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Month: July 2023

Perm. Sec. mourns pioneer FCT Federal commissioner, Adeogun

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Mr Olusdae Adesola, has condoled with the family of the first Federal Commissioner of the FCT, Chief Mobolaji Adeogun, who passed away on Monday, July 3 2023. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeogun, who died at the age of 96, was the Federal Commissioner of…

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‘Big Love’ displaces ‘Transformers’ at Nigerian Box Office, nears ₦20 million

The newcomer is one movie away from domiminating the box office. The first half of 2023 was underwhelming for Nollywood, with Hollywood movies consistently leading the Nigerian box office. However, things are finally looking up the local movie industry, with Inkblots’ Big Love leading the charge. Despite being released less than a week ago, on…

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Vitafoam, I-Create club recognise 6 pupils for creative excellence

Vitafoam, a prominent foam manufacturing company, has partnered I-Create Club to award six exceptional primary school pupils for their outstanding achievements in a creative competition. Mr Taiwo Adeniyi, the Group Managing Director, Vitafoam, said this in a statement on Wednesday, July 5 2023 in Lagos. Adeniyi said the competition was to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit…

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Makinde to help reconcile Adebanjo, Fasoranti

Makinde said the Afenifere leaders, who have been in a silent war, now recognise the significance of reuniting in Yorubaland. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced his intention to facilitate a reconciliation between two prominent national leaders of Afenifere, namely Ayo Adebanjo and Reuben Fasoranti. Following a closed-door meeting with the Afenifere leaders,…

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Nigeria’s telecom industry takes a huge hit with the loss of 4.95 million mobile subscribers

Nigeria’s mobile subscriptions experience a sharp decline, losing 4.95 million subscribers in the first five months of 2023. MTN Nigeria, the largest telecom provider, witnesses the biggest drop in mobile subscriptions, falling from 91.95 million to 85.59 million during the same period. Factors such as the government’s SIM-NIN linking policy, inflation, cash shortages, and global economic challenges…

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Are you a corporate body, start up or successful Entrepreneur who believes in hardwork diligence and consistency.

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Yahaya Bello denies reports of extra-judicial killings in Kogi

The government wants residents to go about their normal businesses without fear. The Kogi Government says there are no extra judicial killings in the state as being peddled by some perceived enemies of peace and progress. Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi Commissioner for Information, made this known in a statement in Lokoja on Tuesday. “The insinuation on…

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TECNO hosts media parley to highlight unprecedented achievements in 2023

#FeatureByTECNO With the era of narratives flying around social media, it is quite important for brands to tell their stories and ensure the right narrative is placed out there. No wonder, TECNO held a parley with the media to showcase how extraordinary year 2023 has been. The engagement aimed to enlighten the media about TECNO’s…

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GRV closes tribunal case against Sanwo-Olu after calling 10 witnesses

The tribunal adjourned until July 5 for INEC to open its defence. The Lagos State Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on Tuesday, closed his case against the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the March 18 election before the election tribunal sitting in Ikeja. The governorship candidate is also challenging the eligibility of…

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Mmesoma’s father says JAMB denying her real UTME score

Mmesoma’s father says she’s been traumatised by the national spotlight of the clash with JAMB. Romanus Ejikeme, father to Mmesoma who was accused of forging her 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result, says the family has no plan to sue the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Ejikeme told journalists, who visited his house at…

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