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Month: August 2023

Here are Tacha’s predictions for the top 5 Big ‘Brother Naija All Stars’ finalists

Would her predictions be spot on? let’s see. Natacha Akide, fondly known as Tacha, has predicted the top five finalists from the Big Brother Naija All Stars show. Speaking on the latest episode of her show No Tacha no All Stars on her Youtube channel, she outlined the members of the ongoing show then made…

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Police arrest man after ex-lover’s corpse was found mutilated in his house

The corpse was found with her legs and hands tied, and her body opened with intestines removed. Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Bankole Oginni, in the Oke Aro area of Akure, Ondo State capital. Oginni was nabbed following the death of a woman said to be…

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Photographer nabbed with human skull in Ondo

The suspect said the human skull was given to him by a native doctor to enhance his business patronage. A photographer, identified as Franklin Akinyosoye, has been arrested for being in possession of a human skull in the Elewuro area of Ondo town. Ondo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Funmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed this development,…

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Edo hospital offers free screening on hepatitis B to residents

Too commemorate 2023 World Hepatitis Week, screening and vaccination will be conducted and for those tested positive, would undergo a follow up test to know the viral load and the extent of the liver damage. The Edo Specialist Hospital on Monday, August 7, 2023 began a four-day free screening and vaccination on hepatitis B to…

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‘Bandits’ attack on farmers may worsen food crisis in Nigeria’ – Group

SCI director stated that 47% increase from the 17 million people who were already at risk of going hungry mainly due to the ongoing insecurity, protracted conflicts and the projected rise in food prices. Save the Children International (SCI) Nigeria says incessant attacks and kidnapping of farmers in Nigeria might lead to a worsening food…

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Spotify celebrates Teni as EQUAL Africa ambassador for August

Spotify has announced Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, as its EQUAL Africa artist for August. Since her arrival on the Nigerian music scene, the award-winning Nigerian songwriter, singer, performer, actress, and social media sensation has become one of the most sought-after names in the African music sphere. Teni’s selection as EQUAL Africa ambassador further…

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Court sentences business man to 1 year, 3months for stealing car in Lagos

The Magistrate also ruled that the sentence should be with hard labour. An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 7, 2023 sentenced a 48-year old man, Akanbi Abdulrahman, to 1 year and 3 months imprisonment or pay an option of ₦5 million for stealing a Toyota Venza, valued ₦5 million. The Magistrate, Mrs A. K….

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AMAC Chairman calls on traditional rulers, others to monitor polio immunisation

Chairman urged residents to avoid unhealthy practices which are capable of affecting the health and wellbeing of children. Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has called on traditional rulers, elected and supervisory councilors, women leaders and other stakeholders to join supervise the polio immunisation exercise in the council. Maikalangu made…

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‘This time, it should be youth for youth’ – Group tasks Tinubu

Group president commended Tinubu for some young people already nominated for appointments in his cabinet. YES Project, a Non-governmental organisation, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider a young person for appointment as the Minister for Youth and Sport in his cabinet. Mr Osere Daniel, a member of YES Project Board of Trustees, said…

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‘Pursue peace not war’ – Ex-APC diaspora chairman advises Tinubu

Babarinde advised Tinubu to resist any pressure to seek military intervention on the Niger military junta. A former Chairman of the Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Mr Bola Babarinde, has urged President Bola Tinubu to pursue peace and avoid going into war with the Niger military junta. Tinubu-led Economic Community Of West African States…

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