The Kobe Bryant MVP Award takes over NBA All-Star Game MVP Award
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The Kobe Bryant MVP Award takes over NBA All-Star Game MVP Award

The NBA All-Star Game MVP award has been officially rebranded as The Kobe Bryant MVP Award. The announcement came from NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, on Saturday. "Kobe Bryant is synonymous with NBA All-Star and embodies the spirit of this global celebration of our game," Silver said. "He always relished the opportunity to compete with the best of the best and perform at the highest level for millions of fans around the world." NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced today that the Kia NBA All-Star Game MVP Award has been permanently named for the late Kobe Bryant, an 18-time All-Star who won a record-tying four All-Star Game MVP awards. pic.twitter.com/fJ9RWEwVe9 — NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2020 The Kobe Bryant MVP Award will be presented at the conclu...
Narrative of a Nigerian Author: His Mother’s Ordeal after His Father’s Death
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Narrative of a Nigerian Author: His Mother’s Ordeal after His Father’s Death

Romeo Oriogun, the Nigerian poet and author who achieved recognition by winning the 2017 Brunel International African Poetry Prize, has shared the story of his mother's ostracism after his father's passing due to her refusal to marry his late father's cousin.    Oriogun revealed that he and his siblings were separated from their mother, a traumatic incident that resulted in his mother having to travel from Ipetu-Ijesha in Osun State to Benin to visit them for a year.   According to the poet, his mother, to whom his new book is dedicated, passed away at the age of 43 while pregnant with the child of a man who had promised her a house in exchange for bearing a son for him.    In his own words;   
Nigerian lady proposes to her girlfriend in Edo State (video)
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Nigerian lady proposes to her girlfriend in Edo State (video)

Heading: A Heartwarming Proposal: Nigerian Woman Pops the Question to Girlfriend in Edo State Exciting news as Michell Unukpo, a Nigerian lady, took to Facebook to share her joyous engagement to her girlfriend, Ama Talkless.    She expressed her admiration for her girlfriend, highlighting her amazing qualities, and the proposal was met with a resounding "Yes."    Michell's heartfelt message reads;  "She finally said Yes. The main people in your life are the ones who know what makes happiness a reality. Ama Talkless, you have been amazing to me since I know you. I love you so much."      Here is the heartwarming proposal captured in the video below;  
Unpleasant Encounter in Abuja: A Twitter User’s Story
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Unpleasant Encounter in Abuja: A Twitter User’s Story

The discomforting experience of a Muslim Twitter user with a Christian lady she hosted in her Abuja home has been shared. @B_Rihanat disclosed that she only accommodated the said Christian lady upon the insistence of a mutual friend, as they were not friends. Rihanat detailed the lady's mocking remarks about religion, disapproval of her hijab, and expressed disdain for northerners. Read her story and share your thoughts
I will never encourage girls to be side chicks to married men – Mercy Aigbe defends herself after backlash
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I will never encourage girls to be side chicks to married men – Mercy Aigbe defends herself after backlash

Mercy Aigbe has been facing backlash after a viral YouTube video in which she allegedly encouraged single ladies dating married men to "cash out". However, the actress has denied promoting such relationships and stressed that she will never encourage girls to be side chicks to either married or single men. Aigbe claimed that mischievous editing led to her being taken out of context, and emphasized that the controversial video was meant to be a light-hearted message. She also asserted that she always advises girls to work for their own income, as there is dignity in labor. You can watch her full statement on the issue in the Instagram post below:
Former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack found dead at her flat after taking her own life
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Former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack found dead at her flat after taking her own life

Caroline Flack, the former presenter of Love Island, tragically passed away in her London flat after taking her own life. The 40-year-old TV personality was found dead three weeks before her scheduled court appearance for an alleged assault on her boyfriend, Lewis Burton. The family confirmed her passing on February 15th with a statement urging the press to respect their privacy during this difficult time. Reports indicated that Flack took her own life while a friend was temporarily away. Her father discovered her lifeless body upon returning to the flat. Flack had stepped down from her TV work after being arrested and charged with assault in December. She was due to stand trial for allegedly attacking her boyfriend with a lamp in her north London flat on December 12th. In response to ...
''Check Out the Traditional Wedding Photos of BNaija's Nina as She Embraces Her New Name, Mrs A''
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''Check Out the Traditional Wedding Photos of BNaija's Nina as She Embraces Her New Name, Mrs A''

Former BBNiaja housemate, Nina, celebrated her traditional wedding with Mr. A on Saturday, February 15th.   She joyfully shared more snapshots from her special day and also introduced herself with her new title, Mrs. A. "Today I Traditionally Wedded The Love Of My Life.. Latest mrs." She declared, "You can call her mrs A."   Continue to see more of the photos    Nina has updated her Instagram bio to reflect her new marital status. 
Burna Boy reiterates his stance: No one except Fela or my family paved the way for me
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Burna Boy reiterates his stance: No one except Fela or my family paved the way for me

Burna Boy took to Twitter last night to emphasize his belief that no one other than Fela or his family played a role in paving the way for his success.   This comes after the singer caused a stir on Twitter two days ago, asserting that he is the best since Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and that no one paved the way for him (Read here).   Despite the controversy, Burna Boy is unwavering in his stance. Below are his tweets, which he has since deleted.  
'Nothing is more heartbreaking' – Barack Obama for the first time, publicly talks about Kobe Bryant's death
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'Nothing is more heartbreaking' – Barack Obama for the first time, publicly talks about Kobe Bryant's death

Former US President Barack Obama has spoken publicly about the death of Basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. He expressed that their deaths affected him as a father and a big supporter of his daughters in sports and at home.                                Kobe and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash on 26th January in Calabasas, California while he was taking his daughter to a basketball game. Obama mentioned that he knew Kobe's death was still fresh in the minds of the NBA circle. Obama was speaking on Saturday to a room full of journalists at a brunch hosted by the NBA for All-Star weekend. In a video posted on Instagram by CNN journalist Wolf Blitzer, Barack expressed, "That loss is something that I know many are still grappling with -- partic...
Manchester United’s Odion Ighalo to Honour Late Sister with Every Goal Scored
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Manchester United’s Odion Ighalo to Honour Late Sister with Every Goal Scored

Odion Ighalo, in a heartfelt revealment, expressed his dedication to honor every goal he scores for Manchester United to his late sister who tragically passed away last December.   His sister, Mary Atole, 42, passed away suddenly in her home in Canada late last year.     The Nigerian international, aged 30, is set to debut against Chelsea on Monday after his loan transfer to Old Trafford, expressing his pain regarding the tragic loss in December.   In an interview with the Sun, the former Watford striker, who recently moved on loan from Chinese club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, admitted that he and his family are still struggling to cope with the loss....