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Month: August 2023

National Girlfriends’ Day: Nigerian women share unique joy of having female friends

We pay homage to the powerful bond of female friendships. It’s National Girlfriends’ Day, which is dedicated to celebrating the importance and joy of female friendships. In honour of this special day, we reached out to a couple of women who had a lot to say about the special ladies in their lives. Contrary to…

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All 4 passengers of Lagos plane crash survive

Two crew members and two passengers rescued. A terrifying helicopter crash occurred in the Oba Akran area of Ikeja, Lagos State, On Tuesday, August 01, 2023, leaving four occupants with varying degrees of injuries. Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services promptly responded to the scene. According to Amodu Shakiru, the spokesperson for the agency, the…

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6 new Nollywood titles to look forward to this August

Find out movie listings you should include on your watch list. July was indeed an interesting month for Nollywood movies but August looks more promising with a Yoruba epic, fantasy family adventure and more on the way. Pulse is providing you with all the details you need on upcoming titles you should include in your…

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1da Banton drops the visuals for his hit record ‘Family’

Nigerian singer-songwriter, 1da Banton, returns to captivate audiences with the highly anticipated music video for his love-centric tune, ‘Family.’ The heartfelt composition originates from his critically acclaimed and praised six-track EP, aptly titled ‘1da Shall Never End,’ where it takes its place as the resolute third track, embodying the essence of genuine affection and unwavering…

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Akpabio stops El-Rufai from addressing on controversial issue at ministerial screening

A loud resistance erupted from Senators, leading the Senate President to intervene for El-Rufai. Senate President Godswill Akpabio put a halt to the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai’s address at the Senate. The interruption came in response to a question of an ongoing petition being faced by El-Rufai. Nasir El-Rufai, who served as…

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Uganda adopts stricter capital regulations amidst global uncertainties

Uganda enforces stricter regulations on capital infusion to protect businesses from global shocks.Commercial banks are required to hold at least Ush150 billion ($40.7 million) in capital, up from Ush25 billion ($6.8 million). Investors express concerns over the onerous standards, while some banks scale back operations in response to the new regulations. Uganda has finally started adopting…

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Court allows Emefiele serve DSS DG through substituted means

Emefiele’s asked the court to allow him serve the (DSS) through the office and person of the Director General, Yusuf Magaji Bichi. Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos granted the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, leave to serve the Director General of the Department of State Services…

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Helicopter crashes, goes up in flames in Lagos

A small aircraft has crashed on Oba Akran and went up in flames. The incident happened on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The private aircraft reportedly crashed on Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, in-between AP filling station and UBA Bank. The helicopter immediately burst into flames after it crash-landed. Officers of the Lagos Fire Service, RRS,…

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Naira in circulation rises by 87% to ₦2.6 trillion in 6 months

CIC is an important measure of a country’s money supply. The Currency In Circulation (CIC) recorded in June 2023 was the highest recorded so far for the year as it climbed to ₦2.6 trillion. The amount indicates an increase of 87.05% in six months from ₦1.39 trillion recorded in January 2023. According to the data…

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7 worrying things about your newborn baby that are totally normal

As you observe your little one, you may encounter some peculiar behaviours that leave you perplexed. The arrival of a newborn fills every home with joy and wonder, but as a new parent, you may be puzzled by some of the behaviours your newborn exhibits. However, it’s important to know that what might seem strange…

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