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Month: May 2023

Wizkid to feature in Marvel’s ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ soundtrack

Nigerian megastar Wizkid is one of the artists in the upcoming ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ movie. Afrobeats is becoming one of the biggest genres in the world and the music is reaching listeners across different parts of the world where Nigerian superstars are topping charts and selling out choice venues. Nigerian multi-award-winning artist Wizkid is set…

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Aliyu nullifies recent, traditional rulers’ appointments by Tambuwal in Sokoto

Governor Aliyu has also directed the immediate revocation of land allocations made by former governor Tambuwal of Sokoto In a recent development, the newly sworn-in Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmad Aliyu, has taken a significant decision to nullify all appointments into the State Civil Service made by the former Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, after March 19,…

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Afrobeats meets Juju music Reminisce returns with ‘Shina Peters’

Nigerian artists Reminisce and Mohbad have joined forces to deliver an exciting single titled ‘Shina Peters.’ This collaboration serves as a prelude to Reminisce’s highly anticipated upcoming project ‘Alaye Toh Se Gogo,’ while paying homage to the iconic juju music legend, Shina Peters. The song promises an exhilarating and lively experience for listeners, immersing them…

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FG changes date for national award

She said a new date for the exercise would be communicated to the concerned recipients in due course. The Federal Government has changed the date for the collection of the National Honour Award for the recipients to yet undisclosed date. Mrs Ibiene Roberts, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, made the disclosure…

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Fuel scarcity: Sanwo-Olu slams fuel marketers for hiking prices after Tinubu’s inauguration

Sanwo-Olu stated that there had been no significant change in the government’s pronouncement to warrant the long queues. In a surprise working visit to civil servants at the secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State expressed his disappointment and criticised fuel marketers for taking advantage of Nigerians by increasing fuel prices. The…

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The scary and toxic side of applying sunscreen every day

If you ask anyone remotely interested in skincare, what is one product they cannot do without, they would say sunscreen but do they know how harmful it can be? Sunscreen, meant to be applied every day, protects the skin from free radicals which reverse ageing and wrinkles. It is also believed to protect the skin…

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UN chief congratulates Tinubu, seeks stronger ties with Nigeria

Dujarric looks forward to deepening the ties between Nigeria and the United Nations. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his inauguration as the 16th Nigerian President. The Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General Stephane Dujarric said this while fielding question from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent at…

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EFCC arrests TikTok-famous ShalliPopi over alleged internet fraud

The suspects will be arraigned in court at the conclusion of the investigation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a popular Tiktok musician, Crown Uzama (known as ShalliPopi) and his manager, Ajayi Hafeez (known as 21 Badda) for alleged internet-related fraud. The agency’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on…

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Stock market hits ₦‎1.51 trillion gain in response to Tinubu

The market exhibited a favourable response to Tinubu’s inauguration speech and his proposed plans for the country’s economy. The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) opened trading for the week on a bullish note driven by investors’ confidence, following the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, in his inaugural speech, said on Monday…

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Obila: Ebonyi deputy governor not interested in listening to gossip

The deputy governor said that she does not listen to gossip and would treat all staff fairly. The deputy governor of Ebonyi, Patricia Obila, has said that she would not listen to gossip in her dealings with the staff of her office. Obila made the declaration on Tuesday when her predecessor, Dr Kelechi Igwe, officially…

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