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Month: August 2023

Nigerian drama ‘Orah’ heads for Toronto International Film Festival 2023

Our stories continue to beat the confinement of space with international recognition. O.C. Ukeje will feature in Orah as it heads for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023 Industry selects lineup. Akoroko, an African cinema coverage company, announced the news, on August 22, 2023, revealing the movie as one of the 12 slated films…

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Petrol price increases by 215% as Borno, Abia, Gombe residents pay more

The price of petrol across the country has maintained a steady increase as recent data has shown residents of Borno, Abia and Gombe states pay the highest amount for the commodity. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Premium Motor Spirit Price Watch Report for July 2023, there was an increase of 215.96% in…

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Google announces ‘AI first Accelerator Program’ for African startups

Head, Startup Ecosystem, Africa said that since inception in 2018, the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa program has supported 106 startups from 17 African countries. Google on Tuesday unveiled the “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First”, an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve local challenges. Folarin Aiyegbusi,…

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City of Knowledge Academy: A Decade of excellence and exceptional milestones

#FeaturebyCityofKnowledgeAcademy The City of Knowledge Academy, a renowned co-educational secondary school, is not only celebrating its remarkable 10-year journey of nurturing young minds but also adding new accolades to its name. Over the past decade, the City of Knowledge Academy has evolved into an exceptional centre of learning, providing a safe and secure environment for…

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Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery offences in UK

The UK National Crime Agency said Alison-Madueke will appear in court on October 2, 2023. Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offences by the British police. The United Kingdom National Crime Agency (NCA) disclosed on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. that Alison-Madueke was charged with bribery offences relating to her time…

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I’m an activist because I’m compassionate, not to become a politician – Falz

He has clearly explained the reasons he does what he does. Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has clarified his reasons behind his firm activism, and being a politician is not part of it. During his recent interview on The Big Friday Show hosted by Tacha, the lawyer-cum-rapper disclosed that his compassion is…

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I auditioned for ‘Big Brother Naija’ 5 times before my cook-a-thon – Hilda Baci

God had something better in store for her. Guinness world record holder Chef Hilda Baci has disclosed that she auditioned for Big Brother Naija five different times, but was not chosen. The renowned chef made this declaration while appearing as a guest on The Big Friday Show hosted by ‘BBNaija’ star Tacha. She noted that…

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Here is why Tiffany Haddish bought a wedding dress despite not being engaged

If there’s one thing she is, it’s funny. American actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish has bought a wedding dress. Not because she’s getting married, but because she wants to dye it blue! The actress gushed over her feat while speaking to People magazine in an exclusive interview. She clarified that she has no intentions of…

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AU suspends Niger until constitutional order is restored in the country

The council also affirms its full solidarity with the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its continued commitment to the restoration of constitutional order through diplomatic means. The African Union (AU) Commission has on Tuesday suspended Niger from the pan-African bloc until normal constitutional order is restored in the country…

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Senator Adeola narrates how soldiers allegedly killed his aide in Lagos

Senator Adeola said his aide was on his way to his home at Isheri when the ‘security agents’ stopped him. Senator Solomon Adeola, the lawmaker representing Ogun West has narrated how some men of the Nigerian Army allegedly killed his aide Adeniyi Sanni. Sanni reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, August 5, 2023….

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