reTHINK Initiative
15 Nov 2023
The reTHINK Initiative has stated that the realm of entertainment extends far beyond mere gratification. In a statement, it observed: “We are deeply cognisant of the persuasive influence that every piece of content wields....
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The "WAP" hitmaker Cardi B has welcomed a baby girl with her estranged husband, Offset. This was made known in an Instagram video she shared with the caption, “Prettiest lil thing.” In the video, she introduced the newborn baby girl to her older siblings, Kulture and Wave. Kulture was also seen holding her new little…
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Nigeria stands to receive about N589 billion (£272.6 million) from eight partnership agreements it signed with the United Kingdom yesterday in Abuja. The programme implementation agreements, signed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, and the UK Chargé d’Affaires, Ms. Cynthia Rowe, commit both countries to collaboration in critical sectors, including…
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An activist and a presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore
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Ahead of the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate redeployment of the Police Commissioner, Nemo Edwin-Iwo, as well as the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. It alleged that the Police Commissioner has allowed the police to be influenced by some All Progressives…
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President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the latest report on the country’s trade balance by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the report, Nigeria recorded another trade surplus in the second quarter of 2024, hitting N6.95 trillion, which is 6.60 per cent higher than the N6.52 trillion surplus recorded in the first quarter. The…
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In a major sting operation on September 11, 2024, a combined team of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), and other security agencies successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists and bandits in Bassa-Kukoki village, located in the Allawa district of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. Acting on…
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The Federal Government is collaborating with the World Bank on a new project to enhance education quality, access, teacher support, and development, as well as support for out-of-school children. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, commended the initiative during a meeting with the World Bank Steering Committee on Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and…
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Two wood merchants, identified as Ahohe Seido and Dogbon, are missing following a boat accident in the Gbòde Jedo River in Odofin, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident occurred early Thursday morning when a severe storm capsized the boat carrying the merchants. The accident happened around 7:00 am, prompting local divers to…
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Lawmakers in Gabon met on Thursday to begin discussing a proposed new constitution, the first stage towards a return to civilian government, which the ruling military junta promised following a 2023 coup. The coup put an end to 55 years of rule by the family of former president Ali Bongo Ondimba and a new constitution…