Stunabwoy
25 Jul
Kingsley Ugwu, widely known by his stage name Stuna Bwoy, is a name rapidly making waves in the music industry. Born in Enugu, Nigeria, Stuna Bwoy’s journey from a dedicated young artist to a rising star is a story of perseverance and talent. Stuna Bwoy embarked on his musical journey with his professional debut in…
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Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, on Wednesday declared that President Bola Tinubu's efforts in the Niger Delta region are enough reason to discourage the youths in the area from joining any protest. Momoh also said that there is nobody in the country, including the President, who is averse to genuine protest, but the…
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Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara, has pleaded with civil society groups and other organisations to shelve plans for the nationwide protest, saying he has credible information that some mercenaries and thugs have been hired from outside, in the guise of protest, to destroy valuable infrastructure assets in the state. The governor claimed that Rivers residents…
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In a bid to tackle immigration fraud and its accompanying reputational damage it is causing Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has set up an Immigration Fraud Section in some of its Commands across the country. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this while receiving a delegation of the Royal Canadian…
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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, says Onyeka Onwenu's death has thrown him off balance. Writing on his X handle, Obi said he watched as doctors battled in vain to save her life after her elegant performance on stage. "She left us with a striking song in…
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to provide funding for the procurement of additional air ambulances and helicopters equipped with advanced medical facilities and search and rescue capabilities for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The lawmakers also sought an increase in the budgetary provision to enable the agency to invest…
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The Owa of Idanre kingdom, Oba Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, has joined his ancestors at 102. The Guardian reported that the oldest first-class monarch who ascended the throne in 1976 passed away after a brief illness. The demise of the monarch was disclosed on Wednesday at Owa’s palace by the Lisa of Idanre, who…
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COUNTRY President of the United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UNITED NATIONS-POLAC), Prof Mercy Olufunmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has called on the organisers of planned nationwide protests, dubbed "End Bad Governance in Nigeria, to give the Government more time to “right the wrongs.” She noted the demands of the protesters which included that the government should bring…
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The former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (EKSU), Prof. Olorunfemi Olaofe, has been murdered by those who kidnapped him. The 79-year-old professor was kidnapped by unknown gunmen at his residence in a housing estate along Afao Road in Ado Ekiti on July 9, 2024. The kidnappers, sources said, had earlier contacted…
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The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has officially released the results of its just concluded computer-based tests. This was disclosed in a statement by the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, on Wednesday in Ibadan. According to Adeniran, the board has set minimum cut-off marks for qualification to the next stage…
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has confirmed The Guardian story indicating that applicants for the students' loan scheme would get an upkeep of N20,000 monthly. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, revealed that students who applied for upkeep allowance will receive N250,000 per…