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By D. D Onu
26 October 2023 |
3:29 am
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As Lagos Fashion Week 2024 wraps up, it has once again dazzled audiences with display of style, featuring a host of notable personalities and unique looks. Among the highlights were former Big Brother Naija housemates Simply Tacha, Shawn, Emmanuel, Kanaga Jnr, and Yemi Cregx, who brought their star power to the runway, representing a top…
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The Abuja International Photo Festival, a transformative platform for young Nigerian creatives, is gaining traction as it empowers youths in the creative industry and connects them with global experts. Now in its 8th year, the festival was founded by Osaze Efe to bridge gaps he encountered in his early career. “When I started in 2012,…
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved N80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state’s civil service with effect from November 1, 2024. Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired workers as well as N7billion to reduce outstanding gratuity liabilities. His spokesperson, Daniel Alabrah, who disclosed…
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Robert Lewandowski struck twice in three minutes as Barcelona crushed rivals Real Madrid 4-0 on Saturday, inflicting the Spanish champions' first La Liga defeat in over a year. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal and Raphinha completed the rout, while Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe had two goals ruled out for offside on a frustrating first Clasico appearance…
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The National Identification Number-Subscriber Identity Module (NIN-SIM) exercise has formally put the official telephone lines in Nigeria at 153.3 million, which is about a 30 per cent drop. Findings showed that by the completion of the exercise in September, subscriber numbers dropped from 219,304,281 in March 2024 to 153,323,316 six months later. The implication of…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted haziness and sunshine from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Saturday, forecast moderate dust haze in the northern region on Sunday with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km. The agency anticipated localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m during the…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed the death of two persons in an auto-crash on Saturday along the Lagos Badagry Expressway. Mr Williams Manga, Unit Commander, FRSC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the accident occurred at 7.10.a.m. opposite the Mammy Market Barracks axis of the expressway. One other person sustained…
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BBNaija Pepper Dem star, Simply Tacha, made headlines at Lagos Fashion Week 2024 after an unexpected fall during a runway showcase for Lush Hair. The incident occurred as Tacha, known for her confident presence, was strutting down the runway with a striking hairstyle. READ ASLO: Two times Davido stole the show on the runway Though…
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Over 40 persons are reportedly trapped in a building collapse in Lugbe, Abuja Municipal Area Council of FCT. Although FCT police command are yet to confirm casualties, sources said rescue workers are working hard to save trapped persons. Authorities in the police command pledged to react soon. Details later.
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The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has been declared the winner of all the 44 chairmanship and 484 councillorship seats in the state. Chairman, Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi made the declaration while announcing the results of the local government election. Malumfashi said NNPP defeated five other political parties that…
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