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Month: August 2023

Osun govt inaugurates committee to distribute FG’s food palliatives

State Commissioner for information stated that the committee comprises representatives of leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Muslim community, labour unions, market women and Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria(IPAC). The Osun Government said it had inaugurated committee for the distribution of the Federal Government’s food palliatives to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy…

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Kenya’s President plans to speak with TikTok CEO as debate on the ban of TikTok intensifies

Kenyan President William Ruto plans to meet TikTok’s CEO to discuss content moderation, addressing concerns over cultural and religious standards raised by a petitioner.While a petitioner seeks a total ban on TikTok, Kenyan MPs like Kimani Ichung’wa and Irene Mayaka propose regulating the app’s use, emphasizing its role in youth employment and the need for…

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BLUETTI Product Guide: Your ultimate power solution to have free and sufficient electricity

#FeaturebyBLUETTI 86% of Nigeria’s vast population of over 200 million people currently lack access to electricity. Even 5.96 million of those who do have electricity are overcharged by the country’s electricity distribution companies, according to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Amidst this energy challenge, BLUETTI, a leading clean energy storage company, offers effective solutions…

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Lagos Assembly rejects 17 commissioner-nominees as indigenes slam Sanwo-Olu

Obasa advises the confirmed nominees to serve the people and not individuals. The Lagos State House of Assembly has rejected 17 out of the 39 commissioner-nominees Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu sent to the state lawmakers. Some of the nominees rejected by the lawmakers served with the governor in his first term as commissioners and special advisers….

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Nollywood heist movie ‘Charlie And The Boys’ lands official release date

Kanayo O. Kanayo plays the lead in the upcoming heist adventure. After an exciting teaser in December 2022, we now have a release date for Charlie And The Boys. The gripping heist adventure sees Kanayo O. Kanayo take on the lead role of a skilled thief named Charles Omokwe, also known as Charlie Fingers, who…

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South African young adult series ‘Miseducation’ to debut soon on Netflix

The upcoming series lands on the streaming platform next month. Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a new young adult series titled Miseducation. Describing the show as “H for Hectic”, the South African comedy-drama follows Mbali Hadebe, who is determined to start afresh in a small university town when her mother is fingered for…

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‘BBNaija All Stars’: Kiddwaya on kissing Mercy Eke and his girlfriend

It turns out risky strategies on the show may have some consequences outside the house. Kiddwaya says the recent unfollowing on social media by his girlfriend after his eviction on Big Brother Naija All Stars is a misconception and assures that things would be sorted. During Sunday’s live eviction, BBNaija All Stars host Ebuka called…

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NGOs urge FG to increase sugar-sweetened beverages tax by 20%

Fagbule said heart disease, diabetes, and cancers are key risk factors of morbidity and mortality. Some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have called on the Federal Government to increase Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) tax to 20 per cent of the final retail price to reduce sugar consumption and NonCommunicable Diseases (NCDs) The Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition and Corporate…

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These are the most popular slave trade routes in Africa

The transatlantic slave trade was a system built on cruelty, exploitation, and the dehumanisation of millions of people. The painful legacy of the transatlantic slave trade has left an indelible mark on history, reshaping continents and societies. Africa, the continent at the heart of this tragic chapter, witnessed the movement of millions of enslaved individuals…

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Nasarawa State’s chief judge releases 57 awaiting-trial inmates

The chief judge also warned judicial officers in Nasarawa State against corrupt practices in the interest efficient justice delivery. The Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Aisha Bashir, said on Wednesday that she has released 57 awaiting-trial inmates from the five Federal Correctional Centres in the state. Bashir made the declaration when she spoke with…

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