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Month: August 2023

Who wore it better? Asake or a model in rusty crop jacket and trousers?

This week we have Nigerian artiste Asake and a model wearing the same rust-coloured crop top and flared pants. Of course, we have to ask, who wore it better? Asake wore an outfit from the German brand No Faith Studios for a show in Paris. Interestingly, he was also debuting new locs on his hair,…

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EMY Africa Awards set to host Naija alumni to a glamorous soiree in Lagos

The 8th Annual EMY Africa Awards is around the corner, and as a special build-up event, EMY Africa is organizing an exclusive Soiree in Lagos, Nigeria. The prestigious platform founded by Mr. Kojo Soboh is dedicated to celebrating exceptional African men and personalities for their remarkable achievements, significant contributions, and inspiring positive change across Africa…

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Tinubu imposes financial sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso through CBN

The presidential spokesman says the mandate and ultimatum issued by ECOWAS did not emanate from the office of President Tinubu. The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Tinubu has ordered fresh and heavier financial sanctions on the Republic of Niger and neighbouring countries that support the coup d’état in…

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Nigerian lawyer, 2 Kenyans win 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards

The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards recognise the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty and its systemic causes. Nigerian human rights lawyer, Oluwafunke Adeoye, and two Kenyan citizens have won the 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards. The award is aimed at inspiring people working within their communities to overcome challenges like air…

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WhatsApp introduces screen sharing for video calls

The latest update offered users the ability to share their screens in real-time during conversations. Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta, says the company has introduced a new WhatsApp feature with the ability to screen share during video calls. AT3 Resources, a consulting firm managing Meta in Nigeria, said Zuckerberg made the announcement on his…

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Woman uses 10-year-old niece as drug trafficker to fool Police

The suspect said she used her niece to courier drug from her house to the shop she sells them. The Police in Lagos State have arrested a 44-year-old woman, who allegedly used her 10-year-old niece as a drug courier. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure on Tuesday while parading the suspect before…

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Sucking your wife’s breasts can prepare her for breastfeeding your baby

Husbands are advised to suck the breasts for the pores of the nipples to be ready for the baby to feed. Peace Essien, Coordinator of the Primary Health Centre, Uyo, has called for the involvement of family, community and religious leaders in the practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF). According to her, the husband especially has…

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FG allocates ₦15 billion for safe school initiative in 2023 budget

The initiative’s primary objective is to ensure uninterrupted access to education for these vulnerable children. The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphasised the paramount importance of its allocation of ₦15 billion in the 2023 budget for the Safe School Initiative (SSI). Hajia Halima Iliya, the National Coordinator of SSI at the Federal Ministry of Finance,…

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Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Ayra Starr nominated for 2023 VMAs

The VMAs has announced the nominations for the 2023 edition. Afrobeats’ international exploits already earned it an exclusive category at the VMAs, and this year, a collection of Nigerian superstars will be vying to take home the prize. This year, the Best Afrobeats Song category will be keenly contested by Ayra Starr‘s ‘Rush,’ Burna Boy‘s…

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Okonjo-Iweala discusses strategies to alleviate economic hardship with Tinubu

The focus was on implementing community and grassroots initiatives that could generate employment opportunities for the youth and provide support to women and children. The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, held a crucial meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, August 08, 2023, in Abuja. The primary objective of the…

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