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Month: August 2023

Police arrest pastor over the death of 5 men in Rivers

The deceased reportedly got electrocuted while installing a billboard belonging to a church. Operatives of Rivers Police Command, have arrested the assistant pastor of a church that owns a billboard linked to the electrocution that killed five people in the Rumuosi area of Obiri-Kwere in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. It was…

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The benefits and downsides of marrying early

Are there any benefits or disadvantages to getting married early? Nowadays, people wait till their 30s and late 20s to get married, some even get married in their 40s. People marry late these days because of school, the search for financial independence, the absence of a community and the hyper-independence of life in cities. What’s…

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Nigerian men explain why they fancy women’s braided wigs

A man noted that the braided or weave on wigs have made things easier for women to take proper care of their hair. A cross section of men residing in New Nyanya and Mararaba Area of Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have expressed admiration for trending braided or weave on wigs worn by…

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Nia Long files for full custody of son after breakup with Ime Udoka

The couple ended their 13-year-old relationship in December, 2022. American actress Nia Long has filed for full custody of her son Kez Sunday Udoka on claims that her ex-partner Ime does not pay child support. According to reports by Entertainment Tonight, she is filing for legal and physical custody of their 10-year-old son, because her…

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Seyi apologises for misogynistic statement on ‘BBNaija All Stars’

Actions towards accountability for repetitive bad behaviour on the show. Big Brother has called Seyi to order as regards his derogatory statement about women on Big Brother Naija All Stars. During a diary session on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Big Brother pointed Seyi’s attention to misogynistic statements he made in a trending video. In the…

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Anambra Govt set to establish clinic in Onitsha market

The State’s Commissioner for Health stated that the plans was part of efforts to achieve universal health coverage and ensuring that residents did not die unnecessarily due to lack of access to quality healthcare. The Anambra State Government, in collaboration with the leadership of Onitsha Main Market, has concluded plans to establish a clinic to…

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Top 10 countries in the world where modern day slavery exists

Slave trade might be a thing of the past, but modern slavery still exists. Modern slavery is when a person is unable to leave a place or employment due to threats, assault, compulsion, deceit, or the misuse of authority. There are now 50 million individuals in modern slavery worldwide as of 2018. The Global Slavery…

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UK Govt pledges support for Edo, Okomu Oil in forest preservation

Head of Climate Change and Energy at the UK Embassy stated that the UK Government was impressed with both Edo Government and Okomu Oil Palm Company’s effort at ensuring that the forest reserves in the state are being protected from violation. The Government of the United Kingdom has expressed its readiness to support Edo Government…

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How japa, migration separates friends, causes loneliness for those in Nigeria

“No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark. You only run for the border when you see the whole city running as well.” After a long week at work, Dayo, Chike, Busayo, and Derin usually gathered at the bar on Friday to drink while listening to music; the talking points were…

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Burna Boy talks about his new album ‘I Told Them’

Burna Boy is set to release his seventh album ‘I Told Them’. In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Burna Boy talked about the inspiration behind his new album while also paying tribute to the late creative designer Virgil Abloh and rapper Sidhu. Ahead of the release of his seventh album, Burna Boy shared…

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