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Keke Palmer makes history, win Emmy for Best Game Show Host, beats Steve Hervey, others – Lifestyle Nigeria

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American actress, singer and TV host Lauren Keyana “Keke” Palmer has made history as she becomes the first woman in fifteen years to win the Emmy for Best Game Show Host.

Palmer secured the Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host for NBC’s Password, marking the category’s inaugural inclusion in the primetime Emmys after transitioning from the daytime awards.

Keke Palmer becomes first woman in 15 years to win the Emmy for Best Game Show Host as she beats Steve Harvey and others

She surpassed Jeopardy!’s hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik, as well as Family Feud’s Steve Harvey and Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak.

Palmer, is the first woman to win the award since 2009 when Meredith Vieira won for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Steve Harvey emerged as the winner last year, while Alex Trebek secured the victory in the three years before that.

In an interview, Palmer said:

“Wow. That is so exciting thank you so much. I’m really just so thankful, I’m almost speechless. I want to thank the people who allowed this to happen, thank you to Jimmy Fallon, thank to NBC.”

Palmer expressed her excitement and gratitude on Instagram following her award win.

Keke Palmer makes history, win Emmy for Best Game Show Host, beats Steve Hervey, others

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Davido makes lifetime commitment to Chioma on her 29th birthday – Lifestyle Nigeria

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Award-winning singer, Davido has made a lifetime commitment to his wife, Chioma Rowland-Adeleke on her 29th birthday.

Davido who had been embroidered in online spat with his colleague, Wizkid shared pictures of his wife on his Instagram as he tagged her his queen and stated that her strength and grace lift him every day.

He also expressed gratitude for her unwavering support, describing her as his rock and praising her for helping him tune out distractions with her love. Wishing for many more years together, he professed his enduring love for her, stating that it’s infinite.

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He wrote

“Happy birthday to my Queen !!! Your strength and grace lift me every day! ???? Thank you for always being my rock and helping me shut out all the noise with your love. Here’s to more joy, laughter, and sweet music in our lives. I love you, and It’s till infinity!!!ChiomaDay”.

Davido makes lifetime commitment to Chioma on her 29th birthday

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Cross River Govt suspends State’s pension board

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The Cross River State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Stella Oreme Odey  has suspended the State’s Local Government Pensions Board.

Cross River Govt suspends State's pension board

A terse statement signed by Mrs.  Odey on Monday said that all activities of the board are suspended with immediate effect until further notice.

The commissioner directed the auditor general and Permanent Secretary of the Local Government Service Commission to meet with her for further directives.

Mrs Odey said the action is in the best interest of the state and pensioners.

 “Senator Prof Benedict Ayade, the Governor is committed to improved welfare of pensioners in the state“she stated

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CRS Ministry of Culture and Tourism endorses ‘parade of cultural groups’ – See flyer!

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The Cross River State Culture and Tourism have endorsed the parade of cultural groups slated to hold in Calabar on the 25th of January 2020 by 9am.

The parade tagged: “Nkód Mbók Isöñ Efik, Efut ye Abakpa” is aimed at promoting the unified cultural potentials of the State. 

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CRS Ministry of Culture and Tourism endorses 'parade of cultural groups' - See flyer!

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