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The season 3 edition of The Voice Nigeria has come to an end with Esther being declared the winner of the finale. Esther battled her way to the top, defeating finalists, Kpee and Eazzie. She gets to go home with N10million cash, a brand new car and a record deal with Universal Music Nigeria. The contest began with 24 talents and four coaches. Each team had six contestants who put in all they had to offer and it is safe to say that they are all winners. BBNaija 2021: Africa Magic unveils housemates The four coaches were Falz, Waje, Dare…

Juventus have rejected an £86m bid from Liverpool for Federico Chiesa. The winger, 23, starred for Italy at Euro 2020. (Repubblica) Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton are all considering a move for Argentina forward Joaquin Correa, 26, who is expected to leave Lazio this summer. (Corriere dello Sport) Manchester United may look to sell France forward Anthony Martial, 25, with Tottenham interested in the France forward. (Star) United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, to stay amid interest from Paris St-Germain. (Manchester Evening News) PSG and Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 30, says he “didn’t feel loved” and was singled out for social media criticism before his departure from Liverpool in June. (Observer) England captain Harry Kane, 27, is to…

The 2021 edition of the popular Nigerian reality TV show, Big Brother Naija aka BBNaija has premiered today. According to the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the show is billed to run for 10 weeks. The title of this year’s edition is ‘Shine Ya Eye’. BBNaija is the biggest reality show in Africa with viewers from over 49 countries in the continent. According to the show organizers, there will be two launch shows; the first of which has premiered today and the second will start by 7pm tomorrow, Sunday July 25, 2021 WAT. Below are the housemates who were revealed tonight;…

The mangement of Air Peace airlines has refuted claims that one of its aircrafts crashed in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara state. The private Nigerian airline confirmed that the aircraft in question had a minimal tyre burst while taxing on the runway but had landed safely, hence all reports of a crashed aircraft should be disregarded. The foremost aviation company noted that the passengers and crew members were all safe, the damaged tyres had been fixed and the plane restored to perfect condition. Air Peace also reiterated its commitment to excellent service delivery through peaceful connectivity across cities and…

A group of armed bandits on Friday invaded a secondary school in Kaduna and carted away their NECO question papers just as the SS3 students were about to write the examination. According to Daily Post, the bandits invaded Government Secondary School, Unguwar Sarki without warning and ordered the NECO examination officer to hand over the packed question papers. “They snatched the wrapped examination papers and answer sheets and left,” Abdullah Mohammed, one of the students said. ‌ The Principal of the school, Hajiya Bilkisu Aliyu, said in an interview with newsmen, that the gunmen trailed the NECO supervisor from a commercial…

The Colombian government has lifted the ban on export of dried cannabis flowers for use in medical products. The latest development will allow producers to utilise the plant for the manufacturing of textiles as well as food. In a bold embrace of a booming global market, President Ivan Duque signed a decree ending “the ban on the export of dried flower” in an event organized at Clever Leaves, one of the 18 multinationals that grows medicinal cannabis in Colombia. Colombia “is coming in as a major player in the international market” for cannabis, Duque said. Colombia, the world’s top producer…

The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, says the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, would be in pole position to clinch the presidential ticket of the party under consensus arrangement for the 2023 general election. National Secretary of the APC caretaker committee, John Akpan Udoehede, on Monday assured that the party will work for the emergence of “a consensus and an agreeable candidate” ahead of 2023. Tinubu is believed to be angling to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, when he serves his two terms. Okechukwu, who is also the director-general of the Voice…

Red devils boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2024, with an option for a further year. The Norwegian, 48, took over the managerial position in March 2019, after spending three months as interim manager when Jose Mourinho left Old Trafford. Solskjaer took United to second place in the Premier League last season and the Europa League final, which they lost. The former Man Utd star said he was “delighted” at signing the new contract. “We are more confident than ever that, under Ole’s leadership, we are heading in the right direction,” said United’s…

The introduction of court recordings in the judicial system will be a major milestone, the first of its kind that will be implemented in Africa. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will herald the arrival of this innovative system which will be invaluable to Nigerian courts. The court recording system will be inaugurated on July 26 will antiquate most manual proceedings and fast-track court judgements. The new system will also be invaluable to Nigerian judges as they no longer need to write in long hand. This will increase the number of cases heard in court daily. Osinbajo who has pioneered technological advancement…

In a new report by United Nations experts, Africa became the region hardest hit by terrorism in the first half of 2021 as the Islamic State and al-Qaida extremist groups and their affiliates spread their influence, boasting gains in supporters and territory and inflicting the greatest casualties. The panel of experts said in a report to the United Nations Security Council circulated Friday that this is “especially true” in parts of west and east Africa where affiliates of both groups can also boast growing capabilities in fundraising and weapons, including the use of drones. Several of the most successful affiliates…