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Nigerian music mogul Davido has revealed that he charges $600,000 per show. The Afrobeats star made the revelation during a chat with Zahir Jooma, the co-owner of the popular jewellery store, Icebox. Davido, who is known for his high-energy performances and infectious music, has been in high demand in recent years. He has headlined major…
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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed seven hotels and a church over noise pollution. LASEPA confirmed this on its X handle on Tuesday in Lagos. The agency said they were sealed for environmental degradation The sealed establishments are Infinity Westabul Hotel & Suites, De-Orange Place Lounge & Event, Hollysee Hotel & Suites,…
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Cambodia is scrapping plans for a $1.5 billion coal project as crunch climate talks get under way in Dubai, the country's energy minister told AFP on Wednesday. Keo Rottanak said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet would announce the cancellation on Thursday. Phnom Penh would instead consider building a terminal for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG).…
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The Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has awarded contracts for the construction of three roads in the oil-bearing communities of Ukwa West Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia, a board member has said. The Commissioner representing Abia in the board, Chief Dimgba Eruba, said this on Tuesday at a civic reception organised…
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Hamas is willing to extend a truce for four days and release more Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a source close to the militant group said Wednesday, as mediators sought a lasting halt to the conflict. A current truce is scheduled to expire early Thursday after a six-day pause in a conflict sparked…
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Nigerian singer Iyanya has shared his views on marriage, emphasizing the importance of privacy and protecting one's relationship from the public eye. During a guest appearance on The Kingz Corner podcast, Iyanya expressed his belief that marriage remains a sacred and beautiful institution despite the many negative examples often portrayed in the media. "I know…
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More than 700,000 children in Kwara have been vaccinated during the 2023 measles campaign across the state’s 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs), an official said on Tuesday in Ilorin. Dr Nusirat Elelu, the Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), stated this during the 40th Media Parliament of the Nigeria Union of…
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A court hearing opened in Nairobi on Wednesday into a lawsuit over the 2012 death of a young Kenyan mother who was last seen alive with a British soldier. However, the hearing was almost immediately adjourned until May, prompting criticism from the victim's family who has long sought justice over her killing. The body of…
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Commissioner of Police in Kano, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel has ordered the arrest of a police inspector for shooting incident that led to the death of a teenager. CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, in a statement on Wednesday, ordered the arrest of the inspector. The incident occurred in Kurna Quarters, Fagge LGA Kano State on 28th…
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The Osun State Government has approved the monthly payment of N15,000.00 to each worker and N10,000.00 to each pensioner in the state as palliatives to cushion the effects of the removal of petroleum subsidies by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The payments, which were approved by Governor Ademola Adeleke, will commence from December 2023 and…