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Month: July 2023

Top 5 housemates who could return for ‘BBNaija’ All-Star edition

We have compiled a list of former housemates who could appear on the upcoming show. The 2023 edition of Big Brother Naija is set to return in a few days on July 23. Unlike the previous editions, which had fresh, new faces, the upcoming season eight is bringing back the audience’s favourites from the previous…

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Court fines Kano govt ₦2m over attempt to demolition property

The applicants’ counsel said the judgement is a landmark verdict for the protection of human rights and respect to human dignity. A Federal High Court in Kano on Friday, ordered the Kano State Government and other respondents to jointly pay two residents, Saminu Shehu and Tasiu Shehu, the sum of N1 million each, for attempting…

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Naira loses by 1.26% at investors, exporters window

The naira sold for as low as ₦700 to the dollar within the day’s trading. The Naira on Friday depreciated against the dollar, exchanging at ₦777.82 at the Investors and Exporters window. The Naira lost by 1.26 per cent when compared with ₦768.16 for which it exchanged for the dollar on Thursday. The open indicative…

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NAFDAC warns against use of artificial methods to ripen fruit

He identified Calcium Carbide, Acetylene, Ethephon, Ethylene and Ethylene glycol as the five most commonly used artificial ripeners in the country. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised Nigerians to shun the dangerous practice of the sale and consumption of fruits artificially ripened with calcium carbide. The agency also…

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UNILAG confirms hike in fees

The statement further added that approved charges for all Medical students of the institution was ₦190,250. The University of Lagos has announced an adjustment in the obligatory fees for both returning and new students of the institution. This is contained in a statement by the university management issued to newsmen by the Communication unit on…

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Benue govt saves ₦1.2bn from ghost workers, uncovers ghost schools

Alia said there was no problem between him, the leader of the party in Benue State Sen. George Akume and the entire APC family in the State. Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has said the state government has saved N1.2bn from the uncovered 2500 ghost workers on teachers and Local Government Councils staff payrolls. Alia…

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Brymo confesses to offering female artists sex in exchange for collaboration

Singer-Songwriter Brymo opened up about his attempts to have sex with female artists in exchange for collaboration. Brymo is an artist whose personality has continuously divided attention through his unpopular antics that have placed him on crossed roads with colleagues, fans, and even people on social media. In his latest antic, Brymo revealed on Twitter…

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FG increases Unity Colleges’ fees from ₦45,000 to ₦100,000

The new increment will see students part with ₦100,000 instead of the previous ₦45,000. The Federal Government has announced an over 100% increase in school fees at Federal Government Colleges (FGCs), otherwise known as Federal Unity Colleges. As contained in a directive that emanated from the Office of the Director of Senior Secondary Education Department…

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Anambra govt sends Mmesoma to psychotherapist for counselling

Mmesoma recently apologised publicly to JAMB for falsifying her UTME result and false accusation against the exam body. Controversial Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate, Ejikeme Mmesoma, has been transferred to a psychotherapist for three months of guidance and counselling coaching by the Anambra State government. This decision was announced by the state Commissioner for…

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Kano anti-graft body recruits Falana to prosecute Ganduje over dollar video

Ganduje is currently fighting tooth and nail to avoid being prosecuted by the Kano State government. Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has been enlisted by the State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to lead the prosecution of former Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, over an alleged dollar bribery video. Falana…

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