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18 Dec
Global superstar Beyoncé has written her name in the history books again as the most certified female artist by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The music icon earned this title after a fresh batch of her songs received certifications, pushing her total to one hundred and there. READ ALSO: Tyla breaks Beyoncé’s Spotify…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Saturday, held a five kilometers Health Walk in preparation for its 2025 activities, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that the JAMB members of staff, began the walk at 7 a.m. from the board’s headquarter in Bwari, through the Nigerian Law School road. The…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a 700,000 dollars Donor Contribution Agreement with Prosper Africa, a U.S. Presidential initiative, to develop a Credit Rating Online Data Platform for African markets. Beth Dunford, AfDB Vice-President for Agricultural, Human, and Social Development, in a statement on Saturday, said the United States Department of the Treasury was…
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In 2024, Afrobeats witnessed dazzling achievements, from global festival bills and chart-topping hits to niche booms in disc jockeying and hype culture. Yet, looming gaps—from limited talent pipelines to poor touring infrastructure—remind us that the road to world dominance requires both innovation and investment. The year 2024 ushered promising strides for Afrobeats—spiking global exposure, foreign…
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The Ogun State Police Command has set up a crack team to rescue the wife of a former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu from kidnappers. Odumosu was reportedly kidnapped on 16 January 2025. The Ogun State Police Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, made this known to the press in Abeokuta on Friday. The victim was…
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The Federal Government has launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal, an initiative aimed at combating rising unemployment and food insecurity in Nigeria. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced the launch in Abuja, according to a statement by the ministry's spokesperson, Omolara Esan. Olawande said the initiative, developed in partnership with the Nigerian Youth Economic…
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Cross River State Government has officially handed over 31 hectares of land at Adiabo, Calabar to Family Home Fund to construct a women's housing scheme. The housing scheme is a Federal Government initiative known as the National Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (NPRGS) to empower the widows and vulnerable women in Cross River State. Under…
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The local government election in Ondo State, on Saturday, commenced with heavy security presence across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that personnel of the Nigeria police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were observed at polling centres and strategic places. As early as 7:00a.m., security personnel were seen at…
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Donald Trump confirmed that his inauguration as US president on Monday will move indoors due to expected freezing weather, undercutting the Republican's hopes for a grandiose spectacle to kick off his second term. "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country," Trump wrote on his Truth Social feed on Friday. "Therefore, I have ordered the…
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Americans will be hit by a "Trump tariffs tax" if the US president-elect increases customs duties on Canadian products, the Canadian foreign minister said Friday, pledging a hard-hitting response in any trade war. Donald Trump, who returns to the White House next week, has said he plans to slap 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports…