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Month: July 2023

Bella Shmurda announces that he is now a father

The singer has welcomed a baby boy. Nigerian singer and songwriter Abiola Akinbiyi, professionally known as Bella Shmurda has announced that he is now the proud father to a baby boy. The singer made this announcement via his official Twitter account in a detailed write-up and a photograph of the new bundle of joy. Baring…

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Doja Cat attacks her fanbase, says she doesn’t love them

She was really not having any of it, but did she go a little too far? American rapper and singer Amala Dlamini, known professionally as Doja Cat, is once again catching heat across social media spaces, but this time for attacking her own fanbase. In a series of now-deleted posts on the microblogging apps Twitter…

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Makinde appoints Ogunlade Chairman of OYSROMA, Oladeji Chairman of PTS

The governor urges the new appointees to see their appointments as a call to service. Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Mr Soladayo Ogunlade as Chairman of Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA). This is contained in a letter signed by Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi,…

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8 ‘Big Brother Naija’ housemates with old scores to settle

Are scores ever fully buried in Big Brother’s house? Big Brother Naija reality TV show has given us seven seasons with countless dramas among its contestants. From fights to arguments to beef, we have seen it all. With the new season upon us, we expect no different with the all-star housemates, especially with old unsettled…

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Lil Kesh shares new EP ‘Rhythm & Tunes’

Afrobeats hitmaker Lil Kesh wows with a new mind-blowing EP titled ‘Rhythm & Tunes’ which serves as an appetizer ahead of his highly anticipated sophomore album. Released on July 21, 2023, ‘Rhythm & Tunez’ comes off the back of a string of hit releases that started in 2022 with the chart-topping single ‘Don’t Call Me’…

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Nike launches a value-offer store at Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos

FeaturedbyHudsonNigeria Nike launched a second store in Nigeria at Circle Mall Lekki on Wednesday, July 18, 2023, following the success of its first flagship store at Ikeja City Mall. The Nike store at Circle Mall Lekki Kieran Murphy, General Manager of Hudson Brand Development Nigeria, was very enthusiastic about the second store launch in Nigeria….

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No foreign partner funded INEC for 2023 elections, says Mahmood

INEC chairman refutes claims of foreign funding. In a meeting with civil society organisations (CSOs) to review the 2023 general election, Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), categorically denied allegations that the election umpire received direct funds from international development partners. The meeting, held on Monday, July 24, 2023, sought to…

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Kenya’s ambition to become East Africa’s petroleum hub takes shape with major asset acquisition

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) gains Cabinet approval to acquire assets from bankrupt Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd (KPRL), bolstering its advantage over Tanzania in providing petroleum products in the region. The acquisition includes 45 storage tanks with a total capacity of 484 million liters, positioning Kenya with abundant storage space for petroleum products through the new Kipevu…

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Nigeria’s ₦617 PMS price is 68% lower than global petrol prices – Report

A report by a global natural gas tracker has revealed that the ₦617 price for petrol in Nigeria is the lowest in West Africa. According to the report compiled by GlobalPetrolPrices.com, the price of PMS in Nigeria which is ₦617, is 68.62% lower than the average price of petrol in the world during the review…

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Nigeria Idol’s Season 8 finale exemplifies TECNO’s journey of empowering talent

#FeaturebyTECNO In a country teeming with limitless potential, where dreams often wrestle against the loud noise of competition, TECNO’s sponsorship of Nigeria Idol has become a beacon of hope, illuminating the path for aspiring artists to shine brightly and seize the spotlight they deserve. Amidst the vibrant tapestry of Nigeria’s untapped talents, one remarkable individual…

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