shared values and decades of close ...

G7 Countries pledge to end fuel and diesel consumption by 2030

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    The group of G7 countries have agreed on a plan to end reliance on fuel and diesel-powered cars by 2030. As part of a comprehensive Green Belt and Road Initiative aimed at providing developing countries with billions of dollars in aids and investments required to curb carbon emissions, the G7 countries also see this initiative as an alternative to China’s belt and road initiative which China has promoted in Africa and developing countries.   According to a report published by the British Government, the G7 nations want to consent to a “nature Compact” that will “halt and reverse: biodiversity loss by 2030. The plan includes conserving or protecting 30% of more of land and ocean respectively globally by the end of 2030. “The G7 will endorse a Nature Compact at this afternoon’s meeting to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 – including supporting the global target to conserve or protect at least 30 percent of land and 30 percent of ocean globally...