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Month: July 2023

‘Africa50 invests in infrastructure worth $6.6bn in 6 years’ – AfDB

African Development Bank (AfDB), says Africa50 has invested over 6.6 billion dollars in critical infrastructure in its six years of being in operation. The AfDB’s President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said this in a statement released at the Africa50 Infra forum and General shareholders meeting in Lome, Togo. Africa50 is an investment platform established by African…

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TEXEM UK unveils transformational program for Nigerian leaders to survive turbulent times

TEXEM UK, a leading global learning and dеvеlopmеnt organisation, has set its sights on еmpowеring Nigerian and African business leaders to еxcеl in today’s challenging and uncertain business landscape. In a statement on its website (www.texem.co.uk) Carolinе Lucas, TEXEM’s Director of Special Projects, еmphasizеd the crucial nееd for strategic executives to develop winning strategies that…

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Laime taps Lojay for new single ‘7 In The Morning’

Afro-fusion sensation Laime has released a new single titled ‘7 In The Morning’ on which he features Lojay. The dynamic musical duo of Laime and Lojay once again captivates audiences with their latest release, ‘7 in the Morning’. This compelling track, featured on Laime’s highly anticipated project ‘Nature by Nature’, offers a breathtaking an R&B…

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Kano State set to revitalise local government administration

Kano State government has expressed its determination to revitalise local government administration. The state’s deputy governor, Alhaji Aminu Abdulssalam expressed the determination in Kano at a meeting with the 44 council chairmen in the state. Abdulssalam doubles as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. He said local councils, the closest tier of government…

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Mmesoma contests JAMB’s 3-year ban, claims unfair treatment

The accused JAMB candidate denounces three-year ban for UTME results forgery. Mmesoma Ejikeme, the focal point of an allegation regarding forged UTME results, has expressed her dissatisfaction with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) imposing a three-year ban on her, stating that it is “unjust.” The 19-year-old asserts that her “results notification” slip, obtained…

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Asake debuts 12 songs on Billboard US Afrobeats Chart

Afrobeats superstar Asake has continued his fine form with the release of his sophomore album ‘Work of Art’. After dominating 2022 in unprecedented fashion, Asake extended his blistering run in 2023 with the release of his sophomore album ‘Work of Art’ which has debuted 12 songs on the Billboard US Afrobeats Chart. In the latest…

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Protest in House of Representatives over sitting arrangement, office allocation

Some House of Representatives members in Abuja on Tuesday protested against alleged discrimination in allocation of seats and offices for the members. The lawmakers, numbering about 100 who openly protested against the perceived tendencies, said the ugly trend was capable of causing setback on legislative activities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

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Widow weeps as boyfriend sends nude photos to her late husband’s family

The suspect went as far as sending the widow’s nude photos to her church’s WhatsApp group. A widow simply identified as Kester, could not hold back her tears as she narrated her ordeal in the hands of one Amarah Kennedy, whom she was romantically involved with. Kennedy, according to multiple reports, had sent the nude…

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Father, daughter kidnap cleric in Ondo

Although the cleric was released a day after the suspects collected ₦2 million as ransom. Operatives of Ondo Police Command have arrested three persons in connection with the kidnap of a Muslim cleric, Alhaji Ibra Alli Bodunde, in the state. Among the arrested suspects were one Isah Bello, and his daughter, Aisha. Recall that the…

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Man jailed 3 months for stealing 100 chicken in Jos

An Area Court in Jos on Wednesday, July 5 2023 sentenced John Shedrack, 26, to three months imprisonment for stealing 100 chickens valued at ₦300,000. The judge, Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the offence and begged the court for leniency. The judge gave the convict an option of ₦20,000 fine…

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