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Month: August 2023

‘Jagun Jagun’ hits 2.1 million views globally on Netflix

Nigerian titles soar on streaming platforms despite competition. In less than seven days since its release, Jagun Jagun now ranks fifth on the non-English global charts. Record of its performance pulling in on August 15, 2023, show that it has 2.1 million hours of viewing time on the streaming platform Netflix. The Adebayo Tijani and…

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Asake sells out O2 Arena ahead of his landmark concert

Asake has sold out the O2 Arena ahead of his August 2023 concert. Asake enjoyed an unprecedented run in 2022 as he rose from relative obscurity to stardom through a string of chart-topping hit singles he capped with the release of his record-breaking debut album. After selling out the O2 Brixton hall within minutes on…

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They inherited a challenging economy – Oshiomhole defends Tinubu’s government

He commended President Tinubu and his deputy for their determination and courage in confronting these deeply-rooted issues. Adams Oshiomhole, the representative of Edo North Senatorial District, has commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its courageous efforts in tackling the challenging economic situation inherited from previous governments. The statement was made on Tuesday, August…

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Police arrest 9 suspected armed robbers terrorising residents in Bauchi

SP of the Command noted that the command recovered items from the suspects including three laptops, laptop charger, cutlasses, Keke NAPEP, phones, plasma TVs, mattresses, refrigerator and carpets. The Police Command in Bauchi State has arrested nine armed robbery suspects alleged to be terrorising residents of the state. The Spokespersons of the Command, SP Ahmed…

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Nigeria’s inflation rate peaks at 24.08%, the highest in nearly two decades

Nigeria’s annual inflation reaches 24.08%, the highest in almost two decades, driven by President Tinubu’s ongoing reforms. Removal of fuel subsidies and currency rate unification contributed to a 40% naira depreciation and quadrupled gasoline prices, reflecting in food inflation at 26.98% in July 2023. President Tinubu emphasizes maintaining the current pricing structure for petroleum products, focusing on…

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Gov. Sani appoints new heads of agencies for Kaduna State

The governor urged the appointees to excel by creating initiatives and programmes that would benefit the people of the state. Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the appointment of new heads of government agencies in the state. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Muhammed Shehu on Wednesday…

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Youth solicit world leaders support to tackle climate change

According to Alumona, the world faces interconnected crises emanating from climate changes, adding that the challenges could be turned into an opportunity if leaders empowered young people with green skills and gave them the opportunities to address the challenges. The United Nations award-winning Nigerian, Noel Alumona, has urged world leaders to empower youths to address…

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Stakeholders decry public infrastructure vandalism in South-south

According to the stakeholders, the infrastructure that were worst hit by vandalism included; power installations, telecommunication, oil and gas installations, roads and bridges fittings. Some stakeholders in the South-South have decried the unabated vandalism of public infrastructure by unpatriotic elements in the region. In separate interviews during a survey conducted by the News Agency of…

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No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees – FG

Ministry of Education, Permanent Secretary stated that the only university that increased charges after the signing of the student loans act is the university of Lagos because they came to the Ministry with a proposal to increase their charges because all Governing Councils were dissolved and we gave them approval. The Federal Government has insisted…

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FCCPC, BPSR task public servants on efficient service delivery

VC, FCCPC noted that the country would be a better place for all if public service workers carry out their responsibilities diligently and patriotically. Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice-Chairman of Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has tasked public servants on efficient service delivery to make Nigeria better. Irukera made the call at…

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