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Month: August 2023

Fire outbreak in residential house in Anambra

Director/Fire Chief of Anambra Fire Service noted that the cause of fire outbreak was as a result of an electric spark from power surge. Fire has gutted a residential building at Obiofia Nnewi Ichi in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director/Fire Chief of Anambra…

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Unclaimed dividends in capital market hits ₦190bn – SEC

SEC, DG explained that the figure increased due to issues concerning identity management in the country. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that the unclaimed dividends figure in the nation’s capital market currently stands at ₦190 billion. Mr Lamido Yuguda, the Director-General of SEC, said this at the second post Capital Market Committee (CMC)…

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Fuel marketers insist on price hike as naira slumps further against dollar

The naira witnessed its lowest drop as it traded between ₦900 and ₦945 per dollar. Petroleum marketers have mulled the possibility of hiking the price of fuel following the naira’s continued drop against the dollar. The naira has in recent days, witnessed its lowest drop as it traded between ₦900 and ₦945 per dollar. Before…

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Tonto Dikeh is desperate to help Solidstar with mental health care

She remembers how one good turn deserves another and really wants to help. Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has reached out to singer Solidstar’s family and team following reports about his declining mental health. She took to her Instagram, calling for the singer’s management and family to point her in the right direction to help him….

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Unemployed man allegedly steal items worth ₦‎1.2m in Lagos

The defendant broke into the premises and stole all electrical appliances, windows, window frames and glasses, including some burglary proofs, all valued at ₦1.2 million. A 28-year-old unemployed man, Tosin Adekanbi, who allegedly broke into a premises and stole items valued at ₦‎1.2 million, on Friday appeared at an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. The defendant,…

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Study reveals paper straws contain deadly and long-lasting chemicals

Paper straws may be more harmful than plastic straws. Many people believe that plastic straws are harmful to the environment because of how long they take to decompose, but these new paper straws might actually be deadly. Plastic straws make seabirds, fish, sea turtles, manatees, dolphins, and other animals sick when they get stuck in…

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Spotify highlights 5 keys features that enhances user experience

Spotify is one of the major streaming platforms used by Nigerian music and podcast listeners. Spotify wishes to enhance user experience by making music consumption more enjoyable to Nigerians through the introduction of features that are tailored to the needs of every listener. Here are 5 features that enhance music consumption on Spotify. Made For…

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The weird story of the people who danced themselves to death

Some of these unfortunate people danced until their last breaths. In history, some events happen that are hard to explain. One such event is the ‘Dancing Plague’ of Strasbourg, an incident that happened in the streets of the French city in 1518. A group of people, mostly women, danced ceaselessly for days on end, with…

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Here’s why you should never throw away your eggshells

There are some really great uses for eggshells, and you definitely should avoid throwing them away. Eggs are one of the healthiest foods. No matter how you cook them, whether you scramble, boil, or fry them, their nutritious benefits remain. People all over the world include eggs as part of their healthy diets, often having…

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The United States imposes more travel bans on DRC officials, this time for violent offenses

The US has imposed visa sanctions on militia leaders linked to violence in the Congo-Rwanda region.Six members of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s and Rwanda’s military forces or militias were sanctioned.These new sanctions are coming just days after some officials from the same reason were barred from entering the US for illicit wildlife trade….

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