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10 Aug
French police on Saturday released US star rapper Travis Scott after 36 hours in custody in Paris over suspected violence, a US-based representative for the artist and prosecutors said. The 33-year-old, who has had multiple nominations for Grammy Awards, was arrested after fighting with one of his own security guards at a five-star hotel in…
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The golden rays of the afternoon sun enhance the bold, hand-painted patterns on the mud walls of a round, thatched hut in Peggy Masuku’s village of Matobo in southwestern Zimbabwe. Outside, at a small table with two curved seats—all fashioned out of mud—Masuku shows visitors how she mixes soil pigments, charcoal, and ash to create…
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The Federal Government has restated its commitment to improving healthcare delivery especially in rural areas. Vice-President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance when he hosted a delegation from the West African College of Physicians at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday. He acknowledged the critical role of medical professionals in Nigeria’s health sector. READ ALSO:Rep accuses…
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A House of Representatives member, Hon. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, has called on police authorities to come to his rescue over the activities of his former aide, Ajayi Samuel Crowther, for allegedly impersonating him. The member representing Oshodi/Isolo II Federal Constituency, Lagos, in a petition through his solicitors, Okpoko SAN, and Associates, addressed to the Divisional…
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An Ogun Special Anti-Cultism Court sitting in Abeokuta, on Friday, sentenced 27- year-old Afeeze Ishola to seven years in the correctional centre for belonging to a secret cult. The convict, who resides at Otitoloju St. Mile 2, Along Ayetoro Road in Abeokuta, was convicted on a one-count of membership of an unlawful society. The Magistrate,…
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At the time Odu’a Investment took off in 1976 as an offshoot of the Western State Industrial Investment and Credit Corporation, its investments were over 60 in number. Then, the company had investment in a wide spectrum of economic activities
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Policymakers, experts and other stakeholders from across Africa have converged on Gaborone, Botswana, for the 2024 African Economic Conference (AEC). The theme of the conference is: “Securing Africa’s Economic Future Amidst Rising Uncertainty.” and it will feature discussions from key stakeholders on the continent. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the AEC 2024…
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From his early beginnings in Abuja to international collaborations, Tay Iwar, Nigeria’s reclusive alternative sensation, is on a journey to blending soul-leaning melodies with eclectic genre fusions. Tay Iwar is one of the most distinct voices that emerged within Nigeria’s alternative RnB scene in the past decade. Before appearing on the Grammy-nominated Wizkid record, Made…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the suspension of recruitment into the state’s civil service until further notice. Okpebholo disclosed this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary , Fred Itua, disclosed on Friday. According to the statement, Okpebholo has also ordered a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises carried out…
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Seven years after the closure of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 25, operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, host communities of the facility have given shell conditions for re-entry into the facility. The communities demanded that SPDC sign a Purchase Order (PO) with Belemaoil, an indigenous firm, as part of conditions to guarantee its…
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NEEM Foundation, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to empowering young girls, has distributed sanitary products to over 300 students in Abuja, marking a significant step towards combating period poverty and promoting menstrual hygiene among schoolgirls. The empowerment initiative was executed in partnership with Regent Schools Abuja, with the event taking place at Junior Secondary School, Jabi,…