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Debbie Nelson, the mother of rap icon Marshall Mathers III, famously known as Eminem, has passed away at the age of 69. She reportedly died from complications related to lung cancer in St. Joseph, Missouri. Debbie, who became a mother in her teenage years, raised Eminem and his four siblings amidst many challenges. Her efforts…
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The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has described as 'unacceptable' scenarios where candidates of ruling parties win all the seats completely in local government elections. PLAC Executive Director, Mr. Clement Nwankwo, made this observation at the ongoing Review of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, organized by the House of Representatives in collaboration with PLAC and…
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Robyn Rihanna Fenty, better known as Rihanna, has been crowned the most streamed Black female artiste of 2024. With over 10 billion streams on Spotify alone, Rihanna ranks among the most streamed artists globally. On Apple Music and YouTube, she boasts millions of daily listeners and views, cementing her place in the hearts of fans…
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The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in the last three years, took delivery of 63 brand new aircraft into its inventory. Abubakar made this known at the NAF Training, Operations, and Safety Seminar for the year 2024, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the…
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Award-winning Afrobeats artiste Mayorkun, rising star YKB, and ace comedian MC Lively are billed to perform live at GOtv Boxing Night 32, which will be held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on December 26. The event, tagged "Boxing Jamz Music," is a fusion of music and sport as it will feature six boxing bouts.…
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Respected Niger Delta leader and former National Head of Surveillance, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Prince Emmanuel Botu, also known as Olotu, has thrown his weight behind the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. Botu believes the proposed tax reforms are a forward-thinking move to modernize Nigeria's fiscal framework, which would…
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Debbie Nelson, the mother to the American rapper, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known as Eminem, has passed away at the age of 69 years in Saint Joseph due to lung cancer. Before her death, Debbie and her son’s relationship was a tumultuous one, causing hate and public stares. The relationship between Eminem and his…
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Staff at the UK's Guardian newspaper went on strike Wednesday for the first time in more than 50 years over the proposed sale of its weekend sister paper The Observer. Unionised staff members last month voted 93 percent in favour of the action, accusing the Scott Trust -- the ultimate owner of Guardian Media Group…
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) management has withdrawn all Corps members serving at the Government Day Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, Kwara State, following an alleged assault on a female Corps member by some teachers. The assault occurred when the Corps member was accused of failing to greet the teachers properly. The Kwara State NYSC…
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Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), has cleared the air on the real estate fraud and money laundering allegations against him that have become widespread in the media. Pastor Idowu told his congregation on Wednesday morning that he was not guilty of all the allegations against him and urged…