Amiebenomo
12 Oct
The Chief Executive Officer of Sagesse De Dieu Ltd, popularly known as the Celebrity Carpenter, Mr. Moses Amiebenomo, has been turbaned with the traditional title of Garkuwan Matasa of Fillin-Dabo Dei-dei in the FCT by the Emir of Jiwa Kingdom and the Resident Traditional Ruler/Chief of Fillin-Dabo, Chief Pada Muhammad Sani. The event took place…
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating allegations of fraud and economic crimes involving businessman, Abu Samaila Isa Funtua. The trial…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Environment, has urged the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to commence the clean up of communities affected by its oil spill and fire incident. Rep. Julius Gbabojor, Chairman of the committee, on Thursday in Abuja, said this was the resolution of the committee, following a hearing over a…
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Unarguably, men’s health often receives less attention than that of women in spite of unique issues that require awareness. Medical experts say men face key health concerns and are predisposed to heart disease, which develops earlier due to high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking and poor diets. Prostate cancer, the second most common cancer in men,…
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Father Sylvester Okechukwu, parish priest of St. Mary Tachira Church in the Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has been kidnapped and tragically killed. The incident occurred on March 4, 2025, between 9:15 pm and 9:40 pm, when Father Okechukwu was abducted from his residence in Tachira. His lifeless body was discovered on March…
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Concerned by the rising cases of jaundice and permanent disabilities among newly born babies in the country, three non-governmental organisations have teamed up to fund a campaign against the worrisome, dreaded disease. They have started training healthcare workers in Lagos to combat neonatal jaundice. According to Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), Reckitt, Newborn Essential Solutions and…
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The Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command has confirmed the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man, Saheed Jinadu, by gunmen at Osuke Village in the Ota area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Ota, Ogun. According to Odutola, a complaint…
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Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said she is determined to bring up her sons as emotionally strong and responsible men. In a recent interview with the BBC’s Emma Barnett, Adichie, 47, expressed concern over how young boys are often influenced by harmful societal norms. "I'm determined to raise good men," she said. "I…
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Idris Elba’s latest short film, Dust to Dreams, will soon be on your screens following the release of its official trailer. Dust to Dreams trailer provides a glimpse into Idris Elba and Mo Abudu’s Nollywood blockbuster, where regrets, love and a chance at redemption, are excellently laced together. The film is set in the heart…
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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency Renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened 22 pips to 7.1692 against the dollar on Thursday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The central parity rate of the Yuan against the dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before…
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Oby Ezekwesili, a former two-time Nigerian minister, has slammed the Senate for dismissing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's petition that accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment and abuse of office. Ezekwesili described the Senate’s actions as a "democratic aberration," "farcical," and a "blot on Nigeria's democracy." The petition, filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was presented…