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14 Apr
Theatre practitioners in Abuja are expressing their disappointment over the lack of infrastructure in the city. The Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture performance hall, which is supposed to be the beacon of theatre in Abuja
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Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, Afrobeats star Ayra Starr, and a host of other Nigerians have made it to New African magazine’s 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 list. The list, released today, December 27, 2024, celebrates Africans who have made contributions in various fields, from politics and business to…
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In a heartwarming display of love and devotion, Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Nonye, celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary with a special mass held at their country home in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area. The couple was joined by family, friends and members of the community as they marked this significant milestone in their…
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The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has expressed sadness over the attacks on the Anwase community in the Kwande Local Government Area of the state, where innocent residents were reportedly murdered in a gruesome manner by suspected herders. The governor expressed worry that such a heinous act persists in the state despite the efforts…
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Popular TikToker, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, has raised the alarm that a bank account, belonging to his non-governmental organisation (NGO), was hacked and N160 million diverted out of its account. He said the hackers gained access to the money through his website, stealing N160 million out of the N180 million he had…
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The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), chaired by Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Kaita (Rtd), has approved the promotion of 154 members of staff to various ranks. The Acting Director, Information and University Relations, UniAbuja, Dr Habib Yakoob, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The university spokesperson said the…
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One cannot help but nod his head along as Fido’s “Joy Is Coming" claims the top spot on Apple Music Nigeria today. "Joy Is Coming" by Fido blends Afrobeats with highlife and highly captivates listeners with its fine tunes and lyrics: “Modupe foluwa yee, joy is coming. Moni early in the morning!” This highly resonates…
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The Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, has raised concerns over the continued retention of state assets in the hands of former political office holders. Ajulo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in a statement on Friday in Akure, said “one year after the untimely passing of former Governor Oluwarotimi…
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UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has been named in New African magazine's The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024. Born Olukemi (Kemi) Olufunto Adegoke to Nigerian parents, and married to Hamish Badenoch, the 44-year-old made history by becoming the first Black person to lead a major UK political party when she was elected by…
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New African magazine on Friday released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential Africans, which included people who have made positive impacts on the continent and globally. The Guardian reports that the list comprised persons from 29 nationalities, with Nigeria the most represented country while Kenya followed in second place. Editor Anver Versi described…
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The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Darlington Obaseki, has disclosed that the hospital has attended to nearly 300,000 patients in 2024. Obaseki, who disclosed this at the hospital’s 2024 End of Year/Award Night in Benin City, also revealed that about 2,100 births were recorded so far in the…