Rising music stars
6 Aug
Omorodion Osasenaga Jeffrey, professionally known as Moonkid, is making a significant impact in the music industry from Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Saturday Omorodion, Moonkid's journey is marked by remarkable talent and perseverance. Growing up in a musically vibrant environment, Omorodion's early involvement in his church choir was instrumental in…
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Turkey is investigating the killing of a US-Turkish activist during a protest in West Bank, the justice minister said Thursday, adding that Ankara would press the UN to take immediate action. Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was shot dead last week while demonstrating against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank town of Beita. The settlements…
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The Jigawa government has distributed food and non food items to 15,755 persons displaced by flood in 17 local government areas of the state. Gov. Umar Namadi stated this on Wednesday during the inauguration of the relief items distribution exercise in Kiyawa, headquarters of Kiyawa Local Government Area of the state. He said the state…
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Officials of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) have shut down 666 unregistered pharmacy and patient medicine stores in Kaduna metropolis and Zaria City. The officials addressed a press conference on Thursday, after embarking on an enforcement campaign exercise with security men at the pharmacy and patient medicine stores in Kaduna State. PCN Director of…
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Pop sensation Taylor Swift praises boyfriend as she solidified her dominance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home a staggering seven trophies. Her wins include the coveted Video of the Year award for her collaboration with Post Malone, "Fortnight." This win tied Swift with Beyoncé for the most lifetime honors in the 40-year…
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will on Thursday meet with Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who fled to Madrid over the weekend requesting asylum, a source close to Gonzalez Urrutia said. It will be a "private meeting" between Gonzalez Urrutia and Sanchez, who returned early on Thursday from an official visit to China, the…
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The Federal Government has handed over 24,180 bags of 50kg maize and 5,828 bags of 25kg ‘garri’ to the Akwa Ibom Government for distribution to vulnerable households. Mrs. Zubaida Umar, the Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), made the presentation on behalf of the Federal Government in Uyo. Represented by Mrs. Mmandu Aisueni, the Head,…
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Israel bombed a school housing displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, which rescuers said killed 18 people, including UN staffers, while the Israeli army said it hit a Hamas control centre. The Al-Jawni school in Nuseirat had already been bombed several times over the course of the 11-month war in Gaza. The strike on Wednesday flattened…
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The Edo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday said it may not sign the Peace Accord today because the police have yet to arrest and prosecute suspected thugs identified during the political violence that led to the murder of Inspector Onuh Akor at the Benin airport. Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki had…
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at N31,892.46 billion in the second quarter of 2024. This is according to the NBS Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics Report for Q2 2024 released in Abuja on Thursday. The NBS said the figure represented a decrease of 3.76 percent over the value…
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Xiaomi today introduced Redmi 14C, seamlessly blending sleek design with impressive performance to enhance daily life. Its ultra-slim body adds a touch of sophistication, while its expansive display makes streaming, gaming, and multitasking more immersive. Powered by a robust processor and a long-lasting battery, Redmi 14C delivers seamless performance and reliable power. This helps users…