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Get ready to soak up the beach breeze and dance the day away as Summer Rave presents Ruger on the Beach edition, set to take place on June 1st, 2024. This highly anticipated event promises to be the ultimate beach concert experience, featuring an unbeatable lineup of music, entertainment, and fun-filled activities. Headlining the event…
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Call on African artists to bring the African culture to life through art BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, has announced the kick-off of its flagship art competition. In its sixth edition, Art Master Africa calls on creatives across the region to depict their interpretation of Ubuntu (or One Africa), this year’s…
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Savvy Media Africa, in collaboration with MTN NG, is thrilled to announce an exclusive masterclass aimed at nurturing aspiring young creators. Renowned content creator and brand influencer, KieKie, will headline the event, sharing insights on "Finding a Niche in the Content Space and Monetization. Scheduled for April 24, 2024, this highly anticipated masterclass promises to…
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In a remarkable testament to perseverance and foresight, the Ondo Auto Rally commemorates its seventh year of triumph in 2024. From its inception, this motorsports spectacle has evolved into a beacon of excellence, guided by the visionary leadership of Adeoye Ojuoko. "Today, we celebrate not just the success of the Ondo Auto Rally, but also…
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Fresh from the halls of medical school in Madonna University Nigeria, Dr. Chukwuebuka Ohanenye, also known as ‘Acer Chap’, shines as a rising star, seamlessly balancing medical school with his burgeoning music career. His versatility spans across the soulful melodies of gospel music, the infectious rhythms of afro-pop, the lyrical flow of hip hop and…
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With a vision to empower event organizers worldwide and create memorable experiences with ease and efficiency, Eventsbuk stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the event industry. Spearheaded by CEO King Leonard and COO Odudu Akpan, Eventsbuk embodies this vision through a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to address the challenges faced by organizers. "Our vision…
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Ajimisan Ebunoluwa Gift, better known as GIF3RD, is back on rotation with an electrifying new song dubbed, “ACH (Anything Can Happen).” “ACH (Anything Can Happen)" is a testament to GIF3RD's commitment to his craft. In this energetic track, GIF3RD showcases his willingness to go to any length for his woman, emphasising a message of love…
19 Apr
In a remarkable journey of evolution and growth, Richhanz Signatures, a fashion brand rooted in Benin City, Nigeria, has transformed itself from a modest kaftan producer to a multi-faceted fashion powerhouse. Founded in 2018, Richhanz Signatures initially specialized in crafting high-quality kaftans. However, the brand's vision expanded over time, leading to the introduction of customization…
18 Apr
Osborn Nweze Umahi, the chairman of Osborn La-Palm Resort Group and managing director of Brass Oil and Construction Limited, is a young Nigerian executive with a net worth of over $200 million. It is rare to find someone under the age of 30 with such an achievement in Nigeria. Osborn Nweze took over the management…
18 Apr
I am Earth’s child. Earth hears my words. Earth does my biddings.—chorus (translated) Minutes after it ended, we (a company of friends) remained on our seats, relishing the artfulness of the play, and agreeing that drama is certainly under-recognised as a genius art form that achieves so much with the minimal. The play was Cheta…
17 Apr
In a prestigious event in Kampala, Uganda, leaders from across Africa convened to recognize the continent’s most influential young CEOs. Among the honored was Tseghomi (ShoJay) Oteri, the visionary CEO of GeekHub Enterprise Technologies Limited, who received the esteemed Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Award. This accolade marks a significant milestone in his career, celebrating his…
16 Apr
Kalu Joseph Ude, the visionary director at Flashride, has been bestowed with an honorary doctorate degree by Prowess University, Delaware, a prestigious institution based in the United States. The momentous occasion took place amidst grandeur in Uganda, underscoring Ude's remarkable achievements and contributions to the technology sector, particularly his impactful role within Flashride. Expressing his…
16 Apr
In a spectacular display of creativity and talent, the visionary Chief Executive Officer, behind 'The Busayo', Babatunde Busayo Samson, stole the spotlight at the Oyo State Children's Fashion Show. The event, organised by the esteemed Aderonke Omo-Dairo Foundation and held at the Oyo State Secretariat on April 6, 2024, showcased the best of Nigeria's burgeoning…
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Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has called for an improved immunisation and more Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Bauchi State for children welfare in the state. The UNICEF Ambassador made the call in Bauchi on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on her field trip with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office to observe immunisation…
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The Federal Government has set up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged bullying incidents at Lead British International School, Abuja. This was after the government convened an emergency meeting with management of the school following a disturbing video footage of some students bullying others emerged on the social media earlier on Tuesday. "The committee's…
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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to support the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road project being executed by the Federal Government. Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, had on Monday said the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway…
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....as secondary market turnover in FMDQ hits ₦48.9tr Total value of transactions executed by domestic investors outperformed foreign investors patronage by circa 64 per cent as at March 2024. According to the latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), total domestic transactions accounted for about 89 per cent…
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FOLLOWING the success of its 'Back to School project' at St. Michael's African School, Ipari-Nla, Ogun State, in February, the Angel Foundation has successfully completed another transformative project at the school, which was commissioned on Monday. It renovated and modernised the school's toilet facilities, enhanced hygiene standards for students and teachers alike, as well as…
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Former Central Bank of Nigeria's governor Godwin Emefiele approved the printing of N684.5 million naira with N18.9 billion, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has said. EFCC made the claim in a new four-count charge filed against Emefiele at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The anti-graft agency's prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN)…
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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has promised that the commission will now meet on a quarterly basis with stakeholders of the commission to enhance the formulation and sustenance of the Commission's overall strategies for the development of the region. Ogbuku made the promise during an interactive forum…
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The Kogi State House of Assembly, during plenary on Tuesday, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove the ‘wanted’ tag that it placed on Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of the state. EFCC declared Bello alongside Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering…
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Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…