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From candy-striped huts to hillside neighbourhoods given a makeover, these vibrant homes prove that personality isn't just for your interiors. Kalisari Rainbow Village, Semarang, Indonesia Known as 'Rainbow Village', Kampung Pelangi is a burst of colour that’ll instantly lift your spirits. This small town received its glow-up in 2017 when the government aimed to attract…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command has detained a 19-year-old suspected kidnapper, Abu-Umar, for prosecution. The State Commandant of NSCDC, Umar Mohammed, confirmed his detention at a news conference on Monday in Ilorin. Mohammed said the suspect allegedly planned the abduction of a mother and her two children. “The suspect was…
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Nigerians on social media have criticised popular content creator Kuye Adegoke, aka Egungun of Lagos, following the leak of his private video. In the video, he is shown brushing his teeth while wearing shorts and momentarily revealing his private parts. Before the video emerged, his wife, Pashotah, had already addressed a blackmail threat concerning her…
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Looking to escape the crowds on your next getaway? Why not consider countries with smaller populations? These hidden gems offer peace, beauty, and a chance to truly unwind – all without the hustle and bustle of mass tourism. From remote coral atolls to sleepy archipelagos, here are seven stunning destinations that should be on your…
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The Ado Bayero family has said the tax reform bills has nothing to do with moving the venue of the wedding of their daughter, Maryam Nasir Ado Bayero, to Jibrin (Abba) Barau I Jibrin, the son of the Deputy President of the Senate. Reports had claimed that the wedding was relocated from Kano to Abuja…
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The Enugu State Government and WANDE NEXUS, an Austrian firm, have formalized an agreement to implement the Sustainable Last Mile Connectivity and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project in Enugu. With the signing, which took place on Monday at Government House, Enugu, in the presence of the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Thomas Schlesinger, WANDE Nexus is…
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A leading civic-tech organisation, Orodata Science, and Africa Data Hub (ADH) have announced the expansion of their groundbreaking project focused on collecting and analyzing data on Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across Nigeria. According to both organisations, the new phase will include data collection from over 1,000 additional centres across 10 new states, increasing the total…
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The Oyo State Government has increased the 2025 capital budgetary allocation for Persons with Disabilities by over 70 per cent of what they received in 2024. The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, disclosed this in Ibadan during the celebration of the 2024 Stakeholders' Summit and International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Makinde, represented by the…
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Athletes and officials at the ongoing 43rd edition of the Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA) in Rivers State have applauded the peaceful conduct of the games and top security in the state. At the University of Port Harcourt, where both male and female athletes competed in the 100m and 400m races, as well as…
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The Senator representing Bayelsa West senatorial district, Seriake Dickson, has assured Nigerians that the Tax Reform Bill will be passed despite opposition, much like the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) that was passed with a 3% allocation to host communities instead of the proposed 10%. He stressed that public outcry should not deter the legislative process,…