Day: January 10, 2019

2018 Top 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians finalists announced

Leading PR & rating agency, Avance Media has announced finalists for the 3rd edition of its prestigious annual ranking focused on young people dubbed: 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians. According to Prince Akpah, MD of Avance Media, this year’s list features young people who have made remarkable contributions towards their respective fields which has extended… Read More 2018 Top 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians finalists announced

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U.S. judge dismisses sexual harassment case against Hollywood director Harvey Weinstein

A federal judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday dismissed actress Ashley Judd’s sexual harassment claim against movie producer Harvey Weinstein but said she could proceed with a defamation claim against him. Judd had accused Weinstein of defaming her in 1998 after she refused what she said were his sexual advances a year earlier. In her… Read More U.S. judge dismisses sexual harassment case against Hollywood director Harvey Weinstein

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Five dead, several injured following Houthi militants drone attack on military parade in Yemen

Houthi drones on Thursday attacked a Yemeni government military parade in Lahaj province, killing several people, Saudi and Houthi media reported. The parade was taking place inside a military base in al-Anad district when a loud explosion rocked the area, eyewitnesses said, adding high-ranked officials including Yemen’s deputy chief of staff were wounded in the… Read More Five dead, several injured following Houthi militants drone attack on military parade in Yemen

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